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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May 14, 2020 • 14min
FI - Alex Shrestha (Oqqur) On Justin TV, but for VR
About this episode: Alex Shrestha is the cofounder of Oqqur. Oqqur. Oqqur helps people experience the world, remotely. In real-time. And 360 Degrees.Listen to this episode if you:Like the concept of Justin TVWant to stream your life in VRWant to hear about how Oqqur worksWant to know where the idea came fromWant to hear the big vision for OqqerMore Info:Want to come on the podcast? Follow me and hit me up on Twitter, I'd love to learn about what you're working on.
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May 13, 2020 • 21min
FI - Matt Shumer (Visos) On The Future of Virtual Reality
About this episode: Matt is the founder of Visos. Visos is building the first VR headset designer for healthcare.Listen to this episode if you:Are interesting in the state of VRWant to know what future VR headsets will look likeWonder what big players will enter the VR market and if Facebook can fend them offAre curious on Matt's thoughts on consumer VRWant to know how he feels about AR vs. VR.Want to hear the big vision for VisosMore Info:Want to come on the podcast? Follow me and hit me up on Twitter, I'd love to learn about what you're working on.
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May 12, 2020 • 27min
FI - Kevin Kim (Stadium Live) On Sport Experiences for the Zoomers...Generation Z
About this episode: Kevin Kim is the cofounder and CEO of Stadium Live. Follow live scores, play, earn & shop aroundsports with friends.Listen to this episode if you are:Interested in consumer trendsAre wondering what the future of sports look likeCurious what the big deal with avatars areWondering what gen Z expects startups to be building for themWanting to hear the big vision for Stadium Live!More Info:Want to come on the podcast? Follow me and hit me up on Twitter, I'd love to learn about what you're working on
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May 11, 2020 • 31min
EB (Early Bets) - Pavel Asparouhov & Saneel Sreeni On The Berkeley Startup Scene
Welcome to Early Bets: This is a segment on the show called "Early Bets". I find young ambitious people who haven't found their startup yet, but might be starting a company soon. If you are an investor or journalist, these are the episodes to watch to meet young founders to support before they are on the radar.About Pavel and Saneel: Pavel and Saneel are both investors at Contrary Capital, and are both involved in the Berkeley startup scene. Both dive into how to get ahead as a student into startups.
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May 10, 2020 • 17min
FI - Jason Keck (Broker Buddha) On Insurance Broker Software
About this episode: Jason is the founder of Broker Buddha. They help commercial insurance brokers grow sales by simplifying the application and renewal process for you and your clients.Listen to this episode if you:Are interested in the current state of insurance brokersAre an insurance broker yourselfWant to learn the benefits of vertical SaaS productsWant to hear the Origin story of the company (and the name!)Want to hear the big visionMore Info:Want to come on the podcast? Follow me and hit me up on Twitter, I'd love to learn about what you're working on.
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May 9, 2020 • 40min
FI - Nathan Baschez (Divinations) On Growing a Substack Newsletter
About this episode: Nathan Baschez is the founder of Divinations. Divinations is a newsletter on business strategy featuring interviews with founders, investors, execs, and academics.Listen to this episode if you:Are interested in business strategyWant to learn more about SubstackAre curious how Nathan defines strategyAre curious how to "make it" as a creatorWant to hear the big vision for Divinations!More Info:Want to come on the podcast? Follow me and hit me up on Twitter, I'd love to learn about what you're working on.
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May 8, 2020 • 18min
Early bets (EB) - Nina Khera (Biotein) On Human Longevity
Welcome to Early Bets: This is a segment on the show called "Early Bets". I find young ambitious people who haven't found their startup yet, but might be starting a company soon. If you are an investor or journalist, these are the episodes to watch to meet young founders to support before they are on the radarAbout Nina Khera: Nina works on various projects in human longevity. Among these projects, one to use gene sequencing to diagnose schizophrenia at an early stage, and another to find phenotypes in the mitochondria of senescent cells. The umbrella company is Biotein.
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May 7, 2020 • 16min
FI - Robbie Ferguson (Immutable) on Digital Games Merging With The Physical World
About this episode: Robbie Ferguson is the cofounder of Immutable. Immutable produces games with Immutable Assets: player-owned and openly programmable. Anyone can build tools or services around these assets and market them in an open, real-world economy. Freedom to trade. Listen to this episode if you:Are interested in the fusing of gaming and real-world commerceWant to know how the came up with this ideaWant to know the types of games that can be built on top of ImmutableWant to hear their biggest game, God's UnchainedWant to hear the big vision for ImmutableMore Info:Want to come on the podcast? Follow me and hit me up on Twitter, I'd love to learn about what you're working on.
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May 6, 2020 • 24min
FI - Jeremy Stern & Michael Mckain (Loft Radio) On Supporting Creators W/ Ethereum
About this episode: Jeremy Stern and Michael Mckain are the founders of Loft Radio. Loft Radio is exploring new ways to pay creators online through a 24/7 radio station featuring lofi tunesListen to this episode if you:Like Lofi musicWant to hear how to make a radio station in 2020Want to learn about how to pay with EthereumWant to know how they find artists to work withWant to hear the big vision for Loft Radio!More Info:Want to come on the podcast? Follow me and hit me up on Twitter, I'd love to learn about what you're working on.
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May 5, 2020 • 22min
FI - Kai Frazier (Kai XR) On VR For Kids
About this episode: Kai is the founder of Kai XR. Kai XR is a kid-friendly virtual reality platform where kids can explore, dream, and create.Listen to this episode if you:Are interested in VRWant to know VR applications for kidsAre curious how Kai got this ideaWant to know how Kai built the platform herselfWant to hear the big vision for Kai XR!More Info:Want to come on the podcast? Follow me and hit me up on Twitter, I'd love to learn about what you're working on.
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