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15 Minute Founder020 - MarkBuildsBrandsWelcome to 15 Minute Founder, where we sit down with ambitious founders, creators, and operators to unpack the journey behind their business all in 15 minutes or less. From bold first steps to lessons learned the hard way, this show is for anyone building something of their own.Today’s Guest: MarkBuildsBrandsMark Builds Brands is the personal brand of a YouTube creator and entrepreneur focused on e-commerce, AI automation, and direct response marketing. He has built a reputation for launching highly profitable online brands while sharing unfiltered insights on content creation, funnels, and growing businesses digitally.
2025-08-051h 03
15 Minute Founder019 - Ramin PopalJoin Arjun on the 15 Minute Founder as he sits down with Ramin Popal, an entrepreneur who went from a 16-year-old with a dream to a millionaire by 21! Ramin holds nothing back as he shares his unfiltered journey, revealing the mindset shifts, sacrifices, and relentless drive that made it all happen.In this episode, you'll discover:01:07 - The origin of his fierce conviction04:23 - Lessons from early hustles06:37 - The "ghost mode" strategy17:12 - The truth about money and happiness19:48 - His hot takes on "having it all" and why "dropshipping is dead"...
2025-07-0153 min
15 Minute Founder018 - Aaron SpivakJoin us on the 15 Minute Founder podcast as we sit down with the incredibly candid Aaron Spivak, a serial entrepreneur who’s seen it all – from jumping fences for produce to a massive $48 million exit! In this no-fluff episode, Aaron shares the raw truth about building businesses, the immigrant mindset that fueled his ambition, and why connecting with your customers is the ultimate growth hack.#15MinuteFounder 00:00 - The Immigrant Mindset01:45 - The 3 AM Produce Hustle05:23 - The Birth of Hush & The $48M Exit11:32 - The Power of Celebrating Wins13:53 - Savage Clari...
2025-06-0352 min
15 Minute Founder017 - Alex FedotoffIn this episode of the 15 Minute Founder, we sit down with Alex Fedotov, a self-made millionaire who built his e-commerce empire from the ground up. From his humble beginnings in Ukraine to becoming a sought-after expert in the e-commerce world, Alex shares his journey, the pivotal moments that shaped his career, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.#15MinuteFounderTimestamps:00:00 - 00:10 - Introduction to Alex Fedotov 00:10 - 00:40 - How Alex went from factory work in Ukraine to becoming an e-commerce millionaire 00:40 - 01:10 - The moment Alex decided to quit his job...
2025-05-0655 min
15 Minute Founder016 - AC HamptonIn this episode of 15 Minute Founder, we dive deep into the mindset of AC Hampton, a serial entrepreneur and founder who has built his business by focusing on systems, not just people. AC is the founder of Supreme E-Commerce, a company that has transformed how businesses scale by creating efficient and repeatable systems that drive success. From the early days of his entrepreneurial journey to managing a growing company, AC shares invaluable insights on hiring, work-life balance, and the principles that have shaped his path to success.Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or just looking f...
2025-04-0244 min
The Shaun Sharabi Show#05 Arjun Mahadevan: Founder & CEO, doolaArjun Mahadevan is the CEO & Founder of doola, a Business-in-a-Box™ for E-Commerce—built for Shopify and Amazon sellers to launch their U.S. business with an LLC and all required paperwork, then scale with bookkeeping, tax filings, and analytics—all in one platform.
Arjun’s Dropbox product management background mixed with his own challenges of trying to start a business helped him launch doola, and he discussed what really goes into running this type of business.
They are originally a YC backed startup that has raised 13M to date, and in less than 5 years has grown to an 8 fig...
2025-04-021h 17
15 Minute Founder015 - Jason Feifer15-Minute Founder Presented by doola:Jason Feifer is the editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, a bestselling author, and a podcast host who helps people navigate change and build future-proof careers. In this episode, we dive into the key motivators behind success, how to embrace career shifts, and why thinking like an entrepreneur, whether you start a business or not, is essential for long-term growth. Plus, Jason shares a powerful framework for staying adaptable in any industry.#15MinuteFounderTIMESTAMPS:Hot Take - 00:39-2:08Future-Proofing Your Career - 2:09-6:19Adopting the Entrepreneurial Mindset - 6:20...
2025-03-0641 min
15 Minute Founder014 - Channing Allen15-Minute Founder Presented by doola: Channing Allen is the co-founder of Indie Hackers, where he helps share the stories, business ideas, strategies, and revenue numbers from the founders of profitable online businesses. Originally started in 2016, Indie Hackers would go on to be acquired by Stripe in 2017. Then in 2023, Channing and his co-founder spun Indie Hackers out of Stripe to return to their roots as a truly indie business.#15MinuteFounderTIMESTAMPS:00:36 What is an Indie Hacker?01:29 Starting From Scratch03:13 Acquisition by Stripe05:15 Monetizing Media
2024-10-0114 min
15 Minute Founder013 - Robbie Bent15-Minute Founder Presented by doola:Join us as Robbie Bent, Co-Founder and CEO of Othership, takes us inside the first immersive sauna and ice bath spaces in North America, designed to enhance emotional wellness and foster healthy social interactions. Don't miss this deep dive into an innovative venture reshaping the wellness landscape.#15MinuteFounderTIMESTAMPS: 00:16 - What is Othership? 01:43 - The Cold Experience02:43 - What Does Othership Stand For? 03:54 - The Benefits of Hot Therapy 06:15 - The Benefits of Cold Exposure ...
2024-09-0332 min
15 Minute Founder012 - Avni Barman15-Minute Founder Presented by doola:Avni is the CEO and founder of Gen She, a media platform building and leading the next generation of female talent. Avni has built a community of 200,000 women across IG, TikTok, a newsletter, a podcast, and a job board. With 4+ years in Big Tech as an engineer and product manager, Avni is now on a mission to unlock the potential of every young woman in entrepreneurship, tech, venture, and media.#15MinuteFounderTIMESTAMPS: 00:08 - Morning Routine03:13 - Career Switch
2024-08-0633 min
The Revamped FounderWhat Drives The Best Founders? w/ Alice BentinckFollow Alice: https://x.com/Alicebentinck/
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About Alice:
Alice co-founded Entrepreneur First with Matt Clifford. EF is the world’s leading Talent Investor. EF invests in exceptional individuals pre-company and help them build a startup from scratch. The companies that have been built through EF are now worth more than $10bn. They are backed by some of the world’s best investors and founders including Reid Hoffman and John and Patrick Collison.
Alice is also the co-founder and on t...
2024-07-2944 min
15 Minute Founder011 - Maya Bakhai15-Minute Founder Presented by doola:Join us for an insightful conversation with Maya Bakhai, the founder and sole general partner at Spice Capital, an early-stage fund investing in capital, crypto, and community. Backed by notable figures like Marc Andreessen, Chris Dixon, and Alexis Ohanian, Spice Capital has made impactful investments in companies like Dirt, Immortal Game, and Flowcarbon. Bakhai previously led investments at Kevin Durant's 35 Ventures, where she backed companies including Hugging Face, Mercury, OpenSea and Whoop.#15MinuteFounderTIMESTAMPS: 00:11 Investing in Crocs04:25 Angel Investing07:48 Starting a Fund12:55 Hot Take on F...
2024-07-0214 min
15 Minute Founder010 - Gennaro Ferra15-Minute Founder Presented by doola:Gennaro Ferra, the 1989 NABBA Mr. Australia and the 2020 & 2021 AAU Natural Mr. Universe, has been a master fitness and nutrition coach for over 35 years. He holds a degree in Physical Education and has operated his fitness coaching business in both Australia and New York City. Specializing in body transformations, Gennaro works with clients of various levels, ages, and abilities, including those preparing for competitions, events, and movie roles. His training incorporates a unique system called Powerpose*, which blends Tai Chi, Yoga, and classic physique posing to increase muscle definition, flexibility, and strength while enhancing...
2024-05-0721 min
15 Minute Founder009 - Andrew Yeung15 Minute Founder Presented by doola:Andrew Yeung is an ex-product leader at Google and Meta turned entrepreneur, investor, and creator with a platform reaching 100,000+ tech leaders. He has also hosted 100+ dinners, conferences, mixers for 25,000+ people and was dubbed the “Gatsby of Silicon Alley” by Business Insider and received national coverage on his tech parties from Bloomberg, Fast Company, This Week in Startups, Morning Brew, and Fortune Magazine.#15MinuteFounderTIMESTAMPS:00:09 The Gatsby of Silicon Alley02:03 Planning to Execution03:05 Monetizing Events04:19 Money, Power, Pleasure, or Fame...
2024-04-0219 min
15 Minute Founder008 - Brook Hiddink15 Minute Founder Presented by doola:Brook Hiddink is an entrepreneur and content creator, renowned for his expertise in building online income streams, particularly in the realm of high-ticket eCommerce. As the founder and CEO of Supplier HQ, the largest high-ticket supplier database, Brook helps streamline the process for digital entrepreneurs to find premium products for their businesses. He has also gained significant recognition for his High Ticket eCommerce Incubator Program, where he shares his knowledge and strategies to help others achieve financial success through digital entrepreneurship.#15MinuteFounderTIMESTAMPS:00:06 - Unpacking the...
2024-03-0631 min
15 Minute Founder007 - Louisa NicolaNeurophysiologist and human performance coach, Louisa Nicola is the founder and head performance advisor of Neuro Athletics - a human performance coaching firm that boasts the highest-performing athletes and executives in the world. Neuro Athletics brings science-based solutions to elite performers who want to perform at their peak. Louisa graduated from the University of Sydney Medical School and specializes in neurophysiology. Louisa serves on the board of Momentous, Hone Health, Tonal and Klora #15MinuteFounderTIMESTAMPS:00:29 When did you know you wanted to become a performance coach?
2024-02-0637 min
15 Minute Founder006 - Zach PogrobIn this episode, we sit down with Zach Pogrob, exploring his realm of passionate pursuit and following ‘obsession.’ As a writer, creator, and entrepreneur, Zach Pogrob has amassed over 2 million followers on Instagram and TikTok with his writing and animations. His goal is to motivate people worldwide to reach their goals by embracing their obsessions. #15MinuteFounderTIMESTAMPS:00:44 What is Obsession01:45 The Story Behind Obsession03:11 Long-Term Mindset04:11 Money, Power, Pleasure, or Fame05:00 Unlocking Instagram Success 06:34 Vision for the Future08...
2024-01-0218 min
15 Minute Founder005 - Billy McFarlandIn this episode, we chat with Billy McFarland and dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship.Billy McFarland is a technology executive, entrepreneur, and media personality. He is the Founder and CEO of FYRE Holdings and FYRE Festival II. Billy is the subject of ongoing television, film, and theatre projects. His unique experiences and insights have made him a sought-after speaker at top television networks, podcasts, and conferences, where he shares his expertise in media, entertainment, marketing, and the valuable lessons learned from his 4 years in prison.#15MinuteFounderTIMESTAMPS:
2023-12-0517 min
15 Minute Founder004 - Nate O'BrienIn this episode we chat with Nate O’Brien to discover what it takes to become a YouTuber, the importance of building a Personal Brand, and how to start investing in start-ups.Nate O’Brien is an American investor, entrepreneur, and internet personality. He is best known for his personal finance and lifestyle YouTube channel which has amassed 1.3 million subscribers and more than 50 million views. In addition to YouTube, Nate runs Roadrunner VC, a venture fund focused on early stage technology companies.#15MinuteFounderTIMESTAMPS:
2023-11-0722 min
Beyond The WealthEp. 27 Arjun Mahadevan | Mr. LLC | Helping Anyone Start Their Dream BusinessIn this episode of the Virtual Ventures Podcast, Andres Sanchez is joined by Arjun Mahadevan, the CEO of Doola. Arjun shares his insights on the power of shifting perspectives and how it can have a profound impact on our lives. He discusses the importance of following up and how reframing it as a favor to the other person can change our mindset. Arjun also talks about his mission to help 1 billion people start their dream businesses. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation!
[00:00:06] Shifting Perspectives.
[00:03:11] Cultural mixing pot in America.
[00:07:09] Everyone has a side...
2023-10-1049 min
15 Minute Founder003 - Amanda GoetzWe're excited to have Amanda Goetz on #15MinuteFounder podcast. Join us as we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship, startups, and innovation. What drives Amanda to be a creator on top of her already impressive list of accomplishments? How do we deal with fear in everyday tasks and finally learn from that? Get ready for another insightful 15 minutes and find out more!TIMESTAMPS: 00:27 - Incredible Story of Amanda’s Dad01:59 - Amanda’s Career Path From Founder to Creator02:51 - Four Idols: Money...
2023-10-0315 min
15 Minute Founder002 - Ankur NagpalAnkur Nagpal, the founder of Teachable and Ocho, joins Arjun Mahadevan in our second episode of the 15 Minute Founder presented by doola. What’s the trade-off between focusing on your career versus spending time with family? Why start a new company after a successful exit? What are the common misconceptions of being a founder versus being an investor? Hear what Ankur has to say about this and more!TIMESTAMPS:00:18 - How Did Ankur End Up in America01:30 - Focusing on Career or Spending Time with Fam...
2023-09-0522 min
15 Minute Founder001 - Sahil BloomWe had an amazing time sitting down with Sahil Bloom to discover how to work on the right things by making positive life changes and improving your environment. What drives Sahil Bloom? What are his top performing traits to succeed? What is Sahil's morning routine? Find out all of this and more in our first 15 Minute Founder podcast!TIMESTAMPS:00:04 - Podcast Introduction00:22 - Sahil Bloom’s Story02:55 - Working on the Right Things04:33 - What Drives You Now08:40 - Top Performing Traits10:47 - How to Ma...
2023-07-3124 min
The Tony Shap Method: Achieving Business Growth and MasteryEpisode 226 Arjun Mahadevan interview with Tony ShapCEO @doolaHQ (YC S20) a “business-in-a-box” for LLCs | On a mission to help 1B people start their dream biz | Slowly turning into my alter ego: Mr. LLC 🇺🇸.
Company Websitehttps://www.doola.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/doolaHQ
2023-07-1610 min
The Calum Johnson ShowHow To Get Rich In The Digital Age | Arjun MahadevanHow To Get Rich In The Digital Age? Arjun Mahadevan is the Co-founder and CEO of @Doolahq, a company that helps individuals launch a US-based company from anywhere in the world.
In this episode, Arjun Mahadevan breaks down his viral tweet about asymmetric opportunity. Dives deep into the world of entrepreneurship, revealing life hacks and strategies for success. Explains how he got the courage to start his own company. The importance of surrounding yourself with the right type of people.
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2023-06-051h 51