The Art of the Follow-Up: How Chris Hladczuk Closed $25M

Chris Hladczuk, founder of Hanover Park, breaks down AI-powered fund admin, founder-led sales, and why maniacal persistence still beats cold automation.

From Teen Entrepreneur to Shark Tank Success: Shirah Benarde’s Journey

Shirah Benarde went from high school innovator to Shark Tank star, turning a simple scrunchie into NightCap, a groundbreaking solution for drink safety.

From Burnout to Bulletproof: Aaron Schwartz on Founding, Focus, and Founder Fitness

From Stand-Up to Startups: How Jon Laster Is Building Blapp

Stand-up comic turned startup founder Jon Laster shares how the George Floyd tragedy pushed him to create Blapp, a platform empowering Black-owned businesses, and why storytelling, scrappiness, and community are his greatest assets.

From Rap Fame to Venture Game: Bobby Shmurda’s Power Moves

Bobby Shmurda opens up about how prison taught him discipline, why he reads contracts like a lawyer, and how he’s using his platform to build generational wealth—one business deal at a time.

Why Uber’s #25 Employee Is Starting From Scratch Again

Max Crowley joined Uber when there were 15 people and built a career across startups, venture, and his own exit—now he's launching a podcast to help early employees win.

From Infertility to Impact: Allie Egan’s Mission to Rethink Women’s Health

Veracity founder Allie Egan opens up about IVF, hormone imbalances, and turning her health crisis into a fast-growing wellness startup changing how women take control of their bodies.

How Ben Buaron Built a $1M ARR Startup and Rebuilt Himself in the Process

Founder and CEO of Windmill Growth, Ben Buaron, shares how building a seven-figure business forced him to master habits, detach from external validation, and start prioritizing personal growth over performance.

From Snapchat to Chasing Startups: Jacob Catalano’s AI Era

Ex-Snapchat product lead Jacob Catalano joined the AI gold rush, and now he's embracing iteration, voice-led tech, and building products that actually feel good to use.

The $12M Pivot: Alex Song’s Proxima Play

Alex Song is a serial founder who left a seven-figure finance career to chase the rush of building companies from scratch - and never looked back.

How to Win in Venture & Startups with Taylor Brandt

Taylor Brandt, VC at Headline, breaks down what separates great investors from average ones, why founder empathy matters, and how to actually win in venture

How Brian Von Ancken Built a Thriving Wellness Network

Brian Von Ancken built a thriving wellness community while launching a business and becoming a dad. In this episode, he shares hard-earned lessons on founder health, avoiding burnout, and scaling smart.