Think Like a Founder: Truths No One Tells You — Angel Investors & Startup Growth w/ Matthew Westaway

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How It Is

The Compliance Guys

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Welcome to the How It Is Podcast, where we tell you how it is! Dive into the realities of building a business, navigating the auto finance industry, and mastering compliance. We share unfiltered conversations about the highs, the lows, and everything in between—offering insights, tips, and stories from the front lines. Whether you're a business owner, a professional in motor finance, or simply curious about the challenges of a highly regulated industry, this podcast gives you the real deal. No fluff, no filters—just how it is.

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Think Like a Founder: Truths No One Tells You — Angel Investors & Startup Growth w/ Matthew Westaway

How It Is

25 minutes 9 seconds

5 months ago

Think Like a Founder: Truths No One Tells You — Angel Investors & Startup Growth w/ Matthew Westaway

In this episode of How It Is, Nick and Jon sit down with Matthew Westaway, CEO of Voyc AI, to unpack truths no one tells you about investment, Angel Investors, Startup Growth and How to Think like a FounderYou’ll hear what it really takes to transition from employee to entrepreneur, why most startups fail before they begin, and how to build a data-led business that grows without losing its soul. If you're wondering when to scale, how to build the right team, or whether to take on VC funding this is your playbook.💡 What You’ll Learn:- How to think like a founder (even if you’re still an employee)- The biggest mistakes new entrepreneurs make- Why a strong co-founder relationship can make or break your business- How to validate your idea with paying customers (not just free trials)- When to say no to VC funding and why angel investors might be better- The mindset needed to handle rejection, loss, and setbacks- How to scale effectively with KPIs and transparency- Why saying “no” protects your product vision and brand identity⏱️ Chapters:00:00 – Mindset, Ambition, and Thinking Like a Founder00:30 – The Top Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make Early On01:44 – Finding the Right Co-Founder and Building Strong Partnerships03:00 – Validating Business Ideas and the Power of Paying Customers04:33 – Mindset Shifts from Employee to Entrepreneur06:28 – Investment Decisions: Angel Investors vs. Venture Capital08:10 – Setbacks, Emotional Discipline, and Leadership Lessons10:36 – When and How to Scale a Business Effectively17:51 – Branding, Tech Growth, and Saying No to Protect Vision🎧 Listen & Subscribe:👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/14YEU0UkAOGpdWbazdZ19W?si=QFJhoDO2Q7CrcYDHiMaMEA🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6rha39hiiHtbGoHVFnTGA🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-it-is/id1783785566🎞 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/e12b1c97-e5d0-4d11-8fcd-ca31a0ea12a1/how-it-isMatthew Westaway:🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewwestaway?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BTIYQI%2BU%2FQWaANUAP6uul3g%3D%3DVoyc:🌐 https://voyc.ai/🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/voycai/🚀 For more from The Compliance Guys & compliance insights:🔗 https://linktr.ee/TheComplianceGuys🙌 Call to ActionLoved this episode? Hit follow, leave a ⭐️ rating, and share it with your entrepreneurial circle.Subscribe for real talk on scaling, compliance, and how business really works.#ThinkLikeAFounder #StartupGrowth #AngelInvestors #MatthewWestaway #VoycAI #StartupPodcast #EntrepreneurMindset #HowItIsPodcast #VCFunding #FounderTruths