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Lost & Founders

Hosted by LoanOptions.ai · business · EN · 22 episodes

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About this Podcast:

Lost & Founders is the ultimate podcast for entrepreneurs, dreamers, and trailblazers looking to navigate the highs and lows of the startup journey. Hosted by Julian Fayad, Founder & CEO of LoanOptions.ai, this series dives into the untold stories of founders who’ve dared to take the leap, uncovering their challenges, breakthroughs, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Whether you’re scaling your business or just starting out, Lost & Founders offers practical insights, raw experiences, and inspiration to help you forge your own path. Tune in to hear how today’s innovators turn setbacks into setups for success.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

29%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about Lost & Founders

What is Lost & Founders about?

Lost & Founders is the ultimate podcast for entrepreneurs, dreamers, and trailblazers looking to navigate the highs and lows of the startup journey. Hosted by Julian Fayad, Founder & CEO of LoanOptions.ai, this series dives into the untold stories of founders who’ve dared to take the leap, uncovering their challenges, breakthroughs, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

Who hosts Lost & Founders?

Lost & Founders is hosted by LoanOptions.ai. The show has published 22 episodes to date.

What has Lost & Founders covered recently?

Recent episodes include "How He Makes $40K/Month Renting Exotic Cars to UFC Stars & Boxing Champs" (7 June 2026, 67 minutes), "He Sold His First Business at 24 and Built Two More Before 30" (20 March 2026, 76 minutes), and "Your Accountant Won't Tell You This But Davie Mach Will" (6 March 2026, 76 minutes).

How often does Lost & Founders publish?

Lost & Founders publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 77 minutes across 22 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Lost & Founders?

Booking probability for Lost & Founders is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Lost & Founders requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Lost & Founders's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Lost & Founders?

The strongest fits for Lost & Founders are Business & Management Consulting and Photography, Polling & Other Services. Lost & Founders has a business audience.

About the host

LoanOptions.ai hosts Lost & Founders, a business show with 22 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #23

    How He Makes $40K/Month Renting Exotic Cars to UFC Stars & Boxing Champs

    Jun 7, 20261h 7mS0

    <p>This week on Lost and Founders, host Julian Fayad sits down with Anthony from Sydney Exotic Car Hire for a behind-the-scenes look at how he built a luxury car rental business generating over $40,000 a month. From...

  • Episode #22

    He Sold His First Business at 24 and Built Two More Before 30

    Mar 20, 20261h 16mS0

    <p >This week on Lost and Founders, host Julian Fayad sits down with Matthew Nicholas, founder of retail asset management company Greyfield and Snap Fitness franchisee, for a raw and honest conversation about what it...

  • Episode #21

    Your Accountant Won't Tell You This But Davie Mach Will

    Mar 6, 20261h 16mS0

    <p>ATO breathing down your neck? Payment plan knocked back? About to Google "small business restructure" at midnight? Stop. Listen to this first.</p> <p>Davie Mach, founder of Box Advisory, and the guy thousands of...

  • Episode #20

    The Price of Unethical Behavior in the Lending Industry

    Dec 23, 20251h 14mS0

    <p>On this episode of Lost and Founders, host Julian Fayad is joined by Rory McGrath of Aurelius Capital for an unfiltered discussion on the ethical state of the lending and mortgage broker industry.</p> <p>Rory, known...

  • Episode #19

    The Gritty Reality of Building an Un-Monetised Solution

    Dec 19, 20251h 4mS0

    <p>In this heartfelt and gritty episode of Lost & Founders, we sit down with Founder and CEO, Emmanuel Al-Jinavo, of Feed4Ward, who is spending his own money and time to build a solution aimed squarely at supporting the...

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  • Episode #18

    Raw Files, Real Success

    Nov 7, 20251h 7mS0

    <p>This week on Lost and Founders, host Julian Fayad sits down with Shayben Moussa, co-founder of the successful wedding photography and video business, Siempre (Siampre), which has been running strong for over a...

  • Episode #17

    Are Job Cuts Actually Due to Outsourcing and Tech?

    Oct 24, 20251h 29mS0

    <p>This week on the Lost and Founders Podcast, our host Julian Fayad welcomes finance expert Bora Tuncoglu to the studio! After much persistence, Julian sits down with the Founder and Director of BMoney Finance to dive...

  • Episode #16

    The Rebellion Against Outdated Processes

    Sep 19, 20251h 39mS0

    <p>This week on Lost & Founders, our host, Julian Fayad, welcomes Ben Callaghan and Joel Wyld, the dynamic co-founders of AI MortgageTech firm, Accurateli. </p> <p> </p> <p>The guys delve into Accurateli and how it...

  • Episode #15

    Broker by Day, Biker by Night

    Sep 5, 202530 minS0

    <p>Gear up for this week’s episode as we dive into the world of motorcycles with LoanOptions.ai’s very own, Josh Campbell!<br> <br> Listen in as Josh shares his journey from building a huge following to exploring ways...

  • Episode #14

    Is Ambition Misunderstood?

    Aug 22, 20251h 14mS0

    <p>What do political disillusionment and the pressures on female entrepreneurs have in common? They both stem from a belief that your voice doesn't matter. In this episode, Loan Options' Julian Fayad and Enterpreneurial...

  • Episode #13

    Being Happy with the Pursuit

    Jul 17, 20252h 7mS0

    <p>Ever wonder what it takes to truly thrive? In this candid conversation, Timothy Caruana, Founder and Owner of Christian Paul Watches, shares his remarkable journey, revealing how a belief that "anything is solvable"...

  • Episode #11

    Future-Proofing Your Business

    Jul 4, 20251h 7mS0

    <p>Why do some businesses thrive while others struggle? Our host, Julian Fayad, and Samuel Falanga, Founder of Falanga & Co., dive into the complexities of modern business. </p> <p> </p> <p>Tune in for strategic...

  • Episode #12

    Purple Jordans & Personal Brands

    Jun 26, 20251h 12mS0

    <p>Join Julian Fayad, CEO of LoanOptions.ai, as he chats with finance legend Dino Pacella. Dino, Head of Partnerships at MKP.Finance and founder of National Finance Brokers Day, shares his unexpected journey from...

  • Episode #10

    Building Wealth Through Real Estate

    Jun 13, 20251h 32mS0

    <p>This week, Julian chats with Ravi Sharma about his journey from university student to the founder of Search Property. Ravi opens up about how his parents’ investment in regional properties sparked his own passion for...

  • Episode #9

    Science, Startups & Small Business Growth

    May 30, 20251h 4mS0

    <p>Join us as Matt from FunTap shares his unique journey from microbiology PhD to finance innovator. Discover how FunTap tackles small business cash flow with tech-driven invoice finance in Australia and New Zealand...

  • Episode #8

    From Mentos to Managing Millions

    May 16, 20251h 23mS0

    <p>Join seasoned financial advisor, Arkadiusz Bryl, as he shares early business lessons and his evolution through the ever-changing landscape of financial advice. Discover insights into property, lending, and navigating...

  • Episode #7

    Overcoming the Odds

    May 2, 202554 minS0

    <p>Renee Roumanos shares her incredible journey from leading a legal team at Qantas to founding her own firm, Renee Roumanos Legal, after unexpectedly losing her job due to COVID-19. Tune in for insights on switching...

  • Episode #6

    The Tool That’s Changing Mortgage Broking

    Mar 21, 20251h 38mS0

    <p>We sit down with Eric Dill, Co-Founder of Quickli, a software company revolutionising the mortgage broking industry. Eric’s journey is anything but typical—he started in naval architecture, moved to Sydney in 2010...

  • Episode #5

    Growing A Tradie Fleet

    Feb 28, 20251h 16mS0

    <p>We sit down with Tim Cullen, CEO of Tradespec, about his journey from corporate insurance to building one of Australia’s fastest-growing fleet rental businesses for tradies.</p> <p>Tim shares how he scaled Tradespec...

  • Episode #4

    From Sidelines to Startups

    Dec 20, 20241h 29mS0

    <p>From rugby to business, Sandor Earl shares his journey from Woolloomooloo to Melbourne Storm, tackling setbacks like a 4-year suspension and ACL injury. Now leading Air Locker Training, he’s using altitude fitness to...

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