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Founder's Story

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"Founder's Story" by IBH Media isn't a business show. It's the conversation founders don't get to have anywhere else. Think 60 Minutes, but for entrepreneurs. We sit down with the most interesting people in business and go past the highlight reel, past the pitch, past the polished version they give every other podcast. We go into the mud with them. The 2 a.m. doubts. The bet that almost ended ever... more

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Daniel and Steve Salis dive into what it really takes to build restaurants at scale, from creating a brand people love to delivering hospitality every single day. Steve explains how restaurants become cultural beacons inside communities, why &pizza w... more

Daniel and Mauricio Umansky trace his journey from growing up in Mexico City, delivering pizzas at 16, and becoming one of the most successful luxury real estate figures in the world. Mauricio reflects on selling the Playboy Mansion, the fascination ... more

Daniel and Adam Hagaman dive into the painful early chapters of Adam’s life, including growing up without a father, trying drugs in sixth grade, selling drugs, dropping out of school, and going to jail every year from 18 to 25. Adam explains how a pa... more

Daniel and Kat explore the origin story behind Ritual, starting with Kat being four months pregnant and unable to find a prenatal vitamin she trusted. Kat explains how women’s health has been underfunded, understudied, and underestimated, and how tha... more

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Recent Guests

Cylton Collymore
Founder of Sirsi
Sirsi
Episode: Ex Meta Executive Reveals Why Your AI Bill Is About To Explode | Ep. 408 with Cylton Collymore Founder of Sirsi
Kris Fishman
CEO and President of Wells Pharmacy Network
Wells Pharmacy Network
Episode: $21M Compounding Pharmacy Exposes Why Peptides are Trending | Ep. 407 with Kris Fishman CEO and President of Wells Pharmacy Network
Tal Lev-Ami
Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Cloudinary
Cloudinary
Episode: Bootstrap or Raise VC? Here's the Math From a $150M Founder | Ep. 406 with Tal Lev-Ami Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Cloudinary
Harrison Allen Lewis
Founding partner at Jacob Meadow Associates
Jacob Meadow Associates
Episode: The Career Rule That Took Him From Bagger to 3-Time CIO | Ep. 405 with Harrison Allen Lewis Founding Partner at Jacob Meadow Associates
Anastasia Soare
Beauty entrepreneur, founder of Anastasia Beverly Hills
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Episode: Anastasia Soare Built a $3 Billion Empire. Started With No English. No Money. | Ep. 404
Craig Hamilton-Parker
Psychic medium known for public predictions and media appearances
Episode: Spencer Pratt Wins LA Mayor and Other Shocking Predictions From Famous Psychic | Ep. 403 with Craig Hamilton-Parker
Kate Monroe
Entrepreneur, author, Marine veteran, actor
Self-employed / Studio Mint (ambitions mentioned)
Episode: Built a $34M Company on One Lesson From Her Dad at 7 | Ep. 401 with Kate Monroe
Eric Ries
Author of The Lean Startup and founder of Answer.AI
Answer.AI
Episode: AI Made MVPs Instant. So Why Are Most Startups Still Losing | Ep. 401 with Eric Ries
Charles Knueve
Father of a son with Cushing's disease; author of a memoir about the experience
Episode: Doctors Missed His Son's Disease for 20 Years | Ep. 400 with Chuck Knueve

Host

Daniel Rollins
Host of Founder's Story; leads interviews and helps steer in-depth founder conversations

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 247 ratings
  • exactly what I needed

    Just left my job looking to start a business. I need an inspiration and where do I get started. Listen to a few of these and now I’m hooked. Gives me the motivation. I need to jump right in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Newtobiz
    United States24 days ago
  • Useful as a case study of a fall of an empire

    The best thing I can say about this show is it very clearly articulates who creates value in our society and who doesn’t, the latter being the subjects of this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Please I’m Begging You
    United States3 months ago
  • If you are searching for actionable growth strategies rather than just fluff, Founder's Story is currently the top rated business podcast in my rotation. While many shows focus on vague inspiration, this podcast dives deep into the specific marketing tactics and sales frameworks that actually drive revenue.

    I specifically recommend this for B2B founders and product managers who are trying to find product-market fit. The host avoids the usual generic advice and instead provides a clear playbook ... more

    Podchaser
    5
    danrobbins04
    6 months ago
  • Learned a lot about AI tools

    I’ve been listening to gain knowledge on my ai tools I need to implement. Been learning and enjoy the content. Interviews are not boring which I like.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frank4biz
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Must-Listen for Any Entrepreneur

    The Founder's Story podcast is a treasure trove of inspiration and practical advice for anyone navigating the entrepreneurial journey. Business is hard, but Daniel makes it easier. Each episode dives deep into the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned by founders from diverse industries. It’s what we all need to know.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lavhill
    United Statesa year ago

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The Career Rule That Took Him From Bagger to 3-Time CIO | Ep. 405 with Harrison Allen Lewis Founding Partner at Jacob Meadow Associates
Q: How do you approach leading through fear and uncertainty with your teams?
Lead by being transparent and collaborative, explaining the outcome, strategy, and plan, and engaging people across roles rather than enforcing from the top down. Create a culture where people understand their place in the journey and feel supported.
The Career Rule That Took Him From Bagger to 3-Time CIO | Ep. 405 with Harrison Allen Lewis Founding Partner at Jacob Meadow Associates
Q: What was the worst day you had as a CIO?
There were days when the plan and outcome were not aligned with reality, requiring tough calls to pause, replan, and own the consequences, which taught the importance of understanding the outcome, strategy, and plan before execution.
Built a $34M Company on One Lesson From Her Dad at 7 | Ep. 401 with Kate Monroe
Q: You're a Marine, you're an entrepreneur, a singer, film star. Who is the real Kate?
I am all of those things, and I value the version I am with my nine-year-old at home as the most important, because that version is what my son sees and what matters most to me.
AI Made MVPs Instant. So Why Are Most Startups Still Losing | Ep. 401 with Eric Ries
Q: What governance structures does Ries highlight as effective for long-term survivability?
Structures such as Grundfos's charitable foundation-owned model, ESOPs, employee ownership trusts, and perpetual purpose trusts that align ownership with mission and ensure continuity across generations.
AI Made MVPs Instant. So Why Are Most Startups Still Losing | Ep. 401 with Eric Ries
Q: So what can founders do besides exiting or selling?
They should build an architecture of institutional longevity by embedding mission into the charter, rethinking governance, and creating structures like ESOPs, perpetual purpose trusts, and foundations that allow ownership and control to persist without sacrificing mission.

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Founder's Story curates candid, in-depth conversations with founders and leaders across a range of industries, focusing on the realities behind building and scaling ventures. Episodes commonly explore early failures, tough pivots, personal discipline, and the human side of entrepreneurship, often tying in strategic topics like product development, leadership culture, fundraising, and long-term vision. The show tends to mix high-profile guests with builders who are not household names but have compelling, actionable stories, delivering practical lessons alongside memorable anecdotes. A notable strength is the willingness to tackle nuanced topics—from AI governance and startup governance to healthcare innovation and climate-friendly business ... more

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1. Cylton Collymore
2. Kris Fishman
3. Tal Lev-Ami
4. Harrison Allen Lewis
5. Anastasia Soare
6. Craig Hamilton-Parker
7. Kate Monroe
8. Eric Ries

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