# The FUBU Founder Got Rejected By 27 Banks. Then His Mom Bet the House. | Ep. 430 with Daymond John Founder of FUBU

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Podcast: [Founder's Story](https://stenobird.com/podcast/founder-s-story-648906)
Published: 2026-08-07T18:34:05+00:00
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## Resource

Daniel Robbins and Kate Hancock sit down with Daymond John, founder of FUBU, investor on Shark Tank, author, and entrepreneur, for a conversation about branding, risk, reputation, personal legacy, and what it really costs to build success. Daymond shares the story behind his FUBU medallion, how his mother mortgaged her home to help save the company, why reputation matters more than capital or AI, and why CEOs today have a responsibility to control their narrative. The episode also explores Shark Tank, social media, haters, personal branding, health, biohacking, legacy, and why the people behind the scenes deserve more credit than they often receive.

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