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Xania Wong shares her 13 year journey founding 4 Startups that are not always about building a Unicorn. Read her LinkedIn profile and find she's won or final'd 16 different Startup competitions from the Chivas' the Venture Competition HK where we met [winner (2016)]to Google's Empowering Young Entrepreneur competition [winner (2014)].

Host Brandon Na explores the amazing journey she's had from Hong Kong to Instanbul and many other international destinations on the pursuit to help the world obtain affordable healthcare, secure work & provide businesses with their immediate labor needs.

Brandon is Managing General Partner of Good People Ventures, former radio show host, and producer of the Edu-focused podcast EduK8, where he interviewed top VCs like Minnie Ingersoll (EduK8 S2 E12) and AI leaders like James Brady (EduK8 S3 E1). He is also the author of UNICORN STARTUPS, available now on Amazon.

Alongside his MGP partner Vikki Meyer Fininen, Brandon entered the venture world and built Good People Ventures. Shortly before forming GPV, he launched Startup Wins to deliver actionable, real-world insights from startup founders, VCs, and world-class experts who are actively shaping the future.

If you’re a founder, operator, or innovator looking for an edge, this episode with Shaun Gold is one you don’t want to miss.

Amazing guests include:

• Olga Denisova - ep 1
• Kevin Henrikson - ep 2
• String Nguyen - ep 3
• David Yi - ep 5
• Kimberly Kovacs - ep 6
• Mike King - ep 7
• Beth Massa - ep 8
• Dan Shapiro - ep 9 Pt 1 & Part 2
• Ellie Sarmadi - ep 10
• Shaun Gold - ep 11
• Startup Wins on Apple Podcasts
• Startup Wins on LinkedIn
• Startup Wins on Spotify

• Startup Wins on Apple Podcasts
• Startup Wins on LinkedIn
• Startup Wins on Spotify

Hosted by Brandon Na, Managing General Partner of Good Peoples Ventures

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Shaun Gold—VC (Venture Comedy), top 1% ghostwriter for VCs & founders, best-selling author, speaker, and former nightlife ninja—joins Episode 11 of Startup Wins to share sharp, unconventional insights for founders looking to break through in today’s noisy startup landscape.

Host Brandon Na dives deep with Shaun, exploring his unique path from Miami nightlife to advising VCs, crafting high-impact narratives for high-growth founders, and helping entrepreneurs master the mindset needed to spot and seize opportunities others miss. With his blend of humor, storytelling, and strategic clarity, Shaun reveals what it truly takes to stand out, get funded, and build something meaningful.

Brandon is Managing General Partner of Good People Ventures, former radio show host, and producer of the Edu-focused podcast EduK8, where he interviewed top VCs like Minnie Ingersoll (EduK8 S2 E12) and AI leaders like James Brady (EduK8 S3 E1). He is also the author of UNICORN STARTUPS, available now on Amazon.

Alongside his MGP partner Vikki Meyer Fininen, Brandon entered the venture world and built Good People Ventures. Shortly before forming GPV, he launched Startup Wins to deliver actionable, real-world insights from startup founders, VCs, and world-class experts who are actively shaping the future.

If you’re a founder, operator, or innovator looking for an edge, this episode with Shaun Gold is one you don’t want to miss.

Amazing guests include:

• Olga Denisova - ep 1
• Kevin Henrikson - ep 2
• String Nguyen - ep 3
• David Yi - ep 5
• Kimberly Kovacs - ep 6
• Mike King - ep 7
• Beth Massa - ep 8
• Dan Shapiro - ep 9 Pt 1 & Part 2
• Ellie Sarmadi - ep 10
• Shaun Gold - ep 11

• Startup Wins on Apple Podcasts
• Startup Wins on LinkedIn
• Startup Wins on Spotify

Hosted by Brandon Na, Managing General Partner of Good Peoples Ventures

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Ellie Sarmadi, CEO of Thravos in Ep 9 (Season 1) of Startup Wins shares keen startup tips for succeeding in almost any industry. And host Brandon Na ⁠dives deep with Sarmadi with her years of experience on Wall Street to her investments in Startups to her current efforts to level the playing field for the benefit of everyone in the sports ecosystem.

Brandon is Managing General Partner of Good People Ventures, former radio show host & previously produced 3 seasons of an Edu focused podcast called EduK8 where he interviewed top VCs like Minnie Ingersoll (EduK8 S2 E12) or AI leaders like James Brady (EduK8 S3 E1) & Author of UNICORN STARTUPS. Available on Amazon!

Brandon entered the VC world w/ his MGP Vikki Meyer Fininen & built Good Peoples Ventures. Shortly before GPV was formed, Brandon started "Startup Wins" to provide actionable advice from amazing startup founders, VCs & amazing experts to "build" startups changing the world.

Amazing guests include:

• Olga Denisova - ep 1
• Kevin Henrikson - ep 2
• String Nguyen - ep 3
• David Yi - ep 5
• Kimberly Kovacs - ep 6
• Mike King - ep 7
• Beth Massa - ep 8
• Dan Shapiro - ep 9 Pt 1 & Part 2
• Ellie Sarmadi - ep 10

Past episodes are also available on "Startup Wins" on YouTube

• Startup Wins on Apple Podcasts
• Startup Wins on LinkedIn
• Startup Wins on Spotify

Hosted by Brandon Na, Managing General Partner of Good Peoples Ventures