Ever wonder how much your startup or business is worth? What is the most accurate and easiest way to assess your startup's value, understand investor perceptions of your pitch deck, and enhance your valuation through simple adjustments. This podcast episode will answer all those questions and much more.

In the entrepreneurial world, both inexperience and experience offer unique advantages. Novice entrepreneurs often bring fresh perspectives that can lead to disruptive innovations similar to the ones above and even companies have built one which created the first cross-border ecommerce economy in Africa. The lack of preconceived notions allows inexperienced people with ideas the ability to approach problems with a clean slate ready to problem solve, fostering creativity and unconventional solutions. On the other hand, experienced professionals provide stability, strategic insight, and a wealth of knowledge that can guide businesses through growth and challenges.

How to develop, build and deliver a unique and perfect pitch story that will grab the attention of investors, partners, and customers.

Join host Chris Folayan and guest Sid Mofya as they explore and break down the best ways to get an investors attention. Entrepreneurs, listen up! Securing funding is a critical hurdle, and with so many businesses vying for investor attention, it's crucial to stand out from the pack. Randomly sending emails to potential investors is almost guaranteed to get you nowhere fast. We've all been there. You've poured your heart and soul into your idea, built a groundbreaking product, and now it's time to secure the funding to take it to the next level. But with a sea of amazing founders looking for investor attention, how do you make yourself stand out? I discuss this and building a passion-based business on this episode of the Founderholic podcast.

Learn the art of cultivating top talent for your startup as Sarah FitzMorris joins host Chris Folayan in an insightful discussion. Sarah has over two decades of executive hiring expertise from Executives in Africa, on this episode she shares invaluable insights on crafting a winning team culture, reputation and structure. Tune in to discover her expert strategies for identifying and nurturing the ideal individuals who embody the essence of your entrepreneurial or startup venture.

A deep and personal conversation on the 11 things I wish someone told me before I started my first company. A most listen to episode for entrepreneurs and founders.

While having a unique and innovative business idea is crucial, starting a business solely based on an idea will not always lead to success. Instead, building a business around something you're truly passionate about can provide a solid foundation for long-term growth and fulfillment. Passion drives dedication, resilience, and creativity, which are essential traits for navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship. When you're genuinely passionate about your business, you're more likely to stay committed, innovate, and continuously strive for excellence. Moreover, your enthusiasm is contagious and can resonate with customers, employees, and investors, fostering a strong sense of connection and loyalty. By aligning your business with your passions, you not only increase your chances of success but also create a more fulfilling and meaningful journey as an entrepreneur.

Ever wonder why 80% of startups fail? This episode is for you! We're joined by serial entrepreneur Pat LaPointe, now Founder/MD of Frontier Angels. Pat dives deep into why startups fail and the effect on the community. He'll also crack the code on what angel investors truly look for – beyond just an idea and your passion. Get insights to building a winning business model, crafting a solid exit strategy, pivots and why angel investors might be a better fit than traditional funding. Pat, with his decades of experience, pulls back the curtain on angel investing in first-time founders. This episode is packed with transparency – you'll discover what gets investors excited and what mistakes founders often make. Get ready to learn what it takes to not only win in business but also to become the kind of founder that lights a fire under investors. Join us on this episode.