How Kevin Costa Turned $0 Into a $20M Fund Backing Young Founders

At 21, Kevin Costa bet his own savings on overlooked founders 🚀That blueprint became Belief Capital, a $20M fund backing young technical teams before the world notices.In this episode of Founders and Builders, Kevin reveals how to spot the next iconic founders, why the future belongs to disagreeable builders, and where the most undervalued talent is hiding.As always, if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like and subscribe 🔔Chapters:(00:00) Intro(00:59) Kevin’s path into startups and investing(03:51) The blueprint for Belief Capital(04:51) Why founders need peer VCs they can trust(06:48) Institutional vs. peer capital explained(07:54) Why the future belongs to young technical founders(09:49) Talent is global but capital isn’t(13:48) Backing underdog founders: Zilin’s story(15:46) Raising your first round - how to think about it(21:26) What Kevin looks for in great founders(24:56) Why disagreeability and strong worldviews matter(36:59) Legacy, family, and the meaning of it all⭐ Listeners Suggestion - Software of the Week: https://superpower.com/👍 Why subscribe?If you sketch business ideas on napkins, obsess over product‑market fit, or dream of disrupting incumbents with AI, this channel is for you.🔔 Tap the bell so YouTube tells you the moment new episodes drop 🔔#Startups #VentureCapital #Founders #Entrepreneurship