The Founder Hour

For this episode, Pat & Posh sit down with Marc Merrill, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Riot Games.You may know them as the team behind League of Legends, one of the most popular online video games of all time, with well over 100 million active players each month. Currently, LoL is the most-played online game in the world and a key driver of the growth of esports.Marc tells the story of how he got into video games, eventually developing an obsession for it. He also talks about how Riot Games came to be, what inspired him and his co-founder Brandon to create League of Legends, what goes into developing a successful video game, and the future of eSports.Aside from gaming, Marc also sheds light on entrepreneurship and innovation, how to transform industries, scaling a business, and what he considers his biggest weakness.SUBSCRIBE TO TFH NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletterFOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http://www.instagram.com/thefounderhourFOLLOW TFH ON TWITTER > http://www.twitter.com/thefounderhourINTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? EMAIL US > partnerships@thefounderhour.com ***Follow The Founder Hour on:Instagram | www.instagram.com/thefounderhourTwitter/X | www.x.com/thefounderhourLinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/thefounderhourYouTube | www.youtube.com/@thefounderhour

41 is here! On this episode of The Founder Hour, Pat and Posh sit down with Mark Brazil, co-founder of Ikonick.Ikonick sells super modern, affordable, culture-inspired canvas art that’s solely designed and distributed by Mark and his co-founder, Jeff Cole. In under 2 years, they’ve sold tens of thousands of pieces, generated millions of dollars in revenue, and secured partnerships with Gary Vaynerchuk and Scooter Braun. And they’re just getting started.Throughout this episode, they talk about Mark’s upbringing in Long Island, NY, what brought him to Los Angeles, how a couple sales jobs early in his career helped shape who he is today, and what sparked the idea for Ikonick.They also chat about what makes a successful entrepreneur, what it’s like working with social media influencers, and the future of eCommerce and how to play the game while scaling a company in the space.PROMO CODE ALERT! Head on over to ikonick.com/thefounderhour and use the code FOUNDER15 for 15% off your next order!SUBSCRIBE TO TFH NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletterFOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http://www.instagram.com/thefounderhourFOLLOW TFH ON TWITTER > http://www.twitter.com/thefounderhourINTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? EMAIL US > partnerships@thefounderhour.com ***Follow The Founder Hour on:Instagram | www.instagram.com/thefounderhourTwitter/X | www.x.com/thefounderhourLinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/thefounderhourYouTube | www.youtube.com/@thefounderhour

The seventh segment of After Hours is underway and it’s also the 40th episode of The Founder Hour! The big 4-0 and so much more to come! Pat and Posh kick back in the wee hours of the night to recap the show’s last four episodes, the absolute mayhem that occurred following the Conor/Khabib UFC match, the current state of Los Angeles sports, the controversy surrounding Justice Kavanaugh’s nomination, and the impact that the Instagram founders leaving the company can have on the platform’s future. Come hang out with your co-hosts for some fun talks and good vibes! SUBSCRIBE TO TFH NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletter FOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http://www.instagram.com/thefounderhour FOLLOW TFH ON TWITTER > http://www.twitter.com/thefounderhour INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? EMAIL US > partnerships@thefounderhour.com ***Follow The Founder Hour on:Instagram | www.instagram.com/thefounderhourTwitter/X | www.x.com/thefounderhourLinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/thefounderhourYouTube | www.youtube.com/@thefounderhour

For Episode 39, Pat and Posh hung out with the ultimate brother duo, Daniel and Michael Broukhim, co-founders of FabFitFun. FabFitFun is a quarterly subscription box that covers just about everything from beauty to fashion to fitness and sends full-size products to its members instead of just samples. Before the Broukhims launched FabFitFun, they both graduated from law school, but neither planned on practicing law. They instead partnered together and started a digital agency with some friends from college and eventually began working with political candidates such as Rudy Giuliani all the way to Hollywood icons like Rachel Zoe and Giuliana Rancic. Tune in as they talk about how the idea for FabFitFun came about, the early challenges and struggles they faced getting the company off the ground, the two’s relationship as brothers and co-founders, and what drives happiness for them both. They also talk about the future of FabFitFun and the effect that consumer adoption of new brands has on their business. If you want to give FabFitFun a try, use our special code “FOUNDER” for $10 off your first box! SUBSCRIBE TO TFH NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletter FOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http://www.instagram.com/thefounderhour FOLLOW TFH ON TWITTER > http://www.twitter.com/thefounderhour INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? EMAIL US > partnerships@thefounderhour.com ***Follow The Founder Hour on:Instagram | www.instagram.com/thefounderhourTwitter/X | www.x.com/thefounderhourLinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/thefounderhourYouTube | www.youtube.com/@thefounderhour

For Episode 38, Pat and Posh sit down with Hayden Slater, founder and CEO of Pressed Juicery, the company that has taken the country by storm with their delicious cold-pressed juice. They talk about Hayden’s journey of graduating film school in New York and embarking on an 8-month trip to Southeast Asia where the inspiration for Pressed came about after doing a 30-day juice cleanse. He tells the story of how Pressed first opened its doors, got shut down multiple times by the FDA, and eventually found its way to becoming one of the fastest growing retailers in America. They also discuss what success means to Hayden, how he views competition, what keeps him up at night, and the impact that Pressed has had on the community and beyond. SUBSCRIBE TO TFH NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletter FOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http://www.instagram.com/thefounderhour FOLLOW TFH ON TWITTER > http://www.twitter.com/thefounderhour INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? EMAIL US > partnerships@thefounderhour.com ***Follow The Founder Hour on:Instagram | www.instagram.com/thefounderhourTwitter/X | www.x.com/thefounderhourLinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/thefounderhourYouTube | www.youtube.com/@thefounderhour

For Episode 37, Pat and Posh had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Drew Pinsky, celebrity doctor, addiction medicine specialist, and media personality. He’s been the host of nationally syndicated shows such as Loveline, Dr. Drew on Call, Lifechangers, Teen Mom, and Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, among many others. He’s also a former Medical Director at Las Encinas Hospital in Pasadena, a staff member at Huntington Memorial Hospital, and a private practitioner. We talk about how Dr. Drew got his start on radio while a student in medical school, his passion for singing and music, and how he has been able to manage burnout throughout his incredible career. Dr. Drew also sheds light on many of today’s most important topics such as happiness and meaning in life, mental health, therapy, the future of media, and the current political climate from a psychological perspective. Tune in to hear Dr. Drew’s amazing story of how he took the unconventional route and put himself in uncomfortable situations to become who he is today. SUBSCRIBE TO TFH NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletter FOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http://www.instagram.com/thefounderhour FOLLOW TFH ON TWITTER > http://www.twitter.com/thefounderhour INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? EMAIL US > partnerships@thefounderhour.com ***Follow The Founder Hour on:Instagram | www.instagram.com/thefounderhourTwitter/X | www.x.com/thefounderhourLinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/thefounderhourYouTube | www.youtube.com/@thefounderhour

For Episode 36, Pat and Posh sat down with Ari Mir, co-founder of Clutter. Clutter is an on-demand storage and moving company. Clutter comes to you, packs your belongings, and then transports them to their storage facility. In the process, your items are photographed and made into an online catalog, so you can request any item back any time, anywhere. They’re currently operating in 7 major U.S. cities, including LA, SF, New York, and Chicago. Ari talks about fundraising, team building, and his several ventures before starting Clutter. In college, he recognized his entrepreneurial spirit and decided to go after that. Tune in to learn what his journey was like. We also have a special offer for TFH listeners - use the code “FOUNDER75” for a $75 credit toward any of Clutter’s storage or moving services! SUBSCRIBE TO TFH NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletter FOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http://www.instagram.com/thefounderhour FOLLOW TFH ON TWITTER > http://www.twitter.com/thefounderhour INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? EMAIL US > partnerships@thefounderhour.com ***Follow The Founder Hour on:Instagram | www.instagram.com/thefounderhourTwitter/X | www.x.com/thefounderhourLinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/thefounderhourYouTube | www.youtube.com/@thefounderhour

Are you ready for another segment of The Founder Hour: After Hours?! First and foremost, WE DID A REBRAND! Tune in to Episode 35 to hear why and what TFH’s plans are for the future. Pat and Posh also talk about doing things that have an impact, John McCain’s legacy, the “Boycott In-N-Out” movement, the importance of exercise as it relates to mental clarity and toughness, and Posh’s interesting encounter with a superfan hostess at Din Tai Fung. SUBSCRIBE TO TFH NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletter FOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http://www.instagram.com/thefounderhour FOLLOW TFH ON TWITTER > http://www.twitter.com/thefounderhour INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? EMAIL US > partnerships@thefounderhour.com ***Follow The Founder Hour on:Instagram | www.instagram.com/thefounderhourTwitter/X | www.x.com/thefounderhourLinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/thefounderhourYouTube | www.youtube.com/@thefounderhour

For Episode 33, Pat and Posh sit down with Nanxi Liu. Nanxi is the co-founder of Enplug and Nanoly Bioscience, which she runs simultaneously while spending her time in between LA and Denver. Enplug is a software that allows Fortune 500 companies to manage and distribute content using digital displays, while Nanoly works with leading pharmaceutical companies to provide them their patented polymer that enables vaccines to survive without refrigeration. 2 very different companies run by one incredibly talented founder. Tune in as we hear the story of how the Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient came up with these ideas, met her co-founders, the tough choices she’s had to make, and the struggles she’s endured along the way. We also chat about what Nanxi does when she’s not working, like playing the cello and violin, successfully trading Bitcoin, and being an Emmy-award winning TV producer in her spare time. SUBSCRIBE TO TFH NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletter FOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http://www.instagram.com/thefounderhour FOLLOW TFH ON TWITTER > http://www.twitter.com/thefounderhour INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? EMAIL US > partnerships@thefounderhour.com ***Follow The Founder Hour on:Instagram | www.instagram.com/thefounderhourTwitter/X | www.x.com/thefounderhourLinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/thefounderhourYouTube | www.youtube.com/@thefounderhour

For Episode 32, Pat & Posh sit down with Jeff Solomon, founder of Amplify.LA, Velocify, AudioJoy and so much more! Jeff has been an entrepreneur since he began selling lemonade as a kid. He didn’t love school, so he went to work immediately. After working at a few places, Jeff eventually started his own company. That was the first of many projects he began. Amplify.LA, one of his better-known projects, helped launch the Los Angeles startup scene. Some of Amplify.LA’s portfolio companies include Clutter, The Bouqs Company, and Winc. Whether it was discussing the current fundraising climate, debating venture capitalists vs. entrepreneurs or learning about his journey as a serial entrepreneur, we had a great conversation with Jeff about how he helped play a role in shaping LA’s startup community. SUBSCRIBE TO TFH NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletter FOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http://www.instagram.com/thefounderhour FOLLOW TFH ON TWITTER > http://www.twitter.com/thefounderhour INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? EMAIL US > partnerships@thefounderhour.com ***Follow The Founder Hour on:Instagram | www.instagram.com/thefounderhourTwitter/X | www.x.com/thefounderhourLinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/thefounderhourYouTube | www.youtube.com/@thefounderhour