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263. From Failures to Funding: Strategic Moves Founders Should Know with Joe Wadakethalakal, CEO of PvX Partners
CEO and co-founder of PvX Partners (www.pvxpartners.com), Joe Wadakethalakal shares his unique journey from India to Indonesia and beyond. Key takeaways from our chat with Joe Wadakethalakal:
**Resilience matters**: Entrepreneurship is brutal—Joe’s journey shows how surviving failures and tough times builds long-term success.
**Market size over Network**: Starting in large, scalable markets (U.S., India, China) beats hustling in smaller ones. Lesson learned the hard way.
**Smart fundraising wins**: Raising capital isn’t just about money—it’s about unlocking talent, momentum, and strategic growth. Just don’t overdo it!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
05:53 Banking and Private Equity Experience
12:28 Challenges and Lessons Learned
18:53 Joining MPL and Strategic Growth
49:20 The Importance of Capital in Startups
54:10 Leaving MPL and Starting PVX
01:00:48 PVX's Unique Approach to UA Financing
01:19:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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CEO and co-founder of PvX Partners (www.pvxpartners.com), Joe Wadakethalakal shares his unique journey from India to Indonesia and beyond. Key takeaways from our chat with Joe Wadakethalakal:
**Resilience matters**: Entrepreneurship is brutal—Joe’s journey shows how surviving failures and tough times builds long-term success.
**Market size over Network**: Starting in large, scalable markets (U.S., India, China) beats hustling in smaller ones. Lesson learned the hard way.
**Smart fundraising wins**: Raising capital isn’t just about money—it’s about unlocking talent, momentum, and strategic growth. Just don’t overdo it!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
05:53 Banking and Private Equity Experience
12:28 Challenges and Lessons Learned
18:53 Joining MPL and Strategic Growth
49:20 The Importance of Capital in Startups
54:10 Leaving MPL and Starting PVX
01:00:48 PVX's Unique Approach to UA Financing
01:19:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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