What do two national championships, a coffee app, and a dual-use defense VC firm have in common? One incredible founder: Kati Findling.
In this episode of Purpose-Driven Progress, Jacob Hicks dives into Kadi’s wild and purpose-driven journey—from selling Happy Meal toys as a kid to building My Coffee Pass, a startup that helped local coffee shops thrive... until COVID hit. Now the VP of Stony Lonesome Group, Ka brings a founder’s lens to investing in companies at the cutting edge of national security, AI, and defense tech.
You’ll hear:
Why great teams matter more than great ideas
What to look for (and avoid) when raising capital
How to pitch a VC the right way—and what makes them instantly say no
Lessons from startup failure, and how they shaped her success in VC
Her newest project, Digital Athlete, and what’s coming in 2025
🔗 Connect with Kadi Findling:
💡 Kadi also shares powerful mindset tips on abundance vs. scarcity, how to spot “bad capital,” and why your early-stage team will make or break your startup.
This is one of the most wide-ranging, tactical, and inspiring episodes yet. Whether you're building your first business or fundraising your fifth, don’t miss this one.
