In this episode of Founders and Funders, Ray Yee sits down with Georgia from Sprint Ventures to explore her journey from corporate banking at Westpac to venture capital. Georgia shares insights into the world of family offices, venture capital, and private equity. The conversation covers how startups can approach investors, the importance of competitive analysis in pitch decks, and what makes a successful investment relationship. If you're a founder looking to raise capital or understand the inner workings of the investment process, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Ray speaks with Will and Scott, co-founders of Driva, a fast-growing auto finance platform simplifying car loans and other lending processes. They share their journey from corporate backgrounds at McKinsey and Goldman Sachs to founding Driva, scaling the business, leveraging AI and fintech innovations, and acquiring customers through digital marketing strategies. Listen in to learn how they've navigated the challenges of building a startup in a highly competitive market, the impact of interest rates on the finance industry, and their future plans for expansion in Australia and globally.

In this episode of Founders and Funders, Ray talks with Simon Costello, co-founder of FrankieOne, about the power of being adaptive in the fintech industry. Simon shares how his startup pivoted from launching a neobank to becoming a fintech infrastructure provider, helping other financial institutions with KYC and fraud prevention. He emphasizes the importance of persistence, relationship-building, and staying flexible in the face of challenges. Simon also provides insights into raising capital, leading a growing team, and the future of AI in the regtech space. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in fintech, startups, or business strategy.

In this episode of Founders and Funders, we sit down with Frazer King, founder of Lanestay, one of Australia's fast-growing Airbnb Co-host companies. Frazer shares the behind-the-scenes story of how Lanestay leveraged smart growth strategies and emerging trends in short-term rentals to scale quickly. From navigating Airbnb’s evolving platform to customer service, Frazer dives into the tools and insights that helped Lanestay stand out in a competitive market. If you're a host or entrepreneur looking to elevate your Airbnb game, you won’t want to miss this episode!

During the interview, his siblings emphasize the importance of fundamental product development. As the CTO, Samira brings a deep technical perspective to how they've scaled Elbaite into a successful platform while maintaining their core vision.

Their key tips for entrepreneurs include staying true to your vision, focusing on the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) even in the scaling phase, and staying obsessed with your customers. Morty’s insights into the challenges of scaling from a startup to a thriving business in the competitive fintech landscape will provide valuable lessons for listeners.