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Forward Thinking Founders

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Forward Thinking Founders is a founder podcast where we interview high potential founders from networks like Y Combinator, The Thiel Fellowship, Product Hunt, Twitter, etc. and brings to light what they're building for the world. Think of it like the opposite of How I Built This, where we interview founders before they are successful, then if they are, we have a moment in time we can look back on in the early days. Does the model work? Look at our early interviews and you'll have your answer.

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United States

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Forward Thinking Founders is a founder podcast where we interview high potential founders from networks like Y Combinator, The Thiel Fellowship, Product Hunt, Twitter, etc. and brings to light what they're building for the world. Think of it like the opposite of How I Built This, where we interview founders before they are successful, then if they are, we have a moment in time we can look back on in the early days. Does the model work? Look at our early interviews and you'll have your answer.

Twitter:

@Mat_Sherman

Language:

English

Contact:

6027170792


Episodes
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950 - Aidan Gold, Partner at HyperGuap

2/2/2024
From the HyperGuap website: Aidan built the HyperGuap VC syndicate and fund alongside Gali. Prior to that, Aidan was the Chief of Staff and managed investor relations at eGenesis, a biotech startup that has raised $260M+ to help solve the organ shortage. Before that, Aidan was analyzing investment opportunities for a family office and played a pivotal role in supporting emerging biotech startups through several large financings, IPOs, and drug approvals. He is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder with a B.S. in Neuroscience. ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:25:54

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949 - Ryan Pace (Involio) On Enabling Verified Social Investing

1/1/2024
Ryan Pace is the cofounder of Involio. Involio is the new home for traders across all markets to find and follow verified trades. ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:12:27

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948 - Christian Oswald (Rainf4ll) On Enabling The Digital Verification Of Physical Items

1/1/2024
Christian Oswald is the founder of Rainf4ll. Having a Rainf4ll enabled item means that you can now have physical items that contain a digital certificate of authenticity, ownership, and event history that continues to grow over time. ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:19:39

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947 - Danilo Dominici (LaundryBud) On Building Uber For Laundry

1/1/2024
In this episode of Forward Thinking Founders, host Mat Sherman sits down with Danilo Dominici, the founder of LaundryBud. They discuss how Laundry Bud is revolutionizing the laundry industry by providing on-demand laundry services to time-pressed college students. Danilo shares his vision for the company and the challenges he faces as a solo founder. If you're interested in learning more about Laundry Bud or potentially joining the team, make sure to tune in to this insightful conversation. Don't forget to visit their website [laundrybud.com] and follow them on Instagram @laundrybudinc. ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:09:10

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946 - Brian Machado (Globe) On Running Applied AI Experiments

1/1/2024
Brian Machado is the cofounder of Globe. Globe is running apploed AI experiments for making better tools for better robots. ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:15:49

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945 - Peter Costa (Baltu) On Helping Companies Develop Their Technical Workforce

12/12/2023
Peter Costa is the cofounder of Baltu. Their mission is to empower workers in the modern economy by upskilling the worker, and accelerate the development of a skilled workforce. ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:16:49

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944 - Hunter Bjork (ISA) On Solving The World's Energy Problem

12/12/2023
Hunter Bjork is the cofounder of ISA. ISA develops new sources of power that enable users to become energy independent. ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:14:00

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943 - Alex Shapiro (CanMonkey) On Enabling Smart Waste Management For Vacation Rentals

12/4/2023
Alex Shapiro is the cofounder and CEO of CanMonkey. CanMonkey is streamlining waste management for your properties. Through their app-enabled network of CanRunner’s. We ensure trash cans are moved to the curb and back promptly on collection day. ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:16:32

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942 - Collin Tayor (Revolute Robotics) On Building Robots Designed For Inspection And Surveillance

11/29/2023
Collin Tayor is the cofounder and CEO of Revolute Robotics. Revolute builds the ultimate inspection and surveillance tool for confined spaces and complex environments. ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:10:01

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941 - Zach Roseman (Draftboard) On Open Sourcing Job Referrals

11/13/2023
Zach Roseman is the founder of Draftboard. Draftboard is where companies publicly post what referral bonus they'll pay for a new hire and Scouts (referrers) compete to earn that referral bonus by scouring their networks for the best talent available. ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:14:17

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940 - Devo Harris (Adventr) On Enabling Interactive, Gamified AI-powered Video For Brands

11/12/2023
Devo Harris is the founder of Adventr. With Adventr, viewers can control stories, link to anywhere on the web, purchase products, initiate text messages or phone calls, drive software and so much more, completely through the medium we all love - video. ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:18:09

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939 - Billy Jones (SaveNaturally) On Facilitating Instant Cost Savings on Natural Products

11/7/2023
Billy Jones is the cofounder of SaveNaturally. SaveNaturally is where product manufacturers can get instant savings/coupons into customers’ hands intuitively for a better retail shopping experience. ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:13:08

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938 - Chris Kolb (HUM) On Building The Rideshare Platform That's Better To Drivers AND Riders

11/3/2023
Chris Kolb is the founder of HUM. HUM is people a more people-centric rideshare platform. Their drivers get to keep 100% of their fares, and their passengers will never have to experience surge pricing. ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:15:22

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937 - Rae Lambert (River) On Turning Creator Audiences Into Connected Communities

11/3/2023
Rae Lambert is the cofounder of River. River makes it easy to orchestrate fan-hosted meetups at scale with host vetting, community admin management, and fan-generated content. ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:24:03

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936 - Devan Sood (Orca) On Providing A New Way to Rent Flexibly Anywhere In The World

11/2/2023
Devan Sood is the cofounder of Orca. Orc is a new way to rent flexibly anywhere in the world. Live between SF, NYC, Tulum, and more. ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:16:56

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935 - Royce Branning (ClearSpace) On Eliminating Digital Distractions

10/17/2023
Royce Branning is the cofoudner of ClearSpace. ClearSpace lets you redesign your digital life and reduce your screen time. ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:14:40

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934 - Auren Hoffman (SafeGraph) On Building The Source Of Truth For Physical Places

10/16/2023
Auren Hoffman is the CEO of SafeGraph. SafeGraph is the most accurate database of global points of interest, curated to power the most innovative applications, platforms, and analytics. ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:17:24

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933 - Cody James (Open X) On Enabling Anyone To Develop Skills In Aerospace, Manufacturing, & Engineering

10/4/2023
Cody James is the founder of Open X. Open X enables anyone, from any background, to develop most advanced and sought-after skills in Aerospace, Manufacturing, Engineering, and more from the comfort of their home. ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:20:47

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932 - Ali Debow (swsh) On Deepening The Connections That Matter To You

10/4/2023
Ali Debow is the cofounder of swsh. swsh is a social app to share your time with your friends - not your followers. ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:12:30

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931 - Davey Morse (Plexus) On Connecting People Through Thoughts

10/3/2023
Davey Morse is the founder of Plexus. Plexus is the first online space where we’ve seen people share, not just finished thoughts, but unresolved thinking. No followers, no likes, no broadcasting, and no public profiles; just the feeling that is in your body or on your mind, a space to express it, and technology that pulls, to you, the people who get it. ★ Support this podcast ★

Duration:00:12:36