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Founder’s Story” by IBH Media isn’t just a show—it’s a mission. We spotlight extraordinary, iconic, and undiscovered entrepreneurs who’ve built, scaled, and led with purpose. From tech titans to tenacious underdogs, every episode dives deep into the resilience, creativity, and grit that define true leadership.You’ll hear from household names like Gary V, Codie Sanchez, Rob Dyrdek, and Tom Bilyeu—but just as often, you’ll meet the unheard founders doing remarkable things the world needs to kn ...
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Charles Edelman traces a life in art—from Yale and Dartmouth to MoMA and months in remote jungles—arguing that creativity is trainable. He reveals the habits, stories, and environments that unlock expression, and his plan to paint a 30-foot counter-Guernica dedicated to joy. Key Discussion Points: “Mental gym” philosophy: discipline, curiosity, and…
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Dr. Stoyana Natseva—Founder & CEO of Happy Life Academy, President of IAPTC, and author of 15 bestselling books—reveals why most people unknowingly live as victims and how shifting your mindset can completely rewrite your reality. From stories of terminal illness reversed to the daily practice of gratitude that heals, Dr. Natseva shows how happines…
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Dr. Hosen Kiat has spent decades at the forefront of medicine, but what he reveals in this conversation flips conventional wisdom on its head: aging is not inevitable decline—it’s plastic and modifiable. From his 96-year-old mother walking daily after hip surgery to his groundbreaking integration of cutting-edge science and ancient traditions, Dr. …
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Lindsey Van Wagner, founder of Spirit Vigilante and creator of the Spirit Vigilante Method, shares how hitting rock bottom became the catalyst for her awakening—and how sobriety, storytelling, and soul work helped her rebuild her life. She explains why so many of us are spiritually “asleep,” the dangers of toxic positivity, and what it really takes…
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Naveen Jain’s story is one of relentless ambition—coming to America with just $5 and building multiple billion-dollar companies across industries most entrepreneurs wouldn’t dare touch. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, he shares why chasing money is the wrong path to becoming a billionaire, how every founder’s biggest liability can be turne…
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Quantum computing isn’t science fiction anymore—it’s an arms race. Eric Dresdale joins us to explain why the world is on the verge of a cryptographic collapse that could make every password, bank account, and crypto wallet obsolete overnight. With governments pouring billions into quantum, and AI acting as the scalpel to quantum’s sledgehammer, Eri…
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In this urgent and eye-opening conversation, Jeffrey Katzenberg and Hari Ravichandra reveal the disturbing reality of what kids face online—and why most parents have no idea it’s happening. From shocking statistics about teen mental health to hidden dangers of AI chatbots and predators on social media, they explain why online safety now matters mor…
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At 32, LD Chen was a successful CEO with over 1,000 employees—but also battling asthma, liver disease, chronic pain, anxiety, and a heart attack that nearly killed him. Nothing worked—until he discovered the ancient Taoist practice of Oneness. Now, LD is on a mission to bring this thousand-year-old healing tradition to one million people in the Wes…
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Erika Aquino opens up about her journey from a psychiatric hospital to becoming one of the most respected investors in emerging markets. Diagnosed with bipolar one disorder, cyberbullied, and a survivor of abuse, Erika refused to stay down. Instead, she built a life—and a portfolio—rooted in empathy, wisdom, and comeback power. She now writes the c…
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Patrick William didn't take the safe route. In this episode, the former tech/media M&A banker turned private credit fund founder reveals how he bootstrapped Rixon Capital from a $3M cold-call raise into an internationally respected firm—all without institutional backing. From burning the boats to turning down Plan B, Patrick shares the psychology, …
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Drs. Louis and Denise Joseph reveal the hidden psychological struggles of high performers—and why even the most successful people quietly suffer. From coaching billionaires and public figures to forming a groundbreaking partnership with Rolls-Royce, the Josephs share how Open Sea Institute is redefining peak performance through deep mental rewiring…
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Virginie Costa has quietly shaped some of the most iconic global brands from the inside out. In this powerful conversation, she reveals the hidden mechanics of luxury leadership, how to earn your seat at the table, and why the future of finance is transformational, AI-powered, and human-first. Key Discussion Points: What makes the Birkin bag the ho…
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Marc O. Stockli shares the untold truths behind boardrooms, exits, and ego. With over 200 board meetings under his belt and an eight-figure acquisition behind him, Marc breaks down why most founders misunderstand the role of a board—and how to turn it into your unfair advantage. Key Discussion Points: Why boardrooms are broken—and how to fix them T…
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Arthur Chang, a veteran tech executive and CEO of PanTerra Networks, joins us to talk about the evolution of business communications, why the future is all-in-one, and how AI—done right—frees humans to be more creative. He also shares the leadership values that helped him scale PanTerra into a cutting-edge AI-driven platform. Key Discussion Points:…
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Ken and Connor Mahoney, the father-son team behind MahoneyGPS, to unpack three decades of experience navigating Wall Street. They talk market cycles, the AI boom, crypto hype, IPOs, and why compound interest might still be the greatest secret weapon in investing. Key Discussion Points: How Ken built a 36-year Wall Street career and stayed relevant …
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Charles Gaudet shares the unfiltered reality of entrepreneurship—from selling crayon drawings at age 4 to building and losing businesses, surviving financial ruin, and finally scaling Predictable Profits into a go-to resource for high-growth founders. He breaks down the mindset that helped him thrive in “bad” economies, why personal branding matter…
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Dr. Charles Ruotolo is more than a surgeon—he’s a systems thinker reshaping how we experience healthcare. In this episode, he shares how he built Total Orthopedics & Sports Medicine into one of the most respected orthopedic practices in the New York metro area, while leading innovation in urgent care access, AI integration, and patient-centered lon…
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Justin Hai breaks down the real cost of burnout, sleep deprivation, and chronic stress—and how one overlooked hormone, cortisol, might be sabotaging your energy, motivation, and even relationships. As the co-founder of two breakthrough health brands, Justin shares the science behind stress, why sleep is the foundation of everything, and how Rebalan…
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Lesley Ray, a classically trained violinist turned visionary designer, who’s blending neuroscience, wellness, and AI to create responsive, emotionally intelligent homes through her company BrainHome. From scent-triggered slumber routines to lighting that aligns with your brainwaves, Lesley is redefining what interior design can do—and who it’s mean…
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LaToya Jordan, a former attorney, and Brianna Shelko, an award-winning musician and entrepreneur, to talk about founding Marble Wines—a brand born out of frustration, fueled by purpose, and designed to reflect the women who drink it. Key Discussion Points: Why the wine industry lacked female representation How they turned past careers in law and mu…
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Scott Alldridge reveals the hidden threats facing modern businesses—and why most founders are wildly unprepared. With two decades leading cybersecurity innovation and a hit book series under his belt, Scott explains how hackers are evolving faster than ever, why even small businesses are prime targets, and the crucial steps leaders should take to p…
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Fontine Da Luz—a rising force in the real estate world who began closing deals at 17 and now commands an empire fueled by millions of social media views. She’s not just selling homes—she’s turning followers into clients and laughter into leads. Key Discussion Points: How Fontine turned a marketing failure into a viral breakthrough with her comedy c…
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Victor Boechat de Carvalho built GlideScale as a university student, challenging the outdated structure of affiliate marketing. In this episode, he breaks down why traditional affiliate models are broken and how his team rebuilt the system to be universal, efficient, and fraud-resistant. Key Discussion Points: Why most affiliate platforms are built…
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Chris Newlands turned a shower thought into Spelfie—one of the fastest-growing apps of all time. Now, with Space Aye, he’s building the Google Maps of the future—live, in real-time, from space. In this episode, he shares how he navigated pandemic disruption, secured global patents, and built a platform that could reshape industries from logistics t…
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Laura Inamedinova, one of the most influential women in Web3. From her accidental entry into Bitcoin during college to leading investments at Gate Ventures, Laura shares unfiltered insights into crypto, venture capital, and what most founders get wrong when pitching investors. Key Discussion Points: How Laura’s curiosity in college led to early Bit…
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Brent and Josh lost their jobs during the Great Recession, they didn’t plan to start a business—they just needed to pay the mortgage. What began with goat milk soap made at their dining room table has become Beekman 1802, a cult-favorite brand with over 60 million bars sold. In this episode, they unpack how desperation, kindness, and slow, intentio…
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Nina Ythier, after 20 years working inside broken systems, turned rejection into redirection—founding MindSpeak Inc., a therapy practice redefining mental health care through real-world, person-first solutions. In this episode, she shares the power of creative healing, why ego-free hustle matters, and how nontraditional care is changing lives. Key …
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Sam Chipkin, after nearly a decade in the high-stress world of New York finance, moved to Bondi Beach and rewired his approach to investing. In this episode, he shares how quiet mornings, long walks, and deep research shaped his investment strategy—and why 5AM Capital is betting on patient capital, enduring businesses, and disciplined risk. Key Dis…
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Kass and Mike Lazerow peel back the curtain on life—and love—as co-founders of multiple breakout ventures. From the early days of building Golf.com to scaling Buddy Media into a $700 million+ Salesforce acquisition, they share the grit, the joy and the “shoveling shit” mentality behind every pivot and payoff. Key Discussion Points: Why “Shoveling S…
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Jorge Martinez and Andre Vinay, co-founders of Black Development Group, join Founder’s Story to reveal how they’ve reimagined hospitality by turning apartments into branded hotel-style residences. With a growing partnership with Wyndham, they’re building global investment-friendly resorts in places like Tulum, Los Cabos, and Punta Cana—offering ind…
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Sally So, founder and CEO of Genomii.ai, joins Founder’s Story to share how her lifelong battle with eczema sparked a breakthrough: your health isn’t just in your genes—it’s in your data. Sally reveals how she’s building a digital twin for every human, one that can track your biological age in real-time and coach you back to youth. Key Discussion P…
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Alex Monahan, Stanford engineer turned sports betting entrepreneur, joins Founder's Story to reveal how he bootstrapped OddsJam—dubbed the Bloomberg Terminal for Sports Betting—to a $160 million exit. From obsessing over data to outworking every competitor, Alex shares the gritty journey from side hustle to acquisition, the power of YouTube for gro…
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Dr. Arjen de Jong, an aerospace engineer and founder of AirTulip, joins Founder’s Story to share how clean-room tech, fluid mechanics, and a little smoke visualization led to a Shark Tank pitch—and a consumer sleep product unlike anything else on the market. From clean air in dentist offices to hydrogen water-style traction for your bedroom, Arjen …
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Yash (the "Water Genie") and Smile (an Ironman athlete) co-founded Dr. Water to solve what they call the world’s most overlooked health crisis: dehydration. With backgrounds in sustainability and performance science, the duo reveals how hydrogen water can transform energy, recovery, and aging—while also cutting plastic waste. They share the journey…
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Sanjay Chadha, co-founder of SAV Associates, brings over 25 years of global experience in corporate finance, cybersecurity, and risk management. From navigating boardrooms in Vietnam and Madagascar to safeguarding data in North America, Sanjay has advised more than 1,000 clients on building resilient, profitable companies. In this episode, he revea…
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Kit Gray, President and Co-Founder of PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC), reveals how he parlayed childhood radio fandom into a thriving public podcast network. From early iPod hacks with Adam Carolla to structuring live reads, community-first ad packages, and an IPO, Kit shares the timing, tactics, and tenacity behind PodcastOne’s $51M revenue and its 200-…
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Alessandro Figliano, Founder & CEO of Jet 365, shares how he turned a love for flying into a luxury aviation brand trusted by F1 and high-net-worth clients. From flying school to building a white-glove charter service, Alessandro breaks down how Jet 365 blends safety, personalization, and tech into an experience the new generation of elite traveler…
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David Royce, a serial entrepreneur (Aptive Environmental) recounts his journey from a broke college door-to-door rookie to scaling a pest-control startup into a $500 million national leader—and why he’s now taking a well-earned sabbatical. Key Discussion Points The Rookie Summer: How a disastrous first week of door-to-door sales prompted David’s se…
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Matt Raad (CEO & Co‑Founder of eBusiness Institute) shares how he and his wife, Liz Raad, went from farming and zoology students to buying, scaling, and exiting online businesses. Learn why “page‑five” passion sites can be goldmines, how AI accelerates growth, and the blueprint for low‑risk, high‑cash‑flow digital entrepreneurship. Key Discussion P…
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Alfonso Gurreri, A Harvard-educated lawyer turned hands-on entrepreneur, founded RICI Contracting in 2022 and has since grown it into a full-service powerhouse. Today, RICI delivers construction, asphalt paving, snow & property maintenance, waste management, and facility services across Ontario. Alfonso shares how he parlayed legal training into st…
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After engineering stints and an immigrant-family push toward a PhD, Brian Le accidentally fell into entrepreneurship, first by noticing Bird scooters on campus, then by solving students’ last-minute snack and supply crises with app-powered micro-convenience. A Y Combinator alum, Brian tells how COVID tested Need’s model, why blind ambition is a sup…
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Colin Walsh CEO & Co‑Founder of YayDay; CEO of P&G Specialty Beauty and Dr. Roshini Raj board‑certified gastroenterologist, Gut Renovation author, co‑founder of Tula & YayDay share how beauty meets biotech in a gut‑first wellness brand. They reveal why fiber + magnesium is only the start, and how gut health underpins sleep, mood, immunity—and even …
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Korosh Farazad traded a UK law career for two decades of pioneering structured finance in hospitality real estate. Today, his Farazad Advisory specializes in value-add hotel acquisitions—85–200 rooms, no global brands, 3–5-year hold—in gateway cities across North America and Western Europe. From SLS Dubai to a sudden Swiss relocation, Korosh reveal…
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Kuty Shalev shares how a college accounting grad became a pioneer of fully remote software consulting—25 years before “work from home” was a thing. He explains why speed, adaptability, and “soft skills” (EQ as deliberate practice) trump raw IQ in today’s agile, AI-driven world. Key Discussion Points: A Serendipitous Start From PwC-sponsored coding …
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April (“Waepril”) shares how battling teenage acne sparked her obsession with ingredient-led skincare and launched her Instagram career. From zero views in quarantine to brand partnerships and a new website, she reveals the mindset, strategies, and resilience needed to turn personal struggle into a thriving beauty business. Key Discussion Points: O…
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Sheelam Chadha discusses her bold journey from two decades in corporate real estate to launching her own firm, Dry Capital, symbolically founded on International Women’s Day 2025. Driven by the desire to break the glass ceiling and leverage her extensive experience in the volatile European real estate market, Sheelam shares insights into navigating…
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Aaron Marcum spent over two decades in the home care industry before founding Breakaway365, a coaching program designed to help agency owners scale their businesses while reclaiming the time, energy, and freedom they’ve lost. In this episode, Aaron shares what inspired him to launch Breakaway365, how positive psychology transformed his approach to …
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Yaroslav Lazor and Sergiy Korolov take us on their fascinating journey from passionate software engineers to innovative entrepreneurs at Railsware. They share how their love for building software evolved from personal passion into a thriving business, influencing multiple industries and countless lives. Railsware’s approach of treating every intern…
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In this episode of Founder's Story, Raza Sheikh, Founder & CEO of Identable, explains how he distilled his own frustration with fragmented SEO, content, and social tools into Identable—“one platform, zero fragmentation.” Designed for businesses of every size, Identable combines AI-powered SEO, content creation, social scheduling, and lead capture i…
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Shane Smith is a seasoned med spa entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience and the CEO of Upkeep Ventures—one of America’s fastest-growing aesthetic brands. With multiple Inc. 5000 awards and 1000%+ year-over-year growth, Shane has built a national business by making high-quality med spa services accessible to the customers most companies over…
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