Podcasts by The Founder Hour
In this podcast series, Pat and Posh hit the road to find and sit down with incredible founders, entrepreneurs, and creators who are behind some of the world’s most successful and up-and-coming startups, businesses, and movements to document their stories and inspire listeners to turn their ideas into actions.
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John Mackey | How Whole Foods Market Pioneered a Fresh Approach to Grocery Shopping from 2023-10-24T07:00
Welcome to The Founder Hour, where we uncover the stories behind the world's most remarkable entrepreneurs. In this episode, we have the distinct honor of sitting down with a true pioneer of con...
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Alex Canter | Helping Restaurants Optimize Online Ordering with Ordermark from 2022-04-22T02:47:32.094823
Alex Canter is the founder & CEO of Ordermark, a technology company based in LA that works with restaurants all over the country to help optimize their online ordering potential and increase...
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Dee Murthy | Reimagining Men's Fashion with Menlo Club (formerly Five Four) and Young&Reckless from 2022-03-07T10:45:19.052713
Dee Murthy is the co-founder of various apparel brands, including Menlo Club (formerly known as Five Four Club) and Young & Reckless. Tune in as we kick off The Founder Hour podcast and hear...
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Dee Murthy | Reimagining Men's Fashion with Menlo Club (formerly Five Four) and Young & Reckless from 2022-02-22T02:02:43.068006
Dee Murthy is the co-founder of various apparel brands, including Menlo Club (formerly known as Five Four Club) and Young & Reckless. Tune in as we kick off The Founder Hour podcast and hear about ...
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Mario Del Pero | Selling Happy with Mendocino Farms from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.988403
Tune in as we kick off 2018 with a brand new episode featuring Mario Del Pero, founder of Mendocino Farms. We sat down with Mario to discuss his journey in the food space, starting as a bouncer at ...
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Laura Wasser | Celebrity Divorce Attorney and Founder of It's Over Easy from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.982571
Most people know Laura Wasser as the divorce attorney for high-profile celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, Kim Kardashian, Ryan Reynolds, and Britney Spears. We recently sat down with Lau...
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Kelis Rogers | Singer, Songwriter, Chef and Founder of Bounty & Full from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.980510
We know her as the “Bossy” singer whose milkshake brought the boys to the yard. Tune in as Pat & Posh sit down with musical artist and chef, Kelis, to share her story of growing up in Harlem, signi...
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Teni Panosian | Beauty Influencer and Lifestyle Blogger from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.969952
Ever wondered what it’s like to be an influencer? Hint: it’s not what you think! For Episode 14, Pat & Posh sit down with Teni Panosian, beauty and lifestyle influencer/blogger, to learn her story ...
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Ryan Hudson | Creating Honey Overnight to Save Money on Pizza from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.961462
Who doesn’t love saving money? If you’ve ever found yourself searching for promo codes and coupons while shopping online, you probably should download Honey. The idea came about when Ryan Hudson, c...
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Jeff Morris Jr. | Investing in Early-Stage Startups with Chapter One from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.952929
For Episode 22, Pat & Posh sit down with Jeff Morris Jr., founder of Chapter One, an early-stage seed fund investing in blockchain, mobile, and subscription products. When he’s not investing, Jeff ...
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Robert Egger | Non-Profit Leader and Visionary Behind L.A. Kitchen from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.948355
For Episode 26 of The Founder Hour, Pat & Posh sit down with Robert Egger - a nonprofit leader, author, activist and visionary.
Robert talks about managing nightclubs in DC early on in his...
Alex Banayan | Taking The Third Door from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.946793
For Episode 27, Pat & Posh chat with Alex Banayan, the author of the recently released book, “The Third Door.”
The day before his freshman year final exams, Alex hacked The Price Is Right,...
After Hours #5 | Recent Episode Recap, New-Look Lakers, MoviePass, and Audience Q&A from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.940536
The BIG 3-0! The Founder Hour has reached Episode 30! How exciting!
On this episode of After Hours, Pat & Posh hung out with crickets and other creatures in Posh’s backyard to recap their ...
Christopher Gavigan | How The Honest Company is Betting on Ethical Consumerism from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.938739
For Episode 31, Pat & Posh sit down with Christopher Gavigan, the co-founder of The Honest Company.
Early on, Christopher discovered his passion for the environment and delved deeper into...
After Hours #6 | TFH Rebrand, Impact, Exercise, and Encounter with Superfan from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.874276
Are you ready for another segment of The Founder Hour: After Hours?!
First and foremost, WE DID A REBRAND! Tune in to Episode 35 to hear why and what TFH’s plans are for the future.
Daniel & Michael Broukhim | How Two Brothers Skipped a Legal Career to Launch FabFitFun from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.843435
For Episode 39, Pat and Posh hung out with the ultimate brother duo, Daniel and Michael Broukhim, co-founders of FabFitFun. FabFitFun is a quarterly subscription box that covers just about everythi...
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David Dann | The Brain Behind Mind of a Genius Records from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.782782
For Episode 44, Pat & Posh sit down with David Dann, the man behind Mind of a Genius Records. Their roster includes Grammy-nominated artists such as ZHU, THEY., Gallant, and Klangstof.
Bei...
Tyler Wilson | Exotic Sausages at Wurstküche from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.778643
For Episode 48, Pat and Posh are joined by Tyler Wilson, founder of Wurstküche.
Wurstküche is a restaurant in Downtown LA and Venice Beach that provides exotic German sausages, delicious B...
After Hours | Did Jeff Bezos Actually Buy Amazon? from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.774631
Some may argue Soulja Boy had the biggest comeback of 2018. We’ll give it to him, he sure made some noise. But who had the biggest comeback of 2019?
You guessed it! THE FOUNDER HOUR baby!!...
Dr. Renee Dua | Fixing the Healthcare Industry Through Technology from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.729391
Dr. Renee Dua is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Heal, a healthtech company focused on disrupting the healthcare industry by offering timely and convenient medical care from caring and ...
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Dr. Renee Dua | The Future of Healthcare in America from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.727854
Dr. Renee Dua is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Heal, a healthtech company focused on disrupting the healthcare industry by offering timely and convenient medical care from caring and ...
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Dr. Renee Dua | The Biggest Problem in the World Today from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.667026
Dr. Renee Dua is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Heal, a healthtech company focused on disrupting the healthcare industry by offering timely and convenient medical care from caring and ...
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Dr. Renee Dua | Industry Insiders: Healthcare & Technology from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.658912
Dr. Renee Dua is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Heal, a healthtech company focused on disrupting the healthcare industry by offering timely and convenient medical care from caring and ...
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After Hours #11 | Reality Distortion Field, Corruption, and Tech IPOs from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.476952
It’s been a WHILE since the last After Hours segment but Pat & Posh are BACK with another banger!
This episode features one of our most insightful, interesting conversations yet.
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Alex Canter | Fourth-Generation Owner of Canter’s Deli Turned Tech Entrepreneur from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.444231
Alex Canter is the founder & CEO of Ordermark, a technology company based in LA that works with restaurants all over the country to help optimize their online ordering potential and increase sales ...
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Alex Canter | Being a Foodie and the Impact It’s Had from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.438564
Alex Canter is the founder & CEO of Ordermark, a technology company based in LA that works with restaurants all over the country to help optimize their online ordering potential and increase sales ...
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Alex Canter | The Must-Have Skills Every Entrepreneur Should Have from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.437524
Alex Canter is the founder & CEO of Ordermark, a technology company based in LA that works with restaurants all over the country to help optimize their online ordering potential and increase sales ...
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Chelsea Petronko & Rachel Cole | The Science of Acquiring Art from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.434227
Chelsea Petronko and Rachel Cole are the co-founders of Vernissage Art Advisory, an art acquisitions and concierge service based in Los Angeles and New York City that specializes in Contemporary Ar...
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Lexy Panterra | Singer-Songwriter and Creator of TwerkOut from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.429687
Lexy Panterra is a singer-songwriter, dancer, influencer, founder of LTO Fitness and the creator of TwerkOut, a fitness/dance class centered around the "twerk" and building confidence through movem...
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Rob Gough | Serial Entrepreneur & Owner of DOPE from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.428601
Rob Gough is a serial entrepreneur who has built and sold multiple technology companies and is now the sole owner of DOPE, a premium streetwear brand that he acquired in 2017.
During his f...
Jake Kelfer | 2x Bestselling Author, Motivational Speaker, and Founder of Professional Basketball Combine from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.358353
Jake Kelfer is the 2x bestselling author of Elevate Beyond and Elevate Your Network, as well as a motivational speaker and the founder of Professional Basketball Combine.
His first book El...
Scott Campbell | Celebrity Tattoo Artist Who Built and Sold Beboe, a Luxury Cannabis Brand Known as the “Hermès of Marijuana” from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.288411
Scott Campbell is a celebrity tattoo artist, fine artist, and co-founder of Beboe. Beboe is a luxury cannabis brand that designs and sells premium, low-THC products such as vaporizer pens and pasti...
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Robert Keith | From Spontaneously Selling a Ring at Starbucks to Starting Hoorsenbuhs from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.279808
Robert Keith is the founder and chief creative of Hoorsenbuhs, a luxury jewelry brand based in Santa Monica whose clients include Jay-Z, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Lopez, and Barack and Michelle Obama.
Jenefer & Melissa Palmer | How OSEA Was Born Out of Necessity and Became a Multi-Million Dollar Skincare Business from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.268376
For the first time ever on the show, we have a mother-daughter power duo, Jenefer and Melissa Palmer, founders of OSEA. OSEA is a line of high-quality, naturally sourced skincare products that are ...
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After Hours #14 | PayPal’s $4B Acquisition of Honey, Purpose in Life vs. Occupation, Raising Startup Capital, and the Biggest Waste of Human Potential from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.255723
This week, we have another exciting segment of AFTER HOURS for all of you!
Pat & Posh discuss PayPal’s massive $4 billion acquisition of Honey (we had the founder, Ryan Hudson, on the show...
Peiman Raf | How Madhappy is Building a Platform for Mental Health and Optimism Through Fashion from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.248007
Peiman Raf is the co-founder and CEO of Madhappy, an optimistic lifestyle clothing brand focused on positivity and mental health.
Peiman was born in Italy but moved to America at a young a...
Chris Stang | How The Infatuation is Transforming the Way You Discover New Restaurants from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.231910
Chris Stang is the co-founder and CEO of The Infatuation, a restaurant recommendation website and messaging service based in New York. They are most known for publishing restaurant reviews and guid...
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Lavinia Errico | How Equinox Changed the Game for Health and Wellness from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.187289
Yearning for an alternative to happy hour after work, a daily routine of a New Yorker in the 1980s, Lavinia Errico and her brothers decided to start a fitness club called Equinox. Though money was ...
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Susan Sarich | Baking Up a Storm with SusieCakes from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.088756
Susan Sarich is the founder and visionary of popular cake company, SusieCakes. She grew up in Chicago watching her two grandmothers always baking and quickly realized that hospitality is something ...
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Daina Trout | How Saving the World from Baldness Led to Health-Ade Kombucha from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.087724
Daina Trout is the co-founder and CEO of Health-Ade Kombucha. Before her entrepreneurial journey began, Daina found herself working in corporate America for several years after graduating with Mast...
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Yancey Strickler | Co-Founder and Former CEO of Kickstarter from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.077249
Yancey Strickler is the co-founder and former CEO of Kickstarter, a global crowdfunding platform that has helped bring hundreds of thousands of creative projects to life since its launch in 2009.
George Arison | Disrupting the $1.5 Trillion Used Car Market with Shift from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.069242
George Arison is a serial entrepreneur and the founder & CEO of Shift, an online peer-to-peer marketplace for buying and selling used cars.
Prior to Shift, George spent time as a consultan...
Stuart Landesberg | Driving Positive Change in the World with Grove Collaborative from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.062635
Stuart Landesberg is the founder and CEO of Grove Collaborative (formerly known as ePantry), an online platform that delivers eco-friendly home essentials, including household cleaning, personal ca...
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After Hours | The Most Important Episode We’ve Ever Recorded from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.056262
Join us as we try and unpack everything that’s going on in America right now - from protests to riots to the systemic racism that is so prevalent in our country today. The recent killing of George ...
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Glenn Sanford | Pioneering the Future of Real Estate with eXp Realty from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.055242
Glenn Sanford is the founder of eXp Realty, CEO of eXp World Holdings, Inc. and Chief Strategy Officer for VirBELA. After being involved with a number of internet start-ups in the 1990s and early 2...
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Trevor Milton | Building the Future of Transportation and Energy with Nikola from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.044528
Trevor Milton is the founder and executive chairman of Nikola Corporation. Founded in 2014, Nikola is an energy technology company that designs and manufactures hydrogen-electric semi-trucks, picku...
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Josh Luber | Building the “Stock Market of Things” with StockX from 2022-02-22T02:02:42.024303
Josh Luber is the founder of StockX, the world's first online consumer “Stock Market of Things” for high-demand, limited-edition products featuring a live marketplace where participants anonymously...
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Aline Kamakian | Rebuilding Mayrig After the Explosion in Beirut from 2022-02-22T02:02:41.972067
Aline Kamakian is a renowned restaurateur, entrepreneur, author, and founder of Mayrig. Mayrig, which means “mother” in Armenian, Aline’s native language, is one of Beirut’s most beloved restaurant...
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After Hours | Armenians Are Fighting to Exist from 2022-02-22T02:02:41.949008
Pat and Posh sit down for one of the most important conversations they’ve had on The Founder Hour. As Armenians, Pat and Posh are passionate about their culture — in all its vibrancy and peace. Thi...
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Jaime Schmidt | Bringing Natural Products to the Mainstream with Schmidt’s Naturals from 2022-02-22T02:02:41.940878
Jaime Schmidt is the founder of Schmidt’s Naturals, the natural personal care brand that she scaled from kitchen to acquisition by Unilever in 2017. In the process, Jaime led a movement of modern b...
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Sam Polk | How Everytable is Making Nutritious, Fresh Food Accessible to Everyone from 2022-02-22T02:02:41.939044
Sam Polk is the founder and CEO of Everytable, whose mission is to make sure everyone, everywhere has access to nutritious, fresh food at affordable prices.
In this episode, we chat about ...
Spencer Rascoff | Founder of Zillow, Hotwire, dot.LA, Pacaso Homes, and Supernova Partners from 2022-02-22T02:02:41.868493
You may know Spencer Rascoff as the co-founder and former CEO of Zillow, the online real estate marketplace which he launched in 2006, but before that he was one of the founders of Hotwire.com. Sin...
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Daniel Arsham | Pushing the Boundaries Between Art, Architecture, and Performance from 2022-02-22T02:02:41.842081
Daniel Arsham is a contemporary artist based in New York City whose work exists in between art, architecture, and performance. His company, Snarkitecture, has truly pushed the boundaries of what’s ...
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Eugene Remm | Co-Founder of Catch Hospitality Group & Rumble Boxing from 2022-02-22T02:02:41.785177
Eugene Remm is the co-founder of Catch Hospitality Group, which owns and operates several high-end restaurants based in New York, LA, Las Vegas, and Playa Del Carmen. In 2016, Eugene co-founded Rum...
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Daymond John | Founder of FUBU and Star of ABC’s “Shark Tank” from 2022-02-22T02:02:41.778271
Daymond John is the founder of FUBU, a hip-hop apparel company and pioneer of the streetwear industry, that he started in 1992 with his three friends from Queens, NY. He’s also the star of ABC’s “S...
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Anne Beiler | The Incredible Story of Auntie Anne’s from 2022-02-22T02:02:41.738259
Anne Beiler is the founder of Auntie Anne’s, a chain of pretzel shops that she founded in 1988 alongside her husband, Jonas. Her story is simply incredible.
In the episode, we spoke with A...
Michael Barlow | Fernish and the Future of Furniture from 2022-02-22T02:02:41.676211
Michael Barlow is the co-founder and CEO of Fernish, a startup that offers consumers a way to rent upscale furniture and decor online. Prior to founding Fernish in 2017, Michael was a Vice Presiden...
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Alli Webb | Co-Founder of Drybar and NYT Best-Selling Author from 2022-02-22T02:02:41.664156
Alli Webb is an entrepreneur, NYT best-selling author, podcast host, and the co-founder of Drybar, a chain of salons that solely provides a hair styling service known as blowouts. She’s also a foun...
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Dennis Crowley | How Foursquare Made It Easier to Navigate the World from 2022-02-22T02:02:41.662816
Dennis Crowley is the co-founder and former CEO of Foursquare, a technology company he founded in 2008 that rose to prominence with the launch of its namesake local search-and-discovery mobile app ...
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Wolfgang Puck | World-Famous Chef and Restaurateur from 2022-02-22T02:02:41.660521
Wolfgang Puck is a world-famous chef, restaurateur, actor, and a name that’s become synonymous with the best of restaurant hospitality and the ultimate in all aspects of the culinary arts. Over the...
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Anthony Katz | How Hyperice Became the World Leader in Sports Recovery from 2022-02-22T02:02:41.570424
Anthony Katz is the founder and President of Hyperice, a holistic high-performance wellness brand with a mission to help everyone on Earth move and live better. For more than a decade, Hyperice has...
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Alex Wilcox | JSX and the Future of Aviation from 2022-02-22T02:02:41.382569
Alex Wilcox is the co-founder and CEO of JSX, formerly known as JetSuiteX, an independent air carrier based in the United States that describes itself as a “hop-on jet service” offering short-haul ...
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Mark Gainey | How Strava Made Running and Cycling Social from 2022-02-15T08:00
Mark Gainey is the co-founder and executive chairman of Strava, an app for mostly runners and cyclists to track their physical activity and engage with others on its social network.
We spo...
Gordon Segal | How a Caribbean Honeymoon Led to Crate & Barrel from 2022-01-25T08:00
Gordon Segal is co-founder and former chairman and CEO of Crate & Barrel, an internationally recognized, multichannel home furnishings retail chain. He led the company as CEO from 1962 until his re...
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Akash Nigam | Genies and the Future of Digital Identities from 2021-12-14T08:00
Akash Nigam is the co-founder and CEO of Genies and General Partner of Humans.
Genies is an avatar technology company that is building the future of digital identities. We had a super inte...
Björn Öste | Oatly and the Invention of Oat Milk from 2021-11-23T08:00
Björn Öste is the co-founder of Oatly, a Swedish food company that produces alternatives to dairy products from oats. He’s also the founder of Good Idea Drinks.
He started Oatly in 1994 al...
Jim McCann | How 1-800-Flowers Has Been Delivering Smiles for 45 Years from 2021-11-16T08:00
Jim McCann is the founder and chairman of 1-800-Flowers, one of the first companies to pioneer and popularize the use of both toll-free telephone numbers and Web sites in the early days of the Inte...
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Emily Schuman | Lifestyle Blogger, Author, and Founder of Cupcakes and Cashmere from 2021-10-26T07:00
Emily Schuman is a blogger, author, designer, and founder of Cupcakes and Cashmere, the premier destination for fashion, food, and lifestyle inspiration. What started out as a blog in 2008 as a way...
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Roham Gharegozlou | How Dapper Labs Pioneered the NFT Movement from 2021-10-19T07:00
If you’ve been on Twitter or read any news about the world of crypto in the last 6 months, you’ve probably heard of NFTs, or non-fungible tokens. At a basic level, an NFT is a digital asset that li...
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Gagan Biyani | Disrupting Education with Udemy and Maven from 2021-10-12T07:00
Gagan Biyani is the co-founder and CEO of Maven, an online platform where top creators teach cohort-based courses. Prior to Maven, Gagan founded Sprig, a food delivery startup, and also co-founded ...
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Jennifer Bandier | Founder of BANDIER and Former Manager of TLC from 2021-09-28T07:00
Jennifer Bandier is the founder of BANDIER, a women’s luxury activewear boutique that she started in 2014. With pretty much just a vision and virtually no fitness or fashion experience, Jennifer la...
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Rob Dyrdek | Entrepreneur, Actor, Reality TV Personality, and Former Skateboarder from 2021-09-21T07:00
Rob Dyrdek is an entrepreneur, actor, producer, reality TV personality, and former skateboarder. You might recognize him from the hit reality TV shows Rob & Big, Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory, and R...
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Jeff Fluhr | Co-Founder & Former CEO of StubHub from 2021-09-14T07:00
Jeff Fluhr is the co-founder and former CEO of StubHub, the world’s largest online ticket marketplace for sports, concerts, theater and other live entertainment events. He’s also a General Partner ...
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Ryan Smith | Co-Founder of Qualtrics & Owner of the Utah Jazz from 2021-07-27T07:00
Ryan Smith is the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Qualtrics, a cloud-based subscription software platform for experience management, which he dropped out of college to launch in 2002 with his ...
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Tracy DiNunzio | How Tradesy is Changing the Rules of Luxury Fashion from 2021-07-20T07:00
For our 200th episode (!!!), we sat down Tracy DiNunzio. Tracy is the founder and CEO of Tradesy, the largest online resale marketplace for buying and selling luxury designer fashion. Their mission...
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Justin McLeod | Hinge and the Future of Online Dating from 2021-07-13T07:00
Justin McLeod is the founder and CEO of Hinge, one of the most popular dating apps in America with a focus towards long-term relationships rather than just hookups.
We spoke with Justin al...
Alberto Perlman | Co-Founder and CEO of Zumba from 2021-06-21T07:00
Alberto Perlman is the co-founder and CEO of Zumba, an exercise fitness program that was created by Columbian dancer and choreographer Beto Perez with whom he started the business. After discoverin...
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Bobby Kim | Co-Founder of Legendary Streetwear Brand “The Hundreds” from 2021-05-24T07:00
Bobby Kim, also known as Bobby Hundreds, is a designer, writer, photographer, and co-founder of the iconic community-based streetwear brand, The Hundreds.
In this episode, we go way back w...
Justina Blakeney | Bestselling Author and Founder of Jungalow from 2021-05-10T07:00
Justina Blakeney is a designer, artist, entrepreneur, speaker, and bestselling author. She’s the founder and creative director of home décor brand, Jungalow, and the author of The New Bohemians boo...
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Alex Lieberman | How Morning Brew Built the Media Company of Tomorrow from 2021-04-26T07:00
Alex Lieberman is the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Morning Brew.
Morning Brew is a media company bringing informative and digestible daily business news straight to the inboxes of ...
Jeremy Cai | Reinventing Retail with Italic from 2021-04-19T07:00
Jeremy Cai is the founder and CEO of Italic, an online retailer on a mission to reinvent the way we shop. They currently offer hundreds of quality products ranging from clothing to cookware from th...
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Jon Stein | How Betterment Pioneered the Robo-Advisor from 2021-04-12T07:00
Jon Stein is the founder and chairman of Betterment, the largest independent online financial advisor in the U.S. with over $22 billion of assets under management. Founded in 2008 during the global...
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Andrew Dudum | Reimagining Healthcare with hims & hers from 2021-03-29T07:22:29
Andrew Dudum is the founder and CEO of hims & hers. He’s also a co-founder and General Partner at Atomic, a venture studio backed by Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen, and many of the leading venture fu...
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Morgan DeBaun | How Blavity Built the Leading Media Brand for Black Millennials from 2021-03-22T09:12:58
Morgan DeBaun is the founder and CEO of Blavity, Inc., home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of black millennials. Their mission is to "econom...
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Nolan Bushnell | Legendary Founder of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese from 2021-03-15T07:32:16
Nolan Bushnell is the founder of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese, two iconic companies that have truly changed the world. He’s known as the “Father of Electronic Gaming” and the video game industry as we...
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Will Ahmed | Unlocking Human Performance with WHOOP from 2021-02-22T10:21:03
Will Ahmed is the founder and CEO of WHOOP, which has developed next-generation wearable technology for optimizing human performance and health.
In this episode, we talk about everything f...
Paige Adams-Geller | Founder of PAIGE from 2021-02-15T09:18:27
Paige Adams-Geller is the founder and creative director of her namesake brand, PAIGE, which she launched in 2004 after years of being one of the top fit models in the industry. What started out as ...
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Anthony Scaramucci | Founder of SkyBridge Capital and Former White House Communications Director from 2021-01-25T08:00
Anthony Scaramucci is the founder of SkyBridge Capital, a global investment firm based in New York City which also hosts the SALT Conference, one of the largest investment conferences in the world....
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David Rubenstein | Building a $200B+ Private Investment Firm with The Carlyle Group from 2021-01-18T08:21:19
David Rubenstein is the co-founder and co-Executive Chairman of The Carlyle Group, one of the world’s largest and most successful private investment firms with over $217 billion of assets under man...
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REPOST: Nick Fouquet | The Hatmaker Who Sets Fire to His $1,000+ Creations from 2020-12-28T08:20:39
This episode was originally released on February 10, 2020. To round out this insane year, we asked our listeners who their 2 favorite episodes of the year were - and this was one of them! Hope you ...
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REPOST: Lavinia Errico | How Equinox Changed the Game for Health and Wellness from 2020-12-21T08:18:44
This episode was originally released on February 3, 2020. To round out this insane year, we asked our listeners who their 2 favorite episodes of the year were - and this was one of them! Hope you e...
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Joe Foster | The Untold Story of Reebok from 2020-12-14T08:00
Joseph William Foster is the co-founder of Reebok, along with his brother Jeff. His grandfather, who shares his same name, was the founder of J.W. Foster and Sons in 1895 and the pioneer of the spi...
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Katerina Schneider | Reinventing the Vitamin Industry from the Ground Up with Ritual from 2020-11-30T08:00
Katerina Schneider is the founder and CEO of Ritual, a health technology company that is reinventing the vitamin. Their number one priority is traceability so customers know where all the ingredien...
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Todd Carmichael | Co-Founder & CEO of La Colombe Coffee Roasters from 2020-11-23T08:00
Todd Carmichael is the co-founder and CEO of La Colombe Coffee Roasters, one of the most innovative coffee brands ever and the inventor of the first-ever draft latte in a can, which he launched wit...
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Alan Fuerstman | How Montage International Redefined Luxury Hotels and Resorts from 2020-11-16T08:17:53
Alan Fuerstman is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Montage International, a luxury hospitality management company encompassing Montage Hotels & Resorts, Pendry Hotels & Resorts, Montage Residences...
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David Rogier | Democratizing Access to Genius with MasterClass from 2020-10-27T07:55:05
David Rogier is the founder and CEO of MasterClass, an online education platform where users can learn pretty much anything from top experts in their fields, including Serena Williams, Martin Scors...
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Dominique Crenn | The Only Female Chef in America to Attain 3 Michelin Stars with Atelier Crenn from 2020-10-19T07:00
Dominique Crenn is a world-famous French chef, restaurateur, and co-owner of Atelier Crenn in San Francisco, which was named to the World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2019. She’s also the first and onl...
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Jiake Liu | Disrupting Outdoor Furniture with Outer from 2020-10-13T07:44:05
Jiake Liu is the co-founder and CEO of Outer, a direct-to-consumer outdoor furniture company that’s turning consumers’ backyards into showrooms.
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Ronnie Fieg | Building a Multi-Brand Streetwear Empire with Kith from 2020-09-28T07:00:18
Ronnie Fieg is a footwear and clothing designer and the founder of Kith, a retail establishment and streetwear brand that he launched in 2010 with stores in New York, LA, Miami, London, and most re...
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Ellen Marie Bennett | Creating the World’s Greatest Apron with Hedley & Bennett from 2020-09-21T07:00:07
Ellen Marie Bennett is the founder and CEO of Hedley & Bennett, which specializes in handcrafted premium aprons and culinary gear for the best chefs, home cooks, and makers in the world.
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Steven Galanis | How Cameo is Changing the Way Celebrities Interact with Fans from 2020-09-14T07:35:21
Steven Galanis is the co-founder and CEO of Cameo. Cameo is a video-sharing platform that allows celebrities such as Snoop Dogg, Caitlyn Jenner, Carole Baskin, and over 40,000 others, to send perso...
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Opal Tometi | How #BlackLivesMatter Became the Largest Movement in U.S. History from 2020-08-31T07:13:54
Opal Tometi is a human rights activist, writer, strategist, community organizer, and co-founder of Black Lives Matter. Starting out as a hashtag on social media in 2013, Black Lives Matter has grow...
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Warren Hogarth | Co-Founder of Empower and Former VC at Sequoia Capital from 2020-08-24T07:01:10
Warren Hogarth is the co-founder and CEO of Empower, a mobile app that helps consumers retake control of their financial lives by offering automated savings, personalized coaching, cash advances, a...
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GT Dave | How GT’s Kombucha Created & Dominated a Whole New Category of Beverages from 2020-08-17T07:31:04
GT Dave, a.k.a. the “King of Kombucha,” is the founder of GT’s Kombucha (now known as GT’s Living Foods), the #1 selling kombucha brand in the world and the originator of bottled kombucha. Born and...
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Alexa von Tobel | Founder of LearnVest and Inspired Capital from 2020-08-10T07:27:48
Alexa von Tobel is the founder of LearnVest, a personal finance company that made financial planning affordable and accessible for everyone, which was acquired by Northwestern Mutual in 2015 for $3...
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Blake Mycoskie | How a Trip to Argentina Inspired TOMS from 2020-07-27T07:00:26
Blake Mycoskie is the founder of TOMS, a for-profit company that designs and markets shoes, as well as eyewear, coffee, apparel, and handbags, that he founded in 2006 after a trip to Argentina. He ...
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Jim McKelvey | Co-Founder of Square and Author of “The Innovation Stack” from 2020-07-20T07:00:03
Jim McKelvey is the co-founder of Square, a financial technology company powering millions of small businesses that he launched in 2009 with Jack Dorsey, who’s also the founder and CEO of Twitter. ...
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Bedros Keuilian | How Fit Body Boot Camp Became One of the Fastest-Growing Franchises in America from 2020-07-13T07:01:50
Bedros Keuilian is the founder and CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, one of the nation’s fastest-growing franchises, as well as a best-selling author, speaker, consultant, and investor in startups.
Chip Wilson | The Story of Lululemon and How It Changed Apparel Forever from 2020-06-29T07:22:21
Chip Wilson is the founder of Lululemon Athletica, the athletic apparel company that pioneered a whole industry in performance clothing, which he launched in 1998.
In this episode, we talk...
Paolo Pirjanian | Revolutionizing Child Development with Embodied’s “Moxie” Robot from 2020-06-22T07:01:34
Paolo Pirjanian is the founder and CEO of Embodied, Inc. Founded in 2016, Embodied is an industry-leading robotics and AI company creating state-of-the-art companion robots to revolutionize human-c...
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Vicky Tsai | How Tatcha Reimagined the Meaning of Beauty from 2020-06-15T07:00:47
Vicky Tsai is the founder and Chief Treasure Hunter of Tatcha, a modern skincare brand rooted in timeless Japanese beauty rituals.
In this super candid conversation, Vicky opens up about w...
Gaby Dalkin | Chef, Food Blogger, Author, and Founder of What’s Gaby Cooking from 2020-05-26T09:03:08
Gaby Dalkin is a cookbook author, chef, entrepreneur, and writer. Founded in 2009, her website What’s Gaby Cooking established her as the go-to source for all things California, including delicious...
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Simon Huck | Helping the World Prepare for Crisis with JUDY from 2020-05-18T07:12:51
Born and raised in Canada and fresh out of college, Simon Huck found himself in New York City in the company of A-list celebrities after landing the job of his dreams in PR with Lizzie Grubman and ...
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Dr. Howard Murad | The Father of Modern Wellness and Founder of Murad from 2020-05-11T07:06:53
Known as the “Father of Modern Wellness,” Dr. Howard Murad is one of the world’s leading authorities on skincare and healthcare and has been practicing in the field of dermatology for almost 50 yea...
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Marc Randolph | Co-Founder and First CEO of Netflix from 2020-04-27T07:06:21
Marc Randolph is the co-founder and first CEO of Netflix. He’s also the author of “That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of an Idea,” where he shares the untold story of w...
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Melanie Wolff & Darien Williams | Brella and the Future of Child Care from 2020-04-20T08:25:40
For our first-ever virtual episode of The Founder Hour (thanks, Coronavirus!), we sat down with Melanie Wolff and Darien Williams, co-founders and co-CEOs of Brella, an on-demand and high-quality c...
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After Hours | Impact of Coronavirus on Business & Work, FAANG vs. BAT, Future of Education, and More from 2020-04-13T08:10:29
It’s a challenging time in our world right now, but we must be optimistic and work toward a more positive future together. A lot will change, but we will ultimately be better for it.
In th...
IN-Q | National Poetry Slam Champion, Award-Winning Poet, Multi-Platinum Songwriter, and Author of “Inquire Within” from 2020-03-30T07:57:08
IN-Q is a National Poetry Slam champion, award-winning poet, and multi-platinum songwriter. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 list of the world’s most inf...
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Catherine McCord | Former Supermodel Turned Author & Founder of Weelicious and One Potato from 2020-03-23T07:37:06
Catherine McCord wasn’t your average teenager. While in middle school, she began modeling and traveling the world to be on runway shows and magazine covers such as Glamour, Elle and Vanity Fair, ev...
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Greg Steltenpohl | The Visionary Behind Califia Farms and the “Whole Foods” Movement from 2020-03-16T07:36:45
Greg Steltenpohl is the co-founder and CEO of Califia Farms, one of the fastest-growing plant-based beverage companies in the world. However, Greg wasn’t always an entrepreneur; in fact, he got a d...
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Justin Baldoni | Actor, Director, Producer, Entrepreneur and Changemaker from 2020-02-24T08:27:06
Justin Baldoni is an actor, director, producer, entrepreneur, and changemaker whose efforts are focused on creating impactful media and entertainment. You may know him from the hit series, Jane the...
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After Hours #15 | Episode Recaps, Bezos Earth Fund, SoftBank, and More from 2020-02-18T07:41:25
Pat and Posh are back with an all-new segment of After Hours, the first of 2020!
During a previous episode of After Hours recorded in February 2019, Pat and Posh [jokingly] predicted that ...
Nick Fouquet | The Hatmaker Who Sets Fire to His $1,000+ Creations from 2020-02-10T08:58:22
This is the story of Nick Fouquet (pronounced like “bouquet”). He is the founder and designer of his namesake hat brand, Nick Fouquet, mainly known for their unique style and craftsmanship. Nick sh...
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Jeni Britton Bauer | The Visionary Behind Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams from 2020-01-28T10:42:30
Jeni Britton Bauer joins Pat and Posh to share her inspiring story of resilience and relentlessness as she built Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, a household name across the country.
After disc...
Nate Checketts | How Rhone Became a Leader in Men’s Activewear from 2020-01-20T08:48:57
Nate Checketts is the co-founder and CEO of Rhone, a men’s performance lifestyle company founded in 2014. Prior to Rhone, Nate worked for and consulted with some of the biggest technology and enter...
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Marc & Ashley Merrill | Getting DEEP about Family, Entrepreneurship, Relationships, Philosophy, and the 2020s from 2020-01-13T10:15:43
You’ve heard Marc Merrill’s incredible story of founding Riot Games, creator of League of Legends. You’ve heard Ashley Merrill’s inspiring story of launching Lunya. In this episode, Marc and Ashley...
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REPOST: Johnny Ray Zone | How Howlin’ Ray's Brought Nashville Hot Chicken to Los Angeles from 2019-12-31T01:01:51
This episode was originally released on May 20th. To round out 2019, we asked our listeners who their 2 favorite episodes of the year were - and this was one of them! Hope you enjoy!
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REPOST: Ashley Merrill | Launching Lunya by Accident in Business School While Giving Birth...Literally! from 2019-12-23T21:07:41
This episode was originally released on July 14th. To round out 2019, we asked our listeners who their 2 favorite episodes of the year were - and this was one of them! Hope you enjoy!
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Jaclyn Johnson | Helping Women Land the Career of their Dreams with Create & Cultivate from 2019-12-16T08:59:47
Jaclyn Johnson is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Create & Cultivate, an online community and conference for women looking to create and cultivate the career of their dreams. She’s also th...
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Everette Taylor | Defying the Odds and Building a Multi-Million Dollar Empire Spanning Marketing, Art, and Philanthropy from 2019-11-25T10:44:44
Everette Taylor is a serial entrepreneur, marketing executive, and public speaker. His entrepreneurial journey began at the age of 19 when he started an event marketing technology company, EZ Event...
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Alice Waters & Elliott Bisnow | Building Communities and Movements from Summit to Chez Panisse (LIVE from Summit LA19!) from 2019-11-18T06:56:04
This week, The Founder Hour is coming to you LIVE from Summit LA19, Summit’s flagship event and the world’s preeminent ideas festival, which went down on November 8-11 in DTLA’s historic Broadway T...
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Leigh Steinberg | Legendary Sports Agent for 300+ Pro Athletes Including Steve Young, Evander Holyfield, and Patrick Mahomes from 2019-11-11T09:10:57
Troy Aikman, Steve Young, Tony Gonzalez, Drew Bledsoe, Warren Moon, Evander Holyfield, Oscar De La Hoya, Lennox Lewis, Patrick Mahomes. These are just a few of 300+ pro athletes that Leigh Steinber...
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After Hours #13 | Current Reads, To Flow or Not to Flow, and [Finally] a Solution for Traffic from 2019-10-28T09:44:53
It’s been a hot minute but Pat and Posh are BACK with an all-new episode of After Hours!
In this segment, they discuss everything from what they’re currently reading to their thoughts on K...
Chef Timothy Hollingsworth | Reinventing the American Restaurant, from The French Laundry to Otium from 2019-10-21T08:18:59
Timothy Hollingsworth is a chef, restaurateur, and the founder of Otium, a contemporary restaurant located next to The Broad museum in Downtown LA. He is also the founder of C.J. Boyd’s, Free Play,...
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Shelby and Sandy | How Two Brothers Turned Their Passion and Creative Synergy Into Iconic Art Inspired by Nostalgia and Culture from 2019-10-14T05:53:08
Shelby and Sandy are brothers and artists based in LA who are known for creating modern, contemporary art inspired by nostalgia and culture - pretty much their childhood!
Born and raised i...
Jeff Cole | Digital Artist, Creator, and Co-Founder of Ikonick from 2019-09-30T06:22:25
Jeff Cole is a digital artist and the co-founder of Ikonick, an online retailer of entrepreneur-inspired art and canvas prints.
Growing up in Chicago in the 90s, Jeff was the “art kid” and...
Steve Stewart | How Vezt is Bridging the Gap Between Creators and Consumers from 2019-09-23T08:17:39
Steve Stewart is the co-founder and CEO of Vezt, a mobile app and platform where music fans can acquire rights in their favorite songs and recordings by the artists they love. Pretty sweet, right?!...
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Joe Fernandez | How Joymode is Challenging the Idea of Ownership from 2019-09-16T04:39:01
Joe Fernandez is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of Klout and, more recently, Joymode. Joymode lends you everything you need to have the experiences you want - from everyday activities to ...
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Armen Keleshian | Celebrity Photographer and Documentarian of Today’s Culture & Music from 2019-08-26T09:44:31
Armen Keleshian is a celebrity photographer primarily in the music scene. His work has been featured by countless major publications such as Complex, Billboard, Highsnobiety, XXL, Revolt, and Hypeb...
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Arman Oganesyan | How Dave’s Hot Chicken Went from a Parking Lot to Nationwide Franchise from 2019-07-29T08:19:28
Arman Oganesyan is the co-founder of Dave’s Hot Chicken, a Nashville-style hot chicken joint based in LA which he started with his two childhood friends, Tommy Rubenyan and David Kopushyan.
After Hours #12 | Elon Musk’s Neuralink, Investing in Culture with Otis, and the Return of Toys “R” Us from 2019-07-22T08:46:47
After Hours is BACK with an all-new segment!
Elon Musk’s Neuralink project and controlling smart devices with your mind, investing in culture with the new Otis app, and the return of Toys ...
Ashley Merrill | Launching Lunya by Accident in Business School While Giving Birth...Literally! from 2019-07-15T06:52:46
Ashley Merrill is the founder and CEO of Lunya, a company who makes modern, luxury sleepwear for women. Before launching the company in 2014, Ashley was working at a venture capital firm as well as...
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Christopher Gavigan | From Honest to Prima: Building the CBD Brand of the Future from 2019-06-24T07:28:30
Christopher Gavigan is the founder and CEO of Prima, a newly-launched beauty and wellness brand rooted in CBD, hemp, heart and science. Before starting Prima, Christopher founded and grew The Hones...
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Dr. Jason Wersland | The Chiropractor Who Created Theragun After a Life-Changing Accident from 2019-06-17T07:00:06
Dr. Jason Wersland is the co-founder, creator, and Head of Performance Development for Theragun, a percussive massage therapy device being used by athletes and people everywhere for muscle relief a...
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Charles Lew | Serial Entrepreneur, Lawyer, Restaurateur and Founder of 10+ Companies from 2019-06-10T06:35:23
Charles Lew is an entrepreneur, lawyer and restaurateur based in Los Angeles and the co-founder of 10+ companies including Stout Burgers and Beers, The Lew Firm, Boomtown Brewery, Third Wave Market...
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Johnny Ray Zone | How Howlin’ Ray's Brought Nashville Hot Chicken to Los Angeles from 2019-05-20T08:35:21
Chef Johnny Ray Zone is the founder and owner of Howlin’ Ray's, the famous restaurant known for bringing Nashville Hot Chicken to Los Angeles. Originally starting out as a food truck, Howlin’ has q...
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Robert Greene | NYT Bestselling Author of The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction & More from 2019-05-13T08:49:42
Robert Greene is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law (with rapper 50 Cent), Mastery, and most recently, T...
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Oren Aks | How Fyre Festival Blew Up from 2019-04-29T07:33:22
Oren Aks is the founder of Atomic Milk Media, co-founder of Jerry Media, and former lead designer for Fyre Festival.
In this episode, Pat & Posh hang with Oren to chat about his upbringing...
Daniel Kasidi | Unlikely Likely: Verizon Furniture from 2019-04-25T09:02:52
Daniel Kasidi is the founder and CEO of Rastaclat, a brand of sneaker-inspired bracelets that inspire a positive mindset and a reminder to do good for yourself and others and to always seek the pos...
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Daniel Kasidi | Switching Places with Jay from 2019-04-24T08:12:57
Daniel Kasidi is the founder and CEO of Rastaclat, a brand of sneaker-inspired bracelets that inspire a positive mindset and a reminder to do good for yourself and others and to always seek the pos...
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Daniel Kasidi | Why Brand Matters from 2019-04-23T06:55:39
Daniel Kasidi is the founder and CEO of Rastaclat, a brand of sneaker-inspired bracelets that inspire a positive mindset and a reminder to do good for yourself and others and to always seek the pos...
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Daniel Kasidi | Rastaclat: The Cloth of the Righteous from 2019-04-22T07:57:36
Daniel Kasidi is the founder and CEO of Rastaclat, a brand of sneaker-inspired bracelets that inspire a positive mindset and a reminder to do good for yourself and others and to always seek the pos...
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Rosie O'Neill | The Real Reality of Being an Entrepreneur from 2019-04-18T07:21:10
Rosie O’Neill is the co-founder and CEO of Sugarfina, a luxury candy boutique featuring a collection of artisan sweets from around the globe. Inspired by a third-date screening of the original "Wil...
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Rosie O'Neill | Future of Candy and Retail from 2019-04-17T07:46:48
Rosie O’Neill is the co-founder and CEO of Sugarfina, a luxury candy boutique featuring a collection of artisan sweets from around the globe. Inspired by a third-date screening of the original "Wil...
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Rosie O'Neill | Sugarfina: The Candy Store for Grown-Ups from 2019-04-16T09:38:45
Rosie O’Neill is the co-founder and CEO of Sugarfina, a luxury candy boutique featuring a collection of artisan sweets from around the globe. Inspired by a third-date screening of the original "Wil...
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Rosie O'Neill | Barbie Dreams Come True from 2019-04-15T08:04:43
Rosie O’Neill is the co-founder and CEO of Sugarfina, a luxury candy boutique featuring a collection of artisan sweets from around the globe. Inspired by a third-date screening of the original "Wil...
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Brent Bolthouse | Neon Carnival, Hollywood's Biggest Party...in the Desert from 2019-04-10T08:06:11
For the first time ever, we are sitting down for a SECOND time with a guest who has already been on the show!
Brent Bolthouse is the CEO of Bungalow Hospitality Group and the creator of Ne...
Zack Honarvar | Industry Insiders: Talent Management from 2019-03-28T07:26:47
Zack Honarvar is the founder of One Day Entertainment, the team that manages Yes Theory, a talented group of content creators who believe that life can be as authentic and fulfilling as you wish if...
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Zack Honarvar | Biggest Inspirations in Life and Business from 2019-03-27T07:01:39
Zack Honarvar is the founder of One Day Entertainment, the team that manages Yes Theory, a talented group of content creators who believe that life can be as authentic and fulfilling as you wish if...
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Zack Honarvar | The Future of Content Creation from 2019-03-26T07:26:19
Zack Honarvar is the founder of One Day Entertainment, the team that manages Yes Theory, a talented group of content creators who believe that life can be as authentic and fulfilling as you wish if...
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Zack Honarvar | How Saying Yes One Day Changed Everything from 2019-03-25T07:09
Zack Honarvar is the founder of One Day Entertainment, the team that manages Yes Theory, a talented group of content creators who believe that life can be as authentic and fulfilling as you wish if...
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Steve O'Dell | Unlikely Likely: Nike Flowers from 2019-03-21T08:07
Steve O’Dell is the co-founder and CEO of Tenzo Tea, who sources ceremonial matcha green tea powder from Japan to create the healthiest drink on the planet.
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Steve O'Dell | Steve In, Howard Out: A Starbucks Story from 2019-03-20T07:11
Steve O’Dell is the co-founder and CEO of Tenzo Tea, who sources ceremonial matcha green tea powder from Japan to create the healthiest drink on the planet.
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Steve O'Dell | The Culture of Los Angeles from 2019-03-19T08:42
Steve O’Dell is the co-founder and CEO of Tenzo Tea, who sources ceremonial matcha green tea powder from Japan to create the healthiest drink on the planet.
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Steve O'Dell | Odd Jobs to Matchapreneur from 2019-03-18T07:42
Steve O’Dell is the co-founder and CEO of Tenzo Tea, who sources ceremonial matcha green tea powder from Japan to create the healthiest drink on the planet.
Before stumbling upon the idea ...
Sebu Simonian | Biggest Inspirations and Why from 2019-03-14T09:03
Sebu Simonian is an Armenian-American singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and record producer. He is one-half of the duo, Capital Cities, whose smash hit “Safe and Sound” peaked at #8 on the Billboard...
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Sebu Simonian | Industry Insiders: Music from 2019-03-13T08:43
Sebu Simonian is an Armenian-American singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and record producer. He is one-half of the duo, Capital Cities, whose smash hit “Safe and Sound” peaked at #8 on the Billboard...
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Sebu Simonian | Capital Cities and Solo Projects from 2019-03-12T08:37
Sebu Simonian is an Armenian-American singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and record producer. He is one-half of the duo, Capital Cities, whose smash hit “Safe and Sound” peaked at #8 on the Billboard...
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Sebu Simonian | The Musical Journey to Global Smash Hit from 2019-03-11T07:00
Sebu Simonian is an Armenian-American singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and record producer. He is one-half of the duo, Capital Cities, whose smash hit “Safe and Sound” peaked at #8 on the Billboard...
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Jordan Harbinger | The Biggest Problem in the World Today from 2019-02-27T11:02
Jordan Harbinger, often referred to as “The Larry King of Podcasting” is a Wall Street lawyer turned interview talk show host, and communications and social dynamics expert.
In the last co...
Jordan Harbinger | Radio, Podcasting, and the Future from 2019-02-26T08:58
Jordan Harbinger, often referred to as “The Larry King of Podcasting” is a Wall Street lawyer turned interview talk show host, and communications and social dynamics expert.
In the previou...
Jordan Harbinger | Wall Street Lawyer Turned World-Famous Podcaster from 2019-02-25T09:00
Jordan Harbinger, often referred to as “The Larry King of Podcasting” is a Wall Street lawyer turned interview talk show host, and communications and social dynamics expert.
He’s hosted a ...
Matthew O’Connor | What Startups Would I Invest In? from 2019-02-21T07:30
Matthew O’Connor is the co-founder and CEO of AdQuick, a marketplace for buying and selling outdoor advertising.
In this fourth and final segment, Matt shares what types of companies he wo...
Matthew O’Connor | The Biggest Problem in the World Today from 2019-02-20T09:03
Matthew O’Connor is the co-founder and CEO of AdQuick, a marketplace for buying and selling outdoor advertising.
In the last couple of episodes, we heard about Matt's upbringing to how he ...
Matthew O’Connor | Future of Advertising from 2019-02-19T08:15
Matthew O’Connor is the co-founder and CEO of AdQuick, a marketplace for buying and selling outdoor advertising.
In the last episode, we learned about Matt's upbringing and what inspired t...
Matthew O’Connor | Business School to Billboards from 2019-02-18T08:00
Matthew O’Connor is the co-founder and CEO of AdQuick, a marketplace for buying and selling outdoor advertising.
Matt grew up in Washington D.C. and attended the University of Notre Dame t...
Lilit Caradanian | Industry Insiders: Beauty and Makeup from 2019-02-14T07:54
Lilit Caradanian is the founder and CEO of Elcie Cosmetics.
She has been a makeup artist for over 10 years and has amassed a huge following on Instagram and Youtube for her work as well as...
Lilit Caradanian | Switching Places With Oprah from 2019-02-13T08:41
Lilit Caradanian is the founder and CEO of Elcie Cosmetics.
On this segment, Pat & Posh ask Lilit who she would want to switch places with for one day and why.
Tune in to find out...
Lilit Caradanian | The Power of Social Media and Influencer Marketing from 2019-02-12T08:00
Lilit Caradanian is the founder and CEO of Elcie Cosmetics.
Throughout her career, she has leveraged the power of social media to build her own brand as a make-up artist and eventually her...
Lilit Caradanian | Passion Project to Makeup Artist Turned Beauty Entrepreneur from 2019-02-11T08:00
Lilit Caradanian is the founder and CEO of Elcie Cosmetics.
But before launching her own brand, she was a makeup artist and worked in finance before that after receiving her MBA.
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After Hours #9 | The Big 5-0, Wishful Thinking, and the "Growth Mindset" from 2018-12-19T09:15
WE’VE OFFICIALLY REACHED EPISODE 50! WHAT?! It’s crazy to see how far we’ve come with the podcast and we couldn’t have done it without your support, so big shout out to YOU!
This will be t...
David Greenfeld | Starting Dream Pops and Selling Vegan Popsicles from 2018-12-10T11:45
For Episode 49, Pat and Posh sit down with David Greenfeld, CEO & Co-Founder of Dream Pops.
Dream Pops sells vegan ice cream popsicles that are packed with superfoods and are free of dairy...
Erik Huberman | Building a Full-Service Marketing Agency with Hawke Media from 2018-11-26T07:18
For Episode 47, Pat and Posh sat down with Erik Huberman, Founder and CEO of Hawke Media. Founded in 2014, Hawke Media is a full-service digital marketing agency who has helped launch and grow coun...
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Paul Rodriguez | Fell In Love With Skateboarding And Made It His Career from 2018-11-19T08:22
For Episode 46, Pat and Posh hang out with Paul Rodriguez a.k.a. P-Rod, one of the most accomplished skateboarders of all time, to hear his inspiring story of falling in love with skateboarding at ...
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After Hours #8 | Recent Episode Recaps, Gun Control, and Audience Q&A from 2018-11-14T20:43
For Episode 45, Pat & Posh are back with another segment of The Founder Hour: After Hours! The co-hosts discuss a variety of things, starting off with a recap of the last 4 episodes - Mark Brazil o...
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Andrew D. Bernstein | Legendary Sports Photographer and NBA Hall of Famer from 2018-10-29T05:02
For Episode 43, Pat and Posh had an epic conversation with legendary sports photographer and NBA Hall of Famer, Andrew D. Bernstein.
Andrew has taken some of the most iconic photos the spo...
Marc Merrill | How An Obsession With Video Games Led to Riot Games from 2018-10-22T08:57
For Episode 42, Pat & Posh sit down with Marc Merrill, co-founder of Riot Games.
You may know them as the team behind League of Legends, one of the most popular online video games of all t...
Mark Brazil | How Ikonick is Pioneering the Future of Affordable Art from 2018-10-15T07:25
41 is here! On this episode of The Founder Hour, Pat and Posh sit down with Mark Brazil, co-founder of Ikonick.
Ikonick sells super modern, affordable, culture-inspired canvas art that’s s...
After Hours #7 | Recent Episode Recap, LA Sports, and Future of Instagram from 2018-10-10T08:14
The seventh segment of After Hours is underway and it’s also the 40th episode of The Founder Hour! The big 4-0 and so much more to come!
Pat and Posh kick back in the wee hours of the nigh...
Hayden Slater | How an 8-Month Trip to Southeast Asia Led to Pressed Juicery from 2018-09-24T06:11
For Episode 38, Pat and Posh sit down with Hayden Slater, founder and CEO of Pressed Juicery, the company that has taken the country by storm with their delicious cold-pressed juice.
They ...
Dr. Drew Pinsky | Celebrity Doctor and Media Personality Behind Loveline, Teen Mom & More from 2018-09-17T07:52
For Episode 37, Pat and Posh had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Drew Pinsky, celebrity doctor, addiction medicine specialist, and media personality. He’s been the host of nationally syndicat...
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Ari Mir | How Clutter is Transforming the $38B Self-Storage Industry from 2018-09-10T07:58
For Episode 36, Pat and Posh sat down with Ari Mir, co-founder of Clutter. Clutter is an on-demand storage and moving company. Clutter comes to you, packs your belongings, and then transports them ...
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Michael Kay Keshishian | How a Life-Changing Experience at a Reggae Festival Led to Kitchen12000 from 2018-08-27T07:49
For Episode 34, Pat & Posh sat down with Michael Kay Keshishian to learn about his upbringing as the son of immigrant parents, his sincere love for people, and the life-changing experience he had d...
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Nanxi Liu | Running Two Successful Ventures, Enplug & Nanoly Bioscience...Simultaneously from 2018-08-20T05:27
For Episode 33, Pat and Posh sit down with Nanxi Liu. Nanxi is the co-founder of Enplug and Nanoly Bioscience, which she runs simultaneously while spending her time in between LA and Denver.
Jeff Solomon | Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of Amplify.LA, Velocify, AudioJoy, & more from 2018-08-13T07:46
For Episode 32, Pat & Posh sit down with Jeff Solomon, founder of Amplify.LA, Velocify, AudioJoy and so much more!
Jeff has been an entrepreneur since he began selling lemonade as a kid. H...
Grier Govorko | Touring the World with RHCP to Launching CoAqua, a Premium Coconut Water Brand from 2018-07-23T08:16
For Episode 29, Pat & Posh chat with Grier Govorko, founder of CoAqua, a premium coconut water beverage.
Grier grew up in New Zealand for most of his childhood. From a young age, he was ve...
Brent Bolthouse | The Man Behind Hollywood's Most Famous Nightclubs and Bungalow Hospitality Group from 2018-07-16T06:46
For Episode 28, Pat & Posh sit down with Brent Bolthouse, CEO of Bungalow Hospitality Group and creator of Neon Carnival, the ultimate Coachella afterparty with high-end brands and celebrities in a...
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After Hours #4 | Recent Episode Recap, LA Times Acquisition, Kanye West, and TFH on Spotify from 2018-06-27T18:06
The Founder Hour podcast has reached Episode 25! In this episode of After Hours, Pat & Posh took the podcast outdoors to recap their most recent guests (Episodes 21-24) and talk about LA Times’ acq...
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Clare Vivier | From Designing Laptop Sleeves to Handbags with Clare V. from 2018-06-18T06:32
For Episode 24, Pat & Posh sit down with Clare Vivier, founder of Clare V., to discuss her journey of moving to Paris after college, working in journalism and pivoting to fashion by designing lapto...
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Eytan Elbaz | Founder of Applied Semantics, Scopely, Social Native and Render Media from 2018-06-11T06:39
For Episode 23, Pat & Posh sit down with one of the most influential people in the LA tech scene, Eytan Elbaz. He talks about his transition from engineer to entrepreneur and starting Applied Seman...
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Betty Porto | Porto's Bakery & Cafe: A Story of Family, Community, and Escaping Communist Cuba from 2018-05-30T07:47
Porto’s has been a staple in Los Angeles for generations. Whether it’s their potato balls, tres leches cake or their many delicious pastries, you’ve experienced the greatness that is Porto’s. For E...
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After Hours #3 | Recent Episode Recap & Discussing Student Loan Debt and Investing with Special Guest, Alex Martinian from 2018-05-23T22:00
Episode 20! We can’t believe it! On this episode of After Hours, Pat & Posh recap their most recent guests (Episodes 16-19) and are joined by a special guest, good friend, Dartmouth alum, Stanford ...
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Chris "Drama" Pfaff | Co-Founder of Young & Reckless and Host of Short Story Long from 2018-05-14T05:54
After a near-fatal accident led him to pivot from his aspiration of being a professional skateboarder, Chris “Drama” Pfaff made the move from Ohio to LA. 18 with a dream, he landed a gig as his cou...
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Brett Crosby | Co-Founder of Google Analytics and PeerStreet from 2018-04-30T00:00
For Episode 17, Pat & Posh sit down with Brett Crosby, Co-Founder and COO of PeerStreet, an Andreessen Horowitz-backed platform for investing in real estate debt with the goal of transforming mortg...
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John Terzian & Brian Toll | Building a Global Hospitality Empire with The h.wood Group from 2018-04-23T00:00
Growing up in Los Angeles, John Terzian and Brian Toll met in high school while they were both throwing parties for their friends and eventually found themselves in the nightlife business. They bot...
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After Hours #2 | Pat & Posh's Coachella Party Adventure from 2018-04-18T08:12
On this episode of After Hours, Pat & Posh tell the story of how a spontaneous, last-minute trip to Coachella ended up with the two getting themselves into one of the weekend’s most exclusive event...
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Robert Kronfli | A Restaurateur's Journey from an Underground Supper Club to Bacari from 2018-03-27T00:00
It all started in a college apartment with his roommate, hosting a weekly dinner party for friends and eventually becoming so in demand that it became an almost nightly ordeal. Robert Kronfli conti...
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John & Rana Lustyan | Husband & Wife Superteam Behind Edoughble from 2018-03-22T00:00
For Episode 12, Pat & Posh sat down with husband and wife super team, John and Rana Lustyan, co-founders of Edoughble, to talk about how they met and how Rana turned her passion for raw cookie doug...
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After Hours #1 | Recent Episode Recap and Q&A from 2018-03-12T00:00
For Episode 10, Pat & Posh sit down and reflect on the stories of the first 9 guests of The Founder Hour and discuss updates on some of the founders’ projects. While sippin' on rum, Pat and Posh sh...
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Ryan Ozonian | Making Conversations Disappear with Dust & Mercury Protocol from 2018-02-14T00:00
After receiving a $250,000 investment to build mobile games from Mark Cuban off a cold email, Ryan Ozonian switched paths and launched Cyber Dust (now Dust Messaging) in 2014. Now, he’s back with a...
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Nik Ingersöll | Going Bananas for Barnana from 2018-01-17T00:00
We chat with Nik Ingersöll, co-founder & CMO of Barnana, to hear his incredible story of growing up on a farm in rural Nebraska with no money to moving to California for college and eventually laun...
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Jesse Genet | Transforming Packaging for eCommerce Brands with Lumi from 2017-12-18T07:39
We had a blast sitting down with Jesse Genet, Co-Founder and CEO of Lumi (YC W15), and hearing about her journey of building a transformative packaging solution for eCommerce brands who want to del...
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Ryan Emmons | How Waiakea is Making Waves with Hawaiian Volcanic Water from 2017-11-30T00:00
Ever heard of volcanic water? Neither had we. Tune in to Episode 3 as we hear the story of how Ryan Emmons turned volcanic water from Hawaii into a sustainable, charitable, globally-recognized beve...
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Erik Oberholtzer | The Intersection of Fine Dining and Quick-Serve with Tender Greens from 2017-11-16T00:00
In this episode, Pat and Posh hang with the co-founder and CEO of Tender Greens, Erik Oberholtzer, at their HQ to learn the story of how the executive chef turned restaurateur successfully launched...
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