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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 sits down with Alex Smereczniak to explore why franchising may be a more practical path to entrepreneurship than starting a company from scratch. Alex shares how his college laundry business led him into franchising and how everyday business o... more

Daniel sits down with Girish Redekar to explore his journey from a quiet, accidental founder who taught himself programming to building and selling Recruiterbox before launching Sprinto. Girish reflects on three years of failed ideas, the importance ... more

Daniel sits down with Vince Menzione to explore why partnerships remain one of the most powerful and overlooked ways to grow a business. Vince shares how a single phone call unlocked a major government contract, eventually contributing to a company a... more

Daniel sits down with Lil Jon to explore the untold stories behind his biggest hits, his rise from Atlanta DJ to global music icon, and the creative instincts that helped him build a lasting career. Lil Jon shares how one word transformed “Goodies,” ... more

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Recent Guests

Girish Redekar
CEO and co-founder of Sprinto, and co-founder of Recruiterbox
Sprinto
Episode: Serial Founder: I Failed For 3 Years, Sold A Company, Then Raised VC On A Napkin | Ep. 459 with Girish Redekar CEO and Co-founder of Sprinto
Vince Menzione
Founder and CEO of Ultimate Partner, former Microsoft general manager and author
Ultimate Partner
Episode: Ex Microsoft Exec: Gary Vee Told Me Analog Is The New Digital, Here’s Why He’s Right | Ep. 458 with Vince Menzione Founder/CEO of Ultimate Partner
Lil Jon
Atlanta DJ, Grammy-winning producer, performer, and author
Episode: Lil Jon Reveals Why He Leaked Usher’s “Yeah!” | Ep. 457 with Lil Jon
Gary Yohe
Economist and climate researcher, IPCC contributor and Nobel Peace Prize recipient
Episode: Nobel Prize Economist: 3 Choices Every Country Has On Climate | Ep. 456 with Gary Yohe
Rod Yancy
Founder and CEO of Oath
Oath
Episode: 8-Figure Entrepreneur: “I Embraced Synchronicity. Then My Business Started to Flourish”
Craig Conover
Founder of Sewing Down South and star of Southern Charm
Sewing Down South
Episode: Southern Charm Star: I Built An 8-Figure Pillow Brand My Own Cast Rooted Against | Ep.454 With Craig Conover
Dmitry Sitkovetsky
Founder of the Baku International Arts Festival; renowned violinist and conductor
Baku International Arts Festival
Episode: Legendary Composer: AI Will Never Replace Human Creativity | Ep. 453 With Dmitry Sitkovetsky
Anita Verma-Lallian
Land investor focusing on AI infrastructure
Independent investor/land developer
Episode: Data Center Investor: "I Turned $40M Into $140M Before Anyone Noticed" | Ep. 452 with Anita Verma-Lallian
Rich Thomson
Founder and CEO of Dreamliner Luxury Coaches
Dreamliner Luxury Coaches
Episode: Acquisition Playbook: Scaling From 12 Buses to 600 Employees | Ep. 451 with Rich Thomson Founder of Dreamliner Luxury Coaches

Hosts

Kate
Host who guides the interview and asks follow-up questions
Ben
Host of Founder's Story

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 433 ratings
  • Needs better ad placement

    This content could be valuable but the spacing out of the ads is so distracting I unfortunately can't enjoy it at all. I want to explore the interviews that are here but will likely go elsewhere.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Beechy076
    United States2 months ago
  • Too many ads!

    6 commercials in 15 minutes is enough to keep me from listening again - sad

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SallyVVV
    United States3 months ago
  • PLEASE Reduce the number of ads per show

    This podcast has interesting content, but the amount of ads interrupting each show is a massive turn off.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    JD Baldwin
    United States3 months ago
  • Good content, I think?

    Really difficult to get into any flow with ad breaks that happen mid sentence. I understand the business case, but as a listener, it makes it difficult to get value out of an episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    RoMed2014
    United States3 months ago
  • too many ADs

    title and sounds are good but contents are week and too many ads. so loose attention and focus but yeah you get it. I remember the ads!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Gil.H
    South Korea3 months ago

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Guests are consistently strong and insightful, with practical takeaways.
The show delivers inspirational, founder-focused stories and actionable strategies.,
Ads are often distracting or too frequent, impacting flow.

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Lil Jon Reveals Why He Leaked Usher’s “Yeah!” | Ep. 457 with Lil Jon
Q: What advice would you give to any family who's struggling when it comes to grief?
He advises grieving while continuing to live with gratitude, keeping loved ones' names and memories alive, and finding comfort in the ways they remain present through memories and keepsakes.
Lil Jon Reveals Why He Leaked Usher’s “Yeah!” | Ep. 457 with Lil Jon
Q: Can you hear in a song before everyone else hears it?
Lil Jon says producers sometimes sense a hit through intuition, though timing matters and songs can fail to connect if they are released at the wrong moment.
Nobel Prize Economist: 3 Choices Every Country Has On Climate | Ep. 456 with Gary Yohe
Q: Do you think that the introduction of carbon credits, I think Europe is more into this than maybe other parts of the world. From what I hear, and I could be wrong though, but do you think carbon credits has had any positive impact on climate risk?
Yohe says emissions permit markets have slowed emissions compared with what would have happened otherwise. He points to programs in Europe, Alberta, New England, and China, where permits can be traded and overall allowances can decline over time.
Nobel Prize Economist: 3 Choices Every Country Has On Climate | Ep. 456 with Gary Yohe
Q: So you said that there's only three choices right now, abate, adapt, or suffer. Can you break those down?
Abatement reduces greenhouse gas emissions, adaptation limits harm from climate impacts, and resilience helps people recover from residual damages that neither mitigation nor adaptation can prevent.
Serial Founder: I Failed For 3 Years, Sold A Company, Then Raised VC On A Napkin | Ep. 459 with Girish Redekar CEO and Co-founder of Sprinto
Q: Where's the line, though, between automation and trusting a machine too much?
He says autonomous software must reliably deliver outcomes, especially in compliance, while involving people when it is stuck or needs direction rather than requiring constant oversight.

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A candid, founder-centric show that pulls back the curtain on entrepreneurship, leadership, and the grittier side of building and scaling businesses. Across episodes, listeners hear founder stories—from bootstrapped startups to high-growth tech ventures—covering early risks, funding challenges, strategic branding, team dynamics, and the mindset needed to persevere through setbacks. Frequent themes include practical lessons on go-to-market strategy, AI and technology adoption in business, the psychology of leadership, coping with rejection, and the long arc of creating value beyond the headline exits. The format tends to mix hard-earned tactical takeaways with personal anecdotes, offering a mix of inspiration and actionable guidance for curr... more

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1. Girish Redekar
2. Vince Menzione
3. Lil Jon
4. Gary Yohe
5. Rod Yancy
6. Craig Conover
7. Dmitry Sitkovetsky
8. Anita Verma-Lallian

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