Founders Mindset Unfiltered Podcast
Founders Mindset Unfiltered Podcast
Podcast Description
Founders Mindset Unfiltered dives deep into the real stories behind the startup grind. Hosted with honesty and curiosity, this podcast brings in early-stage entrepreneurs to share their unfiltered journeys,raw struggles, breakthrough moments, and the lessons learned while building their businesses from the ground up.
Whether you're just starting out or knee-deep in your startup hustle, each episode delivers relatable, no-fluff conversations that aim to inspire, educate, and connect founders who are in the trenches. This is the podcast for those who want the truth behind the headlines—straight
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Content Themes
The podcast concentrates on themes pertinent to the startup experience, such as fundraising challenges, gender biases in traditionally male-dominated industries, and the personal stories that shape entrepreneurial journeys. Notable episodes include discussions with finance expert Hayley Phinn about overcoming gender barriers in finance and entrepreneur Nithin Thomas on the discipline necessary to launch a new venture, both providing actionable insights for listeners navigating their own paths.
Founders Mindset Unfiltered dives deep into the real stories behind the startup grind. Hosted with honesty and curiosity, this podcast brings in early-stage entrepreneurs to share their unfiltered journeys,raw struggles, breakthrough moments, and the lessons learned while building their businesses from the ground up.
Whether you’re just starting out or knee-deep in your startup hustle, each episode delivers relatable, no-fluff conversations that aim to inspire, educate, and connect founders who are in the trenches. This is the podcast for those who want the truth behind the headlines-straight
In this episode of Founders Mindset Unfiltered, we sit down with Jamil Akhundov, the Managing Partner of Plutos Associates and Plutos Capital. With over 16 years of experience in finance and debt advisory, Jamil shares his journey from starting a business in a bedroom to managing a specialist firm with 14 staff members.
We dive deep into the high-stakes world of investment banking, where Jamil once clocked 100-hour weeks, and explore the ”white knight” strategies his team used to save real estate clients during the pandemic. Whether you're curious about the mechanics of bridging loans, the ethics of modern finance, or why entrepreneurs should choose ”concentration over diversification,” this episode is a masterclass in resilience and strategic decision-making.
Jamil also reveals his unique approach to hiring valuing ”fire in the eyes” over Ivy League degrees and shares an incredible, century-spanning story of perseverance from his home country of Azerbaijan.
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Chapters
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:31 – Managing Stress and the 16-Year Journey
00:04:08 – Building a High-Performance Team
00:05:31 – The Hidden Costs of Outsourcing
00:08:50 – Why Motivation Beats Qualifications: A Success Story
00:13:24 – Scientific Decision-Making in Finance
00:15:05 – Learning from Failure: The 2020 Hotel Venture
00:17:16 – Concentration vs. Diversification
00:18:40 – The ”White Knight” of Real Estate Finance
00:21:19 – Inside the Brutality of Investment Banking
00:26:08 – Plutos Associates vs. Plutos Capital
00:28:40 – Advice for Founders Raising Capital
00:31:40 – The Legendary 4.5-Year Dig: A Story of Perseverance
00:36:01 – Don’t Take Blind Risks: The Importance of a Cushion
00:36:56 – Why Private Lending is Faster Than Traditional Banks
00:39:12 – Understanding Bridging Loans and Property Refurbs
00:43:39 – Lending Against Crypto and Liquid Assets
00:44:53 – Using Language and Culture as a Competitive Edge
00:47:43 – Final Advice for Getting into Finance
00:51:47 – Jamil’s Current Business Pain Points
00:53:10 – Conclusion and Where to Connect
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