Kasey Birdsong is a serial entrepreneur who loves solving problems. In 2015, he co-founded Planet Fundraiser, a fundraising app that helps users raise money for the cause of their choice. They've grown very quickly since their inception and currently over 25,000 users and hundreds of participating merchants. Kasey candidly shares his experiences leading a startup and how he's developing as a leader in the process.

How do you know if this episode is for you? We discuss: 

• Facing your fears to start something you believe in
• Why building a great company is a vehicle but not the end goal 
• The crucial need for a team that's smarter than you 
• Why reading is like eating

Books & podcasts discussed: 

Traction

The One Thing

Zero to One

Scott Galloway

Masters of Scale

The Tim Ferriss Show