DiscoverThe Founder`s CodeYes, He Made That Tokyo Drift Track - Then Built a $100M Healthcare Startup | John Fontein
Yes, He Made That Tokyo Drift Track - Then Built a $100M Healthcare Startup | John Fontein

Yes, He Made That Tokyo Drift Track - Then Built a $100M Healthcare Startup | John Fontein

Update: 2025-08-28
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From being signed by Interscope Records and working with 50 Cent, Nicki Minaj, and Kylie Minogue… to hitting rock bottom and rebuilding from scratch - John Fontein’s story is wild.

In this episode, we unpack how he walked away from a life that looked like success… and built one that felt like success.

He went from:

  • Writing multi-platinum hits in Japan

  • Secretly running a record label while working at Goldman Sachs

  • Falling into deep depression when it all collapsed

...to becoming co-founder of Sesame, a startup that’s raised over $75M to make healthcare actually work for everyday Americans.

If you’ve ever questioned your path, hit a wall, or wondered whether you’re building the right dream - this one is for you.

🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe if these founder stories hit home.

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Yes, He Made That Tokyo Drift Track - Then Built a $100M Healthcare Startup | John Fontein

Yes, He Made That Tokyo Drift Track - Then Built a $100M Healthcare Startup | John Fontein

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