Think Like A Founder

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with James McGoff, Co-Founder and CPO of TemperPack. They talk about talk about putting a dent in the universe, promising something into existence, and colliding your ideas with reality as soon as possible. TemperPack engineers and manufactures sustainable insulated packaging for the perishable food and pharmaceutical industries. Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://www.snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike Sullivan Sound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Catherine Hardy and Jaselin Drown Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Elliot Katz, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of Phantom Auto. They talk about the benefits of being a “newb,” the realities of a sink-or-swim environment, and learning from rejection. Phantom Auto’s goal is to solve the labor shortage in logistics by enabling people to drive vehicles remotely from thousands of miles away. Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://www.snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike Sullivan Sound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Catherine Hardy and Jaselin Drown Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Mainul Mondal, CEO and Co-Founder of Ellipsis Health. They talk about creating a sense of belonging, taking care of yourself by serving others, and letting go of people who are unkind. Ellipsis believes that physical and mental health are equally important. Their mission is to connect the dots between the two and establish a new standard or care. We first spoke to Mainul back in season two and decided it was time to catch up! Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://www.snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike Sullivan Sound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Catherine Hardy and Jaselin Drown Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with George Melika, Co-Founder and CEO of Volta Wallet. They talk about working on the worst part of the company, the nuance of being a co-founder, and stepping back from the problems to see the whole picture. Volta Wallet is a Cryptocurrency wallet that wants to democratize Cryptocurrency. Their aim is to make Blockchain more accessible and seamless for the everyday user, no matter what their background is. Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://www.snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike Sullivan Sound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Catherine Hardy and Jaselin Drown Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO, Maureen Taylor, speaks with André Bastié, CEO and Co-Founder of Happy Scribe. They talk about learning as you go, how adversity builds resilience, and the reality of working through depression. Happy Scribe uses AI technology to transcribe audio in over 120 languages, with automatic transcripts impacting industries from journalism to entertainment. Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://www.snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike Sullivan Sound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Catherine Hardy and Jaselin Drown Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor sits down with Madison Campbell, Co-Founder and CEO of Leda Health. They delve into forgiveness, the unique challenges faced by young, female founders, and the rarity of ambition. Leda Health’s mission is to provide better help and resources for sexual assault survivors, their loved ones, and their communities. With a network of professionals in forensics, law, healthcare, advocacy, design, engineering, and politics, Leda Health is working to create a unique and holistic survivor-centric solution. Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://www.snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike Sullivan Sound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Catherine Hardy and Jaselin Drown Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Theo Saville, Co-Founder and CEO of CloudNC. They talk about hiring someone who’s three inches wide and a mile deep, the adrenaline rush of being a crisis junkie, and the importance of doubling down on yourself. CloudNC is developing advanced software that makes it possible to create efficient and reliable manufacturing processes in a single click. As the manufacturing sector grapples with rising costs and aging workforces, CloudNC gives them the tools they need to deliver new capabilities and increase productivity. Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike Sullivan Sound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Catherine Hardy and Jaselin Drown Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

On Season 5 Episode 9 of Think Like A Founder, SNP Communication’s Co-Founder and CEO, Maureen Taylor, interviews Tony Shu. Tony Shu is the Co-Founder of companies Parker & Breaktime. Parker works to empower individuals to achieve financial freedom through fractional real estate investing. And Breaktime is a non-profit that breaks the cycle of young adult homelessness through purposeful transitional employment. Tony is a recent graduate from Harvard University, where he created his own major around housing and urban innovation. He has been recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30, BostInno 25 Under 25, and the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's Ten Outstanding Young Leaders for his work. Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Visit the Think Like A Founder website to learn more about the podcast and curriculum or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike Sullivan Sound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Catherine Hardy and Jaselin Drown Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

On Season 5 Episode 8 of Think Like A Founder, SNP Communication’s Co-Founder and CEO, Maureen Taylor, interviews Eric Shnell. Eric Shnell is the Founder and CEO of Craitor. Craitor is committed to bolstering the supply chain for the Department of Defense. With their 3D printing system, designed in collaboration with the US Marine Corps, Craitor can manufacture military-grade parts from advanced high-temperature plastics, composites, and flexibles, anywhere they’re needed. Eric founded Craitor while studying mechanical engineering at the University of California at San Diego. Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Visit the Think Like A Founder website to learn more about the podcast and curriculum or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike Sullivan Sound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Catherine Hardy and Jaselin Drown Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

On Season 5 Episode 7 of Think Like A Founder, SNP Communication’s Co-Founder and CEO, Maureen Taylor, interviews Will Landry. They talk about burnout, investing in your fire, and being self-critical. Will Landry is the Founder and CEO of The Lichen Lab. The Lichen Lab, an incubator for laboratory sustainability technologies. Their flagship product, the Shut the Sash Alarm, reminds scientists to keep laboratory fume hoods closed, which helps labs conserve energy, save money, and keep people safe from hazardous chemicals. Will founded The Lichen Lab while at UC San Diego and graduated with a B.S. in Biology. Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Visit the Think Like A Founder website to learn more about the podcast and curriculum or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike Sullivan Sound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Catherine Hardy and Jaselin Drown Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

On Season 5 Episode 6 of Think Like A Founder, SNP Communication’s Co-Founder and CEO, Maureen Taylor, interviews Myesha Luster and Oladosu Teyibo. Myesha Luster and Oladosu Teyibo are Co-Founders of Analog Teams. With a team of PMs, developers, and designers from the U.S., Europe, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, and Nigeria, Analog Teams works with digital businesses to build transformative software products. Prior to founding Analog Teams in 2016, Oladosu worked at the Cyber Innovation Center where he oversaw mergers and acquisitions. He studied information technology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Myesha Luster joined the founding team at Analog in 2018 after a long career in auto finance, collections, and information technology. She’s also an author, having written Dear Ghetto Mind: This Is Your Red Pill. Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Visit the Think Like A Founder website to learn more about the podcast and curriculum or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike Sullivan Sound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Catherine Hardy and Jaselin Drown Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

On Season 5 Episode 5 of Think Like A Founder, SNP Communication’s Co-Founder and CEO, Maureen Taylor, interviews Maddy Pryor, Founder and CEO of Rogue Agency. They talk about protecting your team, interacting with a global audience, and finding the place in the world where you feel the most free. Rogue is a creative agency focused on building unique, narrative-driven campaigns that highlight what makes your brand extraordinary with content creation, events, and community building. Rogue pushes the limits of what marketing can do. Prior to founding Rogue, Maddy was an Account Director at Syndctd. Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Visit the Think Like A Founder website to learn more about the podcast and curriculum or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike Sullivan Sound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Catherine Hardy and Jaselin Drown Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with John McElhone, Co-Founder and CEO of CropSafe. They talk about growing up with your co-founder, being scared of a traditional path, and the right balance of ignorance. CropSafe helps farmers gain insight into their crops, using satellite imagery and machine learning to accurately detect and predict diseases and contamination. John was named in the Transferwise 20 under 20 list for the year 2020. Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike Sullivan Sound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Catherine Hardy and Jaselin Drown Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Charlotte Melkert, Co-Founder and CEO of Equalture. They talk about Gen Z's proclivity for social impact, being motivated by naysayers, and how failure can bring your company to the next level. Equalture helps companies remove their bias and hire the right people by using a neuroscience-backed, gamified assessment to measure skills and behaviors. Since founding Equalture, Charlotte has gained several awards and nominations, including being part of Sifted's top 14 European Gen Z Founders and Forbes 30 Under 30 - Europe - Technology (2022). Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike Sullivan Sound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Catherine Hardy and Jaselin Drown Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Andrew Zhou, Co-Founder of Kona. They talk about the distinction between remote work and working from home, the importance of giving candid feedback, and how failure, actually, is a gift. Kona helps remote teams, fight burnout, build connections, and promote psychological safety with daily mental health checks. Andrew got a degree in Computer Science from UCLA, interned at Apple, and participated in the Techstars LA ‘20 cohort. Andrew and his co-founders recently raised $4 million in funding for Kona. Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike Sullivan Sound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Catherine Hardy and Jaselin Drown Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

Season 5 of Think Like A Founder features Gen Zers and young founders disrupting the norm, creating new paths, and figuring out how they can make a positive impact on the planet. To kick off the season, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Daliana Morassuti, Thomas Dahlke (TK), and Sydney Thomas, her Gen Z Advisory Board, about what has shaped Gen Z, where they’re coming from, and what their philosophy is. Presently, TK and Sydney are project managers at SNP. Daliana is the director of solution architecture. Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike Sullivan Sound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Catherine Hardy and Jaselin Drown Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with the Chief Scientific Officer, Jesse Cotari, and CEO, Peretz Partensky, of ImmuneBridge. They talk about taking ownership, being an outsider, and how life is practice for life. ImmuneBridge is an early-stage biotech company developing allogeneic immunotherapies for cancer. Before founding ImmuneBridge, Jesse was the Director of Analytics at Transfusion Health. He holds a Ph.D. in Immunology and Computational Biology from Cornell University. Also prior to ImmuneBridge, Peretz co-founded Cheetah Technologies, connecting restaurants and suppliers through an app with next-day delivery, and Sourcery, a smarter AP and AR automation solution built specifically for restaurants and the accounting firms that support them. He has a Ph.D. in Biophysics from UC San Francisco. Learn more about ImmuneBridge by reaching out to info@immunebridge.com Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike Sullivan Sound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Jaselin Drown Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Ilia Papas, Founder and Former CTO of Blue Apron. They talk about being in position when opportunity strikes, how people are the most powerful tool out there, and what it’s like for a founder to leave their company. Blue Apron is a meal delivery service. Ilia left Blue Apron in 2019 and has since been on a journey to start something new, this time as a CEO. Prior to founding Blue Apron, Ilia was a director and technical architect at Optaros. He also helped architect, build, and launch RueLaLa.com, a private-event retail site. Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike Sullivan Sound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Jaselin Drown Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas Thanks also to Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, John Hughes, Róisín Hunt, and Renn Vara.

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Elizabeth Brunner, Founder of StereoType. They talk about being introverted as a founder, embracing chaos, and trying everything. StereoType is a clothing brand for kids envisioning a new world free from limits on expression and joy. They created the concept of blended fashion which breaks down gender boundaries to create fun and functional clothing that support a child’s unique style. Before founding StereoType, Elizabeth Brunner founded Piece x Piece, a clothing collection devoted to reducing waste. Each piece is made from luxury fabric discards. Learn more about StereoType on their website: stereotypekids.com Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike Sullivan Sound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Jaselin Drown Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Brad Wiatr, Co-Founder of IncentivePilot. They talk about experimenting with multiple startups at once, how business problems are just personal problems in disguise, and shiny object syndrome. IncentivePilot allows sales enablement teams to focus on innovation by saving them time on logistics and replacing entire workloads. They use scientifically proven gamification mechanics to engage remote teams at scale and generate up to 300 times more ROI. Before co-founding IncentivePilot, Brad was a Partner and Director of Business Development at User10, a UX design studio creating apps and websites. Learn more about incentive pilot on their website: https://incentivepilot.com/ Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike Sullivan Sound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Jaselin Drown Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.