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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.
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- Today40 min
Ex Meta Executive Reveals Why Your AI Bill Is About To Explode | Ep. 408 with Cylton Collymore Founder of Sirsi
Daniel and Clyton Collymore dive into one of the biggest questions facing founders right now: what happens when AI becomes essential, but the cost and control of that AI sits in someone else’s cloud. Clyton explains why he believes LLMs are still “book smart, not street smart,” why giving AI agents full access to your computer is like handing your bank account to someone on a second date, and why the future may shift toward local or on-prem AI systems. The conversation also turns personal as Clyton shares how being laid off from Meta after his 50th birthday forced him into Plan A, why Sirsi is his contribution, and why access—not talent—is the real bottleneck holding back the next generation of builders. Key Discussion Points Clyton pushes back on the AGI hype, arguing that LLMs present well but are still limited, comparing them to someone who can pass every quiz but struggles with real-world “street smart” reasoning. He warns founders about giving AI agents full access to their computers, phones, finances, and private data, comparing it to giving a new relationship access to your bank account on the second date. Clyton explains that agentic systems should support human intelligence, not replace it, especially in roles like cybersecurity where human judgment is needed as the “tiebreaker.” He shares the deeper vision behind Sirsi: giving people and companies AI efficiency without requiring them to become AI experts or build an AI company from scratch. The conversation explores why talent is everywhere, from government to Meta to Howard University, and why the future depends on expanding access, encouragement, tools, and visibility for more builders. Clyton opens up about being laid off from Meta in 2023 and realizing that Plan B was not enough, saying that if you have a Plan B, you do not really have a plan. He gives founders a blunt lesson on equity: do not give away shares casually, because equity is not candy, it is a claim on your time, effort, and future money. Clyton explains why he is betting against the purely cloud-centric AI model, arguing that inference costs, token economics, outages, and lack of control will push more AI back to local devices and on-prem systems. He compares token economics to Chuck E. Cheese at trillion-dollar scale, warning that today’s AI usage is subsidized by investor capital and that prices are already shifting upward. The episode closes with Clyton pointing toward a hybrid AI future where frontier cloud models still exist, but daily business AI increasingly runs closer to the user through local hardware and private systems. Takeaways AI agents are powerful, but founders should not confuse convenience with safety, especially when private data, financial systems, and company operations are involved. The next AI advantage may not be who has the best prompt, but who controls their infrastructure, costs, data, and inference layer. Equity is one of the most expensive things a founder can give away, because it represents a claim on years of work, not just a future payout. Access is the real unlock: more people building with better tools could create a much larger economy and surface talent that traditional systems overlook. The current AI land grab is being subsidized, and founders should prepare for a world where token costs, cloud dependence, and AI usage become real operating expenses. Closing Thoughts Clyton Collymore brings a rare mix of government, cybersecurity, big tech, and founder perspective to the AI conversation. This episode is not anti-AI, it is a warning against using AI blindly before understanding the cost, control, and security tradeoffs. His message to founders is clear: use AI, but do not outsource your company’s future to systems you do not control. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/founder! #squarepod ○ Please make sure to hyperlink this in the YT/Social/Podcast descriptions Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code FOUNDER at huel.com/founder. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 4 days ago22 min
$21M Compounding Pharmacy Exposes Why Peptides are Trending | Ep. 407 with Kris Fishman CEO and President of Wells Pharmacy Network
Daniel and Kris Fishman explore why compounding pharmacies are suddenly part of the national health conversation, especially as GLP-1s, peptides, and personalized medicine become mainstream. Kris breaks down what compounding actually means, why “one size fits all” medicine is being questioned, and how pharmacies like Wells step in when traditional options are unavailable or not personalized enough. The conversation also covers FDA scrutiny, peptide regulation, Big Pharma tension, operational scale, and the emotional reality of leading a fast-growing healthcare company. Key Discussion Points Kris explains that compounding pharmacies go back centuries and combine active pharmaceutical ingredients to create personalized preparations when standard retail versions do not fit a patient’s needs. He breaks down why peptides became a major health trend, describing them as amino acid chains that have gained traction through wellness culture, social media, and gray-market demand. Kris discusses the FDA’s review process and the importance of the upcoming PCAC meeting, where physicians and pharmacists can explain why certain peptides should be available for compounding. He explains that Wells Pharmacy Network focuses on quality, testing, sterile processes, and transparency, encouraging people to research their pharmacy and understand its safety standards. Kris shares that the company’s operational unlock came from improving speed, technology, and order fulfillment while maintaining strict quality control. He talks about the tension with Big Pharma, especially after GLP-1 shortages, and argues compounding exists to help patients where personalized or unavailable options are needed. Kris says the biggest CEO pressure is not product quality, because he trusts his team, but making sure regulators understand the data, adverse effects, and patient impact behind the products they carry. He opens up about the personal cost of leadership, including missing much of his children’s lives while building the company, and the tradeoff of trying to provide a better future for them. Takeaways Personalized medicine is growing because more people are questioning whether one-size-fits-all healthcare actually serves their needs. The biggest misunderstanding about compounding is safety, which is why quality controls, testing, and regulatory transparency matter. Peptides are popular, but Kris warns that people should avoid gray-market options and work through qualified doctors and reputable pharmacies. Scaling in healthcare requires both speed and trust, because getting products out quickly means nothing if quality is compromised. Leadership can create real personal sacrifice, and Kris reflects honestly on the cost of building while raising a family. Closing Thoughts Kris Fishman’s story shows the intersection of healthcare, entrepreneurship, regulation, and personal mission. What started as an industry he did not fully understand became a calling after seeing patients and family members benefit from personalized products. This episode gives listeners a clearer picture of why compounding pharmacies matter, why peptides are everywhere, and why the future of medicine may depend on safer, smarter personalization. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 6 days ago28 min
Bootstrap or Raise VC? Here's the Math From a $150M Founder | Ep. 406 with Tal Lev-Ami Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Cloudinary
Daniel and Tal trace Tal’s origin story from writing code in elementary school to building Cloudinary with two co founders over decades of friendship. Tal explains why bootstrapping forced discipline and protected culture, how Cloudinary grew product led before “PLG” was a label, and what it means for employees when option value rises without constant dilution from new funding rounds. The conversation then pivots into the AI era, where Tal is actively experimenting with AI assisted coding systems, and where he predicts both huge opportunity and a much bigger roller coaster for founders. Key Discussion Points Tal shares that computers felt like a creative superpower because he could imagine something and make it real, and that drive never left him. He explains how the act of building changed from BASIC and Pascal to orchestrating AI agents, but the core satisfaction is still creation. Tal breaks down why bootstrapping is harder than fundraising, because you must earn revenue fast, spend with discipline, and grow at a pace that preserves culture. He explains the upside of founder control, the board remains the founders, allowing them to design the company’s path, values, and hiring standards. Tal describes a hidden employee benefit of bootstrapping, option value can grow with revenue without the repeated dilution and preference complexity of venture rounds. He shares a hard learned go to market lesson, moving too far upmarket too quickly lowered win rates and created lottery quarters, forcing a return to a healthier range before expanding again. Tal explains why the barrier to starting companies keeps dropping, first cloud enabled Cloudinary, now AI agents enable coding, marketing, and selling, making “zero person companies” plausible. He pushes back on the idea that everything becomes a race to zero price, arguing that enterprise grade reliability, compliance, and the cost of mistakes create a durable moat. Tal describes the co founder operating system that kept them together for 30 years, weekly conversations, honest venting, and deep understanding of when to push and when to back off. He closes with a grounded view on entrepreneurship, it is a little crazy, rules keep changing, and not everyone should be a founder, but impact is possible as an employee too. Takeaways Bootstrapping is a strategy, not a flex, it buys control and cultural consistency, but demands early revenue and relentless discipline. AI will make building cheaper and faster, but it will also make competition faster, and real moats will come from reliability, trust, and execution in complex environments. If you go upmarket too soon, you can trap yourself in “lottery quarters,” so watch win rate as closely as deal size. Three co founders can be a strength because it creates a balancing mechanism, especially when conflict or pressure rises. The future may reduce scarcity, but humans will still need purpose, meaning, and a way to feel impactful, even if robots do more of the work. Closing Thoughts Tal Lev-Ami is a rare blend of builder and long game operator, someone who scaled without losing the craft and then returned to hands on creation through AI. This episode is a reminder that the best companies endure because they earn trust, not because they raise the biggest round. In an era where anyone can ship fast, Tal’s message lands hard: the real edge is building something that keeps working when the stakes are high. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks agointerview36 min5-min read
The Career Rule That Took Him From Bagger to 3-Time CIO | Ep. 405 with Harrison Allen Lewis Founding Partner at Jacob Meadow Associates
Harrison Allen Lewis's journey from grocery bagger to CIO and founding partner at Jacob Meadow Associates was shaped not by avoiding fear, but by embracing it—saying yes to opportunities even when unqualified, learning deeply from bad managers, and redefining leadership as a practice of transparency, accountability, and collective problem-solving. The core insight: fear is not a reason to say no, but a signal that something transformative may be at stake.
- 2 weeks agointerview42 min6-min read
She Started Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmetics in One Salon Room. It Became a Global Empire | Ep. 404 with Anastasia Soare Founder of Anastasia Beverly Hill Cosmetics
Anastasia Soare, a Romanian immigrant with no money, English, or connections, built a billion-dollar beauty empire rooted in her revolutionary eyebrow artistry, fueled by relentless grit, emotional resilience, and a refusal to compromise her vision—even risking $225 million of her own money to retain control. Her journey from crying daily in a Los Angeles apartment to earning Oprah and Jennifer Lopez as clients embodies the power of immigrant struggle, authentic entrepreneurship, and legacy-building over quick exits.
- 2 weeks agointerview39 min6-min read
This Psychic Says Spencer Pratt Will Be the Next LA Mayor | Ep. 403 with Craig Hamilton-Parker
Craig Hamilton-Parker, a renowned psychic medium, shares his journey from advertising executive to globally recognized clairvoyant, discussing his accurate predictions of major world events — including Trump’s presidency, the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and the Iran conflict — while offering insights into future geopolitical tensions, particularly around Taiwan, the 2028 U.S. elections, and a potential spiritual awakening amid global crises.
- 3 weeks agointerview27 min6-min read
Built a $34M Company on One Lesson From Her Dad at 7 | Ep. 401 with Kate Monroe
Kate Monroe, a Marine veteran, entrepreneur, author, and now filmmaker, attributes her explosive success to disciplined compartmentalization, relentless execution, and a mindset shift from victim to victor. By treating every challenge as a choice and every goal as already decided, she has scaled her business from $750,000 to $34 million in just three years while launching a media empire.
- 3 weeks agoconversational31 min4-min read
AI Made MVPs Instant. So Why Are Most Startups Still Losing | Ep. 401 with Eric Ries
Eric Ries reflects on the enduring relevance of The Lean Startup in the age of AI, arguing that while tools have accelerated innovation, they’ve also intensified competition and exposed deeper systemic flaws in corporate governance. His new book, Incorruptible, proposes structural solutions to preserve mission-driven companies across generations.
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