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In this episode, Bob Ambroji interviews Daniel Lord Doyle, co‑founder and CEO of Mary Technology, about the company’s new fact‑management system that tackles the “fact chaos” lawyers face when reviewing massive document sets in litigation. Doyle explains how Mary extracts individual facts, enriches them with metadata, and maintains a verifiable chain to the source, offering a more granular alternative to AI‑driven embedding approaches. The discussion covers Mary’s recent AU$7 million seed round (≈ US$4.6 million), its expansion into the U.S. with a San Francisco office, and the platform’s potential to speed up the “time to confidence” for legal teams while preserving human judgment.
In this episode of Tacos and Tech, Blueprint Equity co‑founders Bobby Ocampo and Sheldon Lewis explain their early‑growth equity model—investing in SaaS companies with $1‑$7 M ARR that are scaling 75%+ year‑over‑year—and announce a $333 M fund dedicated to that niche. They...
In this episode, Unity Stokes talks with Kim Fisher, Chief Impact Officer of Startup Health’s Food is Medicine Moonshot and Program Director of UC Davis’s Innovation Institute for Food and Health, about the rapid emergence of the food‑as‑medicine movement. Fisher...
In this episode, founder Kenzie Butera Davis discusses Morrow, a platform that provides early‑intervention mental‑health screening and risk detection for K‑12 students. She traces her journey from nonprofit work and accelerator experience to launching Morrow, highlighting a pivotal win at...
In this episode, Eric Ries discusses the pervasive problem of short‑termism in corporate governance, which he calls “financial gravity,” and introduces his new book *Incorruptible* that proposes integrity‑focused reforms. He explains how his experience building the Long‑Term Stock Exchange (LTSE)...
In this episode, Pinky Cole, founder and CEO of the $100 million Slutty Vegan brand, recounts her journey from a two‑bedroom Atlanta apartment to a national vegan empire, detailing how she leveraged bold branding, TV‑style storytelling, and social media to attract...
In this episode, hosts David Shomer and Ken Wilson sit down with e‑commerce expert DJ Sprague to expose the "10 hidden revenue killers" that can drain up to 37.9% of a brand’s profit, from payment‑processor fees and false declines to...
In this episode of 20‑Minute VC, host Harry Stebbings talks with Andreessen Horowitz co‑founder Marc Andreessen about how venture capitalists evaluate founders and the economics of AI. Andreessen explains the "scalded‑stove" bias that makes investors overly cautious after a loss,...
In this episode, Emmeline Pat‑Dahlstrom interviews Sukh Narayanan, a global leader in space communications and entrepreneurship, about her unconventional path from electrical engineering in India to founding a robotics and AI outreach NGO that has reached over half a million...
In this episode, Geoff Guy, Managing Director of Riverlution, discusses how his purpose‑driven environmental business balances mission and commercial viability while scaling up. He explains Riverlution’s evolution from a community arm of the River Stewardship Company to a standalone community...
In this episode of Startup to Last, Rick of LegUp Health explains how he revamped the company’s formula for allocating funds to growth, emphasizing the role of data as the foundation for AI-driven decision‑making. He shares recent internal developments, such...
In this episode, Claire Asher talks with Vikas Enti, co‑founder and CEO of Reframe Systems, about how their robotic micro‑factory platform enables mass‑customized, climate‑resilient homes. Enti explains the end‑to‑end workflow—from site analysis and automated design to robot‑guided panel fabrication and...
In this episode, Erin Price‑Wright talks with Chandler Lujica, CEO of Galadine (next‑generation missile propulsion), and Turner Caldwell, CEO of Mariana Minerals (critical mineral supply chains) about how their time at SpaceX and Tesla shaped the way they build hard‑tech...
In this episode, John McNeil—former President of Tesla and COO of Lyft—breaks down the five‑step "hyper‑growth algorithm" that helped Tesla surge from $2 billion to $20 billion in revenue in just 30 months. He illustrates each step with vivid stories, from questioning...
In this episode, host James Cook talks with Phil Colicchio, co‑founder of Central Perk Coffee Company, about turning the iconic Friends coffee shop set into a real‑world brand. Phil explains how a chance licensing deal with Warner Bros., a complex...
In this episode, Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson challenges marketers to embrace "intelligent failure"—small, purposeful risks in new territory that generate learning—rather than playing it safe. She distinguishes three failure types (basic, complex, intelligent) and explains how psychological safety...
In this episode of the Liquid Launch Project, host Matthew Meehan and co‑host Professor Luigi Rosa Bianca interview Dan Gretsch, a former Pulitzer‑winning journalist turned business storytelling strategist. Dan shares how being fired in 2013 forced him to reinvent himself,...
In this annual financial recap, Amanda Adams (fiber artist) and Nicole Muller (painter/muralist) break down their 2025 earnings, expenses, and seven income streams, highlighting a $44,000 gross revenue and $8,000 net profit after major home repairs funded by local Baltimore...
In this episode of The Curious Consumer, hosts Nate and Jenna chat with Shemin Ross, third‑generation owner of Killer Brownie, about the brand’s evolution from a regional bakery staple to a national CPG powerhouse now in over 15,000 retail locations,...
In this episode of Real Agriculture, Whitney Shaw of Arvo and Sam Jenkins of Punch Card Systems discuss Arvo, an online farmer's market platform that connects local producers directly with consumers. Arvo was conceived to replace informal listings on sites...
In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Bruegel experts Reinhilde Wöglers, Fiona Scott Morton, and Professor Tobias Tröger discuss the European Commission’s new “28th regime” – a voluntary corporate‑law tool aimed at simplifying company formation and attracting venture‑capital investment across...
In this episode, host Brian Dukes talks with serial entrepreneur Rachel Murphy about her two successful exits—first a consultancy she built in her early 20s and later a healthcare‑government services firm she grew to an eight‑figure sale. Rachel shares how...
In this episode of Uncensored CMO, Steve Beckett—former Head of Cycling at Team Sky and the fifth employee of Zwift— walks through the creation of Zwift from a niche indoor cycling concept into a global fitness unicorn. He shares how...
In this episode of Leap Forward, host David Orsenko chats with a founder and a pivotal early supporter—someone who believed in the founder before anyone else—to uncover the behind‑the‑scenes moments that shaped a successful startup. They recount how chance encounters,...
In this episode, co‑founder and CEO Alison Lee walks through Revive’s evolution from a fitting‑room tech startup (originally called Hamster) to a full‑stack virtual tailoring, refurbishment, and resale platform that helps fashion brands cut returns, recover damaged inventory, and sell...
In this episode, host Jimmy Frischling chats with Jon Skogmo, the founder of Jukin Media and Lost In Travel Media, about his journey from a hotel clerk to building a $140 million UGC licensing business and then launching a travel‑focused media...
In this episode, hosts Patti Durand and Chris Corbett interview 24‑year‑old farmer Rachel Sheffield about seizing opportunities before feeling fully ready. Rachel shares how she leveraged her agriculture business education, a Young Farmers program, and a newly revamped New Entrant...
In this episode, Chieh Huang, founder of Boxed and now CEO of Pelgo, shares his journey from a garage‑based wholesale startup to a public company and his latest venture helping workers transition to AI‑augmented roles. He highlights the stark difference...
In this episode Brian Scordato walks listeners through building a concierge MVP live, using a listener-submitted idea about simplifying joint finances for couples. He explains the four‑step framework—defining wild success, acquiring customers, running the test, and creating a feedback loop—while...
In this episode of Uncensored CMO, Chief Commercial Officer Carly Natalizia breaks down how Gymshark has scaled its commercial engine to challenge industry giants like Nike and Adidas. Drawing on her 25‑year career—from finance at MBNA and Virgin Money to...
In this episode, host Neil Bloom chats with Suzy Harbuth, founder of the Inspira Fund and its first portfolio company, Sensi, which focuses on sleep wellness. Suzy shares her entrepreneurial journey—from a refugee background and early venture‑capital exposure in the...
In this episode, Dr. Tyler Susko, CTO of Cadence Inc. and professor at UCSB, discusses his journey from a math‑loving student to a robotics and rehabilitation engineer, culminating in the creation of a simple, low‑cost adaptive shoe that replaces complex...
In this episode of Brave New Coin Crypto Conversation, COO Bisher of StormRake explains how the Melbourne‑based firm operates as a brokerage rather than an exchange, aggregating liquidity from about 20 venues to secure best‑price execution for clients with low...
In this episode, host Omar Khan talks with Zong Xu, co‑founder of Deliverect, about how the company built a centralized platform that connects restaurants to dozens of digital ordering channels and now serves over 80,000 locations, approaching $100 M ARR. Zong...
In this episode of the AI Builders Roundtable, the hosts experiment with Polsia's AI-driven business creation platform, launching micro‑ventures like a curated matchmaking service and an AI procurement agent. They discuss the ease of spinning up companies, the shifting valuation...
In this episode, Shannon Wilburn recounts building Just Between Friends—from a living‑room startup to a national franchise with over 30 locations and $60 million in system‑wide sales—and the emotional, strategic journey of selling it to the brand’s largest franchisee. She emphasizes...
In this Hot Take Tuesday episode, Rob Walling, Tracy Osborne, and Anar Volset discuss whether AI is threatening B2B SaaS, the rise of AI-driven advertising on platforms like ChatGPT, and the rapid growth of the OpenClaw community. They argue that...
In this episode the host tackles the dilemma of building a personal brand versus a company brand, using a lawyer’s question from a High Vibe Women panel as a springboard. She explains that the choice isn’t about right or wrong...
In this episode, host Sebastian Hassinger talks with David Reilly and Tom Ohki, co‑founders of Emergence Quantum, about their unconventional focus on the "connective tissue" of quantum computers—cryogenic control electronics, high‑performance amplifiers, scalable packaging, and integrated systems that operate at...
In this episode, Bret Taylor, co‑founder and CEO of Sierra, discusses how the company achieved rapid growth—reaching $100M ARR in seven quarters and $150M in eight—by targeting Fortune 100 customers with AI agents that replace legacy IVR systems. He explains Sierra’s...
In this episode, Jamie Siminoff, the inventor of the Ring video doorbell, shares his journey from a Shark Tank rejection to selling Ring to Amazon for over $1 billion. He discusses the hyper‑growth challenges of scaling from $3 M to $480 M, the...
The episode explores how founders can use joy as a strategic advantage by focusing on their genius zone—activities like strategy, creativity, vision, and relationship-building—while delegating administrative and operational tasks. It argues that burnout stems from trying to do everything oneself,...
In this episode, fractional CMO Javier Lozano explains why founder‑led sales can’t sustain growth and how to transition to a repeatable, data‑driven go‑to‑market engine. He emphasizes extracting the founder’s successful sales insights, building positioning and a "blue ocean" narrative, and...
In this episode, former middle‑school teacher Nazrin Jafari shares how she pivoted during the pandemic to launch Mixed, a Brooklyn‑based, print‑forward fashion brand. She discusses her organic Instagram‑first sales approach, the challenges of inventory, pre‑orders, and returns, and how she...
In this episode, host Dan interviews AI entrepreneur Taylor Pearson about Claude Code and Claude Co‑Work, new agentic AI tools that act like an operating system for running a business. Pearson demonstrates how these tools can turn spreadsheets, SOPs, and...
In this episode, Dr. Ian Madome, orthopedic spine surgeon and CEO of Mockingbird, discusses the administrative burdens clinicians face around licensing, CME, and compliance, and how Mockingbird’s SaaS platform automates credential tracking for both individual providers and health system administrators....
In this LawNext on Location episode, host Bob Ambrogi chats with Nathan Walter, co‑founder and CEO of BriefPoint, while sipping wine at Paradise Ridge Winery in Sonoma. Walter recounts his unconventional path from philosophy student to public defender, to civil...
In this episode, Tal Kirschenbaum, co‑founder and CEO of Ledge, explains how his AI‑native financial close platform reached $1M ARR by serving roughly 24 mid‑market enterprise customers at an average of $3,000 per month. He details Ledge’s focus on automating...
In this episode, Adam Dorrell, CEO and co‑founder of CustomerGauge, discusses the challenges of transitioning from founder‑led sales to a scalable commercial organization. He shares how he and his co‑founder initially handled sales themselves, the pitfalls they faced hiring sales...
In this episode the host rebrands the show as “Cash Machines” and dives into a deep financial analysis of John Lee Dumas’s “Entrepreneurs on Fire” podcast. He outlines the business’s revenue and profit trajectory—peaking at $4 M revenue and $3 M profit...
