Lost & Founders
Lost & Founders is the ultimate podcast for entrepreneurs, dreamers, and trailblazers looking to navigate the highs and lows of the startup journey. Hosted by Julian Fayad, Founder & CEO of LoanOptions.ai, this series dives into the untold stories of founders who’ve dared to take the leap, uncovering their challenges, breakthroughs, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Whether you’re scaling your business or just starting out, Lost & Founders offers practical insights, raw experiences, and inspiration to help you forge your own path. Tune in to hear how today’s innovators turn setbacks into setups for success.
Episodes
Ever wonder what it takes to truly thrive? In this candid conversation, Timothy Caruana, Founder and Owner of Christian Paul Watches, shares his remarkable journey, revealing how a belief that "anything is solvable" transformed his career in roofing. He opens up about the power of accountability, the importance of integrity, and why owning your mistakes is a sign of true strength.
Get ready to shift your perspective on happiness as...
Why do some businesses thrive while others struggle? Our host, Julian Fayad, and Samuel Falanga, Founder of Falanga & Co., dive into the complexities of modern business.
Tune in for strategic financial advice, insights on asset protection, and a deep dive into AI's impact on industries like accounting. You'll discover crucial tips for managing overheads, spotting new opportunities, and understanding the vital role of a forwa...
Join Julian Fayad, CEO of LoanOptions.ai, as he chats with finance legend Dino Pacella. Dino, Head of Partnerships at MKP.Finance and founder of National Finance Brokers Day, shares his unexpected journey from aspiring soccer player to finance industry leader.
Discover how Dino pioneered personal branding, championing authenticity and transparency on LinkedIn by sharing even vulnerable personal stories. Julian and Dino discuss the ...
This week, Julian chats with Ravi Sharma about his journey from university student to the founder of Search Property. Ravi opens up about how his parents’ investment in regional properties sparked his own passion for real estate, leading him to purchase his first property at just 21. They dive into key moments that shaped Ravi’s career, including a life-changing conference on "10 properties in 10 years" and the creation of Search P...
Join us as Matt from FunTap shares his unique journey from microbiology PhD to finance innovator. Discover how FunTap tackles small business cash flow with tech-driven invoice finance in Australia and New Zealand. Learn about perseverance, the power of collaboration, and why action beats analysis every time. Essential listening for business owners seeking "sleep at night money"!
Join seasoned financial advisor, Arkadiusz Bryl, as he shares early business lessons and his evolution through the ever-changing landscape of financial advice. Discover insights into property, lending, and navigating the complexities of buyer's agents to gain a genuine property advantage.
Renee Roumanos shares her incredible journey from leading a legal team at Qantas to founding her own firm, Renee Roumanos Legal, after unexpectedly losing her job due to COVID-19. Tune in for insights on switching between professional and personal roles, the power of networking, and why having a strong team is essential for business success.
We sit down with Eric Dill, Co-Founder of Quickli, a software company revolutionising the mortgage broking industry. Eric’s journey is anything but typical—he started in naval architecture, moved to Sydney in 2010, and built a mortgage broking business from scratch in 2014. Without a network, he faced major challenges, which ultimately led to the creation of Quickly in 2020.
We unpack Quickli’s rapid growth to nearly 12,000 users, ...
We sit down with Tim Cullen, CEO of Tradespec, about his journey from corporate insurance to building one of Australia’s fastest-growing fleet rental businesses for tradies.
Tim shares how he scaled Tradespec from a single vehicle to a fleet of 700 across Brisbane and Melbourne. The conversation covers hiring challenges, company culture, and the role of social media in attracting top talent. Tim also opens up about the financial hu...
From rugby to business, Sandor Earl shares his journey from Woolloomooloo to Melbourne Storm, tackling setbacks like a 4-year suspension and ACL injury. Now leading Air Locker Training, he’s using altitude fitness to boost mental health. Sports grit meets business smarts—don’t miss it!
We sit down with Chris Christofi, CEO of Reventon, to discuss his journey through the challenges and triumphs of business and real estate. From early setbacks to building a multi-billion dollar business, Chris shares valuable lessons on leadership, resilience, and the power of taking action.
Join Courtney Joyce, founder of Virtual Spotter, as he shares his journey from a challenging childhood to entrepreneurial success. Courtney discusses moving 19 times before 18, working in coal mining for 12 years, and building a successful cleaning business. He reveals the vision behind Virtual Spotter and its software platforms, Cloud Tasker and FitForms, and his mission to create 5,000 jobs for Filipino workers and support 10,000...
Join us as we sit down with the brilliant minds behind digital marketing agency, AiiMS Group—Kynan, Janty, and Fahd. Hear their unfiltered stories of success, struggles, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
Popular Podcasts
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.
Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S. centering Latino stories, hosted by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Maria Hinojosa Every week, the Peabody winning team brings you revealing, in-depth stories about what’s in the hearts and minds of Latinos and their impact on the world. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes chisme on Latino USA and all our podcasts. www.futuromediagroup.org/joinplus