Dean Indot Hosts Million Stories Building the Dream Series Showcasing 2025 Most Fundable Companies Winners

Pepperdine Graziadio Business School celebrated entrepreneurial excellence at the 2025 Most Fundable Companies Showcase, where 14 startups were recognized from a record pool of more than 2,300 applicants nationwide. Among the event’s highlights was the launch of a new video series produced by the Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship, featuring Pepperdine alumnus and TikTok creator Dean Indot (MBA ’05).

Indot, known for his inspiring storytelling, serves as host of Million Stories Building the Dream, a behind-the-scenes look at the founders shaping the future of business. Filmed on-site at Pepperdine’s Malibu campus, the series features interviews with the 2025 Most Fundable Companies winners, offering viewers an authentic glimpse into their entrepreneurial journeys, challenges, and victories.

The 2025 winners represent a diverse range of industries, including biotechnology, sustainable housing, and clean energy. Their recognition by Pepperdine’s Most Fundable Companies program signals strong investor potential and long-term growth opportunities.

The first episode of Building the Dream spotlights Brad Husick of Helix Earth, whose company develops eco-friendly solutions for sustainable agriculture. New episodes will premiere every Tuesday on Million Stories.

You can learn more about the 2025 Pepperdine Most Fundable Companies winners in the November/December print edition of Entrepreneur magazine.

Watch Episode 1 of Million Stories here.