Summary: In this episode, Curtis Rosenvall shares his entrepreneurial journey from starting his first successful Amazon business in college and what it taught him to work on an AI business today. Brandon and Curtis go back to their college days and chat the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.

Content Type: Interview

Primary Goal: Educational

Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Amazon, AI, E-commerce, Business Growth, Guild, Amazon FBA, AI Tools, Small Business, Innovation

Key Topics

• Curtis's entrepreneurial background and college experiences
• Transition from finance to entrepreneurship
• Building and scaling Amazon businesses
• Challenges with Amazon's bureaucracy and store shutdowns
• Introduction to Guild and AI-driven business solutions
• The importance of experimenting and trying new things
• The role of open source models in AI development
• Strategies for small and medium-sized businesses in AI and e-commerce

In this episode of Get Over Yourself, Brandon Davis sits down with Andrew Chan, a scientist turned venture capitalist, to talk about what he looks for in founders, where venture capital is heading, and why he believes real businesses still matter in an age dominated by hype.

Andrew shares how his background in geophysics, mining, and research at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab shaped his investment lens, leading him toward pre-seed and seed-stage companies in agriculture, energy, manufacturing, robotics, and complex AI. He also explains why he believes venture capital has become too concentrated, why too much money is chasing weak ideas, and why more scientists should be making investment decisions.

The conversation goes deep on the realities of building a VC firm, the pressure to raise and deploy capital, and the difference between founders who can only talk a good game and those who can actually build. Andrew breaks down the green flags and red flags he sees in early-stage founders, including honesty, fundraising ability, technical depth, and the willingness to stay flexible about leadership roles when the business demands it.

They also discuss the current state of the venture market, how valuations really work, why macro-resistant industries matter, and why Andrew is especially bullish on sectors like nuclear, distributed energy, and industrial technology.

If you are interested in venture capital, startup fundraising, founder mindset, early-stage investing, AI, robotics, energy, or the future of American industry, this episode offers a direct look at how one investor thinks about backing companies that solve real problems for real people.

Thanks for listening to another episode of the Get Over Yourself Podcast.

Today's story of the founding of Thread Wallets is one of our best episode's yet. Make sure to connect with Ryan on LinkedIn!

Summary: In this episode, Ryan King, CFO of Thread, shares the founding story, growth strategies, and company culture of the popular brand. He discusses lessons learned from early days, the impact of culture, and how AI is transforming business operations.

Content Type: Interview

Primary Goal: Educational

Keywords: Thread, startup, entrepreneurship, brand building, AI, consumer products, business growth, company culture

Key Topics: Founding story of Thread

Growth and scaling strategies

Company culture and team dynamics

Guest Name: Ryan King

Chapters:

00:00 The Birth of Threadwallets

05:54 Building a Diverse Team at Thread

11:33 Lessons from Early Growth

17:47 The Role of Influencers in Growth

23:56 Brand Identity and Market Positioning

31:28 Cultivating a Unique Company Culture

41:41 Leveraging AI for Business Efficiency

50:11 Giving Back: The Thread Philosophy

Hey guys! It's been a bit.

Excited to drop this fun episode where I spoke to my local church congregation about the power of repentance and what it does in our lives as well as my 2026 vision board. I hope you enjoy!

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John Linford is, fundamentally, a learner. He loves reading books of all shapes and sizes (100+/year for five years now), enjoys networking and creating new connections, and being close to founders.

Learning translates to entrepreneurship well, as he is one of the cofounders of Deckability, an agency that helps businesses tell their stories better through brand storytelling and pitch/sales decks.

Started just under two years ago, he's already in process of selling the company and is currently head of product at a mental health startup in stealth mode. When he's not reading or building businesses, John likes to run, play soccer and tennis, lift weights, cook, and write poetry. 

If you're a startup founder trying to learn your brand identity and feel confident in your next raise, this episode is for you.

Jose Montoya is a Peruvian-born entrepreneur and the oldest of seven siblings, who immigrated to the United States at the age of four. A self-starter with an unshakable drive, he has launched nine businesses, seven of which failed within the first three months. Each setback sharpened his vision and resilience, culminating in the success of Otishi, a venture that generated nearly $1 million in revenue in its first year.

Beyond business, Jose is an avid traveler who has explored nine countries and finds inspiration in every corner of the world. A lifelong nerd at heart, he’s deeply passionate about comic books, Magic: The Gathering, and LEGO; interests that fuel his creativity and problem-solving skills. Jose blends hustle with heart, always chasing growth and embracing the adventure in every challenge.

Want to learn more about Jose? Check out his LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kingmonty/

Want to buy a pair of Otishis? Click here - https://otishi.com/

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Nathan Covey never had a technical role model in his life until launching his first company that was acquired while in college. It's during that startup that he realized there was much more behind the curtain.

Listen to today's episode to hear from the technical founder of Harmony, Nathan Covey.

Nathan's social Media Links:
https://www.harmonyassistant.com/
https://x.com/nathan_covey
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-covey/

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Dan Hurwitz is a revenue and business transformation leader with a proven track record of scaling growth-stage B2B tech companies. He has led 12 Series A through C startups through GTM transformations, driving 5 successful exits, including acquisitions by Salesforce, Under Armour, and InMarket. 

Dan excels at building high-performance sales, marketing, and customer success teams, aligning GTM strategies with business goals, and accelerating revenue growth. Dan also consults early-stage startups through his company First Trax Advisors and hosts the podcast How to UnF**k Your Startup, offering insights to help founders navigate growth challenges.

Want to learn more about Dan? Check him out here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dahurwitz/

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Connor Holland is the Co Founder of Leo, where there mission is to perfect digital marketing efforts with machine learning and data-driven insights.

Leo acts as your AI marketing and ads specialist, providing top tier metrics and actually conducting your ad buying, research, and creative processes.

Inside today's episode of the Get Over Yourself Podcast, listen to Brandon and Connor talk all things AI in marketing.

Does your business need help with online marketing? Try Leo by visiting https://leoads.ai/

Want to contact Connor directly? Click here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/conhllnd/

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In this episode, Brandon sits down with Alex Lawrence, founder of EV Auto, to explore the future of electric vehicles and what makes buying a used EV through EV Auto a completely different experience. Alex has grown EV Auto from the ground up for the past few years where now, they're selling hundreds of cars a month from all across the country.

Alex has grown a significant following on social media which adds to the credibility and authenticity of EV Auto as a whole.

In today's episode of the Get Over Yourself Podcast, Brandon & Alex discuss the benefits of electric vehicles, what sets EV Auto apart from traditional dealerships, how to scale a customer-first team, and what truly differentiates successful businesses in today’s competitive landscape.

Plus, they dive into the exciting rollout of Tesla Robotaxi's and what that means for the EV market. Whether you're an EV enthusiast, entrepreneur, or curious about the future of transportation, this episode is packed with insights.

If you want to check out any of Alex's content or see EV Auto in action, click the links below -

Website -

https://www.evauto.com/

TikTok -

https://www.tiktok.com/@evautoalex

Instagram -

https://www.instagram.com/evautoalex/?hl=en

LinkedIn -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/evautoalex/

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