Episodes

Oct. 10, 2023

Common Paper, Co-founder & CEO Jake Stein | Founding Philly Ep. 27

On this episode, I interview Jake Stein, Co-founder & CEO of Common Paper. Common Paper helps you create and sign contracts faster. Their structured contract platform helps you build trusted templates using their standard agr...

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Sept. 26, 2023

Chain.io, Founder & CEO Brian Glick | Founding Philly Ep. 26

On this episode, I interview Brian Glick, Founder and CEO of Chain.io. Chain.io is connecting the software that moves supply chains. Their platform connects systems so businesses have better control over the information they ...

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Sept. 12, 2023

Live Episode @ Venture Cafe | CampusESP, Co-Founder & CEO Dave Becker…

Live Episode @ Venture Cafe | Founding Philly Meetup 9/7 This episode was recorded LIVE at the Founding Philly Meetup in partnership with Venture Cafe. On this episode, I got to sit down (in-person) with Dave Becker, Co-Found...

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July 25, 2023

Stimulus, Founder & CEO Tiffanie Stanard | Founding Philly Ep. 25

On this episode, I interview Tiffanie Stanard, Founder and CEO of Stimulus. Stimulus uses data & analytics to help companies make better (diverse, equitable, and inclusionary) purchasing decisions. Stimulus is all about trans...

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July 11, 2023

Mural Health, Co-Founder & Co-CEO Sam Whitaker | Founding Philly Ep. …

On this episode, I interview Sam Whitaker, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Mural Health. Mural Health is a clinical trials technology company that is dedicated to making it easy to be a participant in clinical trials. Mural Health’s t...

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June 27, 2023

CampusESP, Co-Founder & CEO Dave Becker | Founding Philly Ep. 23

On this episode, I interview Dave Becker, Co-Founder & CEO of CampusESP. CampusESP is your all-in-one solution for college parent engagement. CampusESP turns parents into partners and is focused on student success. CampusESP ...

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June 13, 2023

LifeBrand, Co-Founder and CEO T.J. Colaiezzi and Co-Founder and COO J…

On this episode, I interview Co-Founders T.J. Colaiezzi and Jemma Barbarise-Kelley of LifeBrand. LifeBrand is the world leader in AI social media detection. LifeBrand’s mission is to empower all social media users to reach th...

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May 31, 2023

Juno Search Partners, Co-Founder Mikal Harden | Founding Philly Ep. …

On this episode, I interview Mikal Harden, Co-Founder of Juno Search Partners. Juno Search Partners is a women-founded and women-led talent solutions firm working every day to connect the right people with the right kind of p...

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May 16, 2023

LLUNA, Co-Founder & CEO Jess Podgajny | Founding Philly Ep. 20

On this episode, I interview Jess Podgajny, Co-Founder & CEO of LLUNA. LLUNA is building the new operating system for hybrid and remote teams. The company's Team Operating System (TeamOS) is designed to deliver real-time insi...

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May 2, 2023

Carbon Reform, Co-Founder & COO Nick Martin | Founding Philly Ep. 19

On this episode, I interview Nick Martin, Co-Founder & COO at Carbon Reform. Carbon Reform is designing the Carbon Capsule, a modular carbon dioxide capture device that helps building owners reduce CO2 and contaminant levels ...

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April 18, 2023

Employee Cycle, Co-Founder & CEO Bruce Marable | Founding Philly Ep. …

On this episode, I interview Bruce Marable, Co-Founder & CEO at Employee Cycle. Employee Cycle combines disconnected workforce data from different HR systems into one user-friendly HR dashboard, empowering HR leaders to view,...

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April 3, 2023

GO, Founder and CEO Michael Beauchamp | Founding Philly Ep. 17

On this episode, I interview Michael Beauchamp, Founder and CEO of GO. GO is a cheaper and easier alternative to traditional car ownership. GO created a better business model that allows them to provide drivers the best car f...

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March 21, 2023

Goodwin, Startup & VC Partner Abe Kwon | Founding Philly Ep. 16

On this episode, I interview Abe Kwon, Startup & VC Partner at Goodwin. Goodwin is a global law firm serving the innovators and the investors in a rapidly changing, technology-driven economy. Goodwin's Philadelphia office foc...

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March 6, 2023

ImpactableX, Founder Catherine Griffin | Founding Philly Ep. 15

On this episode, I interview Catherine Griffin, Founder of ImpactableX. ImpactableX helps social entrepreneurs to quantify and forecast their social & environmental impact and drive capital towards the greatest good. Impactab...

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Feb. 21, 2023

Lula Convenience, Co-founder & CEO Adit Gupta | Founding Philly Ep. 14

On this episode, I interview Adit Gupta, Co-founder & CEO of Lula Convenience. Lula Convenience is a software company that enables delivery from convenience stores. They are building the operating system for the convenience i...

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Feb. 7, 2023

CollX, Co-Founder and CEO Ted Mann | Founding Philly Ep. 13

On this episode, I interview Ted Mann, Co-Founder and CEO of CollX. CollX (pronounced "collects") is the fastest way to find out what your trading cards are worth. Snap a pic and instantly get the current market price. Add th...

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Jan. 24, 2023

Ben Franklin Tech Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania, President an…

On this episode, I interview Scott Nissenbaum, President and CEO of Ben Franklin Tech Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Ben Franklin Tech Partners is among the nation’s leading technology-based economic development progr...

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Jan. 10, 2023

honeygrow, Founder & CEO Justin Rosenberg | Founding Philly Ep. 11

On this episode, I interview Justin Rosenberg, Founder & CEO of honeygrow. honeygrow is a Philadelphia-based fast casual restaurant chain that specializes in stir-fry, salads and honeybars (a delicious fruit-based treat). Mad...

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Dec. 15, 2022

Proscia, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer Nathan Buchbinder | Found…

On this episode, I interview Nathan Buchbinder, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer of Proscia. Proscia is a software company that is accelerating pathology’s transformation toward a data-driven discipline. Their digital patho...

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Dec. 1, 2022

Journal My Health, Founder and CEO Tracey Welson-Rossman | Founding P…

On this episode, I interview Tracey Welson-Rossman, Founder and CEO of Journal My Health. Journal My Health helps people with chronic conditions tell their health stories to their health providers, for better health outcomes....

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Nov. 17, 2022

Philanthropi, Founder Keith Leaphart | Founding Philly Ep. 8

On this episode, I interview Keith Leaphart, Founder of Philanthropi. Philanthropi is leading the next generation of philanthropy through its innovative giving platform, which democratizes giving for everyone and amplifies it...

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Nov. 3, 2022

Oat Haus, CEO & Co-Founder Ali Bonar | Founding Philly Ep. 7

On this episode, I sit down with Ali Bonar, CEO & Co-Founder of Oat Haus. Oat Haus has created the world's first oat-based spread — Granola Butter. Granola Butter has the texture of a nut butter & tastes like liquid oatmeal c...

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Oct. 20, 2022

BACH, Founder and CEO Mike Petrakis | Founding Philly Ep. 6

On this episode, I interview Mike Petrakis, Founder and CEO of Bach. BACH is the leading group travel platform for bachelor and bachelorette experiences. Their focus is on inspiring adventure while reducing the inherent pain ...

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Oct. 6, 2022

Nextmv, Co-founder and CEO Carolyn Mooney | Founding Philly Ep. 5

On this episode, I interview Carolyn Mooney, Co-founder and CEO of Nextmv. Nextmv is a developer platform for automating and optimizing decisions from vehicle routing to workforce scheduling and beyond — allowing you to make ...

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