Young Founders Collective

Young Founders Collective
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The Young Founders Collective is a podcast spotlighting young entrepreneurs and future leaders across industries, from art and social impact to business and tech. Hosted by Defne Gurkan, each episode explores beyond the business ventures, and dives into personal journeys, values, and defining moments behind the next generation shaping the world.

Episodios

  1. Breaking Habits & Redefining Success: The Story of Synex Founder Martin Kostadinov

    6 MAR

    Breaking Habits & Redefining Success: The Story of Synex Founder Martin Kostadinov

    In this episode, Defne sits down with Martin Kostadinov, founder of a SYNEX, a software and consulting platform that addresses EU sustainability compliances. Together they explore how he changed his habits and stepped up to build something meaningful when no one forced him to change. From his Bulgarian roots to his structured routine as a student in Spain, Martin reflects on the internal shift that pushed him to build something meaningful on his own terms. He shares how rational thinking guide his decisions as a founder. The conversation dives into the early pivots at SYNEX, unpacking how strategy evolved through trial. Beyond the operational side, they speak about the friendships that have remained steady as everything else changed, and the challenge of balancing ambition with personal relationships. The episode also explores how sports outside of work fuel Martin’s motivation. LISTEN TO US ON: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/0xMZ... FOLLOW US ON: Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/youngfounde... #YoungFoundersCollective

    42 min
  2. From Idea to Impact: A Young Founder’s Mental Health Mission- Diego Verhamme Carmena

    19 FEB

    From Idea to Impact: A Young Founder’s Mental Health Mission- Diego Verhamme Carmena

    In this debut episode, Defne Gürkan sits down with Diego Verhamme Carmena for a candid conversation about building a mental health start-up at a young age and the personal experiences that shaped his mission. As the founder of Diveinside, Diego opens up about stepping into the complex world of mental health entrepreneurship and why he chose to dedicate his early career to addressing one of the most urgent challenges facing young people today. They explore the problem Diveinside is trying to solve, how the platform works with schools, and the key trends emerging among students. Rather than pursuing a fully traditional corporate path or starting entirely on his own, Diego chose to join and scale an early-stage venture, taking on responsibility while building within a growing structure. He reflects on the realities of being a young founder, the challenges of being his own boss, and learning when to disconnect and pause. A candid look at building a start up while keeping mental health at the center. LISTEN TO US ON: Spotify:  FOLLOW US ON: Instagram:   @youngfounderscollective #YoungFoundersCollective

    57 min
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Información

The Young Founders Collective is a podcast spotlighting young entrepreneurs and future leaders across industries, from art and social impact to business and tech. Hosted by Defne Gurkan, each episode explores beyond the business ventures, and dives into personal journeys, values, and defining moments behind the next generation shaping the world.

Ficha técnica

  • Creado por
    Young Founders Collective
  • Años en activo
    2 mil
  • Episodios
    2
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
  • Derechos de autor
    © Young Founders Collective
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    Young Founders Collective