Author name: Cameron Coutts

The Founder FilesSeason 3 Episode 10 In this episode with Lisa Illingworth, we dive deep into the intricate dynamics of founder-investor relationships. Lisa shares valuable insights on building trust, setting realistic expectations, and managing the evolution of these critical partnerships. From early-stage nurturing to exit planning, they explore key strategies for maintaining integrity and transparency. …

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The Founder FilesSeason 3 Episode 9 Join me and Garreth van Vuuren, the Founder of RAPT Creative Agency, for an episode packed with tips for success in the advertising world. Garreth shares some of the lessons he’s learned as an entrepreneur and founder of a marketing agency: The dangers of achievement obsession Strategies for hiring …

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The Founder Files Season 3 Episode 9 Join me for a conversation with Tom Manners, co-founder of Clockwork, as he shares how his communication agency is finding a new market positioning after running for 12 years and building a team of 150 people across South Africa, the UK and the US. In this episode, you’ll …

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The Founder FilesSeason 3 Episode 7 Join us as we delve into the captivating journey of Nick Dreyer, co-founder of Veldskoen – the iconic South African footwear brand that has conquered 32 countries in just six years. Discover how their commitment to authenticity and innovation led Veldskoen to international success, attracting investors like Ashton Kutcher …

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The Founder Files Season 3 Episode 6 There’s a 83% drop-off rate in African startups finding product-market fit and scaling. Caleb Maru, the founder of Tech Safari, brought this statistic to shed light on the unique hurdles faced by early-stage founders in Africa’s diverse startup landscape. We explore the nuances of ecosystem maturity and the …

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The Founder Files Season 3 Episode 5 Join me for an enlightening episode with Brent Spilkin, a seasoned entrepreneur and business coach. Together, they uncover the crucial indicators of success for entrepreneurs striving to grow and scale their businesses. Brent will share his practical insights in three key areas: defining growth, identifying the right founder, …

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The Founder Files Season 3 Episode 4 Discover the extraordinary story of Dennis and Leonard, Co-Founders of TROOP, as they’re surpassing the typical startup lifecycle expectations. In 15 months, they went from series A where they raised $8 million to series B, where they raised $11 million while scaling their team from six to 40 …

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The Founder Files Season 3 Episode 3 Join me as I chat with Howard Mann, a seasoned Professional EOS Implementer, for a transformative discussion on how self-limiting beliefs can hinder business growth. Discover why the belief that you must excel at everything as a business owner is problematic and learn practical strategies to overcome these barriers. …

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The Founder FilesSeason 3 Episode 2 As a founder, you have the power to call the shots, but are you making the right moves? Join Cameron Coutts as he chats with Shameer Sachdev, Founder of Growth Gorilla, about avoiding four common blunders when scaling your brand post-product-market fit: Ignoring feedback and missing out on growth …

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The Founder Files Season 3 Episode 1 Forget purpose; Rich ignites his entrepreneurial fire by getting pissed off! For this first video episode of The Founder Files, Cameron Coutts takes you for a wild ride as they dive into the world of persuasion with Rich Mulholland, Founder of the presentation powerhouse Missing Link. Join us …

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