From Collapse to Comeback: The Altify Story - Sean Sanders, Altify

In this powerful episode, Sean Sanders—founder of Revix and now Altify—opens up about navigating one of the most intense crises a startup can face: losing customer funds after a major crypto collapse.We follow the rollercoaster journey that led to a high-stakes merger, a full rebrand, and a reimagined mission to democratize access to private markets.We go deep into:•How to lead during a trust-breaking crisis•What true accountability looks like in leadership•Navigating the emotional toll of a startup failure•Merging companies under pressure•Reinventing your identity as a founderThis episode is a masterclass in grit, resilience, and rebuilding with purpose.----------Book a curiosity call with Cameron: https://www.metavolve.co/curiosity-callThis episode is brought to you by Metavolve.Metavolve is a team of focused experts committed to helping entrepreneurs like you scale their businesses successfully. Reach out to our team to learn more: https://metavolve.co/----------To support The Founder Files:🔔 Subscribe and turn post notifications on⭐ Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts💭 Share your thoughts on Linkedin and tag Cameron Coutts🔗 Connect with Sean:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanandrewsanders/🔗 Connect with Cameron:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefounderfilespodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-metavolve/----------00:00 Intro: From Revix to Altify03:25 What Altify really does04:26 Why the rebrand was critical 09:34 The real problem with private markets13:56 Breaking down barriers to entry17:01 Who Altify is built for19:06 How to use Altify20:59 Managing risk and investor anxiety24:23 The Revix crisis unfolds27:25 The collapse of FTX32:27 Rebuilding trust in chaos35:00 Taking extreme ownership36:55 Managing the crisis40:22 How crisis changes a founder41:20 The power of support structures44:55 How did this experience change you48:33 Balancing compassion and performance as a CEO56:52 The birth of the merger idea01:03:46 Becoming CEO post merger01:07:35 The unforeseen challenges 01:13:55 The nightmare launch01:19:51 Reflecting on the journey01:24:30 Altify's biggest challenges now01:27:30 What's next for Altify?