Founder's Story

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• Spencer Pratt Wins LA Mayor and Other Shocking Predictions From Famous Psychic | Ep. 403 with Craig Hamilton-Parker 28.05.2026 39min

  Daniel Robbins and Nadja sit down with British psychic medium and author Craig Hamilton-Parker for a wide-ranging conversation that spans intuition, prediction, and modern uncertainty. Craig explains how he approaches forecasting, why he tries to be specific, and why he believes free will still shapes outcomes. The episode includes his headline prediction about the LA mayor race, plus broader commentary on geopolitics, AI, and what he believes the next few years could feel like.
• Built a $34M Company on One Lesson From Her Dad at 7 | Ep. 401 with Kate Monroe 25.05.2026 27min
• AI Made MVPs Instant. So Why Are Most Startups Still Losing | Ep. 401 with Eric Ries 22.05.2026 31min

  Daniel Robbins sits down with Lean Startup creator Eric Ries to unpack what AI is really changing and what it isn’t. Eric explains why faster MVPs don’t automatically mean easier entrepreneurship because competition accelerates too, and incumbents get the same tools. He also introduces the core idea of his new book Incorruptible: companies don’t fail only from bad strategy, they get “corrupted” as they scale, and governance must be designed before it’s too late.
• Doctors Missed His Son's Disease for 20 Years | Ep. 400 with Chuck Knueve 20.05.2026 23min

  Daniel Robbins talks with retired pharmacist turned author Chuck Knueve about the long, brutal road to diagnosing his son with Cushing’s disease and why he wrote Surviving Cushing’s Disease: A Young Man’s Journey at 73. Chuck explains how the condition mimics common illnesses, why testing happens too late, and how a 20-year delay can leave permanent damage even after treatment. He shares the practical red flags, why families must advocate hard, and the moment he chose to tell the story so others can get an earlier diagnosis.
• He Built a $130M Company That Changes How You Sound | Ep. 399 with Shawn Zhang CTO and Co-Founder of Sanas 18.05.2026 38min

  Daniel Robbins sits down with Shawn Zhang, CTO and co-founder of Sanas, to unpack the real human problem behind “accent translation.” Shawn shares how COVID made college feel pointless without people, how a friend working in a Nicaragua call center was punished for his accent, and how that moment became the spark to build Sanas. They also talk backlash, founder pressure, unknown unknowns, Silicon Valley energy, and what happens when a startup goes from zero to $62M in revenue in two years.
• How Trauma Built KIND to a $5B Exit | Ep. 398 with Daniel Lubetzky Founder of KIND Snacks 15.05.2026 43min

  Daniel Robbins sits down with Daniel Lubetzky, founder of KIND and Shark Tank investor, for a raw conversation about fear, identity, and what it means to build instead of destroy. Daniel shares how being the child of a Holocaust survivor wired him for existential worry and pushed him to collect skills so he would not be “expendable,” plus why magic and languages shaped his ability to lead. He breaks down the real reason KIND became a juggernaut, product, culture, and “AND thinking,” and he offers a practical framework for living through chaos: be a builder with curiosity, compassion, creativity, and courage.
• "AI Isn't Under Control": The Founder Solving a $20 Trillion Problem | Ep. 397 with Brandon Card CEO of Terzo AI 13.05.2026 31min

  Daniel Robbins sits down with Brandon Card, CEO and co-founder of Terzo, to expose a massive enterprise blind spot: companies are committing billions through contracts but tracking the truth in SharePoint folders and 95-slide decks. Brandon shares how he lived the pain at Microsoft, managing $100M+ deals while customers couldn’t even find their own contracts, and why legacy CLM tools were built for lawyers, not finance and procurement. They unpack the Terzo origin story launched on March 13, 2020, why humans-in-the-loop is mandatory for financial accuracy, and why Brandon believes AI models aren’t fully under control yet.
• The CEO Who Predicted Bitcoin, AI, and What's Coming Next | Ep. 396 with Sam Tabar CEO of Bit Digital (BTBT) and White Fiber (WYFI) 11.05.2026 32min

  Daniel Robbins sits down with Sam Tabar, CEO of WhiteFiber (Nasdaq: WYFI) and Bit Digital (Nasdaq: BTBT), to unpack how he keeps spotting wave-level technologies before they become mainstream. Sam shares how growing up in a lower-income household fueled a primal drive to create security, why he sees technology as “a proxy for magic,” and how Bitcoin’s evolution mirrors the early internet. They break down Bitcoin as a store of value, Ethereum as programmable money, why AI infrastructure will be a defining business of the decade, and the one thing Sam fears most: loss of freedom through AI-enabled control.
• They Already Wrote My Obituary. I'm 87 and Not Done Yet | Ep. 395 with Maury Povich 08.05.2026 39min

  Daniel Robbins sits down with television legend Maury Povich to go beyond the catchphrase and unpack what the Maury era actually built: the blueprint for modern reality TV and viral culture before the internet existed. Maury shares why “you are the father” became a badge of honor, how his team never got faked on air, why Rikki Lake forced daytime talk to evolve, and why AI is now creating content so real it fooled his own family. They also dive into love, aging, Montana solitude, comedians as cultural mirrors, and the unlimited possibility moment that launched his entire national career.
• He Raised $350M to Rent Roofs: The 1 Sales Rule That Built It | Ep. 394 with John Witchel CEO & Co-Founder of King Energy 04.05.2026 24min

  Daniel Robbins interviews John Witchel, CEO and co founder of King Energy, on why solar did not “lose,” it simply needed the right business model. John breaks down the split incentive problem in multi tenant buildings and how King Energy solves it by renting rooftops from landlords and selling power to tenants at a discount. They also unpack why solar and batteries are now cheaper than fossil fuels, why energy price increases are forcing action, and how John built his 10th startup by speaking the customer’s language instead of selling ideology.
• She Trained Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci and This Is What Actually Works | Ep. 393 with Monique Eastwood Founder of Eastwood Fit App 01.05.2026 33min

  Daniel Robbins interviews celebrity trainer and ex ballerina Monique Eastwood about what “real” transformation actually takes beyond the Men’s Health headlines. Monique explains that the secret is not three exercises or a quick routine, it is consistency, body awareness, and training the way real life moves, multi directional and core led. She also shares how she built a global business organically through years of training Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, and Anne Hathaway, then scaled her impact with a raw, studio style app that makes her method accessible to everyone.
• From Rock Bottom to 2 Exits and a New Brand Built on Discipline | Ep. 392 with Michael Chernow Founder of Kreatures of Habit 27.04.2026 24min

  Daniel Robbins sits down with restaurateur, entrepreneur, and Creatures of Habit founder Michael Chernow to unpack the real mechanics of resilience, recovery, and momentum. Michael shares how 11 years of addiction nearly took his life, why asking for help became the best day he ever lived, and the one rule he believes you must do perfectly: get back up. They also go deep on exits, building a personal brand as a “fail proof” asset, and why habits, not motivation, determine everything.
• The Dark Side of Building a Healthcare System That Works | Ep. 391 with Harry DiFrancesco Founder & CEO of Carda Health 24.04.2026 20min

  Daniel Robbins sits down with Harry DiFrancesco, founder and CEO of Carda Health, to unpack why U.S. healthcare rewards sick care instead of prevention and how Carda is rebuilding recovery at home. Harry shares his personal mission shaped by his father’s heart disease, the shocking stat that 90% of heart patients never access rehab, and how Carda uses AI as an “invisible engine” to unburden clinicians while improving outcomes. They also debate GLP-1s, behavior change, and why building a resilient company feels a lot like running 100 miles.
• The Elon Musk Playbook, Space Mining, and the Next Wave Nobody Sees Yet | Ep. 390 with Eric Jorgenson CEO of Scribe Media 20.04.2026 24min

  Daniel Robbins sits down with author and Scribe Media CEO Eric Jorgenson to unpack how he “curates, not writes” books that feel like mentorship from the world’s most consequential thinkers. Eric explains why he built a book on Elon Musk’s thinking, why purpose is Musk’s real unfair advantage, and why the next massive wave may be AI plus biology, CRISPR, and nanotech. They also dive into the collapse and rebuild of Scribe, why books are becoming even more valuable in an AI era, and why writing one great book can be the lighthouse that changes your entire life.
• Why Most Celebrity Brands Fail and How I Built High Level Science Instead | Ep. 389 with Ashley Parker Angel Co-founder of High Level Science 17.04.2026 28min

  Daniel Robbins sits down with Ashley Parker Angel to unpack what fame really costs, why success can still leave you financially exposed, and how identity can get hijacked by attention. Ashley shares the behind the scenes realities of O Town, Broadway, and the constant pressure of peaks and valleys, plus the personal trauma that forged his resilience early. The conversation turns into a full founder pivot story, from burnout and health scares to building High Level Science with a world renowned cardiologist and landing in over 1,000 GNC stores through a bold “Making the Brand” tour.
• David Grutman: From Bartender to Miami’s Nightlife King | Ep. 338 13.04.2026 18min

  Daniel Robbins sits down with Miami hospitality icon David Grutman, founder of Groot Hospitality, to break down how relationships, details, and relentless “value add” turned him into the city’s ultimate connector. David shares how he built Miami’s pull by controlling the full experience for influential guests, why the goal is never to “keep score,” and what it takes to create restaurant and nightlife moments people can’t stop filming. They also dive into his new book Take It Personal, the stress behind the scenes, and why his proudest legacy is his family.
• Mark Manson: The Subtle Art of Building a 20 Million Copy Empire | Ep. 337 10.04.2026 47min

  Daniel Robbins sits down with Mark Manson to unpack why the internet hijacks our attention, amplifies anxiety, and makes it harder to choose what actually matters. Mark breaks down how he built a content empire by spotting platform shifts early, why he “viciously curates” his feeds, and how to handle hate without spiraling. They also go deep on purpose, AI companions, and why the real skill of this era is pruning your life down to what you value most.
• She Built the Well-Being Strategy for the CIA. Here Is What Every Company Is Missing | Ep. 336 with Dr. Jennifer Posa 06.04.2026 36min

  Daniel Robbins interviews Dr. Jennifer Posa, former Chief Wellbeing Officer of the CIA, on what resilience really means inside high performing organizations. She explains why wellbeing is not “wellness,” how leaders can use data to treat culture as a performance strategy, and why the human machine partnership will define the next era of work. Dr. Posa also shares the leadership behaviors she saw in the best executives, including self awareness, judgment, and a bias for smart action, plus the simple moments that build trust fast.
• What Are You Running From? David Begnaud on Truth, Trauma, and the Oprah Interview | Ep 335 with David Begnaud Founder & CEO of Do Good Crew 02.04.2026 32min

  Daniel Robbins sits down with CBS News contributor and Do Good Crew founder David Begnaud to explore how storytelling can become real world action. David shares the teacher who changed his life with one question, how covering Hurricane Maria reshaped his view of journalism, and why he left the disaster cycle to build a mission driven media company focused on shared humanity. They also unpack why trust is becoming the most valuable asset in an AI era and how vulnerability is the storytelling advantage most people avoid
• Why Payments Were Broken and How One Founder Fixed It | Ep. 334 with Thomas Aronica Founder and CEO of Biller Genie 01.04.2026 19min

  Daniel Robbins sits down with Thomas Aronica, founder and CEO of Biller Genie, to unpack how a decade of hearing “why do I have to do the work twice” turned into a fintech that automates accounts receivable for businesses. Thomas shares how the idea sparked from years building payments infrastructure for software companies and seeing SMBs struggle to connect payments to QuickBooks. They also dive into the brutal founder moments behind the scenes, including raising money right as COVID hit and being 90 minutes from not making payroll before an investment landed.