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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Sep 12, 2020 • 24min
322 - Leon Klepfish (Callingly) On Improving Speed to Following Up With Leads
Leon Klepfish is the founder of Callingly. With Callingly every lead gets a call within seconds, every result is tracked and your CRM is always up-to-date. Perfect for remote teams.Listen to this episode if:You run a sales teamYou want to improve your sales lead follow up timeYou want to hear more about Earnest Capital
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Sep 12, 2020 • 17min
321 - Amanda DoAmaral (Fiveable) On Helping Students Ace AP Exams
Amanda DoAmaral is the founder of Fiveable. Fiveable provides livestream social learning for students and teachers, mostly in AP classes.Listen to this episode if:You have children taking AP classesYou are curious to know the future oh HS educationYou want to hear Amanda's big vision for Fiveable
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Sep 11, 2020 • 20min
320 - Naseer Sathyala & Mathew Samuel (SundayGrids) On Airbnb For Solar
Naseer Sathyala & Mathew Samuel are the cofounder of SundayGrids. Instead of panels on your roof, you can own portions of it that are hosted elsewhere. Listen to this podcast if You are interested in innovative solar companiesAre curious to hear about the origin story for Sunday GridsYou want to know their big vision for solar
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Sep 11, 2020 • 24min
319 - Farhaj Mayan (Kanna) On Finding Work in The Cannabis Industry
Farhaj Mayan is the cofounder of Kanna. If you're looking for a job in cannabis, Kanna is for you. Create your profile, get matched to local grows and dispensaries, and start earning today.Listen to this episode if:- You want to better understand the cannabis industry- You want to work in the cannabis industry- Are curious to hear the big vision for Kanna
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Sep 10, 2020 • 20min
318 - Michaela Brezinova & Adithya Sireesh (Knovo) On Smarter Learning Paths
Michaela Brezinova & Adithya Sireesh are the cofounders of Knovo. They are building an online community platform for anyone to create and share learning paths for others to get guidance on where to begin looking and how to approach learning various topics.Listen To This Episode ifYou are a lifelong learnerYou like curating contentYou want to hear the big vision for Knovo
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Sep 10, 2020 • 13min
317 - Florence Kwok (Press On Shop) On Buying Press On Nails
About this episode: Florence is the founder of Press On Shop. Press On Shop allows you to buy and discover handmade, press-on nails from artists all around the world.Listen to this episode if:- You want to learn about the origin story for Press On Shop- Are curious to learn something new about nails- Want to hear the big vision for the next 10 years- And tons more!
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Sep 9, 2020 • 19min
316 - Woody Sears (Hearhere) On Building The Ultimate Roadtrip Companion
About this episode: Woody is the founder of Hearhere. Hearhere is a hands-free experience that delights, informs and entertains by fostering a deeper connection with the people, places and histories of the land you are traveling through.Listen to this episode if you:- Like trying out new consumer apps- Enjoy going on road trips- Need to entertain your family on a road trip- Are curious to try out a new form of entertainment. - And tons moreTry Hearhere for $1!Hearhere is $50 usually, but by being a Forward Thinking Founders listener, you get $49 off your first year! Just buy the app at this app and use the code "Forward" in the promo code section.
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Sep 9, 2020 • 23min
315 - Doug Ludlow (Mainstreet) On Claiming Government Tax Credits For Your Startup
About this episode: Doug Ludlow is the founder of Mainstreet. You're owed over $50,000 by the government. Mainstreet will get it back for you. Listen to this episode if you:Run a startup or are an investor in startupsAre looking for free money (who doesn't love free money)Want to hear Doug's founding storyWhy this is perfect timing for MainstreetAnd tons more!!
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Sep 8, 2020 • 20min
314 - Laura Del Beccaro (Sora) On Consolidating Employee Data and Automating Tedious HR Work
Laura Del Beccaro is the cofounder of Sora. People teams trust Sora to connect HR tools, sync employee data, and automate HR processes.
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Sep 8, 2020 • 17min
313 - Will Chertoff (Clerk) On SMS for Slack
Will Chertoff is the cofounder of Clerk. Clerk is a native Slack app that enables SMS and MMS messaging all through Slack. Link a Business Phone Number and simplify your team's communication.
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