In partnership with WeWork Labs Denver, this week we're sharing Founder Horror Stories.

Gregarious Narain has been at the forefront of social media marketing, influencer marketing, and product marketing for more than 20 years. In his illustrious career, Greg has helped drive marketing verticals – such as content management, email and customer relationship systems, and marketing research – with a focus on product development and launches.

"I lost my CTO after six months with nothing to show, and launched a completely new platform three months later."

"I had to stop doing all of my own events and found creative ways to help clients individually."

Christina Marie is the founder of Christina Marie's Mantra. She is also an eating disorder recovery mentor. In this episode from Denver Startup Week, Christina shares why she started her company, the challenges and mistakes she's learned from running her business, and the best piece advice she has ever received.

In this episode from Denver Startup Week 2020, we're discussing the entrepreneurial journey with David Milliken from Greetly. David left a high-level executive position to pursue his dream of starting his own company and shares with Kristin the reasons for leaving, what Greetly is all about, and some key learnings from building his company.

Tommy Riley is the Founder of Handoff, a chat and voice-based application that instantly recommends and delivers beer, wine, and liquor with the touch of a button. "See the need, fill the need is our ethos." - Tommy RileyTo connect with Tommy, visit https://www.handofftech.com/This episode is brought to you by Founders First System. Founders First System is a simple framework of metrics and disciplines that helps keep founders healthy, happy, and productive as they build their companies and change the world. Founders First System is offering Impact Founder subscribers a highly discounted membership to Peak Ability, a program for founders who've committed to track and improve their health and happiness. Join Peak Ability today at https://community.foundersfirstsystem.com/groups/2284899?utm_source=manual. You can also join the free Founders First community at https://community.foundersfirstsystem.com/ or by searching for Founders First Community in the app store on your smartphone.About Impact Founder:Impact Founder is an independent social impact media company with a solution. We tell the untold stories, through in-depth inquiries delving into the failures and triumphs of entrepreneurs. Visit https://www.impactfounder.com/ to share your story of entrepreneurship.

Jay Hirschfeld is the CEO/President of 41North. 41North grows leafy greens, herbs, edible flowers, microgreens, and other vegetables for the direct local market providing fresh produce year-round. 41North also hosts private farm-to-table dining events and educational workshops."Our farm lost 100% of its restaurant customers and revenue within a 24-48 hour period during the initial lockdown order in March. We immediately built out a delivery CSA platform that we launched that week and in 6-7 weeks tripled revenue." - Jay HirschfeldTo connect with Jay, visit https://41northfood.com/This episode is brought to you by Founders First System. Founders First System is a simple framework of metrics and disciplines that helps keep founders healthy, happy, and productive as they build their companies and change the world. For June and July 2020, Founders First System is offering Impact Founder subscribers a highly discounted membership to Peak Ability, a program for founders who've committed to track and improve their health and happiness. Join Peak Ability today at https://community.foundersfirstsystem.com/groups/2284899?utm_source=manual. You can also join the free Founders First community at https://community.foundersfirstsystem.com/ or by searching for Founders First Community in the app store on your smartphone.About Impact FounderImpact Founder is an independent social impact media company with a solution. We tell the untold stories, through in-depth inquiries delving into the failures and triumphs of entrepreneurs. Visit https://www.impactfounder.com/ to share your story of entrepreneurship.

Larry Wall Jr. is the Founder and CEO of MTreatment, a company that helps you access all of your healthcare data through an easy and interactive portal.In this conversation, Kristin and Larry discuss entrepreneurship during the pandemic and what entrepreneurs are doing to pivot. Larry also shares his passion for the healthcare system to become less fragmented and how his company is helping people navigate the fragmented healthcare system. You can connect with Larry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-wall-jr-39a0aa9This episode is brought to you by Founders First System. Founders First System is a simple framework of metrics and disciplines that helps keep founders healthy, happy, and productive as they build their companies and change the world. For June and July 2020, Founders First System is offering Impact Founder subscribers a highly discounted membership to Peak Ability, a program for founders who've committed to track and improve their health and happiness. Join Peak Ability today at https://community.foundersfirstsystem.com/groups/2284899?utm_source=manual. You can also join the free Founders First community at https://community.foundersfirstsystem.com/ or by searching for Founders First Community in the app store on your smartphone.About Impact FounderImpact Founder is an independent social impact media company with a solution. We tell the untold stories, through in-depth inquiries delving into the failures and triumphs of entrepreneurs. Visit https://www.impactfounder.com/ to share your story of entrepreneurship.

Jennifer Peters is the founder of JustBe Kitchen, a paleo and gluten-free cafe whose mission is to serve mindful mouthfuls from a conscious kitchen with kindness on a plate."As a restaurant, we were forced to shut down because of COVID and adopt a new way of operating. It accelerated initiatives that were part of our vision and has allowed us to bring to life what we feel is the true purpose of the business." - Jennifer PetersFind out more about JustBe Kitchen and Jennifer at https://linktr.ee/justbekitchenThis episode is brought to you by Founders First System. Founders First System is a simple framework of metrics and disciplines that helps keep founders healthy, happy, and productive as they build their companies and change the world. For June and July 2020, Founders First System is offering Impact Founder subscribers a highly discounted membership to Peak Ability, a program for founders who've committed to track and improve their health and happiness. Join Peak Ability today at https://community.foundersfirstsystem.com/groups/2284899?utm_source=manual. You can also join the free Founders First community at https://community.foundersfirstsystem.com/ or by searching for Founders First Community in the app store on your smartphone.About Impact FounderImpact Founder is an independent social impact media company with a solution. We tell the untold stories, through in-depth inquiries delving into the failures and triumphs of entrepreneurs. Visit https://www.impactfounder.com/ to share your story of entrepreneurship.