The Founder Hour

A podcast featuring world-class founders and their stories. 💭 Hosted by @PatrickTanahan (Pat) and @NersesAposhian (Posh). Ran from 2017-2024.

[The Founder Hour @TheFounderHour]

📣 Announcement: The Founder Hour - Final Episode

What started in 2017 as a passion project between friends Patrick Tanahan (Pat) and Nerses Aposhian (Posh) has grown into something far greater than either could have imagined.

Over the past seven years, The Founder Hour has become a platform for sharing the stories of more than 250 incredible founders and recording over 280 episodes filled with lessons, insights, and unforgettable moments.

This journey has been amazing. From two friends with an idea sitting in Pat's garage, we have reached millions of listeners in 185 countries. All we can say is, WOW!
Through countless conversations with some of the greatest business minds, we’ve had the privilege of learning, growing, and connecting with a community that shares our love for entrepreneurship and storytelling.

Today, we’re announcing the end of The Founder Hour podcast—and no, this isn’t one of our infamous April Fool’s jokes! (Where are you, Oprah!?) It’s a bittersweet decision, but we’re proud to close this chapter while still at the top of our game. The stories we’ve shared and the lessons we’ve learned will live on forever and remain accessible on our website (https://t.co/8DwYYrHESf), Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy your podcasts.

We owe an enormous THANK YOU to everyone who made this possible: our incredible guests, the executive assistants who worked with us dozens of times to schedule a podcast, the PR teams (the great ones and even the not-so-great ones), our sponsors, and most importantly, YOU—our listeners. Whether you cheered us on publicly or quietly tuned in every episode, your support has meant the world to us.

While this marks the end of The Founder Hour, it’s not a goodbye—it’s a “see you later.” Who knows what the future holds? For now, we’re grateful for the ride and excited to see where the next adventure takes us.

With gratitude,
Pat & Posh

[Patrick Tanahan @PatrickTanahan]

Those who know me know that Jon and Vinny’s is my favorite restaurant in LA.

Enjoyed having Chef Vinny on this week’s all-new episode of the @TheFounderHour to hear about how it came to be. 🍕🍝🍷

Check it out:
https://t.co/70sTY58iqR

[The Founder Hour @TheFounderHour]

Grab your wine and Spicy Fusilli! 🍷🍝

New episode with Chef Vinny Dotolo, 1/2 of Jon and Vinny’s, out today!

Listen here: https://t.co/3v4rgZjiGo

[The Founder Hour @TheFounderHour]

This is the anthem, throw all your hands up 🤘🏼🎸

New episode with @JoelMadden out now!

Listen here:
https://t.co/RJPxRCT5bZ

[The Founder Hour @TheFounderHour]

@_jacksoncorey The 👑 of collabs!

We had Ronnie on the show back in 2020 and went through his whole story. It’s pretty darn incredible (and our most downloaded episode to date).

Here’s the link:

https://t.co/cExOJoznPE

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🚨 New @DM_Rubenstein book dropping Tuesday!

[David M. Rubenstein @DM_Rubenstein]

My new book about the presidency - The Highest Calling - is out Tuesday. Profits go to Baltimore orgs: Harlem Elementary and Johns Hopkins Children's Center. @Orioles fans - can you help me get on the bestseller list and support local orgs? Thanks much!

https://t.co/tck7EOIEFl

[The Founder Hour @TheFounderHour]

@jessegenet Back in the arena! 🏟️ @ketau

[The Founder Hour @TheFounderHour]

Dropped a new episode with @VoluspaCandles founder, Troy Arntsen, today! 🕯️

Out now on all podcast platforms.

Listen here:
https://t.co/Ceg3FDb8TS

[The Founder Hour @TheFounderHour]

Did you catch last week's pod with Joe Gebbia (@jgebbia), co-founder of @Airbnb and @Samara on our show?

It's never too late if you haven't.

https://t.co/OH9gfLxLgR

[The Founder Hour @TheFounderHour]

We want to add the word "sometimes" at the end of this sentence.

And a lot of these delusional founders have been guests on our show.

@PatrickTanahan @NersesAposhian - who are some of the most delusional founders you've had on the pod?

[Nikki Varanasi @NikkiVaranasi]

Being delusional actually works in your favor as a founder

[The Founder Hour @TheFounderHour]

Taylor Hill on the pod! 🚨

Check out our newest episode with the supermodel, @VictoriasSecret Angel, and founder of Tate & Taylor — out now on all podcast platforms.

https://t.co/XGVEf4CFSP

[The Founder Hour @TheFounderHour]

Wish we had the chance to interview him. Must’ve had quite the story.

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad, who started the company when he was 17, flew coach, stayed in budget hotels, drove an old Volvo, and always tried to get his haircuts in poor countries. He died in 2018 at the age of 91 with an estimated net worth of almost $60 billion.

[Marc Randolph @marcrandolph]

Nobody knows anything.

True of Hollywood, true of Silicon Valley, true of anywhere innovation takes place. No one knows if your idea will work or not before you actually collide it with reality and try it out.

So please… just start.

[Patrick Tanahan @PatrickTanahan]

Very excited to share my conversation with @JGebbia on @TheFounderHour today!

Joe is one-of-a-kind, a relentless optimist who sees the world differently from most.

I enjoyed hearing fun stories from his childhood and his time at @RISD, the impact that Charles and Ray Eames have had on him leading to the creation of the @EamesInstitute, meeting @BChesky and the instant connection they had, how @Airbnb was born, the lessons learned from dealing with constant rejection early on, and what he's up to now with @Samara.

Available now on all podcast platforms. 🎧

[The Founder Hour @TheFounderHour]

Philanthropic Work and the @EamesInstitute

Beyond Airbnb, Joe relocated to Austin, Texas, becoming a minority owner of the @Spurs and aligning his entrepreneurial pursuits with his passion for sports.

Committed to making a positive impact, Joe is passionate about causes such as homelessness and environmental sustainability.

He also helped establish the Eames Institute for Infinite Curiosity, reflecting his commitment to fostering creativity and innovation.

[The Founder Hour @TheFounderHour]

NEW EPISODE with @JGebbia, co-founder of @Airbnb and @Samara 🏠

Available now on all podcast platforms.

See 🧵 below for a recap.

https://t.co/2qqNBfY3lC

[The Founder Hour @TheFounderHour]

His Vision for @Samara

Joe's journey at Airbnb taught him invaluable leadership lessons and underscored the importance of creativity and innovation. His artistic sensibility helped him approach problems with a fresh perspective, leading to the creation of Samara, a venture focused on reimagining home design.

After Airbnb went public, Joe branched Samara out as a separate company, recognizing the potential in the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) space.