# Lana Elie > Founder of Floom, Co-host Hot Takes Big Stakes Podcast I’m a founder, creative, and brand builder who’s been in the trenches. I spent nearly a decade building my company as a solo founder, Floom, from an idea into an international marketplace backed by top investors — and eventually led it through a successful exit. Since then, I’ve advised early-stage and growth-stage founders on how to scale sustainably, raise capital, and build brands people genuinely love. Whether you’re navigating your first fundraise, hiring your first team, or rethinking your brand strategy, I can help you get clear on your next move and avoid the mistakes I learned the hard way. **Rating:** 5/5 (1 reviews) ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $100.00 ## Links - [Expert profile](/LanaElie) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/1390440WL80KvDT.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)