Burn Rate with David Amosun
Burn Rate with David Amosun
Podcast Description
Welcome to Burn Rate with David Amosun—the podcast where visionary builders, scrappy operators, sector experts and sharp investors share the hard-earned lessons behind shaping the future.
Each episode, I unpack ideas, trends, and strategies that move the needle for founders, operators, and investors. Whether you’re unlocking 0 to 1, scaling from 1 to n, or hunting the next big thing, we’ve got the stories and straight talk you need.
Hit subscribe and join a crew of dreamers, doers, and deal-makers turning ideas into empires. Let’s burn bright, not out.
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Content Themes
Burn Rate explores themes related to entrepreneurship, teamwork, startup strategies, and industry innovation. Topics in episodes include navigating fundraising challenges, disrupting traditional markets, and fostering effective remote work cultures. For instance, an episode featured James Kellett discussing his startup Spot Ship, offering insights into the shipping industry, unconventional fundraising strategies, and the significance of personal branding for founders.
Welcome to Burn Rate with David Amosun—the podcast where visionary builders, scrappy operators, sector experts and sharp investors share the hard-earned lessons behind shaping the future.
Each episode, I unpack ideas, trends, and strategies that move the needle for founders, operators, and investors. Whether you’re unlocking 0 to 1, scaling from 1 to n, or hunting the next big thing, we’ve got the stories and straight talk you need.
Hit subscribe and join a crew of dreamers, doers, and deal-makers turning ideas into empires. Let’s burn bright, not out.
In this episode, David sits down with Adrien de Forceville, founder of Pledger, for a candid conversation about the realities of startup fundraising. Adrien shares why raising too much capital too early can derail decision-making and how staying lean can lead to smarter, more sustainable growth.
We also explore Adrien’s entrepreneurial journey—from building and exiting a FinTech in just 30 months, to his current focus at Pledger, a company reshaping how we think about sustainability, impact, and green banking.
Key Takeaways:
- Raising too much money too quickly can lead to bad decisions.
- Lean startups make sharper, more thoughtful choices.
- Fundraising isn’t always the right path. Sometimes, avoiding it is strategic.
- Strong networks are just as valuable as capital.
- Sustainable growth beats quick funding every time.
Chapters:
(00:00) Intro
(01:44) Adrien’s Journey to Entrepreneurship
(04:10) The Evolution of Pledger
(09:53) Green Banking and Impact Deep Dive
(20:12) The Financial Ecosystem in France: Opportunities and Challenges
(23:28) Pledger’s Pitch
(28:30) Navigating Product-Market Fit Challenges
(33:11) Adrien’s Exit of Pledger
(39:38) What’s Next?
(43:43) Service-Based AI Businesses
(46:30) Lightning round
FOLLOW Adrien
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeforceville
Pledger: https://www.pledger.fr
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