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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Jul 28, 2020 • 21min
249 - Anton Viborniy (ApiWay) On Building a Better Business Model for Integrations
About this episode: Anton Viborniy is the cofounder of ApiWay. ApiWay allows you to connect your favorite apps in a few clicks, for free, without coding.Listen to this episode if you:Want to learn no-code API workAre sick of paying for ZapierWant to understand a new business model for this spaceAre looking to hear the origin story on ApiWayWant to hear the big vision for ApiWay---------Starting a startup with cofounders in a remote world is hard...This episode is sponsored by Sidekick. When you're starting a startup, being in the same room sometimes feels like magic. Sidekick is a hardware device that connects remote teams with an always-on video call. This allows founding teams and fast teams to act as if they were in the same room, even if they are on different continents. Save $5/mo off per device by purchasing your Sidekick from this link.Find the Forward Thinking Newsletter here. Find me on Twitter here.
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Jul 27, 2020 • 26min
248 - Michael Aubry (Storycreator) On balancing building and selling
About this episode: Michael Aubry is the founder of StoryCreator. Storycreator helps you easily create videos that grow your brand on social media.Listen to this episode if you:Want to hear about how Storycreator worksAre curious about Michael's journey into SFWant to know how he balances selling and shippingWant to know his advice for others trying to break into techWant to hear the big vision for Storycreator---------Starting a startup with cofounders in a remote world is hard...This episode is sponsored by Sidekick. When you're starting a startup, being in the same room sometimes feels like magic. Sidekick is a hardware device that connects remote teams with an always-on video call. This allows founding teams and fast teams to act as if they were in the same room, even if they are on different continents. Save $5/mo off per device by purchasing your Sidekick from this link. Find the Forward Thinking Newsletter here. Find me on Twitter here.
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Jul 26, 2020 • 18min
247 - Jean-Luc Martineau & Ashley Belleau-Dame (Bagsort) On Airbnb For Luggage
About this episode: Jean-Luc Martineau & Ashley Belleau-Dame are the cofounders of Bagsort. Bagsort allows you to drop off your bags and belongings in certified shops & hotel for just $5.95/day/item.Listen to this episode if you:Are curious about how Bagsort works Want to know how they get shops to sign up with BagsortWant to know how they got the idea for this company?Are curious about how they are adapting for COVID-19?Want to hear the big vision for Bagsort---------Starting a startup with cofounders in a remote world is hard...This episode is sponsored by Sidekick. When you're starting a startup, being in the same room sometimes feels like magic. Sidekick is a hardware device that connects remote teams with an always-on video call. This allows founding teams and fast teams to act as if they were in the same room, even if they are on different continents. Save $5/mo off per device by purchasing your Sidekick from this link. Find the Forward Thinking Newsletter here. Find me on Twitter here.
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Jul 25, 2020 • 25min
246 - Gaby Goldberg & Dheera Vuppala (Hiatus) On Building TikTok For Ideas
About this episode: Gaby Goldberg & Dheera Vuppala are the cofounders of Hiatus. Hiatus is a new community for gap year students.Listen to this episode if you:Are thinking about doing a gap year starting this Fall Want to hear about how they both met on TwitterAre curious to hear about how they think about building Hiatus to distribute ideasWant to hear what they spend their time thinking about when they aren't working on HiatusWant to hear the big vision for HiatusFind the Forward Thinking Newsletter here. Find me on Twitter here.
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Jul 24, 2020 • 22min
245 - Ankith Harathi (Macro) On Building Superpowers for Zoom Meetings
About this episode: Ankith Harathi is the cofounder of Macro. Macro is a customizable meeting interface built on top of Zoom, reimagined for collaboration and inclusive conversation.Listen to this episode if you:Use Zoom for most of your meetingsWish zoom had better functionality to run a meeting or take notesWant to know who's talking more/less in a meeting as its happening.Want to hear the origin story of MacroWant to hear the big vision for MacroFind the Forward Thinking Newsletter here. Find me on Twitter here.
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Jul 23, 2020 • 24min
244 - Jonathan Cottrell (Journeyage) On Building & Training Teams
About this episode: Jonathon Cottrell is the cofounder of Journeyage. Journeyage allows founders and CEOs to empower their people to accomplish their purpose through personalized training at scale.Listen to this episode if you:Are running a company and plan on hiring peopleWant to make sure you get the culture right Are curious about a different to think about growing a companyWant to hear the origin story of JourneyageWant to hear the big vision for Journeyage Find the Forward Thinking Newsletter here. Find me on Twitter here.
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Jul 21, 2020 • 14min
243 - Andy Chen (Sidekick) On Solving The Remote Productivity Problem
About this episode: Andy Chen is the cofounder of Sidekick. Sidekick is a hardware device that connects remote teams with an always-on video callListen to this episode if you:Work on a remote team (everyone)Deal with productivty problems while working on your remote team.Want to hear about how the UX of Sidekick worksWant to hear about the origin story of SidekickWant to hear the big vision for SidekickFind the Forward Thinking Newsletter here. Find me on Twitter here.
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Jul 18, 2020 • 21min
242 - Hayoung Park (HYP) On Exclusive Product Release Auctions (Drops)
About this episode: Hayoung Park is the founder of HYP. HYP partners with brands for exclusive release auctionsListen to this episode if you:Are interested in the streetwear drop cultureWant to learn about the economics of product drops Want to know how Hayoung got into this type of workWant to learn more about how to price hypeWant to hear the big vision for HYPFind the Forward Thinking Newsletter here. Find me on Twitter here.
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Jul 17, 2020 • 12min
241 - Ara Ghougassian (Fluent) On Language Learning in the Browser
About this episode: Ara Ghougassian is the cofounder of Fluent. Fluent makes it easier to practice French by translating select English words to the language you want to learn, all while you browse the web.Listen to this episode if you:Have struggled with DuolingoWant to know how the product worksAre curious to know how he thinks about spending his time.Want to know what makes them different from other language learning toolsWant to hear the big vision for DuolingoFind the Forward Thinking Newsletter here. Find me on Twitter here.
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Jul 16, 2020 • 20min
240 - Marlon Wayne (Impulse) On Social Ecommerce + Consumer Insights
About this episode: Marlon Wayne is the cofounder of Impulse. Swipe to leave feedback for brands. Win dope stuff. Do it every week.Listen to this episode if you:Are interested in methods to survey companies Are curious about the value of Twitter in techWant to know how Marlon came up with the ideaAre curious about the role of fun and humor in Marlon's lifeWant to hear the big vision for ImpulseFind the Forward Thinking Newsletter here. Find me on Twitter here.
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