Founders Podcast
Episodes
How 2 Students raised $100k in 1 Week with crapy MVP
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Founders Podcast, hosts Ash, Cosimo, and Omer discuss the journey of building MindStash, a tool designed to help users manage i...
How this Founder Lost Everything and Rebuilt it Back
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, David Feinman shares his journey as an entrepreneur, discussing the challenges he faced, including nearly losing everything in h...
How to 10x Your Founders Journey
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Gwen Bortner shares her insights on accountability, untapped potential, and the importance of reflection for founders. She empha...
Startup Success doesn't teach you much
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Founders Podcast, Andrew Ackerman shares his extensive experience in the startup ecosystem, discussing his journey from founder...
The 4% That Drives 64% of Profitability
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Todd Hagopian discusses the importance of focusing on key activities that drive profitability in business. He emphasizes that sp...
The 3 Metrics That Actually Grow Your Business
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Founders Podcast, Colin Sanburg shares his journey from starting in a family business to becoming a fractional CFO. He emphasiz...
Unlocking Wealth Through Words
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Aurora Winter shares her insights on the importance of storytelling for founders, the power of communication, an...
How to find a startup idea and market it
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Patrick Rayes shares his journey as a founder, emphasizing the importance of overcoming hardships, finding the right id...
What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dawn Farrow shares her journey from a traditional career to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the experience economy. She di...
The Founder's Guide to Employee Engagement
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this conversation, John Guaspari discusses the critical role of employee engagement in the success of organizations, particularly for founde...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome - A Founder's Journey
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Founders Podcast, Ash interviews Joel Benge, who shares his insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of effecti...
How to grow a VA business from $0 to $1m
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Founders Podcast, Joanna Zhang shares her inspiring journey as a founder, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, personal grow...
How 1 Simple AI Tool Solves the Biggest Problem for Every Sales Team
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Kelvin Johnson shares his journey as an entrepreneur and the founding of Brevity Pitch, an AI-powered role play software designe...
How 1 Founder Built a Delivery Service That Grew by 1,000% with Zero Marketing
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, David Soileau shares the journey of Gopher, a delivery service that aims to revolutionize logistics by providing a platform for ...
Why Software Businesses Make 10x More Than Traditional Ones (And How You Can Too)
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Vince Perri shares his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of mindset, value over revenue, and the challenges of...
The Power of Dreaming in Business
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jason VanDevere shares his journey from leaving his family's car dealership to pursuing his passion for entrepreneurship. He dis...
Unlocking Business Growth: Strategies for Founders
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Jeremy Shapiro shares insights from his journey as an entrepreneur and author of the Business Growth Playbook. He empha...
The Art of Personal Branding for Founders
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this conversation, Lirone Glikman shares his journey as a founder and branding consultant, emphasizing the importance of credibility and eff...
How to get Rid of Your $100k Debt with One Trick (USA)
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Tommy shares his personal journey from being a teacher to uncovering a worldwide banking fraud. He discusses the legal terminolo...
How to 10x Your Business by Prioritising feedback from Paying Customers
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Founders Podcast, Ash (Herschelle) interviews Andy Halko, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 23 years of experience. They discus...
How to Convert your $10k into $10mil Investing Early into Startups
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Ash and Gerry Hays explore the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship and venture capital. Gerry shares his extensive experience...
How to exit quick as a Founder
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this conversation, Tanner Haas shares his journey as a young entrepreneur who has successfully founded multiple companies, including the pri...
Do Not Sign Your Term Sheet Until You Listen To This?
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Founders Podcast, Ash interviews Jeff Holman, an experienced attorney who shares insights on the challenges startup founders fa...
How to grow from 0 to 30,000 SaaS Customers
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Founders Podcast, Ash interviews Quentin, the founder of MeiliSearch, who shares his journey from childhood to entrepreneurship. Qu...
How to create a $20mil Cleaning Empire
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of Founders Podcast, Ash interviews Mike Milan, known as Cash Flow Mike, who shares his journey from being a state trooper to b...
Why Affiliate Marketing is Not For Your Startup?
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this conversation, Nicky Senyard shares her journey as an entrepreneur and the founding of Fintel Connect, a company focused on digital acqu...
3 Exits but Still Building
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Founders Podcast, Raj Singh shares his journey as a successful entrepreneur with multiple exits, including an acquisition by Mozill...
How to Build $20 Million Bathroom Business
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this conversation, David Sauers shares his journey as the co-founder and CEO of Royal Restrooms, a company that revolutionized the portable ...
How To Scale Your Startup to $50M
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How To Scale Your Startup to $50M
How to Start a Dating Website and Get Your First 10k Users
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this conversation, Eric McHugh discusses his innovative AI-powered matchmaking service, Dating, which aims to create meaningful connections ...
How Founders Are Hacking Growth with Simple, Smart AI Workflows
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of Founders Podcast, Ash interviews Marnie Wills, an AI trainer and strategist who shares her journey from being a physical edu...
The Founder Who Builds 6 Figure Funnels in His Sleep
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He’s the kind of entrepreneur who doesn’t just talk growth—he builds it, scales it, and engineers it for measurable impact. From mastering calis...
$8M Raw Truth Behind Real Estate Success
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He flipped over 100 properties, built not one, not two, but three property management companies, and scaled a real estate team to $8 million in annual...
Patent Pitfalls, The Shocking Truth Most Entrepreneurs Learn Too Late
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
700+ patents. Two decades of experience. One global mission to protect your million-dollar ideas.Ever wondered what separates a napkin sketch from a b...
The No 1 Reason Employees Leave (And How to Fix It Fast)
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every 500-employee company risks losing over $4 million each year—not from poor sales or failed products, but from something far more silent: employ...
How Podcasting Since 2010 Made This Entrepreneur Unstoppable
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔥 15 years, 1 digital agency, and over 20 podcast episodes later... From newsrooms in Pennsylvania to the frontlines of digital marketing, today’...
The Secret Tricks Pros Use to Crush Online Meetings
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💥 3100+ articles. 100+ C-level interviews every year. One mission: to save healthcare through technology. Imagine a future where your smartwatch al...
The #1 Branding Mistake Every Startup Makes (And How to Fix It)
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Founders Podcast: Guest Intro for Sapna Pieroux🎯 80% of people never get past the logo when judging a business — and today's guest knows exactly ...
8 Startup Mistakes You’re Probably Making Without Realising
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
8 out of 10 startups fail—but what if most of those failures were avoidable? Imagine having a toolkit that not only shows you where things go wrong ...
How to Run a Business Like a Fortune 500 Company (Without the Budget)
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine saving thousands of dollars a year on business tools—no per-user fees, no unnecessary add-ons, just everything you need to scale. Sounds too...
Want a 7-Figure Business? Guaranteed Here is How
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine losing your six-figure job and feeling completely lost… and then, within weeks, transforming your mindset, regaining confidence, and steppin...
She Built a $143M Business, Now She’s Taking on AI Giants!
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚀 From $1.2M to $143M— in just two years! What if I told you that today's guest turned a food business into a nine-figure empire before jumping i...
24 Years of Financial Wisdom in 30 Minutes
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the world of emerging businesses, less than 10% make it to their fifth year. But what if you had the financial insight to break that mould and thri...
A 300-Year-Old Industry About to Be Turned Upside Down
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
300 years. That’s how long an industry has operated the same way—until now. Imagine a world where selling a business doesn’t involve middlemen, ...
How One Founder Built the Airbnb of Warehousing and Changed Logistics Forever
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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What Makes a Leader Great?
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
93% of leaders believe they need better communication skills, yet most never take action to improve them. Why? Because leadership isn’t just about a...
Software Engineer's Love Story Led to a $793 Billion Revolution
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the global horse racing industry is projected to reach over $793 billion by 2030? With such staggering figures, efficient horse mana...
She Closed a Deal with Mark Cuban—Then Lost It All
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if I told you that landing a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank wasn’t the peak of success—but just the beginning of a rollercoaster ride?Tod...
How Claire Alvis Scaled Deliveroo and Other Start-Ups to Industry Giants
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the secret behind scaling some of the most successful start-ups in the world—like Deliveroo, Vita Mojo, and beyond? Today’s guest knows e...
£500K, 8 Months, 1 Game-Changing AI Startup
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do with £500,000 in startup funding? Our guest today didn’t just raise that—he built a thriving AI company with it. As the Co-foun...
The Future of E-Commerce: How AI Is Replacing Repetitive Work
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine working for over a decade at one of the biggest tech giants, seeing first-hand how digital commerce was getting more complex, and thinking—t...
200 Rejections, 30 Awards: How This Author Refused to Quit
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine walking out of prison with nothing but a few dollars in your pocket and nowhere to go. Society has moved on, doors are shut, and the odds are ...
AI Avatars Are Taking Over—Are You Ready?
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine battling 11 years of chronic pain, only to turn that struggle into a relentless drive for innovation. Now, picture building companies that ser...
This Entrepreneur Found the Secret to Breaking Free from Debt
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine a world where debt doesn’t control your life – where instead, innovation and new solutions empower you to break free. Today’s guest is s...
From Broke to millionaire: The Untold Story of Steven Zeller
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💡 What if I told you that the road to success isn’t paved with degrees, but with relentless determination?Our guest today could have been a neuro...
Ready to Sell Your Business? Darryl Bates-Brownsword Reveals the Secrets to Maximising Value
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the one thing every business owner eventually faces but rarely plans for? The exit. Whether it’s passing the torch, selling up, or stepping...
Inside the Mind of a Serial Entrepreneur: Lessons from Multiple Exits
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine building a company from the ground up, scaling it to success, then stepping back—only to realise you're far from done. Some entrepreneurs ch...
How to Create Products Users Love
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine transforming your clunky, confusing product into something users can’t stop raving about. What if the key to skyrocketing user retention and...
From PMS to Post-Menopause What Every Employer Needs to Know
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine juggling a demanding career while navigating the rollercoaster of hormonal changes that impact your focus, energy, and overall well-being. Now...
Secrets Formula to Grow Your TikTok to 1.3M Following
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how faith, music, and social media could converge to touch the lives of millions? Today, we’re diving into the incredible sto...
Hire Startup Talent Without 25% Commission Fee
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a small startup into a billion-dollar unicorn? Today’s guest has done it not once, not twice, but three...
Boost Your Sales by 400% with Matthew Dicks Storytelling Formula
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine surviving not one, but two near-death experiences and turning those moments into fuel for a life filled with creativity and impact. Today’s ...
The 20-Minute Hack to Replace Your Receptionist with AI
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ “What do squirrels in Hyde Park and successful SaaS startups have in common? Boldness, adaptability, and a knack for thriving in the ri...
5 Proven Steps to Close More Sales Using a System
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine being able to walk into any room, talk to any client, and know exactly what to say to make them feel like you truly understand them. What if y...
Meet the Woman Behind Canada’s Most Game-Changing Startup
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to build not one, but two award-winning tech products while reshaping industries and championing innovation? Imagine balan...
Data-Driven Strategies for Explosive Business Growth
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if the secret to scaling your business lies not in chasing trends but in orchestrating harmony between data, strategy, and creativity? Today's gu...
Secrets Behind Scaling a Business to 1.8 Million Monthly Users
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a simple idea into a data-driven revolution for hundreds of brands worldwide? Imagine navigating the comp...
Secrets to Grow Your Business from $5M to $15M in 18 Months
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine taking a company from $5 million to $15 million in just 18 months. Picture transforming a 40-year-old manufacturing firm into a paragon of 98%...
How to Wow Investors in 5 Minutes or Less - 8 Years, 400 Projects, $560M Raised
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine having mere minutes to capture an investor’s interest and secure life-changing funding for your startup. Many founders crumble under the pre...
How to Raise Funds as a First Time Founder
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it takes to turn a bold idea into a thriving global business? Our guest today has done it all—from building startups and leading ...
What Top Performers Do Differently, Why Your Success Depends on You, Not Time
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine transforming your life to achieve not only financial success but also genuine fulfilment and balance. What if you could unlock more time, redu...
The Self-Improvement Blueprint from 10,000 Hours & 170 Countries of Coaching
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine losing a parent at just two years old, facing a near-fatal accident in your twenties, and realising life’s path needed a drastic change. Tod...
How to Build a Seven-Figure Business in Two Years with Sheryl Plouffe
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to unlock the secret to skyrocketing your business income? Today, we have a truly inspiring guest, Sheryl Plouffe, co-founder of ICONMAK...
How to Built Top Brand Without Sacrificing Your Family Time
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does a mother of four manage three thriving brands, design purses, coach other moms, and still find time to farm in the Midwest? Today on the Foun...
How to Generated $500M in Revenue Using Google Ads
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how businesses are skyrocketing their sales using Google Ads? Well, today’s guest has helped generate over half a billion dollars in rev...
Want to Build a $13 Million Business Online
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to Build a $13 Million Business OnlineToday’s guest is the ultimate embodiment of perseverance and action. Once weighing over 300 pounds, Drewb...
107K Downloads and Counting Secrets to Podcast Success
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John C. Morley: Imagine being a serial entrepreneur, engineer, and marketing expert, all while hosting multiple talk shows and serving as a first resp...
The Ultimate Pricing Strategy Playbook from SaaS Guru
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how some of the most successful tech companies nail their pricing strategy? Today, we’re diving deep into the world of SaaS monetizati...
3 Secrets to Creating a Multimillion-Dollar Business with $0
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what it’s like to work with legends before they were household names? Our guest today, Scott Edwards, has been doing just that for over ...
Founders Podcast Season 8 Episode 5
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine leading innovation for giants like NASA, Comcast, and Doctors Without Borders. Today’s guest on Founders Podcast, Nick Jain, is doing just t...
Founders Podcast Season 8 Episode 4
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine having everything you ever wanted – a dream job, a sports car, the perfect body, and a loving relationship – yet still feeling completely ...
Founders Podcast Season 8 Episode 3
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it takes to scale a startup while avoiding the tech pitfalls that can sink your ship? Today, we're diving into the world of SaaS, s...
Founders Podcast Season 8 Episode 2
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how someone can go from rock bottom to creating one of the coolest products of 2023? Meet Nick Barrett, founder of CordBrick LLC. With n...
Founders Podcast Season 8 Episode 1
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine leading teams across continents, driving productivity, and crafting groundbreaking strategies—all from your home office. Shane Spraggs has n...
Founders Podcast Season 7 Episode 10
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if there’s an easier way to launch and run a podcast without drowning in endless tasks? Today's guest, Arjun Sundararajan, th...
Founders Podcast Season 7 Episode 9
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine growing your business while working less—sounds impossible, right? Well, not for today’s guest. Jeremy Shapiro has helped hundreds of entr...
Founders Podcast Season 7 Episode 8
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it takes to turn a struggling business around? Today on the Founders Podcast, we have the guy companies call when they're in troubl...
Founders Podcast Season 7 Episode 7
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if I told you there’s a way to add 7-9 figures to your business while staying true to your values and faith? Well, today’s guest, Nicky Billo...
Founders Podcast Season 7 Episode 6
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, welcome back to the show! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to build successful businesses alongside your childhood best friends? ...
Founders Podcast Season 7 Episode 5
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine a world where decentralisation and privacy are the cornerstones of our digital future. Today, we're thrilled to have Ben O'Hanlon with us, a k...
Founders Podcast Season 7 Episode 4
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Founders Podcast, where we dive into the stories, strategies, and secrets of the world's most successful entrepreneurs and business lea...
Founders Podcast Season 7 Episode 3
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how an ordinary person can transform into an extraordinary leader? Today’s guest has cracked that code and is here to share his insigh...
Founders Podcast Season 7 Episode 2
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re about to unravel the secrets of achieving peak performance and personal fulfilment. Have you ever wondered...
Founders Podcast Season 7 Episode 1
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how to turn a passion for design into a thriving SaaS business? In this episode, we're diving deep with Jane Portman, a UI/UX expert who...
Founders Podcast Season 6 Episode 10
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the crowded space of consumer packaged goods, especially supplements, how did you identify the white space for your product without cannibalizing e...
Founders Podcast Season 6 Episode 9
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about starting a business, brimming with ideas but unsure where to begin? And the bigger question—where will you find your cus...
Founders Podcast Season 6 Episode 8
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it takes to bridge the gap between business and technology? Today, we’re joined by Vladimir, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20...
Founders Podcast Season 6 Episode 7
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like you had everything, but still felt lost? That’s exactly what Mukesh Bajaj experienced in his younger years. Growing up, he h...
Founders Podcast Season 6 Episode 6
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Evgeniy, a true innovator and leader in the cybersecurity world. Evgeniy's journey is nothing short of insp...
Founders Podcast Season 6 Episode 5
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're joined by Steve, a seasoned portfolio manager with over 40 years of experience. Steve has developed a unique, hands-on methodology for ge...