She Turned “Art Isn’t Serious” Into a $6M Startup

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The Founder`s Code

Shamil Malachiyev

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The Founder's Code is for entrepreneurs, builders, and visionaries at every stage of their journey. Building a startup isn't easy—it’s filled with hard choices, constant struggles, and moments of uncertainty. Join me, Shamil Malachiyev, founder of FluidLabs, as I openly share my own journey of building my IT consultancy, learning weekly from honest conversations with some of the world’s most successful founders. We cover the tough stuff that all founders face: finding the right co-founders, hiring C-level talent, scaling your business, overcoming limiting beliefs, and even managing the mental

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She Turned “Art Isn’t Serious” Into a $6M Startup | Kendall Warson - Cohart

The Founder`s Code

1 hour 12 minutes 35 seconds

2 months ago

She Turned “Art Isn’t Serious” Into a $6M Startup | Kendall Warson - Cohart

In this conversation, Kendall opens up about her journey in the art industry - from curating massive shows to raising $6M for her startup. She reveals the challenges artists face in selling their work and the mission behind her platform, Cohart.She emphasizes the power of community, storytelling, and the impact of digital trends like NFTs on art collecting. Kendall also shares candid insights on building a strong co-founder relationship, developing resilience through hundreds of investor pitches, and balancing creativity with structure as a founder.Reflecting on her childhood, the pressure to perform, and the role of luck, she highlights how self-care and mindfulness have become essential in navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Cohort and Its Mission05:04 The Challenges Artists Face in Selling Art07:44 How Cohart Reinvents Art Demand10:07 The Power of Storytelling in Art12:51 After the NFT Craze: Why Collecting Is Still Social15:06 Impact of NFTs on Art Collecting18:04 From Spark to Startup: Cohart’s First Angel Investor20:50 Founder Therapy: How to Save a Partnership24:12 Childhood Pressure That Built a Founder27:00 Fighting for Art in a Family of High Expectations31:07 Why Discomfort Creates Resilient Leaders34:38 The Perfect Mix: Business Smarts + Art Dreams39:39 400+ Pitches, Cold Emails, and First $50K Check43:51 Building Connections and Networking46:12 The “Give First” Strategy That Opens Doors50:56 Luck and Opportunity: Creating Your Own55:26 From Pain to Power: Turning Rejection Into Fuel59:28 How Small Actions Beat Overthinking01:02:47 Meditation Hacks from a Startup Retreat01:05:49 Discipline Isn’t for Work — It’s for Life01:07:40 The Power of Walking in Silence01:09:11 First $70K Sale and What’s Next for Cohart01:11:18 From Struggles to Strength: Final Reflections🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcast: https://lnk.to/founderscode👇 CONNECT WITH KENDALKendall Warson ► / kendall-warson-a14a16178 COHART ► https://www.cohart.com/👇 CONNECT WITH SHAMILShamil Malachiyev ► / shamilmalachiyev FluidLabs & Founder`s Code ► https://fluidlabs.tech/