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

322 - Leon Klepfish (Callingly) On Improving Speed to Following Up With Leads 12.09.2020

Leon Klepfish is the founder of Callingly . With Callingly every lead gets a call within seconds, every result is tracked and your CRM is always up-to-date. Perfect for remote teams. Listen to this episode if: You run a sales team You want to improve your sales lead follow up time You want to hear more about Earnest Capital ★ Support this podcast ★

321 - Amanda DoAmaral (Fiveable) On Helping Students Ace AP Exams 12.09.2020

Amanda DoAmaral is the founder of Fiveable . Fiveable provides livestream social learning for students and teachers, mostly in AP classes. Listen to this episode if: You have children taking AP classes You are curious to know the future oh HS education You want to hear Amanda's big vision for Fiveable  ★ Support this podcast ★

320 - Naseer Sathyala & Mathew Samuel (SundayGrids) On Airbnb For Solar 11.09.2020

Naseer Sathyala & Mathew Samuel are the cofounder of SundayGrids . Instead of panels on your roof, you can own portions of it that are hosted elsewhere. Listen to this podcast if  You are interested in innovative solar companies Are curious to hear about the origin story for Sunday Grids You want to know their big vision for solar ★ Support this podcast ★

319 - Farhaj Mayan (Kanna) On Finding Work in The Cannabis Industry 11.09.2020

Farhaj Mayan is the cofounder of Kanna . If you're looking for a job in cannabis, Kanna is for you. Create your profile, get matched to local grows and dispensaries, and start earning today. Listen to this episode if: - You want to better understand the cannabis industry - You want to work in the cannabis industry - Are curious to hear the big vision for Kanna ★ Support this podcast ★

318 - Michaela Brezinova & Adithya Sireesh (Knovo) On Smarter Learning Paths 10.09.2020

Michaela Brezinova & Adithya Sireesh are the cofounders of Knovo . They are building an online community platform for anyone to create and share learning paths for others to get guidance on where to begin looking and how to approach learning various topics. Listen To This Episode if You are a lifelong learner You like curating content You want to hear the big vision for Knovo ★ Support this po...

317 - Florence Kwok (Press On Shop) On Buying Press On Nails 10.09.2020

About this episode: Florence is the founder of Press On Shop . Press On Shop allows you to buy and discover handmade, press-on nails from artists all around the world. Listen to this episode if: - You want to learn about the origin story for Press On Shop - Are curious to learn something new about nails - Want to hear the big vision for the next 10 years - And tons more! ★ Support this podcast ★

316 - Woody Sears (Hearhere) On Building The Ultimate Roadtrip Companion 09.09.2020

About this episode: Woody is the founder of Hearhere . Hearhere is a hands-free experience that delights, informs and entertains by fostering a deeper connection with the people, places and histories of the land you are traveling through. Listen to this episode if you: - Like trying out new consumer apps - Enjoy going on road trips - Need to entertain your family on a road trip - Are curious to tr...

315 - Doug Ludlow (Mainstreet) On Claiming Government Tax Credits For Your Startup 09.09.2020

About this episode: Doug Ludlow is the founder of Mainstreet . You're owed over $50,000 by the government. Mainstreet will get it back for you. Listen to this episode if you: Run a startup or are an investor in startups Are looking for free money (who doesn't love free money) Want to hear Doug's founding story Why this is perfect timing for Mainstreet And tons more!! ★ Support this podcast ★

314 - Laura Del Beccaro (Sora) On Consolidating Employee Data and Automating Tedious HR Work 08.09.2020

Laura Del Beccaro is the cofounder of Sora . People teams trust Sora to connect HR tools, sync employee data, and automate HR processes. ★ Support this podcast ★

313 - Will Chertoff (Clerk) On SMS for Slack 08.09.2020

Will Chertoff is the cofounder of Clerk . Clerk is a native Slack app that enables SMS and MMS messaging all through Slack. Link a Business Phone Number and simplify your team's communication. ★ Support this podcast ★

312 - Xavier Pladevall (Index) On Building Dashboards for Anything 07.09.2020

Xavier is the cofounder of Index . Index lets you visually build your own beautiful dashboards with the tools you already use. ★ Support this podcast ★

311 - Jonathan Bree (WFHLAND) On Building Virtual Worlds 07.09.2020

Jonathan Bree is the founder of WFHLAND. Recreate the social and instant connection vibe of your office with WFHLAND. ★ Support this podcast ★

310 - Elena Guberman & Emin Israfil (Rubbish) On Looking At Litter Differently 06.09.2020

Elena Guberman & Emin Israfil are the cofounders of Rubbish . The rubbish iOS app maps litter, and then rubbish can evaluate each block’s footprint to identify better solutions for cleaner communities. ★ Support this podcast ★

309 - George Sehremelis (Overlooked) On Ending Fake News 06.09.2020

George Sehremelis is the founder of Overlooked . Their mission is to be The Social News Network that ends fake news by being the safest way for you to share news articles with your friends. ★ Support this podcast ★

308 - Robert Yuen (Monograph) On Building Software For Architects 05.09.2020

Robert Yuen is the founder of Monograph . Manage and collaborate on your firm’s projects, budgets, timesheets, and forecasts in one easy-to-use solution ★ Support this podcast ★

307 - Delphine Carter (Boulo) On Flexible Hours for Professional Women 05.09.2020

Delphine Carter  is the founder of Boulo . Boulo connects smart, driven women with talent seeking companies offering jobs with flexible schedules; helping both reach their highest potential. ★ Support this podcast ★

306 - Zach Schleien (Filter Off) On Building a Video-First Dating App 04.09.2020

Zach Schleien is the founder of Filter Off. Instead of sitting and swiping, they schedule dates for you and you meet real people live on video. ★ Support this podcast ★

305 - Ashley Matula (Pongo) On Care Plans For Veterinarians 04.09.2020

About: Ashley Matula is the founder of Pongo . With some of the most customizable plans on the market, you can give each pet the personalized care they need. Social Links: Twitter   ★ Support this podcast ★

304 - Josh Clemente (Levels) On Tracking Blood Glucose in Real Time 03.09.2020

Josh Clemente is a cofounder of Levels . Levels tracks your blood glucose in real time, so you can maximize your diet and exercise. Social Media: Follow Josh on Twitter here . Follow Levels on Twitter here .  ★ Support this podcast ★

303 - Collin Waldoch (Watercooler Trivia) On Building a Trivia OS For Companies 03.09.2020

 Collin Waldoch is a cofounder of Watercooler Trivia . They send your team a weekly trivia contest. You can customize the timing, difficulty, and categories. Low-stakes, low-maintenance fun. ★ Support this podcast ★

302 - Fazal Mahmood (Phaseshift) On Artificial Intelligence for Advanced Alloy Design 02.09.2020

Fazal Mahmood is the cofounder of Phaseshift . Phaseshift allows rapid alloy composition discovery through materials property predictions and behavior modeling. ★ Support this podcast ★

301 - Jay Shah & Hannah Burrow (Kiroku) On Building Software For Dentists 02.09.2020

Jay Shah & Hannah Burrow are the cofounders of Kiroku . Kiroku is a note-taking app that uses AI to help you complete notes in half the time. ★ Support this podcast ★

300 - Mckay Wrigley (LearnFromAnyone) on GPT-3 for Education 01.09.2020

Mckay Wrigley is the founder of LearnFromAnyone . They build GPT-3 powered 1-on-1 learning software.  ★ Support this podcast ★

299 - Levi Martinez (Kitkaton) On Creator Curated Storefronts 01.09.2020

About : Levi Martinez is the cofounder of Kitkaton . Kitkaton is a software that enables creators to create curated storefronts. Sponsored By: This episode is sponsored by Sidekick . When you're starting a startup, being in the same room sometimes feels like magic. Sidekick is a hardware device that connects remote teams with an always-on video call. This allows founding teams and fast teams to ac...

298 - Nikolas Huebecker (Zoomer Company) On Gen Z 31.08.2020

This episode: Nikolas Huebecker is the founder of Zoomer Company . ZoomerCo works with brands, communities and organizations to help support all corners and cultures of Gen Z. Sponsored By: This episode is sponsored by Sidekick . When you're starting a startup, being in the same room sometimes feels like magic. Sidekick is a hardware device that connects remote teams with an always-on video call....

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