FOUNDER FACING
FOUNDER FACING
Join Gus as he sits down with the brightest founders in the startup world. They discuss how to tackle some of the biggest challenges in bringing a new idea to market - from early customer acquisition to make-or-break decisions, our guests talk about their unique approach to starting a business every week.
Choosing the right Co-Founder with Aura Co-Founders Purvi Goel & Gautam Madaan [007]
In this episode of Founder Facing, Gus interviews Purvi Goel and Gautam Madaan, co-founders of Aura - an AI platform that bridges the gap between HR and finance. Discover how their decade-long friendship evolved into a successful co-founder relationship, their approach to dividing responsibilities, and their journey to acquiring their first customers with no prior sales experience.
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Find Your Niche - How AMTIL is REVOLUTIONIZING Aerospace Education [006]
In this episode, Gus talks with Josh Wall, founder of Amtil (Aircraft Maintenance Technician Interactive Learning). Josh shares his journey of identifying critical gaps in aviation maintenance training and creating innovative VR and gamification solutions. With his unique background as a pilot, mechanic, and engineering student, Josh offers valuable insights on addressing the industry's technician shortage while making complex training more accessible.
Breaking into Healthcare as a Startup with Patient Advocacy and Personal Branding [005]
In this episode, Gus speaks with Matt Teresko about navigating the complex world of healthcare advocacy and his journey bootstrapping a business in the medical consulting space. Matt shares valuable insights on improving health literacy, building a compelling value proposition, and making strategic hiring decisions as a founder.
Building a Better Checking Account with Vie Co-Founder Jake Bass [004]
In this episode of Founder Facing, Gus talks with Jake Bass, founder of V (Viecard.io), who shares his journey building a financial startup that helps people achieve financial security through appreciating assets. Jake offers valuable insights on educating customers about complex financial products and reveals his unconventional networking strategy.
Building (Inc) your personal brand with Matthew Schneider [003]
In this episode, Gus talks with Matthew Schneider of Building Ink about his unconventional approach to startup marketing. Matthew shares how he's grown his commercial real estate tech company through personal branding, strategic networking, and event speaking rather than traditional paid advertising.
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Cercles: A Home for Digital Nomads & Remote Workers with Ahmad Mansour [002]
In this episode, Ahmad Mansour shares how his experiences as a digital nomad inspired him to create Circles, a private community for home sharing. Learn about the challenges of finding quality mid-term accommodations, why current options fall short, and how a curated community approach can transform the way professionals travel and connect.
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Customer Acquisition & The Future of Prospecting with Ryan O'Hara [001]
In this debut episode of Founder Facing, Ryan O'Hara shares his journey from VP of Growth at Lead IQ to founding Pitchfire, a platform that's turning the traditional sales model upside down. Discover why cold outreach is failing, how cognitive switching impacts productivity, and why helping others is the secret ingredient to startup success.