Private Capital Update

We’ve been on a journey together that is helping both of us thrive in this new world, which comes down to making sure you’re surrounding yourself with the right individuals and giving yourself the space to build confidence, to get feedback, and to understand that you’re going to have strengths and weaknesses. Inside of your community, you really want to have individuals that you can lean on.Find your dance floor / tribeNobody builds alone. Not me, not ViKA. Whether it’s the Time Rich Club or another community, find the people who tell you the truth, cheer your wins and push you when you’re playing small. Your tribe is your unfair advantage.Inside this episodeIt starts with an overbooked hotel room and a total stranger moving in. ViKA’s first thought? “Okay, she better be cool.”Then it gets real:* ViKA closed the biggest deal at her company, made more in one day than in her whole first year in New York, and felt dead inside.* Why the hustle culture is no more.* Why the greatest wealth is relational.* What to delegate to AI and what to keep human. (And what ViKA says about “your whole business will be run by AI”: bull****.)* How to stop sitting on the bench coaching the greats and get in the game.Stay for the end. You can always make more money. You can’t make more time.Join us live* Stories That Close Investors & Clients with ViKA: use storytelling to win investors and clients and close deals.* Build your AI Content Machine + Q&A with me: build your AI LinkedIn content workflow and leave with a week of posts drafted.* AI + audacious team = superhumans: the Superhuman Accelerator, cohort 2, starting February 2027.Superhuman Cohort 2 is comingWe will be launching cohort 2 of the Superhuman Accelerator. If you want to secure a spot now, this is how you do it: sign up for the $350 membership inside the Time Rich Club, and that will give you access to the Q1 accelerator. This is an early bird special we’re doing for the Time Rich Club community.much love, Ella Molony CookChief Energy Officer This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timerichclub.com/subscribe

This is the system that took him from 10K to 400K followers in under 5 months. Not a fluke, not a viral moment. A machine, running Instagram, LinkedIn and Substack at once. Three platforms, three algorithms, one machine.The new episode of Time Rich is live, and it’s the one I’ve been waiting to share with you.The CEO of Anthropic has said the next wave of billion dollar companies will be built by a handful of entrepreneurs working almost entirely with AI agents. After recording this episode, I believe Aj Yadav will be one of them.Aj is a serial founder, Forbes 30 Under 30, backed by Khosla, who became the fastest growing AI creator in the world. And in this episode he doesn’t just tell the story. He opens up the machine and shows you exactly how it works.I’ve built 4 companies, and I’ve watched the same pattern play out every time: the founders who build an audience have an unfair advantage. But the price of that advantage has always been brutal. Show up on camera every day. Think of endless hooks (I’m dyslexic, that part is genuinely hard for me). Spend 30+ hours a week, or six figures on a team.That price just collapsed. And the people who see it first are going to be very hard to catch.Inside the episode* How the video editing agent actually works + the breakdown content stack of agents he’s spent MONTHS + MILLIONS of tokens building.* Why his content converts: virality to followers, followers to community, community to sales of his businesses* What an agent actually is (not a prompt: an employee you onboard, teach your voice, and let work without you in the room)* His journey: Forbes 30 Under 30, venture backed companies, then going all in on AI and the attention economy* And the thing Time Rich is really about: how AI gives us our lives backTHE FACELESS SUCCESS… AJ not only has been able to grow his account but multiple faceless accounts with the same formula to dive views = VALUE. And here’s the part I’m most excited aboutAj isn’t keeping the machine to himself.We’ve joined forces to launch The Agent Labs, home of The Content Stack: a 40 day challenge where you build your own version of his system. A research agent that studies your niche. A viral hook writer. Caption, LinkedIn and Substack writers. Carousel and infographic builders. All trained on your voice, so it sounds like you, not like AI.I think about who’s reading this. The investor with a decade of knowledge and no time to share it. The engineer who wants to keep building. The coach who wants to stay focused on her clients. The founder who hasn’t seen her friends in months. This is how you become visible without giving up your life to do it.Early bird pricing is live now, and doors close 4 September.JOIN THE CHALLENGE →Stay ahead of the curve,Ella Molony CookLet’s stay connected: Instagram | LinkedIn | Events This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timerichclub.com/subscribe

This one is from the archive. It first went out in January 2025 on my previous podcast, and I'm bringing my favourite episodes across so the whole journey lives in one place.What does it actually take to become a female founder in fintech with no degree, no finance background and no network handed to you?In this episode I share the full story. Dropping out of high school at 15 to study fashion. Buying my first property at 19. Building and selling my first fitness company. Launching a podcast about investing. Moving across the world to the US. And eventually pitching myself into a co-founder role in private capital, an industry I had no business being in on paper.I get real about the failures too. A retreat business wiped out by COVID. A partnership that fell apart. Getting burned by the smoke and mirrors of the capital raising world. And the mindset that changed everything for me: shoot your shot, ask for what you want, then prove it.I also talk about what it feels like to be the only woman in the room. When we ran Founders AI Lab, the room was 98% male. That number is not an accident, and it is exactly why I keep talking about this.In this episode:Why I never doubted I would be an entrepreneur, and how an unconventional upbringing shaped thatBuying my first investment property at 19 with my grandfather as a mentorBuilding, pivoting and selling my first company, Activate UWhat real estate, crypto and my first podcast taught me about money and riskThe side of capital raising nobody warns you aboutHow I pitched myself for a co-founder role and got itBeing 2% of the room, and why women belong in finance and techTime Rich is reshaping how women flourish in the age of AI, focused on growing revenue, rewiring self-doubt, and becoming visible alongside a badass ambitious community. 💸Substack: timerichclub.comInstagram: @timerich.aiLinkedin: Ella Molony CookTime Rich Club for ambitious women and queer entrepreneurs, leaders and business owners. Free to join. Applications vetted for down to earth humans, good vibes only.PS. I've teamed up with AJ Yadav to launch The Agent Labs, home of The Content Stack: a 40 day challenge where he hands over the agents behind his 400K follower content machine. Join us at ⁠theagentlabs.ai This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timerichclub.com/subscribe

This conversation with Julie felt like a deep breath. We had a chance to talk about something that often gets overlooked in our fast-paced, capital-focused ecosystem: the foundation of real relationships.Julie shared what it’s been like to re-engage with the DFX platform, and what stood out to her wasn’t just the deal flow or intros but how much more connected it all feels. We talked about how DFX is intentionally creating a space that centers community first, where showing up with empathy and collaboration matters just as much as your pitch.We laughed about selfies at events, celebrated thoughtful follow-ups, and dug into ways we can keep improving DFX for service providers like her. She even gave us a 9/10, which I’ll gladly take!This episode is a reminder that connection is everything and that business doesn’t have to be transactional to be powerful. Whether you’re raising capital, offering services, or just trying to meet the right people, none of it sticks without a strong relationship behind it.Are you interested in raising capital or selling your company? Sign up for DFX!Personal Links ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fearless Impact ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Need a Lead Generation Tool? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Growth Haus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Linkedin, Email, SMS, Dialer & AI) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timerichclub.com/subscribe

I’m so thrilled to be back in the podcast studio and share this episode with you! I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Adam Frederick, a powerhouse CEO and Strategy Executive who’s completed four exits and over $1 billion in M&A transactions (yes, you read that right!).In this episode, Adam opens up about his journey of starting a company and successfully navigating four exits. We dive into the importance of transparency in business, especially in the deal-making world, and how it can foster trust and strengthen team dynamics. He also shares some of his biggest lessons learned along the way — including the critical role of people and integration, and how they can either make or break a deal. Adam also reveals the red flags he looks out for when investing and shares a few stories from the trenches that you won't want to miss.And of course, we touch on leadership, with Adam’s powerful insight on what makes a good leader into a great leader: it’s all about TEAM — transparency, empowerment, accountability, and metrics.Trust me, this episode is packed with valuable insights and wisdom from someone who’s seen it all. Don’t miss it!Are you interested in raising capital or selling your company? Sign up for⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Deal Flow Xchange⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠ Leverage one free month by using the code ELLA when you join.Personal Links ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fearless Impact ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Need a Lead Generation Tool? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Growth Haus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Linkedin, Email, SMS, Dialer & AI) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timerichclub.com/subscribe

Join me as I share my journey from Sydney to Boston to establish DFX’s headquarters and take our vision to the next level. In this episode, I dive into how Deal Flow Xchange is transforming capital raising- making it more efficient, affordable, and community driven. Giving you an inside look at our growing DFX communities, the evolution of our Pitch Tanks, and the exciting launch of our DFX iOS app with a game-changing interactive deal map.Plus, don’t miss details on the iGlobal Forum in Miami this coming March 4-5, where top investors and dealmakers connect. If you're attending,use code ISS18DFX10 to save 10% on your pass.If you’re ready to be part of the future of deal-making, consider becoming a facilitator, co-host, or partner to help us unlock opportunities together.Ensure you sign up for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Impact Newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠Are you interested in raising capital or selling your company? Sign up for⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Deal Flow Xchange⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Leverage one free month by using the codeELLA when you join.Personal Links ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠Fearless Impact ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Need a Lead Generation Tool? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Growth Haus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Linkedin, Email, SMS, Dialer & AI) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timerichclub.com/subscribe

This year at DFX has been all about growth, leadership, and creating impact. I’ve been focused on refining our processes, enhancing team communication, and building a supportive culture that allows everyone to thrive.On a personal note, I’m working on biohacking to optimize my energy and well-being, simple changes like meal timing, syncing schedules with natural cycles, and making time for movement have made a big difference. Balance and self-care are essential as we push forward with our mission of empowering communities and transforming private capital.If you’re ready to join this journey, consider becoming a facilitator, co-host, or partner to help us unlock opportunities together.Ensure you sign up for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Impact Newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠Are you interested in raising capital or selling your company? Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deal Flow Xchange⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Leverage one free month by using the code ELLA when you join.Personal Links ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠Fearless Impact ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠**Need a Lead Generation Tool? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Growth Haus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Linkedin, Email, SMS, Dialer & AI) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timerichclub.com/subscribe

Today, we will reflect on key milestones at DFX, from scaling our private label partnerships to creating a thriving private capital ecosystem. I highlight the importance of team culture, communication, and grit while sharing how we’re empowering communities through the DFX platform.Whether you’re a seasoned dealmaker or new to finance, there’s something here for everyone who believes in leveling the playing field. I also share how you can get involved as a facilitator, co-host, or partner and what’s ahead for DFX, including upcoming events like ISCP’s Global Forum.Thank you for being part of this journey. Your support means everything to the DFX team and me!Ensure you sign up for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Impact Newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠Are you interested in raising capital or selling your company? Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deal Flow Xchange⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Leverage one free month by using the code ELLA when you join.Personal Links ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **| **⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠Fearless Impact ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠**Need a Lead Generation Tool? **⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Growth Haus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Linkedin, Email, SMS, Dialer & AI) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timerichclub.com/subscribe

In this episode, I share my journey of building Deal Flow Xchange (DFX) and disrupting the private capital space. From hosting my first event in New York with no budget to landing game-changing partnerships, I’ve learned a lot about breaking barriers and redefining how deals are made.I talk about the critical moments in DFX’s growth—raising capital, connecting with investors, and organizing impactful events. I also share what it’s been like to challenge the status quo in a traditionally male-dominated industry and how DFX is using technology to bring efficiency and transparency to deal-making.If you’re raising capital, scaling your business, or just need some inspiration to keep going, this episode is for you.Ensure you sign up for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Impact Newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠Are you interested in raising capital or selling your company? Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deal Flow Xchange⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Leverage one free month by using the code ELLA when you join.Personal Links ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠Fearless Impact ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Need a Lead Generation Tool? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Growth Haus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Linkedin, Email, SMS, Dialer & AI) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timerichclub.com/subscribe

In this episode, we’re kicking off Season 4 with an incredible journey of grit, resilience, and breaking barriers in finance and entrepreneurship. Ella Molony Cook, COO and co-founder of DFX, reflects on her path to redefining private capital and her mission to level the playing field in a traditionally male-dominated industry.This season, we’re diving into the world of finance—one of the oldest industries in the world—and how it’s being disrupted for the better. Through Ella’s story, you’ll get an insider’s perspective on building an early-stage fintech unicorn, breaking into the boys’ club of deal-making, and creating a community of underdogs making an impact. This episode is packed with lessons on risk-taking, building partnerships, and finding purpose while transforming how capital moves globally.Ensure you sign up for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Impact Newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠Are you interested in raising capital or selling your company? Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deal Flow Xchange⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Leverage one free month by using the code ELLA when you join.Personal Links ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠Fearless Impact ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Need a Lead Generation Tool? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Growth Haus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Linkedin, Email, SMS, Dialer & AI) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timerichclub.com/subscribe