Founders, Funding and Failures.

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The Business Octopus

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🎙️ The Business Octopus – where business gets real, raw, and radically effective. Hosted by Avon Collis, this podcast dives deep into the many arms of business—from digital transformation and automation to marketing, leadership, and growth strategy. Whether you're a startup founder, seasoned entrepreneur, or just business-curious, you'll find practical insights, candid conversations, and expert interviews that help you untangle complexity and scale with confidence. Join us as we explore the tools, tactics, and tech that drive modern business success—especially in the fast-evolving landscape o

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Founders, Funding and Failures.

The Business Octopus

52 minutes

1 month ago

Founders, Funding and Failures.

In this video, join the conversation with Anil Patel, the founder of Virtual Manager, as he shares his entrepreneurial journey. Discover what it takes to grow a successful business, get funding, go global, and tackle challenges along the way. Anil provides valuable insights from his own experiences, including fundraising strategies, the importance of choosing the right business partners, handling investor relationships, and the intricacies of international expansion. He also sheds light on the significance of having a strong support network and maintaining robust relationships in business. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this video offers practical advice and real-world examples to inspire and guide you on your path to success.00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:28 Industry Challenges and Initial Funding02:53 Raising Capital and Business Growth04:40 Equity and Investor Relations06:27 Investor Dynamics and Share Types07:56 Building Relationships with Investors09:17 Challenges with Investors and Founders12:16 Legal Agreements and Co-Founder Dynamics13:56 Importance of Alignment and Communication28:03 Planning for the Future28:11 The Role of Titles in Business29:03 Choosing the Right Investors30:02 The Importance of Networking32:35 Cultural Differences in Business35:24 Expanding to Global Markets36:52 Challenges and Learnings47:34 The Value of Support Networks51:22 Final Thoughts and AdviceJoin Anil and I in the the Relevate Community Uplevel program. Get in depth guides, tips, tricks and tutorials on how to grow your business with digital skills and technology and take your business to the next level: https://join.relevate.com.au/uplevelWe help business owners find software tools, tips and tricks to help them get their life back. We delve into the deeper concepts of gaining a strategic advantage.#veteran #relevate #crm #digitaltransformation #erp #mrp #projectmanagement #software #implementation #veteranowned #infantry #veteranownedbusiness #avoncollis #relevatecommunity #relevateconsulting