Introducing the OWners Podcast

The OWners Podcast launches as a space for unfiltered conversations with startup founders. Hosted by Luis Gutman, from OW Ventures, the podcast is built around a simple premise: real stories from real builders.

Why OWners?

Behind every funding round, product launch, or headline milestone, there is a founder navigating uncertainty, pressure, and constant decision-making. OWners exists to explore that reality.

The goal is to interview startup founders and go beyond surface-level success narratives. Each episode dives into:

• The founder’s journey from idea to execution

• The challenges faced along the way

• Difficult trade-offs and uncomfortable moments

• Hard lessons learned through experience

• Insights that can help other entrepreneurs

The conversations are frank, informal, and direct. Difficult questions are part of the format. Successes are discussed, but so are mistakes, doubts, and failures.

A Platform for Honest Dialogue

OWners focuses on authenticity. The podcast does not aim to present polished success stories, but rather to highlight the complexity of building a company. Topics include:

• Fundraising realities

• Co-founder dynamics

• Market timing and pivots

• Burnout and personal sacrifice

• Leadership growth under pressure

By addressing uncomfortable questions openly, the podcast creates space for transparency that is often missing in the startup ecosystem.

Founders Featured So Far

The first episodes already include conversations with founders from:

• sheerME

• Les Amis

• Wiseworld

• Granter

• Bhout

• Hoopers

• Curiouz

• Complypost

Each founder brings a distinct perspective shaped by their industry, stage, and personal background. Together, these conversations form a broad view of what it truly means to build and scale a company.

For Entrepreneurs, By Entrepreneurs

OWners is designed for founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, operators, and anyone interested in the realities of startup life. Listeners can expect practical insights, hard-earned lessons, and perspectives grounded in experience rather than theory.

The OWners Podcast is now live.