The Founder CEO

Thought Leaders

The Heartbreaking Loss of a Child to Cancer Brought These 3 Founders Together. Now Their Startup Has Raised $60 Million to Fight and Treat the Disease With Cutting-Edge Tech.

What happens when a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, a synthetic biology expert, and a world-renowned cancer researcher team up? They create Earli—a startup rewriting the rules of cancer detection and treatment.

Starting a Business

They Bought an Ice Cream Truck Off eBay for $5,000. Now Their Company Has 70 Shops and Sells Treats in Over 12,000 Stores.

For the episode of "The Founder CEO," the co-founder and CEO of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream explains how one ice cream truck grew into a successful nationwide brand.

Business Plans

'Irrelevance Is Worse Than Death': How This CEO's Competitive Drive Resulted in a Global Powerhouse AI Startup

From a sports-centric childhood in Boston to leading the global AI startup Supernormal, Colin Treseler's journey is a masterclass in persistence, adaptability, and the art of using time wisely.

Starting a Business

How This Entrepreneur Was Inspired to Create a Global Teaching Platform That Empowers Students to Work Together

Brainly CEO Michał Borkowski shares the growth story of his global edtech platform.

Starting a Business

How This Professional Poker Player Became an AI Pioneer

Sergio Suarez Jr., founder and CEO of Tackle AI, shares how he built a successful tech company from the ground up.

Starting a Business

How Charles Lelon Is Redefining Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition

Kamylon CEO Charles Lelon discusses how his firm guides ambitious entrepreneurs through the process of finding, buying, and running businesses.

Leadership

This CEO Gave a Masterclass In Honoring a Company's Legacy While Evolving It at the Same Time

Dominic Allon, CEO of Pipedrive, has transformed the company into an industry leader by combining grit, self-awareness, and a forward-thinking approach.

Starting a Business

How This CEO Is Combining AI and Human Creativity to Revolutionize His Industry

David McFarland, the founder and CEO of Coterie Insurance, explains how he created one of the most innovative companies in the insurance space.

Marketing

How a Single PowerPoint Raised $300 Million for This Founder

Brandtech Group CEO David Jones explains what led him to leave his executive comfort zone to build an AI-powered tech empire from scratch.

Starting a Business

He Founded a Company That Was Acquired By Angie and Now He Is Disrupting CPG. Here Are This CEO's Strategies for Innovating and Scaling.

From building the home services platform company Handy to revolutionizing the consumer goods industry with Keychain, Oisin Hanrahan has mastered the art of scaling companies.

Starting a Business

These Two Cousins Quit Their Day Jobs to Start a Women-Owned Whiskey Company. Here's How They Got Major Backing and Built a Thriving Community Based on Inclusivity.

In a world where whiskey has traditionally been viewed as a "man's drink," cousins Anna Axster and Wendelin von Schroder are crafting a narrative that opens the door for all whiskey enthusiasts.

Leadership

'Don't be Afraid': How His Father's Battle With Dementia Inspired This Entrepreneur's Mission

Howard Berman discusses the founding Coya Therapeutics, the challenges of biotech entrepreneurship, and the future of therapeutic development.

Leadership

'Don't Just Give Out the Work -- Do the Work': How This Women's Healthcare CEO Leads With Passion

Kathy Lee-Sepsick, CEO of Femasys, emphasizes preparedness, balance, and self-care as the core of visionary leadership.

Leadership

How His Personal Battle With Cancer Inspired This Founder's Solution for Patient Care

On this episode of "The Founder CEO," Michael O'Neil, founder and CEO of Get Well, discusses his inspiring journey as a leader and the transformative role of AI in healthcare.