Forward Thinking Founders
Mat Sherman
Forward Thinking Founders is a founder podcast where we interview high potential founders from networks like Y Combinator, The Thiel Fellowship, Product Hunt, Twitter, etc. and brings to light what they're building for the world. Think of it like the opposite of How I Built This, where we interview founders before they are successful, then if they are, we have a moment in time we can look back on in the early days. Does the model work? Look at our early interviews and you'll have your answer.
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Jan 1, 2024 • 9min
947 - Danilo Dominici (LaundryBud) On Building Uber For Laundry
In this episode of Forward Thinking Founders, host Mat Sherman sits down with Danilo Dominici, the founder of LaundryBud. They discuss how Laundry Bud is revolutionizing the laundry industry by providing on-demand laundry services to time-pressed college students. Danilo shares his vision for the company and the challenges he faces as a solo founder. If you're interested in learning more about Laundry Bud or potentially joining the team, make sure to tune in to this insightful conversation. Don't forget to visit their website [laundrybud.com] and follow them on Instagram @laundrybudinc.
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Jan 1, 2024 • 16min
946 - Brian Machado (Globe) On Running Applied AI Experiments
Brian Machado is the cofounder of Globe. Globe is running apploed AI experiments for making better tools for better robots.
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Dec 12, 2023 • 17min
945 - Peter Costa (Baltu) On Helping Companies Develop Their Technical Workforce
Peter Costa is the cofounder of Baltu. Their mission is to empower workers in the modern economy by upskilling the worker, and accelerate the development of a skilled workforce.
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Dec 12, 2023 • 14min
944 - Hunter Bjork (ISA) On Solving The World's Energy Problem
Hunter Bjork is the cofounder of ISA. ISA develops new sources of power that enable users to become energy independent.
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Dec 4, 2023 • 17min
943 - Alex Shapiro (CanMonkey) On Enabling Smart Waste Management For Vacation Rentals
Alex Shapiro is the cofounder and CEO of CanMonkey. CanMonkey is streamlining waste management for your properties. Through their app-enabled network of CanRunner’s. We ensure trash cans are moved to the curb and back promptly on collection day.
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Nov 29, 2023 • 10min
942 - Collin Tayor (Revolute Robotics) On Building Robots Designed For Inspection And Surveillance
Collin Tayor is the cofounder and CEO of Revolute Robotics. Revolute builds the ultimate inspection and surveillance tool for confined spaces and complex environments.
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Nov 13, 2023 • 14min
941 - Zach Roseman (Draftboard) On Open Sourcing Job Referrals
Zach Roseman is the founder of Draftboard. Draftboard is where companies publicly post what referral bonus they'll pay for a new hire and Scouts (referrers) compete to earn that referral bonus by scouring their networks for the best talent available.
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Nov 12, 2023 • 18min
940 - Devo Harris (Adventr) On Enabling Interactive, Gamified AI-powered Video For Brands
Devo Harris is the founder of Adventr. With Adventr, viewers can control stories, link to anywhere on the web, purchase products, initiate text messages or phone calls, drive software and so much more, completely through the medium we all love - video.
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Nov 7, 2023 • 13min
939 - Billy Jones (SaveNaturally) On Facilitating Instant Cost Savings on Natural Products
Billy Jones is the cofounder of SaveNaturally. SaveNaturally is where product manufacturers can get instant savings/coupons into customers’ hands intuitively for a better retail shopping experience.
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Nov 3, 2023 • 15min
938 - Chris Kolb (HUM) On Building The Rideshare Platform That's Better To Drivers AND Riders
Chris Kolb is the founder of HUM. HUM is people a more people-centric rideshare platform. Their drivers get to keep 100% of their fares, and their passengers will never have to experience surge pricing.
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