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The Founder HourRob Petrozzo | Investing in Collectible Assets with RallyRob Petrozzo is the co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Rally, a first-of-its-kind liquid financial marketplace for buying & selling equity shares in ultra-rare assets the same way you buy & sell stocks. From baseball cards and NFTs to cars and comics, Rally is making investing behind ideas, emotions, and communities safe, easy, and accessible.Prior to Rally, Rob held several positions as a designer as well as an Art Director in the early days of Kanye West’s record label, G.O.O.D. Music.*Brought to you by Outer. Outer makes the world’s most...2023-02-071h 02
The Founder HourRich Barton | Co-Founder of Zillow, Expedia, and GlassdoorRich Barton is the CEO and co-founder of Zillow Group, where he leads the company’s work to transform how people buy, sell, rent, and finance homes. Zillow is a real estate marketplace company that was founded in 2006 and has literally become a household name.Prior to Zillow, Rich also founded the online travel company and Microsoft spinoff, Expedia, as well as job search engine and career community, Glassdoor.Barton was also a venture partner at Benchmark and is on the Board of Directors of Netflix, Nextdoor, Artsy, and more.*Brought to...2023-01-311h 19
The Founder HourAfter Hours | Armenians Are Fighting to ExistPat and Posh sit down for one of the most important conversations they’ve had on The Founder Hour. As Armenians, Pat and Posh are passionate about their culture — in all its vibrancy and peace. This timely discussion with Mihran Toumajan, Director of the Western Region of the Armenian Assembly of America*, sheds light on the conflict between Armenians in Artsakh and Azerbaijan, backed by Turkey.The discussion focuses on Azerbaijan and Turkey’s recent bombing of Artsakh, a region governed by Armenians. They delved into the Armenian Genocide and how lack of recognition has played a role i...2020-10-091h 31
The Founder HourSteven Galanis | How Cameo is Changing the Way Celebrities Interact with FansSteven Galanis is the co-founder and CEO of Cameo. Cameo is a video-sharing platform that allows celebrities such as Snoop Dogg, Caitlyn Jenner, Carole Baskin, and over 40,000 others, to send personalized messages to fans, such as birthday shoutouts, congratulations, and more.The company has seen a meteoric rise since launching in 2017, so we were excited to sit down with Steven to see what it’s all about. We talk about everything from Steven’s upbringing and various entrepreneurial ventures leading up to Cameo, the biggest takeaways from his experience working at LinkedIn, the skills he gained early in h...2020-09-141h 08
The Founder HourAline Kamakian | Rebuilding Mayrig After the Explosion in BeirutAline Kamakian is a renowned restaurateur, entrepreneur, author, and founder of Mayrig. Mayrig, which means “mother” in Armenian, Aline’s native language, is one of Beirut’s most beloved restaurants specializing in authentic Armenian cuisine, which she founded in 2003.As you may know, the city of Beirut was hit with a massive explosion on August 4th of this year that decimated the city, causing at least 190 deaths, 6,500 injuries, and destroying half of the city’s homes and businesses which left 300,000 people homeless.Located in the heart of Beirut just 500 meters from the blast, Aline found herself in...2020-09-081h 16
The Founder HourOpal Tometi | How #BlackLivesMatter Became the Largest Movement in U.S. HistoryOpal Tometi is a human rights activist, writer, strategist, community organizer, and co-founder of Black Lives Matter. Starting out as a hashtag on social media in 2013, Black Lives Matter has grown to become the largest movement in U.S. history, as reported by the New York Times.We had the unique pleasure of speaking with Opal and learning about her personal background and upbringing, what inspired her to become a human rights activist, how Black Lives Matter ultimately came together, what the organization’s goal and purpose is, and much more.We received an overwhelming am...2020-08-311h 02
The Founder HourWarren Hogarth | Co-Founder of Empower and Former VC at Sequoia CapitalWarren Hogarth is the co-founder and CEO of Empower, a mobile app that helps consumers retake control of their financial lives by offering automated savings, personalized coaching, cash advances, and much more.In the episode, we chat with Warren about his childhood growing up in Australia, his college experience and where he got his entrepreneurial bug from, his biggest learnings from investing in early-stage startups as a venture capitalist at Sequoia Capital, why he’s so passionate about fintech and managing one’s personal finances, where he got the idea for Empower, his long-term vision for the comp...2020-08-241h 16
The Founder HourGT Dave | How GT’s Kombucha Created & Dominated a Whole New Category of BeveragesGT Dave, a.k.a. the “King of Kombucha,” is the founder of GT’s Kombucha (now known as GT’s Living Foods), the #1 selling Kombucha brand in the world and the originator of bottled kombucha. Born and raised in LA, GT dropped out of high school and started the company at just 15 years old, and over the past 25 years, they’ve pioneered and dominated a whole category of beverages that merely didn’t exist before GT bottled his first kombucha in 1995. Today, the company is worth over $1 billion.In this episode, we talk to GT about his upbringi...2020-08-171h 22
The Founder HourAlexa von Tobel | Founder of LearnVest and Inspired CapitalAlexa von Tobel is the founder of LearnVest, a personal finance company that made financial planning affordable and accessible for everyone, which was acquired by Northwestern Mutual in 2015 for $375 million.She’s now the founder and Managing Partner of Inspired Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in the next wave of tech entrepreneurs.In this episode, we chat with Alexa about her early life and college days, dropping out of Harvard Business School to launch LearnVest in the middle of a recession, what has helped her become a better leader of people, he...2020-08-1055 min
The Founder HourJosh Luber | Building the “Stock Market of Things” with StockXJosh Luber is the founder of StockX, the world's first online consumer “Stock Market of Things” for high-demand, limited-edition products featuring a live marketplace where participants anonymously buy and sell limited-edition consumer products such as sneakers, watches, clothing, handbags, and trading cards.In this episode, we talk about everything from Josh’s formative years and how going to law school helped him become a better problem solver, the various business ventures he’s had throughout his life, how the industry for sneakers and trading cards has evolved over the last 30 years, the insane story of how he met Dan...2020-08-031h 31
The Founder HourBlake Mycoskie | How a Trip to Argentina Inspired TOMSBlake Mycoskie is the founder of TOMS, a for-profit company that designs and markets shoes, as well as eyewear, coffee, apparel, and handbags, that he founded in 2006 after a trip to Argentina. He recently launched his new company, Madefor, a simple 10-month program that harnesses the proven power of neuroscience to elevate your mental and physical baselines while cultivating a mindset that allows you to achieve everything you are truly made for.In this episode, we talk about everything from his upbringing and being a top tennis player in the country well on his way to going...2020-07-271h 09
The Founder HourJim McKelvey | Co-Founder of Square and Author of “The Innovation Stack”Jim McKelvey is the co-founder of Square, a financial technology company powering millions of small businesses that he launched in 2009 with Jack Dorsey, who’s also the founder and CEO of Twitter. The company debuted on the New York Stock Exchange in 2015 and is currently worth about $53 billion.Jim is also the author of “The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time,” where he breaks down what it truly means to be an entrepreneur and build a world-changing business. It’s one of our personal favorite books that we’ve read in a very lon...2020-07-201h 22
The Founder HourBedros Keuilian | How Fit Body Boot Camp Became One of the Fastest-Growing Franchises in AmericaBedros Keuilian is the founder and CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, one of the nation’s fastest-growing franchises, as well as a best-selling author, speaker, consultant, and investor in startups.In this episode, we spoke with Bedros about his early days and immigrating to the United States at 6 years old, what influenced his path to entrepreneurship, the valuable lessons he learned from his mentors growing up, the worst and best deal he ever made, what inspired the idea for Fit Body Boot Camp, why he decided to franchise the business, and how they got to over 800 lo...2020-07-1347 min
The Founder HourTrevor Milton | Building the Future of Transportation and Energy with NikolaTrevor Milton is the founder and executive chairman of Nikola Corporation. Founded in 2014, Nikola is an energy technology company that designs and manufactures hydrogen-electric semi-trucks, pickup trucks, and more. In June 2020, the company debuted on the Nasdaq and is worth over $20 billion. They are expected to fully reveal the Nikola Badger, the company’s first pick-up truck built with hydrogen fuel-cell technology, at their highly-anticipated event, Nikola World, in December 2020.In this episode, Trevor joins Pat and Posh to share stories about his upbringing and what his childhood was like, how an unexpected encounter with a train en...2020-07-061h 08
The Founder HourChip Wilson | The Story of Lululemon and How It Changed Apparel ForeverChip Wilson is the founder of Lululemon Athletica, the athletic apparel company that pioneered a whole industry in performance clothing, which he launched in 1998.In this episode, we talk to Chip about his upbringing and younger years as a troubled student in school, how he was able to make $750,000 at 19 years old working on the Alaska pipeline, what motivated him to have his own business by age 30, his advice for entrepreneurs and anyone who wants to enjoy long-term success, his entrepreneurial journey and what sparked the idea for Lululemon, the evolution of women’s clothing since the 1980s...2020-06-291h 12
The Founder HourPaolo Pirjanian | Revolutionizing Child Development with Embodied’s “Moxie” RobotPaolo Pirjanian is the founder and CEO of Embodied, Inc. Founded in 2016, Embodied is an industry-leading robotics and AI company creating state-of-the-art companion robots to revolutionize human-centric care and wellness by enhancing quality of life for individuals and families. They recently developed Moxie, a revolutionary new animate companion for children designed to help promote social, emotional, and cognitive development through play-based learning and captivating content.In this episode, Paolo shares his incredible story of being smuggled out of Iran during the Iranian Revolution in the late 1970s, living as a refugee in Denmark for 15 years and earning...2020-06-221h 17
The Founder HourVicky Tsai | How Tatcha Reimagined the Meaning of BeautyVicky Tsai is the founder and Chief Treasure Hunter of Tatcha, a modern skincare brand rooted in timeless Japanese beauty rituals.In this super candid conversation, Vicky opens up about what she was like growing up and her early personal struggles and insecurities and why she never fit with her surroundings. We chat about how she got her start on Wall Street as a credit derivatives trader after college, how being at Ground Zero during 9/11 changed her life forever, getting her MBA from Harvard, and how a spontaneous trip to Kyoto, Japan while seeking treatment for her...2020-06-151h 27
The Founder HourGlenn Sanford | Pioneering the Future of Real Estate with eXp RealtyGlenn Sanford is the founder of eXp Realty, CEO of eXp World Holdings, Inc. and Chief Strategy Officer for VirBELA. After being involved with a number of internet start-ups in the 1990s and early 2000s, including a stint at AOL, Glenn started a highly successful real estate career in 2002. In 2006, his fourth full year in the business, Glenn and his team closed over $60,000,000 in real estate almost entirely from online lead generation and was ranked as one of the top 50 teams nationally with Keller Williams. After the downturn in 2008, he and his team developed the first cloud-based brokerage model...2020-06-081h 24
The Founder HourAfter Hours | The Most Important Episode We’ve Ever RecordedJoin us as we try and unpack everything that’s going on in America right now - from protests to riots to the systemic racism that is so prevalent in our country today. The recent killing of George Floyd was truly a tragedy and we are optimistic that we can all make a change by coming together and standing up for what is right and condemning racial injustice, not just in the streets and on social media, but at home and in the workplace. #BLACKLIVESMATTERTowards the end, we also share our thoughts on the recent NASA/Sp...2020-06-031h 18
The Founder HourStuart Landesberg | Driving Positive Change in the World with Grove CollaborativeStuart Landesberg is the founder and CEO of Grove Collaborative (formerly known as ePantry), an online platform that delivers eco-friendly home essentials, including household cleaning, personal care, baby, kid, and pet products.In this episode, we chat about everything from Stuart’s upbringing to his experience working on Wall Street during the economic crisis of 2008 to where he got the idea for Grove. Stuart also shares some of the early challenges and constant rejection he faced after pitching to 175 investors, and the unconventional path he took to building a successful business that is now valued at over $1 bi...2020-06-011h 05
The Founder HourGaby Dalkin | Chef, Food Blogger, Author, and Founder of What’s Gaby CookingGaby Dalkin is a cookbook author, chef, entrepreneur, and writer. Founded in 2009, her website What’s Gaby Cooking established her as the go-to source for all things California, including delicious recipes, videos, and travel guides.After graduating from college, Gaby worked in fashion marketing and PR for less than a year before the financial crisis of 2008. Not sure what she wanted to do next, she pursued her passion for food and hospitality by going to culinary school and working as a private chef for two families while blogging on the side. As her audience grew larger and lar...2020-05-2651 min
The Founder HourSimon Huck | Helping the World Prepare for Crisis with JUDYBorn and raised in Canada and fresh out of college, Simon Huck found himself in New York City in the company of A-list celebrities after landing the job of his dreams in PR with Lizzie Grubman and Jonathan Cheban. After quickly establishing himself in the industry as a savvy PR executive, Simon grew to eventually take over Command PR from Cheban in 2012 and rebranded it to Command Entertainment Group, which he’s been running ever since.In 2020, after seeing several friends fall victim to a series of catastrophic events, such as losing homes to wildfires and hurricanes, Si...2020-05-1858 min
The Founder HourDr. Howard Murad | The Father of Modern Wellness and Founder of MuradKnown as the “Father of Modern Wellness,” Dr. Howard Murad is one of the world’s leading authorities on skincare and healthcare and has been practicing in the field of dermatology for almost 50 years.In 1989, he founded Murad, a global prestige skincare brand that he sold to Unilever in 2015.In this episode, we talk to Dr. Murad about his humble beginnings and immigrating to the U.S. from Iraq, going to medical school, his experience in Vietnam after being drafted in the army as a battalion surgeon, his long and successful dermatology practice, why he launch...2020-05-111h 11
The Founder HourGeorge Arison | Disrupting the $1.5 Trillion Used Car Market with ShiftGeorge Arison is a serial entrepreneur and the founder & CEO of Shift, an online peer-to-peer marketplace for buying and selling used cars.Prior to Shift, George spent time as a consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and a Product Manager at Google before starting Taxi Magic (now known as Curb & acquired by Verifone), the first on-demand mobile transportation booking technology, before Uber and Lyft were an inkling in the minds of ride-hailers everywhere.George, a Georgian immigrant, was the first student from the Soviet Union allowed to attend a private U.S. high school without...2020-05-041h 08
The Founder HourMarc Randolph | Co-Founder and First CEO of NetflixMarc Randolph is the co-founder and first CEO of Netflix. He’s also the author of “That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of an Idea,” where he shares the untold story of what became known as one of the most successful companies in history.In this episode, Marc joins Pat and Posh to share stories from his upbringing that helped shape who he is today, how Netflix was born, his experience as the first CEO of Netflix, as well as answering questions submitted by the audience and his thoughts on the corona...2020-04-271h 27
The Founder HourMelanie Wolff & Darien Williams | Brella and the Future of Child CareFor our first-ever virtual episode of The Founder Hour (thanks, Coronavirus!), we sat down with Melanie Wolff and Darien Williams, co-founders and co-CEOs of Brella, an on-demand and high-quality center-based child care.A little over 3 years ago, Darien met Melanie on a blind friend date. Darien was an architect living in New York, who brought up the idea of an on-demand childcare space with Melanie, a marketing executive. Both women were working mothers who had not found a good solution to childcare.Darien and Melanie moved to Los Angeles with their families and set out...2020-04-201h 02
The Founder HourAfter Hours | Impact of Coronavirus on Business & Work, FAANG vs. BAT, Future of Education, and MoreIt’s a challenging time in our world right now, but we must be optimistic and work towards a more positive future together. A lot will change, but we will ultimately be better for it.In this episode, Pat and Posh (while sitting 6 feet apart) talk about what they’ve been up to while quarantining, as well as a deep discussion about the after-effects of COVID-19 and its impact on business, work, and the social landscape. They also share their thoughts on how businesses can bounce back, FAANG vs. BAT and the battle for digital dominance, if we’v...2020-04-131h 34
The Founder HourYancey Strickler | Co-Founder and Former CEO of KickstarterYancey Strickler is the co-founder and former CEO of Kickstarter, a global crowdfunding platform that has helped bring hundreds of thousands of creative projects to life since its launch in 2009.As of today, the platform has received more than $4.6 billion in pledges from 17.2 million backers to fund 445,000 projects, such as films, music, journalism, video games, technology, and more. Some notable companies that started off with a successful Kickstarter campaign include Oculus VR, MVMT, Popsocket, and Allbirds.Aside from founding Kickstarter, Yancey is also a former music critic and author of “This Could Be Our Future: A...2020-04-061h 12
The Founder HourIN-Q | National Poetry Slam Champion, Award-Winning Poet, Multi-Platinum Songwriter, and Author of “Inquire Within”IN-Q is a National Poetry Slam champion, award-winning poet, and multi-platinum songwriter. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 list of the world’s most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque Du Soleil, and being featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO’s Def Poetry Jam. He’s inspired audiences around the world through his live performances and storytelling workshops. Many of his recent poetry videos have gone viral with over 70 million views combined.As a songwriter, IN-Q’s hit single “Love You Like a Love Song” by Selena Gome...2020-03-301h 23
The Founder HourCatherine McCord | Former Supermodel Turned Author & Founder of Weelicious and One PotatoCatherine McCord wasn’t your average teenager. While in middle school, she began modeling and traveling the world to be on runway shows and magazine covers such as Glamour, Elle and Vanity Fair, eventually being discovered by the likes of Calvin Klein and Patrick Demarchelier. She was also one of the 15 original Victoria’s Secret Angels. Her modeling career eventually turned into a career in journalism, as she hosted shows such as Extra, The Big Moment, and Loveline. All throughout, Catherine always had a passion for food, so she decided to go to culinary school and gain experience working at v...2020-03-2354 min
The Founder HourGreg Steltenpohl | The Visionary Behind Califia Farms and the “Whole Foods” MovementGreg Steltenpohl is the co-founder and CEO of Califia Farms, one of the fastest-growing plant-based beverage companies in the world. However, Greg wasn’t always an entrepreneur; in fact, he got a degree from Stanford in Environmental Science and at one point in his younger days, set out to be a musician.However, when that didn’t work out, a series of fortunate events led Greg to found Odwalla, a supplier of fresh juice and nourishing beverages, which was eventually acquired by Coca-Cola in 2001.After Odwalla, Greg was involved in several projects, but it was now...2020-03-161h 17
The Founder HourDaina Trout | How Saving the World from Baldness Led to Health-Ade KombuchaDaina Trout is the co-founder and CEO of Health-Ade Kombucha. Before her entrepreneurial journey began, Daina found herself working in corporate America for several years after graduating with Master’s degrees in Nutrition and Public Health from Tufts University, all the while having an itch to start her own business.She finally took the leap after she and her best friend, Vanessa Dew, and husband, Justin Trout, started an “entrepreneur club” to brainstorm potential ideas to pursue. At long last, they decided on selling kombucha - something Daina had been making for many years since her college days...2020-03-091h 27
The Founder HourSusan Sarich | Baking Up a Storm with SusieCakesSusan Sarich is the founder and visionary of popular cake company, SusieCakes. She grew up in Chicago watching her two grandmothers always baking and quickly realized that hospitality is something she’d be involved with. Her strong academic marks allowed her to get accepted to Cornell’s hospitality program - one of the best in the nation.After graduating and working at hotels and nightclubs and restaurants, her life partner and her opened a restaurant together in Oregon. It was doing so well until the 9/11 attacks.We spoke to Susan about overcoming those challenges, having the...2020-03-0255 min
The Founder HourJustin Baldoni | Actor, Director, Producer, Entrepreneur and ChangemakerJustin Baldoni is an actor, director, producer, entrepreneur, and changemaker whose efforts are focused on creating impactful media and entertainment. You may know him from the hit series, Jane the Virgin, where he plays the character, Rafael Solano. Baldoni was born in Los Angeles and raised in Oregon. He spoke to us about his soccer and track career in high school, which ended after an injury. Then, he was a radio DJ at a local top-40 radio station in Oregon. He decided to move back to Los Angeles and while moving into a new apartment, he met a m...2020-02-2456 min
The Founder HourAfter Hours #15 | Episode Recaps, Bezos Earth Fund, SoftBank, and MorePat and Posh are back with an all-new segment of After Hours, the first of 2020!During a previous episode of After Hours recorded in February 2019, Pat and Posh [jokingly] predicted that Jeff Bezos would buy the Amazon Rainforest in order to fight climate change. This week, Bezos announced he would be pledging $10 billion by establishing the Bezos Earth Fund to support initiatives aimed at fighting climate change. Speak things into existence, folks!This segment also includes a recap of the last several episodes, what’s going on with SoftBank companies, and much more. Tune in an...2020-02-1850 min
The Founder HourNick Fouquet | The Hatmaker Who Sets Fire to His $1,000+ CreationsThis is the story of Nick Fouquet (pronounced like “bouquet”). He is the founder and designer of his namesake hat brand, Nick Fouquet, mainly known for their unique style and craftsmanship. Nick shares stories from his early days, moving to France with his parents and five sisters until the age of 8. Upon their return to America, Nick went to boarding school, got kicked out of boarding school, eventually graduated high school, and stole his mother’s credit card to travel to Patagonia for 5 months. That trip changed his perspective and trajectory in life.After traveling around the world...2020-02-1053 min
The Founder HourLavinia Errico | How Equinox Changed the Game for Health and WellnessYearning for an alternative to happy hour after work, a daily routine of a New Yorker in the 1980s, Lavinia Errico and her brothers decided to start a fitness club called Equinox. Though money was tight, they managed to barter their way to growing to several locations before ultimately selling the company. Walking away a self-made millionaire, Lavinia fell into depression. Going through an identity crisis, she set out on a journey to rediscover herself and has since dedicated her life to helping others create more mindful, healthy lives.SUBSCRIBE TO TFH NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit...2020-02-031h 42
The Founder HourJeni Britton Bauer | The Visionary Behind Jeni’s Splendid Ice CreamsJeni Britton Bauer joins Pat and Posh to share her inspiring story of resilience and relentlessness as she built Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, a household name across the country.After discovering her deep connection with scent at a young age, Jeni set out to make a difference in the world through the power of ice cream. As she grew her business and expanded into new territories, she was overcome with several difficult challenges including a listeria-related recall in 2015 that almost crumbled her life’s work.Since then, Jeni’s is bigger than ever, in over 4...2020-01-281h 15
The Founder HourNate Checketts | How Rhone Became a Leader in Men’s ActivewearNate Checketts is the co-founder and CEO of Rhone, a men’s performance lifestyle company founded in 2014. Prior to Rhone, Nate worked for and consulted with some of the biggest technology and entertainment properties in the world including Cisco, the NFL, Legends, FanVision, and Sport Radar.In this episode, Nate joins Pat and Posh to share his story of growing up in Connecticut and always having an entrepreneurial bug in him. His father was a successful business executive in the world of sports (former GM of the Utah Jazz and CEO of NBA International) and Nate always fe...2020-01-2049 min
The Founder HourMarc & Ashley Merrill | Getting DEEP about Family, Entrepreneurship, Relationships, Philosophy, and the 2020sYou’ve heard Marc Merrill’s incredible story of founding Riot Games, creator of League of Legends. You’ve heard Ashley Merrill’s inspiring story of launching Lunya. In this episode, Marc and Ashley are BACK on the show - this time, together! - to share how they did it while building a family, the tough challenges they faced along the way (in both business as well as their relationship), and much more.Marc and Ashley also give us some updates on what’s next for them, their new project “The Deep,” their advice for couples (especially husband & wife...2020-01-131h 45
The Founder HourChris Stang | How The Infatuation is Transforming the Way You Discover New RestaurantsChris Stang is the co-founder and CEO of The Infatuation, a restaurant recommendation website and messaging service based in New York. They are most known for publishing restaurant reviews and guides, and as creators of the hashtag #EEEEEATS. In 2018, the company acquired the Zagat rating company from Google.Chris grew up in Denver and found his way into the music industry after a stint in college radio, working in promotion and marketing for 12 years at Atlantic Records alongside massive acts such as Skrillex, Coldplay, Matchbox Twenty, Bruno Mars, and Santigold.In 2009, he had an idea...2020-01-061h 06
The Founder HourREPOST: Johnny Ray Zone | How Howlin’ Ray's Brought Nashville Hot Chicken to Los AngelesThis episode was originally released on May 20th. To round out 2019, we asked our listeners who their 2 favorite episodes of the year were - and this was one of them! Hope you enjoy!----Chef Johnny Ray Zone is the founder and owner of Howlin’ Ray's, the famous restaurant known for bringing Nashville Hot Chicken to Los Angeles. Originally starting out as a food truck, Howlin’ has quickly become one of the hottest spots in town - literally. Ever since opening their doors in Chinatown in 2016, they’ve had 2+ hour lines every single day with hundre...2019-12-311h 19
The Founder HourREPOST: Ashley Merrill | Launching Lunya by Accident in Business School While Giving Birth...Literally!This episode was originally released on July 14th. To round out 2019, we asked our listeners who their 2 favorite episodes of the year were - and this was one of them! Hope you enjoy!----Ashley Merrill is the founder and CEO of Lunya, a company who makes modern, luxury sleepwear for women. Before launching the company in 2014, Ashley was working at a venture capital firm as well as an online media company when she realized there was a gap in the sleepwear market for women.Born and raised in LA, Ashley attended UCLA...2019-12-231h 10
The Founder HourJaclyn Johnson | Helping Women Land the Career of their Dreams with Create & CultivateJaclyn Johnson is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Create & Cultivate, an online community and conference for women looking to create and cultivate the career of their dreams. She’s also the host of the WorkParty podcast and the author of a book with the same name.Throughout her career, she’s worked with massive brands such as Microsoft, Urban Decay, L’Oréal Paris, Estée Lauder, and Uber for their social media and events.In this episode, Pat and Posh sit down with Jaclyn to hear about her upbringing, starting and selling her firs...2019-12-1654 min
The Founder HourPeiman Raf | How Madhappy is Building a Platform for Mental Health and Optimism Through FashionPeiman Raf is the co-founder and CEO of Madhappy, an optimistic lifestyle clothing brand focused on positivity and mental health.Peiman was born in Italy but moved to America at a young age. His parents are Iranian immigrants who ultimately brought their family to America for a better life and more opportunities for Peiman and his younger brother, Noah.Before launching Madhappy in 2017, Peiman worked as an investment banker in New York for several months after graduating college but quickly realized he wasn’t on a path that he wanted to go down. Over the ho...2019-12-0953 min
The Founder HourAfter Hours #14 | PayPal’s $4B Acquisition of Honey, Purpose in Life vs. Occupation, Raising Startup Capital, and the Biggest Waste of Human PotentialThis week, we have another exciting segment of AFTER HOURS for all of you!Pat & Posh discuss PayPal’s massive $4 billion acquisition of Honey (we had the founder, Ryan Hudson, on the show last year!), the future of USC football amid its current state of operational chaos and how it ties with business in general, Posh’s crazy dream about Scooter Braun, and some thought-provoking questions submitted by listeners such as the distinction between purpose in life vs. purpose in your occupation as well as how to raise funding for a new business.They also dive...2019-12-021h 04
The Founder HourEverette Taylor | Defying the Odds and Building a Multi-Million Dollar Empire Spanning Marketing, Art, and PhilanthropyEverette Taylor is a serial entrepreneur, marketing executive, and public speaker. His entrepreneurial journey began at the age of 19 when he started an event marketing technology company, EZ Events, which he successfully sold 2 years later.Since then, Everette has been a leader in the world of entrepreneurship and marketing, building several multi-million dollar brands.As CEO of ET Enterprises, Everette oversees a diverse portfolio of companies that include PopSocial, MilliSense, ArtX, Southside Fund, Hayver, and GrowthHackers.As a marketing executive, he helped lead both Qualaroo (acquired by Xenon Ventures) and Skurt (acquired by...2019-11-251h 19
The Founder HourAlice Waters & Elliott Bisnow | Building Communities and Movements from Summit to Chez Panisse (LIVE from Summit LA19!)This week, The Founder Hour is coming to you LIVE from Summit LA19, Summit’s flagship event and the world’s preeminent ideas festival, which went down on November 8-11 in DTLA’s historic Broadway Theatre District!Pat and Posh start off the episode by doing a quick recap of the weekend’s festivities followed by an insightful conversation with Summit co-founder, Elliott Bisnow, and legendary chef Alice Waters, founder of Chez Panisse and the farm-to-table movement in America.Summit, founded in 2008, is a global community of today’s brightest leaders. Through a series of invitation...2019-11-1845 min
The Founder HourLeigh Steinberg | Legendary Sports Agent for 300+ Pro Athletes Including Steve Young, Evander Holyfield, and Patrick MahomesTroy Aikman, Steve Young, Tony Gonzalez, Drew Bledsoe, Warren Moon, Evander Holyfield, Oscar De La Hoya, Lennox Lewis, Patrick Mahomes. These are just a few of 300+ pro athletes that Leigh Steinberg, founder of Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, has represented throughout his 45-year career as a sports agent.Growing up in LA, Leigh attended UC Berkeley in the late 1960s during the historic Free Speech Movement era. While a dorm counselor, he met Steve Bartkowski, who was the starting quarterback for the UC Berkeley football team and would later become the #1 pick in the 1975 NFL Draft (Steve Wozniak, co-founder...2019-11-1156 min
The Founder HourJenefer & Melissa Palmer | How OSEA Was Born Out of Necessity and Became a Multi-Million Dollar Skincare BusinessFor the first time ever on the show, we have a mother-daughter power duo, Jenefer and Melissa Palmer, founders of OSEA. OSEA is a line of high-quality, naturally sourced skincare products that are also vegan, gluten-free and biodegradable.Jenefer, the visionary behind the company, originally came up with the formulations for OSEA’s products in the 1980s while she was a spa director, but the discovery of seaweed as an active ingredient in skincare dates back to her grandparents. After realizing the massive benefits it had for her clients, she and her daughter Melissa decided to team up...2019-11-041h 15
The Founder HourAfter Hours #13 | Current Reads, To Flow or Not to Flow, and [Finally] a Solution for TrafficIt’s been a hot minute but Pat and Posh are BACK with an all-new episode of After Hours!In this segment, they discuss everything from what they’re currently reading to their thoughts on Kanye West’s new album, “Jesus is King”, to the ultimate solution for getting rid of traffic forever. Or at least until we have flying cars. You heard it here first.SUBSCRIBE TO TFH NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletterFOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http://www.instagram.com/thefounderhourFOLLOW TFH ON TWITTER > http://www.twitter.co...2019-10-281h 04
The Founder HourChef Timothy Hollingsworth | Reinventing the American Restaurant, from The French Laundry to OtiumTimothy Hollingsworth is a chef, restaurateur, and the founder of Otium, a contemporary restaurant located next to The Broad museum in Downtown LA. He is also the founder of C.J. Boyd’s, Free Play, and Baste, a streetwear brand.Before opening Otium, Timothy was the Chef de Cuisine at Thomas Keller’s The French Laundry in Napa Valley. He was also the winner of The Final Table, an American reality cooking competition show on Netflix, in 2018.In this episode, we sat down with Chef Tim on the rooftop deck at Otium to chat about his...2019-10-211h 11
The Founder HourShelby and Sandy | How Two Brothers Turned Their Passion and Creative Synergy Into Iconic Art Inspired by Nostalgia and CultureShelby and Sandy are brothers and artists based in LA who are known for creating modern, contemporary art inspired by nostalgia and culture - pretty much their childhood!Born and raised in Orange County, Shelby and Sandy were best friends growing up and both had an undying passion for painting and drawing. Influenced by their parents’ interest in art, they always knew they would end up in the creative field.When they decided to go all in on their craft in 2013, they took advantage of Instagram’s growing platform and quickly gained attention from high-profile cele...2019-10-1458 min
The Founder HourRobert Keith | From Spontaneously Selling a Ring at Starbucks to Starting HoorsenbuhsRobert Keith is the founder and chief creative of Hoorsenbuhs, a luxury jewelry brand based in Santa Monica whose clients include Jay-Z, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Lopez, and Barack and Michelle Obama.Before starting Hoorsenbuhs in 2005, Robert was part of the Hollywood scene, first as a photographer and eventually an actor. After realizing the industry wasn’t for him, he decided to venture off on his own but didn’t quite know what he wanted to pursue. After experimenting and creating the prototype for his first ring, he was approached by a woman at a Starbucks who noticed it o...2019-10-071h 11
The Founder HourJeff Cole | Digital Artist, Creator, and Co-Founder of IkonickJeff Cole is a digital artist and the co-founder of Ikonick, an online retailer of entrepreneur-inspired art and canvas prints.Growing up in Chicago in the 90s, Jeff was the “art kid” and always had a passion for creating. He majored in Illustration in college and had a deep interest in what was happening in pop culture, citing Michael Jordan as his biggest idol. This would eventually lead to the inspiration behind his art.Before going in full-time on Ikonick in 2016 with his partner, Mark Brazil (hear his story on Episode 41!), Jeff was working various jobs...2019-09-301h 06
The Founder HourSteve Stewart | How Vezt is Bridging the Gap Between Creators and ConsumersSteve Stewart is the co-founder and CEO of Vezt, a mobile app and platform where music fans can acquire rights in their favorite songs and recordings by the artists they love. Pretty sweet, right?!Before launching Vezt in 2017, Steve was the long-time manager of the Grammy Award-winning, multiplatinum rock band Stone Temple Pilots. After 10 years with the band, he ventured off into the world of technology and eventually found himself back in the music industry with Vezt.In this episode, Pat & Posh hang out with Steve to hear about his journey as a talent manager...2019-09-231h 19
The Founder HourJoe Fernandez | How Joymode is Challenging the Idea of OwnershipJoe Fernandez is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of Klout and, more recently, Joymode. Joymode lends you everything you need to have the experiences you want - from everyday activities to unforgettable moments. Their slogan is “Do More, Own Less” and, since their launch in 2015, they have been responsible for providing countless experiences to their members in Los Angeles, with plans to expand to other major cities soon.Joe grew up in Las Vegas and went to the University of Miami for Computer Science, but didn’t end up graduating although he had more units than what w...2019-09-161h 18
The Founder HourScott Campbell | Celebrity Tattoo Artist Who Built and Sold Beboe, a Luxury Cannabis Brand Known as the “Hermès of Marijuana”Scott Campbell is a celebrity tattoo artist, fine artist, and co-founder of Beboe. Beboe is a luxury cannabis brand that designs and sells premium, low-THC products such as vaporizer pens and pastilles.
Before launching Beboe, Scott had a successful career in tattooing, doing work for high-profile celebrities such as Marc Jacobs, Heath Ledger, and Travis Scott. At one point, he was the most expensive tattoo artist in the world. He is also a fine artist whose work has been featured in galleries around the world and has done design work for some of the largest brands, including...2019-09-091h 08
The Founder HourArmen Keleshian | Celebrity Photographer and Documentarian of Today’s Culture & MusicArmen Keleshian is a celebrity photographer primarily in the music scene. His work has been featured by countless major publications such as Complex, Billboard, Highsnobiety, XXL, Revolt, and Hypebeast. Some of the artists he’s shot photos of include Kanye West, Drake, Kid Cudi, Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and A$AP Rocky (the list goes on!).
In this episode, Armen joins Pat & Posh to share his story of growing up in Lebanon, picking up his first camera, getting his first big break in photography, and how he hustled his way into the music business.
Ar...2019-08-261h 10
The Founder HourArman Oganesyan | How Dave’s Hot Chicken Went from a Parking Lot to Nationwide FranchiseArman Oganesyan is the co-founder of Dave’s Hot Chicken, a Nashville-style hot chicken joint based in LA which he started with his two childhood friends, Tommy Rubenyan and David Kopushyan.
Before getting into the food and hospitality business, Arman was an actor and comedian who also created videos on Vine and YouTube. After discovering hot chicken following a visit to Howlin’ Ray’s and being inspired by the concept, the three friends got together and started selling their own out of a parking lot in Hollywood in May 2017.
After just a few days of being...2019-07-291h 20
The Founder HourAfter Hours #12 | Elon Musk’s Neuralink, Investing in Culture with Otis, and the Return of Toys “R” UsAfter Hours is BACK with an all-new segment!
Elon Musk’s Neuralink project and controlling smart devices with your mind, investing in culture with the new Otis app, and the return of Toys “R” Us in partnership with B8ta are just a few hot topics that Pat & Posh discuss.
Make sure to tune in!
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The Founder HourAshley Merrill | Launching Lunya by Accident in Business School While Giving Birth...Literally!Ashley Merrill is the founder and CEO of Lunya, a company who makes modern, luxury sleepwear for women. Before launching the company in 2014, Ashley was working at a venture capital firm as well as an online media company when she realized there was a gap in the sleepwear market for women.
Born and raised in LA, Ashley attended UCLA for her bachelors and MBA as well as culinary school prior to working as a professional. She officially launched Lunya by accident while in business school literally as she was giving birth to her first child!
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The Founder HourRob Gough | Serial Entrepreneur & Owner of DOPERob Gough is a serial entrepreneur who has built and sold multiple technology companies and is now the sole owner of DOPE, a premium streetwear brand that he acquired in 2017.
During his freshman year of college, Rob was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer and was given a 30% chance of living. Since then, he’s launched and exited multiple startups, helped grow Finish Line’s online business massively, and built incredible relationships throughout the process.
In this episode, Pat & Posh hang with Rob to learn about his upbringing, where he got his entrepreneurial bug...2019-07-081h 11
The Founder HourLexy Panterra | Singer-Songwriter and Creator of TwerkOutLexy Panterra is a singer-songwriter, dancer, influencer, founder of LTO Fitness and the creator of TwerkOut, a fitness/dance class centered around the "twerk" and building confidence through movement.
In this episode, Pat & Posh hang out with Lexy to hear about her upbringing, how she developed a passion for singing and dancing at a young age, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.
She also shares what it’s like being an independent recording artist, what goes into making deals, the real life of an influencer and social media personality, and how she defi...2019-07-011h 04
The Founder HourChristopher Gavigan | From Honest to Prima: Building the CBD Brand of the FutureChristopher Gavigan is the founder and CEO of Prima, a newly-launched beauty and wellness brand rooted in CBD, hemp, heart and science. Before starting Prima, Christopher founded and grew The Honest Company to a $1B+ business with his partner, Jessica Alba. Tune in to Episode 31 with Christopher to hear that story!
In this episode, Christopher is BACK on the show for a second time to chat with Pat & Posh about his transition from The Honest Company to his brand new startup, why he decided to take the leap, and the opportunity he saw in the marketplace. Christopher...2019-06-241h 14
The Founder HourDr. Jason Wersland | The Chiropractor Who Created Theragun After a Life-Changing AccidentDr. Jason Wersland is the co-founder, creator, and Head of Performance Development for Theragun, a percussive massage therapy device being used by athletes and people everywhere for muscle relief and recovery.
Before starting Theragun, Dr. Jason owned a company back home in Utah but realized he was on a path he didn’t ultimately want to be on. At the time, he also went through a divorce, lost his business after being a victim of embezzlement, and had 2 young kids with nothing to his name. He picked up his bags and moved to Los Angeles for chiropractic sc...2019-06-171h 28
The Founder HourCharles Lew | Serial Entrepreneur, Lawyer, Restaurateur and Founder of 10+ CompaniesCharles Lew is an entrepreneur, lawyer and restaurateur based in Los Angeles and the co-founder of 10+ businesses including Stout Burgers and Beers, The Lew Firm, Boomtown Brewery, Third Wave Market, Huckleberry LTD, Veritil and The Morrison (rated #7 best restaurant in the U.S. by Yelp in 2016)!
In this episode, Pat & Posh hang out at Charlie’s home to hear about his upbringing in Scotland and America, weighing almost 300 pounds in college, going to law school while working as a bouncer at one of Hollywood’s hottest nightclubs, and eventually falling into entrepreneurship and owning multiple businesses.
Ch...2019-06-101h 50
The Founder HourChelsea Petronko & Rachel Cole | The Science of Acquiring ArtChelsea Petronko and Rachel Cole are the co-founders of Vernissage Art Advisory, an art acquisitions and concierge service based in Los Angeles and New York City that specializes in Contemporary Art.
In this episode, they join Pat & Posh to share their personal stories, how they got interested in art, what sparked the idea for Vernissage, and how the business works when it comes to buying and selling.
They also share their thoughts on why the arts matter, their all-time favorite pieces, and the promising future of the industry.
If you have an interest or...2019-06-0356 min
The Founder HourJohnny Ray Zone | How Howlin’ Ray's Brought Nashville Hot Chicken to Los AngelesChef Johnny Ray Zone is the founder and owner of Howlin’ Ray's, the famous restaurant known for bringing Nashville Hot Chicken to Los Angeles. Originally starting out as a food truck, Howlin’ has quickly become one of the hottest spots in town - literally. Ever since opening their doors in Chinatown in 2016, they’ve had 2+ hour lines every single day with hundreds of people just waiting to get their hands on a delicious hot chicken sandwich!
In this episode, Pat and Posh hang with Chef Johnny to hear about his childhood growing up in LA, what inspired him to...2019-05-201h 18
The Founder HourRobert Greene | NYT Bestselling Author of The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction & MoreRobert Greene is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law (with rapper 50 Cent), Mastery, and most recently, The Laws of Human Nature.
In this episode, Pat & Posh sat down with Robert to hear his incredible story. They cover everything from his early childhood to what he’s doing now, what inspired him to write his world-famous books, his biggest advice to young people, and much, much more!
This was one of the show’s most insightful episodes yet. Hope you...2019-05-131h 21
The Founder HourAlex Canter | The Must-Have Skills Every Entrepreneur Should HaveAlex Canter is the founder & CEO of Ordermark, a technology company based in LA that works with restaurants all over the country to help optimize their online ordering potential and increase sales by streaming all of their online orders to one device in the kitchen.
Before launching the company in 2017, Alex worked at the infamous Canter’s Deli, which was started by his great-grandfather in 1931.
Tune in as Pat & Posh sit down with the Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient to hear about his upbringing, experience working for the family business, what sparked the idea for Ordermark and th...2019-05-0908 min
The Founder HourAlex Canter | Being a Foodie and the Impact It’s HadAlex Canter is the founder & CEO of Ordermark, a technology company based in LA that works with restaurants all over the country to help optimize their online ordering potential and increase sales by streaming all of their online orders to one device in the kitchen.
Before launching the company in 2017, Alex worked at the infamous Canter’s Deli, which was started by his great-grandfather in 1931.
Tune in as Pat & Posh sit down with the Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient to hear about his upbringing, experience working for the family business, what sparked the idea for Ordermark and th...2019-05-0805 min
The Founder HourAlex Canter | Helping Restaurants Optimize Online Ordering with OrdermarkAlex Canter is the founder & CEO of Ordermark, a technology company based in LA that works with restaurants all over the country to help optimize their online ordering potential and increase sales by streaming all of their online orders to one device in the kitchen.
Before launching the company in 2017, Alex worked at the infamous Canter’s Deli, which was started by his great-grandfather in 1931.
Tune in as Pat & Posh sit down with the Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient to hear about his upbringing, experience working for the family business, what sparked the idea for Ordermark and th...2019-05-0727 min
The Founder HourAlex Canter | Fourth-Generation Owner of Canter’s Deli Turned Tech EntrepreneurAlex Canter is the founder & CEO of Ordermark, a technology company based in LA that works with restaurants all over the country to help optimize their online ordering potential and increase sales by streaming all of their online orders to one device in the kitchen.
Before launching the company in 2017, Alex worked at the infamous Canter’s Deli, which was started by his great-grandfather in 1931.
Tune in as Pat & Posh sit down with the Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient to hear about his upbringing, experience working for the family business, what sparked the idea for Ordermark and th...2019-05-0620 min
The Founder HourOren Aks | How Fyre Festival Blew UpOren Aks is the founder of Atomic Milk Media, co-founder of Jerry Media, and former lead designer for Fyre Festival.
In this episode, Pat & Posh hang with Oren to chat about his upbringing, working at Jerry Media, and ultimately leading design, marketing, and strategy for Fyre Festival and his overall involvement with the project.
Whether or not you’ve seen the now infamous documentaries on Netflix and Hulu, you definitely don’t want to miss this epic discussion!
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The Founder HourDaniel Kasidi | Unlikely Likely: Verizon FurnitureDaniel Kasidi is the founder and CEO of Rastaclat, a brand of sneaker-inspired bracelets that inspire a positive mindset and a reminder to do good for yourself and others and to always seek the positive.On this segment of Unlikely Likely with Pat & Posh, Daniel walks us through what he would do if he was just named CEO of Verizon ahead of the company’s massive pivot into selling furniture to the masses.Down with the movement? Use the code FOUNDERHR20 for 20% off your entire order at www.rastaclat.com!SUBSCRIBE TO TFH NE...2019-04-2507 min
The Founder HourDaniel Kasidi | Switching Places with JayDaniel Kasidi is the founder and CEO of Rastaclat, a brand of sneaker-inspired bracelets that inspire a positive mindset and a reminder to do good for yourself and others and to always seek the positive.On this episode, Daniel shares who he would want to switch places with for one day. Tune in to find out who it is and why!Down with the movement? Use the code FOUNDERHR20 for 20% off your entire order at www.rastaclat.com!SUBSCRIBE TO TFH NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletterFOLLOW TFH ON...2019-04-2405 min
The Founder HourDaniel Kasidi | Why Brand MattersDaniel Kasidi is the founder and CEO of Rastaclat, a brand of sneaker-inspired bracelets that inspire a positive mindset and a reminder to do good for yourself and others and to always seek the positive.On this episode, Daniel shares his thoughts on why brand matters and how brands can set themselves apart in a world full of noise.Down with the movement? Use the code FOUNDERHR20 for 20% off your entire order at www.rastaclat.com!SUBSCRIBE TO TFH NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletterFOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http...2019-04-2315 min
The Founder HourDaniel Kasidi | Rastaclat: The Cloth of the RighteousDaniel Kasidi is the founder and CEO of Rastaclat, a brand of sneaker-inspired bracelets that inspire a positive mindset and a reminder to do good for yourself and others and to always seek the positive.On this episode, Pat and Posh sit down with Daniel to hear about his upbringing growing up in Kenya, moving to the United States and acclimating to American culture, and how a car ride with his dad and brother at 15 years old sparked the belief that he can one day become a successful businessman.We also talk about his journey...2019-04-2254 min
The Founder HourRosie O'Neill | The Real Reality of Being an EntrepreneurRosie O’Neill is the co-founder and CEO of Sugarfina, a luxury candy boutique featuring a collection of artisan sweets from around the globe. Inspired by a third-date screening of the original "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," Rosie and her co-founder/fiancé Josh Resnick dreamed up a “candy boutique for grown-ups” featuring the finest confections packaged beautifully in the brand’s signature blue Bento Boxes.
On the last few episodes, we heard about Rosie’s upbringing, running marketing for Mattel’s Barbie brand, launching Sugarfina, and the future of candy and retail.
In this segment, Rosi...2019-04-1808 min
The Founder HourRosie O'Neill | Future of Candy and RetailRosie O’Neill is the co-founder and CEO of Sugarfina, a luxury candy boutique featuring a collection of artisan sweets from around the globe. Inspired by a third-date screening of the original "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," Rosie and her co-founder/fiancé Josh Resnick dreamed up a “candy boutique for grown-ups” featuring the finest confections packaged beautifully in the brand’s signature blue Bento Boxes.
On the last couple of episodes, we heard about Rosie’s upbringing, her experience working in marketing for Mattel’s Barbie brand, and how she ultimately came up with the idea for Sugarfina...2019-04-1709 min
The Founder HourRosie O'Neill | Sugarfina: The Candy Store for Grown-UpsRosie O’Neill is the co-founder and CEO of Sugarfina, a luxury candy boutique featuring a collection of artisan sweets from around the globe. Inspired by a third-date screening of the original "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," Rosie and her co-founder/fiancé Josh Resnick dreamed up a “candy boutique for grown-ups” featuring the finest confections packaged beautifully in the brand’s signature blue Bento Boxes.
On the last episode, we heard from Rosie about her upbringing growing up in LA and how she fell into a marketing career, working in PR and eventually Mattel, where she became th...2019-04-1615 min
The Founder HourRosie O'Neill | Barbie Dreams Come TrueRosie O’Neill is the co-founder and CEO of Sugarfina, a luxury candy boutique featuring a collection of artisan sweets from around the globe. Inspired by a third-date screening of the original "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," Rosie and her co-founder/fiancé Josh Resnick dreamed up a “candy boutique for grown-ups” featuring the finest confections packaged beautifully in the brand’s signature blue Bento Boxes.
We chat with Rosie about her upbringing growing up in LA and how she fell into a marketing career, working in PR and eventually Mattel, where she became the youngest director of market...2019-04-1527 min
The Founder HourBrent Bolthouse | Neon Carnival, Hollywood's Biggest Party...in the DesertFor the first time ever, we are sitting down for a SECOND time with a guest who has already been on the show!Brent Bolthouse is the CEO of Bungalow Hospitality Group and the creator of Neon Carnival.Neon Carnival is dubbed “the official afterparty of Coachella”, although not affiliated with the festival, and is considered one of the biggest private parties in the world with Hollywood’s top celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Drake, Clint Eastwood, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, and Paris Hilton attending in the past.This year, Neon Carnival is expanding to Sta...2019-04-101h 21
The Founder HourAfter Hours #11 | Reality Distortion Field, Corruption, and Tech IPOsIt’s been a WHILE since the last After Hours segment but Pat & Posh are BACK with another banger!
This episode features one of our most insightful, interesting conversations yet.
We kick things off by paying homage to a local LA legend, Nipsey Hussle, who tragically passed away a couple of weeks ago. He was an instrumental part of shaping the culture of Los Angeles and went above and beyond for his community. His family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers.
We also have a deep discussion about the “reality distortion fiel...2019-04-0855 min
The Founder HourZack Honarvar | Industry Insiders: Talent ManagementZack Honarvar is the founder of One Day Entertainment, the team that manages Yes Theory, a talented group of content creators who believe that life can be as authentic and fulfilling as you wish if you seek discomfort.
Since Zack joined Yes Theory as their manager, they’ve grown their YouTube channel from 100,000 subscribers to 3.5 million, bungee jumped with Will Smith for his 50th birthday, and spent 4 days in Poland with Wim Hof learning his method to becoming superhuman by training the mind, among other challenges.
On the last few episodes, we heard from Zack ab...2019-03-2811 min
The Founder HourZack Honarvar | Biggest Inspirations in Life and BusinessZack Honarvar is the founder of One Day Entertainment, the team that manages Yes Theory, a talented group of content creators who believe that life can be as authentic and fulfilling as you wish if you seek discomfort.
Since Zack joined Yes Theory as their manager, they’ve grown their YouTube channel from 100,000 subscribers to 3.5 million, bungee jumped with Will Smith for his 50th birthday, and spent 4 days in Poland with Wim Hof learning his method to becoming superhuman by training the mind, among other challenges.
On the last couple of episodes, we heard from Za...2019-03-2706 min
The Founder HourZack Honarvar | The Future of Content CreationZack Honarvar is the founder of One Day Entertainment, the team that manages Yes Theory, a talented group of content creators who believe that life can be as authentic and fulfilling as you wish if you seek discomfort.
Since Zack joined Yes Theory as their manager, they’ve grown their YouTube channel from 100,000 subscribers to 3.5 million, bungee jumped with Will Smith for his 50th birthday, and spent 4 days in Poland with Wim Hof learning his method to becoming superhuman by training the mind, among other challenges.
On the last episode, Pat & Posh sat down with Za...2019-03-2615 min
The Founder HourZack Honarvar | How Saying Yes One Day Changed EverythingZack Honarvar is the founder of One Day Entertainment, the team that manages Yes Theory, a talented group of content creators who believe that life can be as authentic and fulfilling as you wish if you seek discomfort.
Since Zack joined Yes Theory as their manager, they’ve grown their YouTube channel from 100,000 subscribers to 3.5 million, bungee jumped with Will Smith for his 50th birthday, and spent 4 days in Poland with Wim Hof learning his method to becoming superhuman by training the mind, among other challenges.
Before embarking on this journey, Zack worked at Shopify in...2019-03-2537 min
The Founder HourSteve O'Dell | Unlikely Likely: Nike FlowersSteve O’Dell is the co-founder and CEO of Tenzo Tea, who sources ceremonial matcha green tea powder from Japan to create the healthiest drink on the planet.
Before stumbling upon the idea for Tenzo Tea after a Google search for “what is the healthiest form of energy?”, Steve was a volleyball star at UCLA and ended up dropping out of school to pursue entrepreneurship.
He co-founded Tenzo Tea with his friend after trying matcha for the first time and immediately experiencing the impact it had on his life and hasn’t looked back since.
In...2019-03-2109 min
The Founder HourSteve O'Dell | Steve In, Howard Out: A Starbucks StorySteve O’Dell is the co-founder and CEO of Tenzo Tea, who sources ceremonial matcha green tea powder from Japan to create the healthiest drink on the planet.
Before stumbling upon the idea for Tenzo Tea after a Google search for “what is the healthiest form of energy?”, Steve was a volleyball star at UCLA and ended up dropping out of school to pursue entrepreneurship.
He co-founded Tenzo Tea with his friend after trying matcha for the first time and immediately experiencing the impact it had on his life and hasn’t looked back since.
On...2019-03-2009 min
The Founder HourSteve O'Dell | The Culture of Los AngelesSteve O’Dell is the co-founder and CEO of Tenzo Tea, who sources ceremonial matcha green tea powder from Japan to create the healthiest drink on the planet.
Before stumbling upon the idea for Tenzo Tea after a Google search for “what is the healthiest form of energy?”, Steve was a volleyball star at UCLA and ended up dropping out of school to pursue entrepreneurship.
He co-founded Tenzo Tea with his friend after trying matcha for the first time and immediately experiencing the impact it had on his life and hasn’t looked back since.
On...2019-03-1906 min
The Founder HourSteve O'Dell | Odd Jobs to MatchapreneurSteve O’Dell is the co-founder and CEO of Tenzo Tea, who sources ceremonial matcha green tea powder from Japan to create the healthiest drink on the planet.
Before stumbling upon the idea for Tenzo Tea after a Google search for “what is the healthiest form of energy?”, Steve was a volleyball star at UCLA and ended up dropping out of school to pursue entrepreneurship.
He co-founded Tenzo Tea with his friend after trying matcha for the first time and immediately experiencing the impact it had on his life and hasn’t looked back since.
Pa...2019-03-1834 min
The Founder HourSebu Simonian | Biggest Inspirations and WhySebu Simonian is an Armenian-American singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and record producer. He is one-half of the duo, Capital Cities, whose smash hit “Safe and Sound” peaked at #8 on the Billboard Top 100 and was nominated for Best Music Video at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards.
On the last few episodes, we heard about Sebu’s upbringing and how he fell into the music scene, how he started his band Capital Cities and the massive growth he experienced, and insight into what the music industry is really like and what to expect if you’re looking to get into it.
...2019-03-1416 min
The Founder HourSebu Simonian | Industry Insiders: MusicSebu Simonian is an Armenian-American singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and record producer. He is one-half of the duo, Capital Cities, whose smash hit “Safe and Sound” peaked at #8 on the Billboard Top 100 and was nominated for Best Music Video at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards.
On the last couple of episodes, Sebu shared his upbringing and how fell into music as well as the inception of Capital Cities and the massive growth they experienced.
In this segment, Sebu dives into the behind-the-scenes of the music industry and what it’s like to be a signed musician. He als...2019-03-1315 min
The Founder HourSebu Simonian | Capital Cities and Solo ProjectsSebu Simonian is an Armenian-American singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and record producer. He is one-half of the duo, Capital Cities, whose smash hit “Safe and Sound” peaked at #8 on the Billboard Top 100 and was nominated for Best Music Video at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards.
On the last segment, Pat & Posh sit down with Sebu to hear about his upbringing and how we got into music.
In this episode, Sebu dives into how he started Capital Cities after meeting his partner, Ryan Merchant, through an ad on Craigslist. He also shares the story of how “Safe and So...2019-03-1219 min
The Founder HourSebu Simonian | The Musical Journey to Global Smash HitSebu Simonian is an Armenian-American singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and record producer. He is one-half of the duo, Capital Cities, whose smash hit “Safe and Sound” peaked at #8 on the Billboard Top 100 and was nominated for Best Music Video at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards.
Pat & Posh sit down with Sebu to hear about his upbringing growing up in the Middle East and moving to America, his passion for music early on, his approach to songwriting and producing, and how he’s been working on a song for 20 years (that could eventually end up on his debut solo album...2019-03-1130 min
The Founder HourDr. Renee Dua | Industry Insiders: Healthcare & TechnologyDr. Renee Dua is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Heal, a healthtech company focused on disrupting the healthcare industry by offering timely and convenient medical care from caring and qualified doctors in the privacy of your own home.
On the last few segments, we heard about Dr. Dua’s upbringing to founding Heal, her thoughts on the future of healthcare in America, and what the biggest problem she sees in the world today is.
In this episode, Dr. Dua shares some industry insiders with us in terms of what people don’t know abou...2019-03-0705 min
The Founder HourDr. Renee Dua | The Biggest Problem in the World TodayDr. Renee Dua is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Heal, a healthtech company focused on disrupting the healthcare industry by offering timely and convenient medical care from caring and qualified doctors in the privacy of your own home.
On the last couple of episodes, we heard about Dr. Dua’s upbringing to starting Heal as well as the future of healthcare in America.
On this segment, Dr. Dua shares what she believes is the biggest problem in the world today which leads to a discussion about potential solutions.
Tune in to fi...2019-03-0606 min
The Founder HourMark Brazil | How Ikonick is Pioneering the Future of Affordable Art41 is here! On this episode of The Founder Hour, Pat and Posh sit down with Mark Brazil, co-founder of Ikonick.Ikonick sells super modern, affordable, culture-inspired canvas art that’s solely designed and distributed by Mark and his co-founder, Jeff Cole. In under 2 years, they’ve sold tens of thousands of pieces, generated millions of dollars in revenue, and secured partnerships with Gary Vaynerchuk and Scooter Braun. And they’re just getting started.Throughout this episode, they talk about Mark’s upbringing in Long Island, NY, what brought him to Los Angeles, how a couple sales jo...2018-10-151h 00