{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65d35ef6884f850016e9644d/67b659d25033e3e15a2155de?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Finding the Right Co-Founder, Scaling a Startup & Building a Unicorn from Scratch | Andrew Humphries","description":"<p>On this episode of Everyday Founder we sit down with serial entrepreneur Andrew Humphries, formerly of The Bakery. Andrew shares his insights on building and scaling businesses, finding the right co-founder, securing funding, and navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship. With a track record that includes leading sales at Adeptra (sold for $135M), advising the UK government on tech talent, and co-founding The Bakery, Andrew's wisdom is invaluable for any founder looking to grow their business.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>How do you find the right co-founder?</li><li>When should you raise funding vs. bootstrap?</li><li>What are the key ingredients to building a unicorn?</li><li>How do you manage burnout as a founder?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Tune in to hear Andrew's raw and real insights on startup life, leadership, and making the right bets as an entrepreneur.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 - Welcome Andrew Humphries</p><p>00:07 - From Adeptra to Government Advisor</p><p>00:31 - The Bakery: A Corporate Accelerator</p><p>01:51 - The Secret to Building Unicorns</p><p>04:43 - Why Andrew Stepped Away from The Bakery</p><p>06:41 - Finding the Right Co-Founder</p><p>12:16 - The Three Questions to Ask a Co-Founder</p><p>15:36 - When Should You Raise Funding?</p><p>22:26 - The Reality of Big Fundraising Rounds</p><p>29:05 - Lessons from The Bakery and Beyond</p><p>37:37 - The Trade-Offs of Being a Founder</p><p>45:03 - Managing Burnout &amp; Founder Mental Health</p><p>50:32 - What Business Would Andrew Build Today?</p><p>54:46 - The Role of Luck vs. Talent in Entrepreneurship</p><p>58:53 - Final Thoughts &amp; Wrap-Up</p><p><br></p><p>If you're a founder or aspiring entrepreneur, hit subscribe and turn on notifications for more insights from top business leaders.</p>","author_name":"James Farnfield"}