Founders Trust Podcast

Epoch Boats is building the first skiff boat designed with foils and electric propulsion using cutting-edge engineering and technology. Cruising at speeds of more than 30 mph while producing only 1% of the carbon emissions produced by traditional combustion engine boats, Epoch's watercraft provide the optimal mix of performance and environmental impact.

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Genetica is a consumer commerce tool that uses its “Flora” artificial intelligence across Cannabis and CBD dispensaries to provide personalized recommendations for the customer. Flora represents a data pool of over 650 million sources utilized in real-time to scientifically select the best product recommendations for individual consumers. Learn more about the company at https://www.getgenetica.com/!

Are you a founder looking to be matched with early-stage investors who are experts in your industry? Apply to be a part of Founders Trust Network at https://airtable.com/shrxI7QVlToNTLY4C.

Are you an angel investor or early-stage VC fund looking to connect with startups curated to match your specific investing parameters? Sign up to join our community of FTN investors at https://airtable.com/shrBmd8lWM9PTcIKS.

Damn Right Cocktails is a new line of "ready-to-drink" ("RTD") tequila beverages focused on providing millennial women with a drink made just for them. Made with 100% agave tequila and USDA certified organic, Damn Right beverages can be found in Costco, Goody Goody, and Fiesta Beverage in CA, TX, CO, MA, and RI. Product is currently being rolled out in AZ, IL, NY, NY, GA, and FL. If you're interested in connecting with the company or checking out other startups that are part of the Founders Trust Network, join for free today at https://airtable.com/shrBmd8lWM9PTcIKS.

Our first Startup Spotlight segment features Tallysight, the content marketing & monetization platform used by thousands of sports gaming media teams and creators to eliminate time-consuming work, scale creator-driven content, and grow revenue in sports gaming. Gavin Gilfand walks through an overview of the company, providing insight into Tallysight's model, traction, and future prospects.

Learn more about the company at tallysight.com!

I spoke with Andre Kazimierski, the founder of Improovy, which matches customers with vetted, trustworthy painters and home improvement professionals.

Andre and I discuss the founding story of Improovy, why he’s so invested in changing the status quo for service businesses, his focus on being an “engine of delight” for his customers, and a whole lot more. Check out https://www.improovy.com/ the next time you need a trusted, reliable professional painter for your home improvement project!

I spoke with Trill Jeong, the founder of WealthBlock, which streamlines fundraising and LP management for PE and VC firms, hedge funds, and other capital raisers.

Trill and I discuss the origins of WealthBlock, his passion for investing, building confidence as a first-time founder, setting up a system to bring top talent to your team, and a whole lot more.

Today, we’re discussing the one word founders dread: pivoting. I spoke with Joe Lee, the founder of Gamerjibe, one of Chicago’s hot new startups that connects people through the gamification of virtual events.

Joe and I discuss Gamerjibe’s evolution over time, the pivot that brought them to find their niche for success, and raising venture capital funding for the first time. As part of our conversation, Joe shares his thoughts on the importance of finding early advocates for your startup.

Today, we’re discussing how founders can scale by automating the processes that eat up their daily schedule. I spoke with Daleele Alison, a cofounder of RooksDM, a technology service provider that scales professional services firms through automated systems and processes.

Daleele and I discuss the importance of creating and understanding your process for even the most simple of tasks, how simple automations can result in massive leverage of time and resources, and the unfortunate reality that not everything can actually be automated. As part of our conversation, Daleele offers some great advice on how to streamline your customer onboarding process.

Today, we’re discussing how founders can build their personal brands through social media and integrate them into the fabric of their overall company brand. I spoke with George & Sami Jarjour, the founders of Sports On Tap, a national sports media company.

George, Sami, and I discuss their company’s origin story coming from an entrepreneurial family who immigrated from Syria and how they’re tying that legacy of entrepreneurship and brotherhood into their personal brands. I am excited to share the brothers' story with you in this authentic and honest episode.

Today, we’re discussing how founders can take service-based businesses and scale them into tech-driven startups. I spoke with Cory Roberson, founder of FIN Compliance.