544: Foundr’s BEST of 2024: Hear From The World's Greatest Entrepreneurs [VIDEO]

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan

Nathan Chan

Marketing, Business, Entrepreneurship

4.8 • 662 Ratings

🗓️ 27 December 2024

⏱️ 48 minutes

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In 2024, we had our most raw, insightful and relevant conversations with founders to date. To cap off the year, we've compiled their most impactful lessons, stories, and business advice into a final episode for 2024. In this exclusive episode, you'll gain valuable insights from: Eric pulls back the curtain on his wild partnership with Kanye West, from creative genius to unpredictable challenges at Adidas. Allison bets big on a last-minute Super Bowl ad for Poppy, skyrocketing brand recognition with a bold move that paid off. Noah breaks down how taking action and validating ideas early separates successful entrepreneurs from those stuck in limbo. Shay brings her brand to life through bold, immersive pop-up experiences, blurring the lines between retail and entertainment. Alicia turns a trademark lawsuit into a blessing, rebranding her company as Range Beauty and making inclusivity her secret weapon. Guy recounts a high-stakes encounter with Steve Jobs, revealing how brutal honesty and tough leadership shaped his career. Raquel and Adam uncover a shocking deception by a supplier, leading them to find the true mastermind behind their fragrance success. Ezra reveals the hard truth about entrepreneurship: failure is inevitable, but resilience and consistency are the keys to long-term success. Will shares a lightbulb moment of serving hot dogs in a Michelin-star restaurant, redefining customer service with "unreasonable hospitality. And much more... Click here to start your business for $1. You’ll get all-access foundr+, where you’ll find more in-depth, proven strategies from founders like our guest today and support and advice from our global community of 30,000 founders. If you loved this conversation and learned something new, rate and review this episode. Stay in touch with us, follow foundr on your favorite platform: Foundr.com Instagram YouTube Facebook X LinkedIn Magazine

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0:00.0	Hey guys, welcome back to a special episode of the Founder Podcast. As we say goodbye to
0:05.7	2024 and gear up for an even bigger 2025, looking back, 2024 has been nothing short of a
0:12.5	whirlwind. We've seen innovation accelerate at a rapid unprecedented pace. AI is transforming
0:19.4	industries, market dynamics have been unpredictable. And founders
0:23.8	everywhere are navigating through this exciting yet challenging landscape. As founders, we're
0:30.3	always chasing the next big goal, the next big breakthrough, the next big milestone.
0:34.6	But before we plunge into 2025, I want to remind you to pause.
0:40.2	Reflect on how far you've come. Take a deep breath, recharge and acknowledge your journey.
0:46.4	To help you gear up for what's next, we've pulled together some of our best lessons,
0:51.1	insights and stories and strategies from 2024. Throughout the year, we've had the
0:55.8	privilege of speaking with industry disruptors, seasoned entrepreneurs and founders and visionary
1:01.0	leaders who have really shared their hard-earned wisdom. And these conversations have been
1:06.2	jam-packed with practical tips, game-changing strategies that we can all apply to 2025.
1:11.9	So sit back and enjoy this recap of this year's most valuable insights and let it fuel your
1:17.9	ambition and inspire you to make 2025 your best year yet for you and your business.
1:25.8	Hear the stories. Learn the proven methods and accelerate your growth and future through entrepreneurship.
1:33.5	Welcome to the founder podcast with Nathan Chan.
1:39.3	So up first, we have Eric Litke sharing his experience collaborating with Kanye West and how
1:45.8	their partnership really reshaped Adidas's approach to innovation and creativity.
1:51.6	Eric dives into the challenges and rewards of closely working with a visionary like Kanye, who
1:57.5	really pushed the boundaries and demand a level of attention that transformed not just the
2:02.1	Yeezy brand, but the entire company's mindset on what's possible through collaboration.
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