Mat Sherman

Forward Thinking Founders

Business EN ↓ 970 episodes

Forward Thinking Founders is a founder podcast where we interview high potential founders from networks like Y Combinator, The Thiel Fellowship, Product Hunt, Twitter, etc. and brings to light what they're building for the world. Think of it like the opposite of How I Built This, where we interview founders before they are successful, then if they are, we have a moment in time we can look back on in the early days. Does the model work? Look at our early interviews and you'll have your answer.

Author

Mat Sherman

Category

Business

Podcast website

ftf.transistor.fm

Latest episode

Apr 6, 2026

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Episodes

370 - Anthony Mattana (Hooke Audio) On Bluetooth Hardware 07.10.2020

Anthony Mattana is the founder of Hooke Audio . Hooke Audio is the leaders in Bluetooth hardware and software recording technologies. Check out their Kickstarter here . Thanks to Edition for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders! Running a community takes a ton of different tools, which all use different systems and cost different amounts. Edition is the #1 product for startups to u...

373 - Avni Patel Thompson (Modern Village) On Building a Family Operating System 07.10.2020

Avni Patel Thompson is the founder of Modern Village , a software that lightens the load of running a family. Modern Village is on a mission to build products that give parents the confidence and tools to parent like a pro, everyday. Thanks to Edition for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders! Running a community takes a ton of different tools, which all use different systems and co...

369 - Sid Bharath (Broca) On Using AI for Copy Writers 07.10.2020

Sid Bharath is the founder of Broca . Broca generates marketing copy and content using AI. Thanks to Edition for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders! Running a community takes a ton of different tools, which all use different systems and cost different amounts. Edition is the #1 product for startups to use to run their community, with one simple tool. Simply put, Edition is the ul...

368 - Mariel Davis (Spokn) On Professional Development 06.10.2020

Mariel Davis is the founder of Spokn. Spokn is an app for professional development - all in audio, so learning can fit into the daily routine of busy employees. Thanks to Edition for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders! Running a community takes a ton of different tools, which all use different systems and cost different amounts. Edition is the #1 product for startups to use to ru...

369 - Asra Nadeem (Opus) On Creating Interactive Stories and Games 06.10.2020

Asra Nadeem is the founder of Opus. With Opus, you can create interactive stories and games in real-time. No technical skills or capital investments needed. Thanks to Edition for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders! Running a community takes a ton of different tools, which all use different systems and cost different amounts. Edition is the #1 product for startups to use to run th...

368 - Amelia Lin (Saga) On Private Podcasts for Families 05.10.2020

Amelia Lin is the founder of Saga . Saga is building a new kind of social app that helps families save life stories of loved ones in their voice—it's like getting a podcast of your Grandma's childhood stories. Thanks to Edition for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders! Running a community takes a ton of different tools, which all use different systems and cost different amounts. Ed...

367 - Ron Miasnik & Raya Ward (Adora) On Scalable Custom University Tours 05.10.2020

Ron Miasnik, Raya Ward, and Joseph Rubin are the co-founders of Adora . Adora offers a world-class experience to visitors virtually or in person. Prospective and incoming students can also stay safe while visiting campus by taking socially distanced, self-led tours. Thanks to Edition for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders! Running a community takes a ton of different tools, which...

366 - Brandon Jacoby (Bulletin) On Community Driven News Publications 04.10.2020

Brandon Jacoby is the founder of Bulletin . Bulletin is a community-driven local news publication. Subscribers will receive a recurring newsletter with what's happening in their area. No fluff. No clickbait. Thanks to Edition for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders! Running a community takes a ton of different tools, which all use different systems and cost different amounts. Edit...

365 - Aditi Shekar (Zeta) On Personal Finance For Couples 04.10.2020

Aditi Shekar  is the founder of Zeta . Using a combination of technology and advice, we want to help millions of American couples get ahead of their finances. From planning for your first paycheck to paying for college debt, saving for your first house to prepping for child #1, Zeta’s mission is to help couples get smarter about money and have more successful relationships. Thanks to OmniPanel for...

364 - Adarsh Alphons (Wardrobe) On Renting Luxury Clothing 03.10.2020

Adarsh Alphons is the founder of Wardrobe . Wardrobe allows you to rent exclusive luxury and vintage dresses, bags and shoes for affordable prices. Thanks to OmniPanel for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders! OmniPanel is an analytics platform that surfaces key user insights from your customer support tickets so you can identify when, where, and how user friction impacts your rete...

363 - Carey D'Souza (Activeconnect) On Passwordless Identity 03.10.2020

Carey D'Sourza is the founder of Activeconnect. Bring intelligence to every access request, transaction or security challenge. Passwordless Identity and access for any application. Thanks to OmniPanel for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders! OmniPanel is an analytics platform that surfaces key user insights from your customer support tickets so you can identify when, where, and ho...

362 - Dr. Quinn Wang (Quadrant Eye) On Remote Eye Exams 02.10.2020

Dr. Quinn Wang is the founder of Quadrant Eye . They building rapid remote eye exams. Thanks to OmniPanel for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders! OmniPanel is an analytics platform that surfaces key user insights from your customer support tickets so you can identify when, where, and how user friction impacts your retention and profitability. Try OmniPanel for yourself here .  ★...

361 - Donald Hawkins (Tenth) On Erasing the Wealth Gap for Black Americans 02.10.2020

Donald Hawkins is the founder of Tenth . Tenth is building a digital bank designed to ERASE the wealth gap for Black Americans through legit financial education. Thanks to OmniPanel for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders! OmniPanel is an analytics platform that surfaces key user insights from your customer support tickets so you can identify when, where, and how user friction imp...

360 - Zeeshan Sheikh (Space) On Building Custom Online Spaces 01.10.2020

Zeeshan Sheikhis the founder of Space . In Space, join audio-only conversations, and interact with interesting people on topics that matter to you. Thanks to OmniPanel for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders! OmniPanel is an analytics platform that surfaces key user insights from your customer support tickets so you can identify when, where, and how user friction impacts your rete...

359 - Chandra Duggirala (Founderpool) On Pooling Founder Equity and Decreasing Risk 01.10.2020

 Chandra Duggirala is the founder of Founderpool . FounderPool de-risks entrepreneurship by pooling startup equity. Thanks to OmniPanel for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders! OmniPanel is an analytics platform that surfaces key user insights from your customer support tickets so you can identify when, where, and how user friction impacts your retention and profitability. Try Omn...

358 - Baran Korkmaz (Arway) on Building AR for Location Apps 30.09.2020

Baran Korkmaz is the founder of Arway . Arway is powering camera devices with AI to recognize their surroundings for hyper-accurate location apps. Thanks to OmniPanel for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders! OmniPanel is an analytics platform that surfaces key user insights from your customer support tickets so you can identify when, where, and how user friction impacts your reten...

357 - Michael Ogunsanya (Mindstand) On Building Healthy Online Communities 30.09.2020

Michael Ogunsanya is the founder of Mindstand . Mindstand provides an Artificial Intelligence platform trained by clinical psychologists to identify hate speech, harassment, sexual misconduct, and more. Thanks to OmniPanel for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders! OmniPanel is an analytics platform that surfaces key user insights from your customer support tickets so you can identi...

356 - Justin Intal (Forage) On Building Better Tech For Grocery Shopping 29.09.2020

Justin Intal is the founder of Forage . Use Forage to compare your shopping list to nearby stores to find the best deals. Thanks to OmniPanel for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders! OmniPanel is an analytics platform that surfaces key user insights from your customer support tickets so you can identify when, where, and how user friction impacts your retention and profitability. T...

355 - Dan Rowden (Ilo) On Building Better Twitter Analytics 29.09.2020

Dan Rowden is the founder of IIlo . Ilo helps you understand and grow your Twitter audience with detailed analytics. Thanks to OmniPanel for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders! OmniPanel is an analytics platform that surfaces key user insights from your customer support tickets so you can identify when, where, and how user friction impacts your retention and profitability. Try Om...

353 - Nir Kabessa (Yup) On Rating the Web and Gaining Influence 28.09.2020

Nir Kabessa is the cofounder of Yup . Yup allows you to build influence & earn money for rating content on any website. Thanks to OmniPanel for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders! OmniPanel is an analytics platform that surfaces key user insights from your customer support tickets so you can identify when, where, and how user friction impacts your retention and profitability....

352 - Troy Bolus (OmniPanel) On Turning User Complaints Into Product Roadmaps 27.09.2020

Troy is the co-founder of Omnipanel . OmniPanel is an analytics platform that surfaces key user insights from your customer support tickets so you can identify when, where, and how user friction impacts your retention and profitability. Thanks to Omnipanel for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders! OmniPanel is an analytics platform that surfaces key user insights from your customer...

351 - An Early Bet On Ime Essien 27.09.2020

Ime Essien is a student at Morgan State University studying electrical engineering. He is a student partner at HBCUvc, a student-led investment fund dedicated to HBCU and HSI student and alumni founders. He is also the cofounder of UrConvey Thanks to Primeflow for sponsoring this episode of FTF! It’s time to focus on your biggest advantage - your relationships. Partner up with your network and dri...

350 - Sheridan Clayborne (Lendtable) On 401k Matches 26.09.2020

Sheridan Clayborne is the CEO and co-founder of Lendtable . They give you money to take advantage of your employer 401(k) match. You pay us back through a simple, one-time service fee. Simple as that.  Thanks to Primeflow for sponsoring this episode of FTF! It’s time to focus on your biggest advantage - your relationships. Partner up with your network and drive business. Their software takes care...

349 - Aashni Shah (Taonga) On Storing and Sharing Personal Documents 26.09.2020

Aashni Shah is the founder of Taonga . Whether you're moving to another country, applying for a mortgage or downloading the latest FinTech app, everyone wants your documents. Taonga lets you store and share these documents securely. Find Aashni's personal website right here . Thanks to Primeflow for sponsoring this episode of FTF! It’s time to focus on your biggest advantage - your relationships....

348 - Sarah Greisdorf (Holdette) On Creating Suits With Pockets 25.09.2020

 Sarah Greisdorf is the founder of Holdette . Holdette creates women's professional workwear with real pockets. Made for women, by women. Listen to this episode if you Want to hear the origin story of Holdette You want suits with pockets too Want to hear the big vision for Holdette Thanks to Primeflow for sponsoring this episode of FTF! It’s time to focus on your biggest advantage - your relations...

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