The Found & Funded Podcast
Carl Lundberg
Found & Funded, the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition podcast for searchers by search experts, where we explore the route to business ownership without having that million dollar idea.
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Trailer: Episode 6 'How ETA is attracting venture capital and private equity investors'
The Found & Funded Podcast
01/23/25 • 1 min
Joyce Mackenzie Liu is in the hot seat this week, as she and Carl explore how venture capital and private equity intersects with the world of entrepreneurship through acquisition.
Comparing the differences and similarities to the search fund model, what Joyce looks for as an investor when considering backing an entrepreneur, and leveraging cashflow to accelerate growth - this is a discussion you won't want to miss!
Episode six, 'How ETA is attracting venture capital and private equity investors', will be available to stream tomorrow at 4pm on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.
Episode 5 'The Self-Funded Path to Success: Harvard Business School to CEO'
The Found & Funded Podcast
01/10/25 • 49 min
Alex Glasner acquired Workpays with an over subscribed cap table and a solid infrastructure in place.
From Harvard Business School to CEO; Carl sits down with the self-funded searcher, to reveal why he undertook a search, how he approached investors and picked his cap table, what he was looking for in a business and the most valuable advice he has received along the way.
Find out his secrets to success in episode five!
Trailer: Episode 5 'The Self-Funded Path to Success: Harvard Business School to CEO’
The Found & Funded Podcast
01/08/25 • 1 min
Here's a preview of what's to come.
Featuring self-funded searcher, Alex Glasner, episode five explores Alex's passion for entrepreneurialism and his path to success.
From working for Parliament, to becoming Managing Director of his first search acquisition, Workpays, and his strategic approach to the self-funded search process - you won't want to miss this one.
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Trailer: Episode 4 'Secrets for raising your search fund: What investors look for'
The Found & Funded Podcast
12/18/24 • 1 min
Get ready for episode four... 🍿
Featuring search funds legend, Bramley Johnson, this episode is all about #investment and #fundraising.
Carl asks the questions we've all been curious about; What are your best tips for getting a deal closed? Can you share any advice for aspiring searchers? What are the key considerations for searchers looking for investment?
Be sure to tune in on #Apple, #Spotify or #YouTube on 20 December to hear about Bramley's journey.
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Trailer: Episode 3 'Securing Investment: Maximising Search Fund Investment Success'
The Found & Funded Podcast
12/04/24 • 1 min
We have hit the halfway point of the series! In episode three, Carl is joined by Nick Wallis, Head of Deal Advisory at Gerald Edelman.
Nick discusses his experience in the search fund space, exploring key topics including debt funds, searcher credibility, Asset Based Lending (ABL) and the vital role of a debt adviser.
They also explore options like invoice financing, vendor financing and equity funding.
You don't want to miss this episode!
Episode 2: Building Your Search Fund: From Aspiration to Reality, with guest Adam Johnson
The Found & Funded Podcast
11/22/24 • 44 min
Tune in and get excited!
In episode two Carl is joined by Adam Johnson, CEO of Water Direct and winner at The ETA Awards 2023, Deal of The Year (Traditional).
Adam shares his journey as a successful acquisition entrepreneur, from how he got started as a traditional searcher, uncovering the trials and tribulations of the search fund process, to who he las learnt the most from in the industry.
Trailer: Episode 2 'Building Your Search Fund: From Aspiration to Reality'
The Found & Funded Podcast
11/20/24 • 1 min
Here's a preview of what's to come in our second episode of The Found & Funded Podcast! 🗣️🎙️
Joined by Adam Johnson, CEO of Water Direct, Carl digs deep and asks the questions we've all been wanting answers to...
Who made up your cap table?
If you could go back, is there anything you would have changed?
Was it always smooth sailing for you?
Adam tells all, from how his deal died (more than once), to the one piece of advice for entrepreneurs that has stuck with him. 👀
Trailer: Episode 1 'Demystifying Search Funds'
The Found & Funded Podcast
11/07/24 • 1 min
Here's a preview of what's to come in our first episode of The Found & Funded Podcast! 🗣️🎙️
Joined by Partner at Gerald Edelman, William Abell, Carl Lundberg kicks off this first episode with a deep dive into the search fund model, 'Demystifying Search Funds'.
Where did it come from? How does it work? What kinds of search are there?
The pair also share some hard truths about the industry and the kinds of people who undertake a search.
You don't want to miss the premiere of season one!
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Bonus clip: Episode 5 'The self-funded path to success - Harvard Business School to CEO'
The Found & Funded Podcast
04/01/25 • 6 min
"Ask for money, get advice. Ask for advice, get money." - Alex Glasner on seeking investment.
Bringing you a never seen before bonus clip from episode five 'The self-funded path to success - Harvard Business School to CEO'.
In this extended cut, Alex shares how he found himself with an over subscribed cap table and his best advice for those who are looking to be a more confident negotiator.
Episode 6: 'How ETA is attracting venture capital and private equity investors'
The Found & Funded Podcast
01/24/25 • 46 min
The final episode of the season is here!
Deal making, industry expertise and sourcing the right company - these are all skills this week's guest looks for as an investor in the ETA space.
Joyce Mackenzie Liu, CFO and CEO of Pegafund, joins Carl behind the mic for episode six to explore how venture capital and private equity intersects with the world of entrepreneurship through acquisition, as well as how to leverage cashflow to accelerate growth.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Found & Funded Podcast have?
The Found & Funded Podcast currently has 13 episodes available.
What topics does The Found & Funded Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Entrepreneurship, Investing, Podcasts, Business and M&A.
What is the most popular episode on The Found & Funded Podcast?
The episode title 'Episode 6: 'How ETA is attracting venture capital and private equity investors'' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Found & Funded Podcast?
The average episode length on The Found & Funded Podcast is 22 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Found & Funded Podcast released?
Episodes of The Found & Funded Podcast are typically released every 11 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of The Found & Funded Podcast?
The first episode of The Found & Funded Podcast was released on Nov 7, 2024.
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