The journey of Foundr,with Nathan Chan

The Bottom Line PodcastEntrepreneurshipLeadership
Written By Alexander Spencer

Nathan Chan is the CEO of Foundr, a global media and educational company that connects millions of people to entrepreneurial advice straight from the experts.

In this episode, Nathan shares with us the building of Foundr, from its core motivations all the way to where it is now. He emphasises the importance of genuine connections with audiences and how they can pull a business towards success. Touching on the matter, he also defines what success means for him and the evolution it has undergone over the years. Lastly, he gives young entrepreneurs some brutal advice on making it big.

Key lessons from the podcast

  • Authentic audience connection is a growth engine

    Nathan highlights that Foundr’s global success stems from building real trust and creating content that genuinely serves entrepreneurs.

  • Success is a moving target

    He shares how his definition of success has shifted from external milestones to long-term impact, fulfilment, and staying aligned with purpose.

  • Brutal but essential advice for young entrepreneurs

    Nathan explains the mindset and grit required to build something meaningful, beyond the highlight reels of entrepreneurship.

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