Founder Secrets Podcast

Join Taylor (@ttrusty) and Flaviu (@FlaviuSim) as they interview inspiring founders, and discuss entrepreneur ideas, news, & experiences each week.

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Want to hear the full story behind SAM?💬

Ash Straughn shares how she went from JP Morgan and Postmates to building SAM—an AI-powered hiring platform reshaping how startups scale talent.

Watch the full episode here 👇
https://t.co/dfTXBfgHJR

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From JP Morgan to Postmates to Cody to SAM 🚀

Ash breaks down the wild journey that shaped her as a founder. From realizing big firms move too slow at JP Morgan, to surviving Murphy’s Law every day at Postmates, to finally proving she could run a company at Cody. 💡🔥

#Founders

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Want to hear the full story behind tozero? 💬

Sarah Fleischer explains how they recycle lithium-ion batteries and extract critical materials to break dependence on imports — and build a more sustainable future.

Watch the full episode here 👇
https://t.co/Jqp7c0jOPd

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🔋 How tozero Is Breaking Our Dependence on Imported Lithium

Lithium, graphite — everything your phone and car depend on — can be recovered locally instead of imported from China.

tozero wants to become the new “urban miner,” turning battery waste into a homegrown resource. ♻️

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to hear the full story behind Collectors? 💬

Dan Van Tran shares how he scaled a legacy collectibles company into a global tech-driven operation.

Watch the full episode here 👇
https://t.co/o2I53a870R

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What Collectors Really Does Explained in Seconds

Dan explains that people send in cards, coins, video games, comics and memorabilia.

Experts check if each item is real, grade its condition and seal it with authenticity before sending it back. 🔍🃏

#Collectors #Collectibles

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Want to hear the full story behind ChalkDust? 💬

Debbie Kiederer shares how she helped shape early e-commerce, built a 25-year global digital agency, and led EO New York with vision and impact.

Watch the full episode here 👇
https://t.co/z2ccCneiSU

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How Debbie Helped Build the First
Enterprise E-Commerce Sites

Debbie was building enterprise websites before most companies even knew what the internet was. From launching Clinique’s first site to taking brands global, her early work set the foundation for modern e-commerce.

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Want to hear the full story behind Chris Bailey’s founder journey? 💬

From motorcycles to hardware innovation, Chris breaks down the lessons, risks, and turning points behind his startup path.

Watch the full episode here 👇
https://t.co/GZwTYJ7bp9

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Chris shares how a single moment on the highway reshaped his thinking and pushed him toward building smarter motorcycle safety tech.

A reminder that the right problem, paired with the right story, can open doors you never expect. 🔥

#FounderSecrets #GearBrake #Hardware #founder

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Want to hear the full story behind eLtru? 💬

Varun Bansal shares how he left finance to build a sustainable furniture business from the ground up.

Watch the full episode here 👇

https://t.co/UlzVoKrizo

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💼 Founder Peek

After 15 years in finance, Varun decided it was time to build something of his own.

He took a bold leap, importing a full container of office chairs and learning the business from scratch.

That risk became the foundation of eLtru, now eight years strong. 🚀

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Want to hear the full story behind NLX? 💬

Andrei Papancea, Co-Founder and CEO, shares how he’s redefining conversational AI to make technology more human and scalable.

Watch the full episode here 👇

https://t.co/VFkYY0nUnn

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🎯 Tech Peek

Andrei explains NLX through a simple comparison: think of it as WordPress but for conversational AI.

A no-code platform that lets anyone design and deploy voice and chat experiences with ease.

#FounderSecrets #NLX #ConversationalAI #NoCode #TechInnovation #Startup

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Want to hear the full story behind Givelink? 💬

Panos Kokmotos & Antonis Politis share how they’re turning generosity into real-world impact.

Watch the full episode here 👇
https://t.co/k2iMW4MXjY

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🎁 Impact Peek

Panos breaks down what Givelink is and why it matters.

A platform where donors buy and give real items that nonprofits actually need, tracking every step until delivery.

Giving made transparent, tangible, and human. 💙

#FounderSecrets #Givelink #SocialImpact

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💬 The hardest part of being a dating coach?

It’s not the coaching. It’s finding people ready to be coached. It’s not just about dating. It's about personal growth.

#DatingCoach #FounderStruggles #ConfidenceBuilding #AuthenticLiving #CoachingBusiness #NYCEvents

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🍍 Liquid Peek

Alan Lin is revealing what Liquid+ Liquid Salad’s about! 🌟 It’s greens powder made better with real fruits and vegetables. A fresh launch worth a try! 🥒

#LiquidSaladVibes #GreensBoost #HealthWins #ShortsPop #FreshFinds

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Taylor’s mind is totally blown! New to healthcare, he’s obsessed with why midwifery rules the game. Europe’s killing it at 80%, while the US is stuck at a measly 10%. Why not scale this brilliance worldwide?

#HealthcareHacks #TaylorThinks #MidwifeMojo #GlobalHealthGoals