From Banking to Entrepreneurship | Nate Spiteri
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In this episode, Nate Spiteri shares his entrepreneurial journey from a banking background to founding his own startup, Shopfront backed by VC Antler. He discusses his experiences at Plend, the challenges of fundraising, and the importance of building relationships in the startup ecosystem. Nate emphasizes the need for validation of business ideas and the significance of having a complementary co-founding team. He also provides valuable insights and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to navigate the startup landscape.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:48 Transitioning from Banking to Startup
06:29 Joining Antler and Starting Shopfront
15:51 Lessons in Fundraising
23:30 Risks and Payoffs in Entrepreneurship
27:39 Steps to Start a Startup
30:49 Looking for Investors and Future Plans
Keywords
entrepreneurship, fintech, startups, fundraising, career journey, Plend, Shopfront, Antler, co-founders, business strategy
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