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Podcast: Sophie Alcorn Podcast
Episode: 190: Startup Struggles, Funding Trends, and Global Entrepreneurship with Kevin Holmes
Description: In this podcast episode, Kevin, the founder of Founders Network, shares his journey from an MBA graduate to creating a thriving peer mentorship organization for tech startup founders. Founders Network, established in 2011, supports 650 members across 25 chapters worldwide, focusing on connecting founders with support, capital, hosting retreats, and fostering a high-touch community. Kevin further reflects on his early experiences in the startup world, contrasting the dynamic and exhilarating environment of a startup with the more rigid corporate world. He emphasizes the unique challenges founders face, such as the intense commitment and the hidden costs of startup life, while also highlighting...