In this episode, our host, Kristina Chapple, sits down with Carlos Caro, a past founder & leader in the fintech industry, to discuss his journey of resilience and overcoming setbacks.

Avi Gandhi, a prominent figure in the creator economy, joins the Resilient Founder Podcast to share his story of resilience after shutting down his company spectate.

In this episode, Kristina Chapple interviews Austin Carr, a former NFL player and president of Intentional Sports, a non-profit startup that is building a $38 million sports facility on the West Side of Chicago for students who don't have access to sports. Austin shares his journey, including life after football, and provides wisdom for those building their next venture.

In this episode, we talk to Maxwell Hurst, co-founder and COO of EATS2SEATS about the importance of building a resilient culture in business. In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics, from entrepreneurship to best practices for managing a business.

Here are some of the key takeaways and lessons from the episode:

- The importance of resilience in difficult seasons, and the role of leaders in perpetuating calmness and strength within their teams.

Maxwell shares his story with authenticity and vulnerability, and we hope that his experiences can inspire and motivate listeners. We also discuss the importance of failure and learning, the impact of parents, mentors, and coaches in our lives.

Website - https://eats2seats.com

Hosted by Kristina Chapple - ⁠[email protected]⁠

11 Tribes Ventures is excited to announce the release of The Resilient Founder Podcast. Here's our 1st episode featuring Billy and Brenda Waterson, the founders of Waterson Brands. In this episode, we dive into their journey of building a successful business and the wisdom they have to offer to other entrepreneurs.

Here are some of the main topics we discussed:

- The mission of Watterson Brands is to provide access, knowledge transfer, hope, and inspiration to people who've been left behind

- Their story of growing up in poverty and how it led them to start their own company

- The importance of rhythms and practices for entrepreneurs, including waking up early, exercising, devotional time, and spiritual recovery

- The value of having mentors and impartial advisors who can help you stay on track

- How to move past the obsession with perfection and focus on what really matters

- The importance of humility and admitting your own mistakes as a leader

- The greatest investments they've made in giving and community, which have had the highest ROI

Here are some key takeaways and lessons from the discussion:

- Resilience is built through support and learning opportunities

- Taking care of your own health and well-being is crucial for success

- Having a mentor and impartial advisors can help you stay on track and avoid common pitfalls

- Failure is relative, and it's important to keep taking risks and learning from mistakes

- Surrounding yourself with people who will help you be a better version of yourself is key to achieving success

Links mentioned:

Watterson Brands website: https://wattersonbrands.com/

Follow Billy on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billy-watterson-4579a59/

Follow Brenda on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-watterson-0a675890/

Hosted by Kristina Chapple - [email protected]

Learn more about 11 Tribes Ventures at https://11tribes.vc

We hope you enjoy this episode and find it helpful on your own journey of building a successful business.

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