Founder's Story Podcast

Founder's Story

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Founder’s Story” by IBH Media isn’t just a show—it’s a mission. We spotlight extraordinary, iconic, and undiscovered entrepreneurs who’ve built, scaled, and led with purpose. From tech titans to tenacious underdogs, every episode dives deep into the resilience, creativity, and grit that define true leadership.You’ll hear from household names like Gary V, Codie Sanchez, Rob Dyrdek, and Tom Bilyeu—but just as often, you’ll meet the unheard founders doing remarkable things the world needs to know.This is where raw conversations meet real impact. This is Founder’s Story—where the heart of entrepreneurship beats. Get more leads and grow your business. Go to https://www.pipedrive.com/founders and get started with a 30 day free trial.
The Dark Side of Building a Healthcare System That Works | Ep. 391 with Harry DiFrancesco Founder & CEO of Carda Health
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.
Apr 24
20 min
The Elon Musk Playbook, Space Mining, and the Next Wave Nobody Sees Yet | Ep. 390 with Eric Jorgenson CEO of Scribe Media
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.
Apr 20
24 min
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
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.
Apr 17
28 min
David Grutman: From Bartender to Miami’s Nightlife King | Ep. 338
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.
Apr 13
18 min
Mark Manson: The Subtle Art of Building a 20 Million Copy Empire | Ep. 337
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.
Apr 10
47 min
She Built the Well-Being Strategy for the CIA. Here Is What Every Company Is Missing | Ep. 336 with Dr. Jennifer Posa
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.
Apr 6
36 min
The Journalist Who Got Oprah to Say Something Nobody Had Heard in 30 Years | Ep 335 with David Begnaud Founder & CEO of Do Good Crew
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
Apr 2
32 min
Why Payments Were Broken and How One Founder Fixed It | Ep. 334 with Thomas Aronica Founder and CEO of Biller Genie
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.
Apr 1
19 min
He Tried Hundreds of Jobs So You Don’t Waste 10 Years in the Wrong One | Ep. 333 with Gabriel DeSanti Content Creator & Founder of Staj
Daniel Robbins talks with creator Gabriel DeSanti, who’s building the world’s longest resume by job shadowing real workers and documenting what careers actually look like. Gabriel shares the most intense job he’s done, cleaning a hoarding apartment in a hazmat suit while roaches fell from the ceiling, and explains why the series is really about the people behind the work. They also break down how he built his voice after a decade of experimentation, why brand deal income is a roller coaster, and how his new startup Staj turns job shadowing into a marketplace so anyone can test a career before committing years to it.
Mar 31
27 min
She Built a Luxury Brand With No Money, No Investors, and Instagram | Ep. 332 with Geeorgie Crossley Founder of GeeGee Collection
Daniel Robbins interviews British fashion designer Georgie Crossley, founder of GeeGee Collection, on how she bootstrapped a handmade womenswear brand during COVID using Instagram promotions, friends as models, and relentless obsession with craft. Georgie explains why fast fashion pushed her toward traditional artisanship, how physical retail creates a deeper customer connection than e commerce, and why she has chosen slow growth over outside funding so she can protect quality, individuality, and control of the brand’s direction.
Mar 30
22 min
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