Your Backyard Called. It Wants Rental Income.
In this episode of the Liquid Launch Project, host Matthew Armahan and co‑host Luigi Rosa Bianco sit down with ADU specialist Gil Weissman to unpack the surge of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) across the United States, especially the West‑to‑East trend. Weissman explains that ADUs are independent, self‑contained living spaces on single‑family lots that can generate rental income or house extended family, and he details how California’s 2017 state law overrides local zoning and HOA restrictions, allowing units from 150 to 1,200 sq ft. The conversation also covers practical hurdles—permits, utility hookups, aesthetic guidelines, and the lengthy permitting timeline—while offering advice for owner‑builders and warning about contractor pitfalls.
Community-Led SaaS Growth: How Ninety Hit $44M ARR
In this episode, Omer Khan interviews Mark Abbott, founder of Ninety, a SaaS platform built around the EOS framework that helps leadership teams align on vision, planning, performance metrics, and execution. Abbott recounts how he spent years becoming a certified...
E645: Building a Million Dollar Business With Minimal Inventory
In this episode, host Dave interviews Florence, the founder of Florence Art & Drawing, an online art school that blends digital courses with a low‑cost monthly magazine subscription. Florence explains how she grew a seven‑figure, $1 M ARR business by shifting...
Exited Founder Podcast | Tommaso Trionfi: How He Sold 5 Companies Across SaaS, EdTech, and eCommerce
In this episode, serial founder Tommaso Trionfi walks through his five exits across SaaS, EdTech, and eCommerce, emphasizing that relationships and timing—not just financials—drive successful M&A deals. He recounts how strategic acquisitions and deep buyer connections helped him sell Wimba...
Lesson From Scaling Codecademy From $10M to $50M ARR with Daniel Layfield #241
In this episode, host Akhil Jabbar talks with Daniel Layfield, founder of Subscription Index and former head of growth at Codecademy, about how the company scaled its ARR from $10 M to over $50 M. Layfield explains that the key to that...
Centimillionaire Strategy Session with Kevin Harrington: Time Management, Deal Structures, and Negotiating Transactions
In this episode, original Shark Tank investor Kevin Harrington shares his playbook for scaling consumer brands, emphasizing the power of branding, distribution, and influencer marketing—illustrated by his role in turning Celsius from a $10 million startup to a $12 billion company. He...
Ben Horowitz - "Your ONLY Job Is Right Product, Right Time"
In this A16Z Speedrun talk, Ben Horowitz stresses that a founder’s sole responsibility is delivering the right product at the right time, and that everything else—hiring, fundraising, storytelling— serves that core goal. He argues that a clear, written "company story"...
How 1Mind Hit $1M in 3 Months Selling $100k AI Sales Agents
In this episode, founder Amanda Calo explains how her company OneMind generated over $1 million in contracted revenue within three months by selling AI-powered "go‑to‑market superhuman" agents that handle the entire sales lifecycle—from inbound lead capture to closing deals. She details...
304: JerryRigged Wheelchairs and More with Zack Nelson
In this episode, Sean and Matt interview Zach Nelson of Jerry Rigged Everything about his evolution from DIY Jeep repairs to building an affordable wheelchair business and other maker projects. Zach explains how his YouTube channel funds expensive manufacturing equipment,...
S07.EP7 - Founder Branding with Amelia Sordell
In this episode, hosts Jacob Cass and Matt Davies interview Amelia Sordell, founder of the personal‑branding agency Clout, about the rise of founder‑led branding. Amelia explains how sharing a founder’s story builds trust in an era where 92% of consumers...
Nobody Else Gets To Decide If You Failed
In this candid episode, the host reflects on the emotional roller‑coaster of entrepreneurship, sharing personal setbacks like firing 35 employees and a marital separation, and how those moments made him feel like a failure despite past successes. He challenges the...
Turning Vacant Retail Into Fantasy Worlds with Mike Bennett Studios - Where We Buy #382
In this episode, host James Cook talks with Mike Bennett and Teddy Albertson about Wonderwood, an immersive fantasy-themed cafe, mini‑golf course, and indoor cartoon aquarium built in repurposed retail spaces in Portland. They discuss how Mike turned his fear of...
Enrique Salem on Founder Leadership, Trust, and Scaling Technology Companies
In this episode, Enrique Salem—partner at Bain Capital Ventures and former Symantec CEO—shares how his journey from software developer to corporate leader shapes his investment lens, emphasizing a customer‑first perspective and founder empathy. He discusses the challenges of building globally‑ready...
Julien Fredonie, Honda Xcelerator Ventures: Europe Isn’t Fragmented. It’s a Deep Tech Circuit Board.
Julian Fredonie of Honda Xcelerator Ventures explains why Europe’s deep‑tech ecosystem is a tightly‑connected “circuit board” rather than a fragmented landscape. He outlines seven reasons the region now attracts hardware‑focused startups, from strong public funding and a surge of deep‑tech...
Why Nobody Is Scoring the Road Ahead (And What It’s Costing Insurers)
In this episode, Gertz Weber, CEO and co‑founder of RootRisk AI, explains how his company is creating a forward‑looking, route‑level risk score for commercial fleets that predicts danger before a truck departs. He contrasts this approach with traditional, backward‑looking methods...