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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 opens the episode by asking Peter about college, AI, and whether young people should still take on debt for degrees when so many jobs feel at risk of automation. Peter responds through the lens of being a father with a daughter in college, say... more

Daniel opens the episode by asking Vince whether the phrase “when you do something different, people might think you’re crazy, but when you make it with success, they think you’re a genius” resonates with him. Vince says there is a fine line between ... more

Daniel opens the episode with a simple but loaded question: has Nicole made it? Nicole admits that from the outside, many people would say yes, but from her own perspective, she is still close, still building, and still figuring out whether she will ... more

Daniel and Kate open the conversation by asking Antony to look at social media from a much bigger lens: fifty or one hundred years from now, will we look back and say it was the best thing for humanity or the worst? Antony answers that while technolo... more

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Recent Guests

Shane Ginsberg
CEO of Street Poller Media
Street Poller Media
Episode: He Dropped Out in 8th Grade and Built a Viral Street Interview Empire | Ep. 432 with Shanes Ginsberg CEO of Street Poller
Mark Pincus
Founder of Zynga
Zynga
Episode: Mark Pincus Took Zynga Public Then Named “Worst CEO” in 12 Months Before a $12.7 Billion Acquisition | Ep. 431 with Mark Pincus Founder of Zynga
Daymond John
Founder of FUBU, Shark Tank judge
FUBU, Shark Tank
Episode: The FUBU Founder Got Rejected By 27 Banks. Then His Mom Bet the House. | Ep. 430 with Daymond John Founder of FUBU
Suryansh Tibarewal
Co-Founder of EssentiallySports
EssentiallySports
Episode: He Built An $8M Sports Empire With $100 And Zero Funding | Ep. 428 with Suryansh Tibarewal Co-Founder of EssentiallySports
Vera Quinn
CEO of Cydcor
Cydcor
Episode: The CEO Betting AI Will Never Replace This | Ep. 427 with Vera Quinn CEO of Cydcor
Jamarri Jones
Founder of Klyno AI
Klyno AI
Episode: The AI Warning Nobody In Silicon Valley Wants You To Hear | Ep. 426 with Jamarri J. Founder of Klyno AI
Tom Sosnoff
legendary trader and founder of Thinkorswim and Tasty Trade
Tasty Trade / Thinkorswim (founder)
Episode: After Exiting for Billions He Gave $50 Million to His Employees | Tom Sosnoff
Raj Toleti
Chairman and CEO of Andor Health
Andor Health
Episode: $100M Revenue Profitably with No Outside Funding. Other AI Companies Are Burning Cash | Raj Toleti
Lee Rossey
Co-founder and CTO of SimSpace
SimSpace
Episode: The Cybersecurity Expert Warning That AI Agents Could Leak Everything | Ep. 423 with Lee Rossey CTO and Co-Founder of SimSpace

Hosts

Kate
Host who guides the interview and asks follow-up questions
Ben
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Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 396 ratings
  • 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 Koreaa month ago
  • Awkward commercials

    Good content. But the brakes for commercials are so awkward literally cutting off the guest in mid sentence.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    St. Bozman
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States3 months 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 States5 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

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    5
    danrobbins04
    8 months ago

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The show delivers inspirational, founder-focused stories and actionable strategies.,
Ads are often distracting or too frequent, impacting flow.

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He Dropped Out in 8th Grade and Built a Viral Street Interview Empire | Ep. 432 with Shanes Ginsberg CEO of Street Poller
Q: How do you determine from the clips what will resonate with people?
You rely on a data-driven internal library of formats and ideas that have proven effective across many interviews, then adapt based on audience reaction and performance metrics.
He Dropped Out in 8th Grade and Built a Viral Street Interview Empire | Ep. 432 with Shanes Ginsberg CEO of Street Poller
Q: What can you say to get them to stop to even poll them?
You focus on the first impression in three seconds: be approachable, smile, and project genuine interest so people feel safe opening up in a brief street interaction.
The FUBU Founder Got Rejected By 27 Banks. Then His Mom Bet the House. | Ep. 430 with Daymond John Founder of FUBU
Q: What was the price of success and fame for you?
The price included sleepless nights, health scares, and the personal cost of long hours away from family, but Daymond frames it as a trade-off where dedication and purpose made the journey worth it, with resilience and vision guiding him through hardships.
Everyone Said Detroit Was Dead. He Bet Everything It Wasn't. | Ep. 429 with Larry Brinker Jr.
Q: What do you say?
I tell the youth that their current circumstances don't necessarily predict their future potential, that sustained mentorship and sponsorship can open doors, and that readiness for opportunity comes from hard work and consistent effort.
After Exiting for Billions He Gave $50 Million to His Employees | Tom Sosnoff
Q: Why did you decide to give away substantial wealth to employees after exits?
They wanted to align success with loyalty and create real, generational impact for the people who helped build the companies, even at the expense of higher short-term financial optics; it became a defining part of their legacy.

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What is Founder's Story about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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2. Mark Pincus
3. Daymond John
4. Suryansh Tibarewal
5. Vera Quinn
6. Jamarri Jones
7. Tom Sosnoff
8. Raj Toleti

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