

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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Oct 7, 2020 • 20min
370 - Anthony Mattana (Hooke Audio) On Bluetooth Hardware
Anthony Mattana is the founder of Hooke Audio. Hooke Audio is the leaders in Bluetooth hardware and software recording technologies. Check out their Kickstarter here.Thanks to Edition for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders!Running a community takes a ton of different tools, which all use different systems and cost different amounts. Edition is the #1 product for startups to use to run their community, with one simple tool. Simply put, Edition is the ultimate community platform. Try it for 30% off here.
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Oct 7, 2020 • 22min
373 - Avni Patel Thompson (Modern Village) On Building a Family Operating System
Avni Patel Thompson is the founder of Modern Village, a software that lightens the load of running a family. Modern Village is on a mission to build products that give parents the confidence and tools to parent like a pro, everyday.Thanks to Edition for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders!Running a community takes a ton of different tools, which all use different systems and cost different amounts. Edition is the #1 product for startups to use to run their community, with one simple tool. Simply put, Edition is the ultimate community platform. Try it for 30% off here.
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Oct 7, 2020 • 11min
369 - Sid Bharath (Broca) On Using AI for Copy Writers
Sid Bharath is the founder of Broca. Broca generates marketing copy and content using AI. Thanks to Edition for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders!Running a community takes a ton of different tools, which all use different systems and cost different amounts. Edition is the #1 product for startups to use to run their community, with one simple tool. Simply put, Edition is the ultimate community platform. Try it for 30% off here.
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Oct 6, 2020 • 16min
368 - Mariel Davis (Spokn) On Professional Development
Mariel Davis is the founder of Spokn. Spokn is an app for professional development - all in audio, so learning can fit into the daily routine of busy employees.Thanks to Edition for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders!Running a community takes a ton of different tools, which all use different systems and cost different amounts. Edition is the #1 product for startups to use to run their community, with one simple tool. Simply put, Edition is the ultimate community platform. Try it for 30% off here.
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Oct 6, 2020 • 14min
369 - Asra Nadeem (Opus) On Creating Interactive Stories and Games
Asra Nadeem is the founder of Opus. With Opus, you can create interactive stories and games in real-time. No technical skills or capital investments needed.Thanks to Edition for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders!Running a community takes a ton of different tools, which all use different systems and cost different amounts. Edition is the #1 product for startups to use to run their community, with one simple tool. Simply put, Edition is the ultimate community platform. Try it for 30% off here.
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Oct 5, 2020 • 19min
368 - Amelia Lin (Saga) On Private Podcasts for Families
Amelia Lin is the founder of Saga. Saga is building a new kind of social app that helps families save life stories of loved ones in their voice—it's like getting a podcast of your Grandma's childhood stories. Thanks to Edition for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders!Running a community takes a ton of different tools, which all use different systems and cost different amounts. Edition is the #1 product for startups to use to run their community, with one simple tool. Simply put, Edition is the ultimate community platform. Try it for 30% off here.
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Oct 5, 2020 • 16min
367 - Ron Miasnik & Raya Ward (Adora) On Scalable Custom University Tours
Ron Miasnik, Raya Ward, and Joseph Rubin are the co-founders of Adora. Adora offers a world-class experience to visitors virtually or in person. Prospective and incoming students can also stay safe while visiting campus by taking socially distanced, self-led tours.Thanks to Edition for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders!Running a community takes a ton of different tools, which all use different systems and cost different amounts. Edition is the #1 product for startups to use to run their community, with one simple tool. Simply put, Edition is the ultimate community platform. Try it for 30% off here.
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Oct 4, 2020 • 20min
366 - Brandon Jacoby (Bulletin) On Community Driven News Publications
Brandon Jacoby is the founder of Bulletin. Bulletin is a community-driven local news publication. Subscribers will receive a recurring newsletter with what's happening in their area. No fluff. No clickbait.Thanks to Edition for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders!Running a community takes a ton of different tools, which all use different systems and cost different amounts. Edition is the #1 product for startups to use to run their community, with one simple tool. Simply put, Edition is the ultimate community platform. Try it for 30% off here.
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Oct 4, 2020 • 13min
365 - Aditi Shekar (Zeta) On Personal Finance For Couples
Aditi Shekar is the founder of Zeta. Using a combination of technology and advice, we want to help millions of American couples get ahead of their finances. From planning for your first paycheck to paying for college debt, saving for your first house to prepping for child #1, Zeta’s mission is to help couples get smarter about money and have more successful relationships.Thanks to OmniPanel for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders!OmniPanel is an analytics platform that surfaces key user insights from your customer support tickets so you can identify when, where, and how user friction impacts your retention and profitability. Try OmniPanel for yourself here.
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Oct 3, 2020 • 23min
364 - Adarsh Alphons (Wardrobe) On Renting Luxury Clothing
Adarsh Alphons is the founder of Wardrobe. Wardrobe allows you to rent exclusive luxury and vintage dresses, bags and shoes for affordable prices.Thanks to OmniPanel for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders!OmniPanel is an analytics platform that surfaces key user insights from your customer support tickets so you can identify when, where, and how user friction impacts your retention and profitability. Try OmniPanel for yourself here.
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