Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Mateo Polic, founder of one of Canada’s leading recruitment firms, to unpack what is really happening in today’s hiring market. From AI-generated resumes and shrinking salaries, to the growing gap between senior talent and younger operators, Mateo shares what he’s seeing from thousands of job applications and placements across sales,...

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Amanda Marino, certified Life and Empowerment Coach, TEDx speaker, Emmy-nominated TV personality, and founder of Next Level Wellness and Behavioral Health. Amanda shares her journey from surviving childhood abuse, family trauma, and years of self-destruction, to building a life rooted in healing, service, and resilience. Amanda opens...

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Nachman Forer, co-founder of Anochi, a transformational community helping men step into deeper connection, emotional awareness, and aligned leadership. Nachman shares his journey from a challenging upbringing and years of internal struggle to building a thriving marriage, raising 11 children, and guiding thousands of men through perso...

In this episode of Founder2Founder , Aaron Spivak sits down with Mo Moahid, a seasoned entrepreneur and AI expert, to explore the power of artificial intelligence in scaling businesses. Mo shares his unique journey from competing as part of Team Canada in equine sport to building and exiting multiple businesses. His deep understanding of discipline, scale, and technology has shaped his approach to...

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with immigration attorney and founder Mena Maimone for a direct conversation about why so many Canadian entrepreneurs are exploring a move to the United States. Originally from Canada, Mena moved to South Florida nearly a decade ago, earned her J.D. from Nova Southeastern University, and built Maimone Legal with her mother into a fast-grow...

In this episode of Founder2Founder, live from a Founders Club conference, Aaron Spivak and Chris Meade sit down with George Heaton, the co-founder of Represent, a globally recognized fashion brand that fuses style, fitness, and community. With over 15 years of entrepreneurship under his belt, George shares the highs and lows of building a multi-million-dollar business. From maintaining brand authe...

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Kevin Gould, a seasoned entrepreneur and the founder of Kombo Ventures , to explore the raw and unfiltered journey behind building successful brands. Kevin is also the co-founder of Glamnetic , a leading beauty brand known for its press-on nails and INH Hair , a hair extension company. With extensive experience in talent management an...

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Garrett Peters, co-founder of Duncan & Stone Paper Co., a brand focused on helping families capture meaningful memories through intentional stationery. Before launching the company in 2020, Garrett spent over a decade working with Walmart and Sam’s Club, gaining experience in scaling brands and building businesses. Garrett shares...

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Addison LaBonte, founder of Sweet Addison’s, a fast-growing better-for-you bakery shipping gluten-free, dairy-free desserts nationwide. A former Division 1 athlete, Addison has channeled her discipline and resilience into building a brand rooted in authenticity and quality. After a life-changing health diagnosis, Addison turned to glu...

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Jamie Maltabes, Founder and CEO of Infinite Medical Group, a rapidly growing wellness and regenerative medicine company. Jamie’s journey to entrepreneurship was shaped by years of personal struggle, addiction, recovery, and a relentless commitment to rebuilding her life and helping others do the same. Jamie shares how hitting rock bot...

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Gaurav “Gord” Hundal, a 19-year-old real estate developer who has already flipped multiple homes and recently completed a luxury property listed for over $5 million in Fort Lauderdale. After experimenting with businesses like event promotion and clothing at a young age, Gaurav eventually found his passion in real estate development an...

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with David Balinski, Founder & CEO of Wire Health. With a background spanning risk management, pharmaceutical lobbying, national benefits consulting, and health plan M&A, David has built nine companies and dedicated his career to fixing one of the biggest failures in American healthcare: mental health access. David shares the hard...

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Michael C. Bertoni, Founder and CEO of SaaS Talent, the global talent and growth engine behind hundreds of high-performing SaaS and tech companies. With over 25 years of experience helping founders scale revenue, build elite go-to-market teams, and turn hiring into a competitive advantage, Michael operates at the intersection of SaaS...

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Dr. Lisa C. Palmer, PhD, LMFT, CHT, Program and Clinical Director of The Renew Center of Florida in Boca Raton, ranked #1 in the U.S. for PTSD treatment in 2017 by Newsmax. A nationally recognized psychotherapist featured on major networks including ABC, FOX, CNN, NBC, and CBS, Dr. Palmer works with celebrities, high-profile athletes,...

In this episode of Founder2Founder, host Aaron Spivak sits down with Adrian Aidid, Founder and CEO of LDX Digital, a top Google and YouTube Ads agency that manages over $11 million in monthly ad spend. Adrian is no stranger to scaling brands, he’s helped grow eight companies to over $100K/day in spend and engineered acquisition systems responsible for hundreds of millions in revenue. But before be...

In this episode of Founder2Founder, host Aaron Spivak sits down with Karen Quintos, former Chief Customer Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at Dell Technologies. Karen’s career spans multiple industries and decades of leadership at the highest levels, including Merck, Citibank, and Dell, where she led through some of the company’s most pivotal transformations. Known for her rare blend of operati...

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak returns with Chris Meade for a founder-to-founder deep dive on the biggest insights shaping business growth in 2026. After surveying over 1,000 members from inside The Founders Club, they uncovered five powerful patterns that separate the founders who are doubling their growth from those who stay stuck. The truth? It’s not about doing more, it’s abo...

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Adam Wexler, Founder and Executive Chairman of PrizePicks, the largest paid fantasy sports platform in North America. With a career spanning from music tech startups to influencer marketing software and now dominating the fantasy sports industry, Adam is a prime example of what it means to build with vision, grit, and resilience. Beyo...

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Jamie Crozier, owner of Thunder Bay Hydraulics and founder of Atlas Elite Autolifts. Jamie leads multiple industrial businesses based in Northern Ontario, including Custom Hydraulics, and has built a reputation for blending hands-on manufacturing with modern innovation. From hydraulic cylinder repair, to designing luxury car lift syst...

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Rebecca Sunnen Kallaus, founder of Business Done Better and creator of the 5-Engine Operating System. With over a decade in business operations, Rebecca has helped companies from solo ventures to $20M+ scale with structure, clarity, and sustainability. She’s also played a direct role in shaping tools at HighLevel to better support fou...

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Richart Ruddie, serial entrepreneur, art collector, and founder of CaptainCompliance.com. Richart has built and exited multiple ventures across marketing, tech, and real estate, including one of the largest ORM agencies in the U.S. From hustling calling cards as a teen, to selling a business at 24, Richart breaks down how he built a c...

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with media entrepreneur, author, and political commentator Armstrong Williams. From growing up on a tobacco farm in South Carolina as one of 10 siblings, to becoming one of the most influential minority-owned media executives in the country, Armstrong shares how discipline, faith, and preparation shaped every stage of his journey. He is th...

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Brandon Pourmorady, founder of Adhesive Media, a powerhouse influencer marketing agency that’s brokered over $20M in YouTube sponsorships to date. Based in Miami and representing over 200 creators monthly, Brandon is at the forefront of the creator economy, matching performance-driven YouTube channels with leading consumer brands. But...

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Oleg Lee, a serial entrepreneur, Guinness World Record holder, father of three, and founder of All About Vibe, a custom pillow company that scaled from a garage operation to generating over $60 million in revenue. Known for turning people’s favorite moments into pillows, Oleg has created products for celebrities like Snoop Dogg, Gary...

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Kyle Matthews, the Founder and CEO of Matthews™, one of the fastest-growing and now largest privately held commercial real estate brokerages in the U.S. Since launching the firm in 2015, Kyle has scaled the company to nearly 30 offices and over 1,000 employees, closing more than $66 billion in transaction volume. Before his rise in bu...