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Origins podcast: Josh Browder on his journey from founder to investor

21 August 2026

In the latest episode of the Origins podcast, co-host Nick Chirls, Partner at Asylum Ventures, speaks with Josh Browder, Founder and CEO of DoNotPay and GP at Browder Capital, about his journey from founder to investor and the lessons that continue to shape his approach today.

Reflecting on his experience of building and backing companies, Josh shares his perspective on entrepreneurship, venture investing and the evolution of the start-up ecosystem over the past decade.

Nick and Josh discuss the challenges that founders often face when scaling a business, from hiring talent to raising capital in changing environments, and how those experiences influence the way investors evaluate opportunities today. They also explore how operating as both a founder and investor has shaped the way he evaluates opportunities and supports early-stage companies.

Listen to the podcast here.

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