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

297 - Todd McNeal (Reflect) On No Code Automated Regression Tests 31.08.2020

About: Todd is the cofounder of Reflect . Reflect enables people to run automated regression tests without a line of code. Our Sponsor: 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 act as if...

296 - Madison Mikhail (Point) On Building Better Tech for Non-Profits 30.08.2020

About : Madison Mikhail is the founder of Point . Point is One app to volunteer or give to any cause, during and after COVID. Our Sponsor: 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 act as...

295 - Alejandro Leon (Spline) On Building 3D Web Experiences 29.08.2020

Alejandro Leon is the cofounder of Spline . Spline enables you to create 3D web experiences without coding. Build and iterate fast with production-ready results.  ★ Support this podcast ★

294 - Helen Chen (Nomad) On Helping People Find Homes in Dubai 29.08.2020

About : Helen Chen is a cofounder of Nomad . Nomad is the all-in-one way to buy and rent homes online, around the world. Our Sponsor: 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 act as if t...

293 - Matt deCourcelle (Paperstreet) On Democratizing Venture Capital 28.08.2020

About : Matt is the founder of Paperstreet . Paperstreet helps you engage your investors, advisors, and users through beautiful company updates. 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...

292 - Justin Harris (visionaryPass) On Creating Works of Art as a Creator 28.08.2020

About: Justin is the founder of visionaryPass . visionaryPass is a customer art piece that Justin creates for each customer, paired with near field communication technology. 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. Th...

291 - Jesse Scheff (Easyupp) On Innovating on the Car Salesmen Model 27.08.2020

About: Jesse is the founder of Easyupp . Easyupp let's car salesmen sell cars from any dealership. Sponsored By: 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 act as if they wer...

290 - AMA with Nadia Eghbal (Writer Experience @ Substack) On All things Substack 27.08.2020

About : Nadia Eghbal is the Head of Writer Experience at Substack. In this Forward Thinking City AMA, we ask Nadia questions on all things Substack. This AMA is part of our new community, Forward Thinking City .  ★ Support this podcast ★

289 - Charles Wong (Bifrost) Generating your Own Synthetic Datasets for AI 26.08.2020

About: Charles is the co-founder of Bifrost . Bifrost enables you to generate your own synthetic datasets using 3D graphics. Do away with months of data collection and costly labeling. Our Sponsor: 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 vide...

288 - Arkadiy Baltser (Plutoview) On Simple Remote Web Browsing 26.08.2020

About: Arkadiy is the founder of Plutoview. PLutoview is the most straightforward tool for remote research collaboration. Share your active Web session with your co-browsing partner and at the same time see your partner’s active Web session. Our sponsor 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...

287 - Luke Hutchison (Perfect Venue) On How Restaurants Can Adapt to COVID 25.08.2020

About: Luke is the cofounder of Perfect Venue . Perfect Venue allows you to easily accept reservations online with a system built for the Covid era and beyond Our Sponsor: 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 foundi...

286 - Nick Schrock (Elementl) On How To Sell To Developers 25.08.2020

About : Nick is the founder of Elementl , which creates Dagster. Dagster enables you to define your pipelines in terms of the data flow between reusable, logical components. Our Sponsor: 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. Thi...

285 - Wes Barton (Third Prime Capital) On Partner Monday 24.08.2020

This is a segment called Partner Mondays, where I talk to venture capitalists about what it's like on the other side of the table. Today, we're talking to Wes Barton, a GP at Third Prime Capital .  ★ Support this podcast ★

284 - Dayton Mills (Branch) On Creating Serendipity Through Spatial Conversations 23.08.2020

About : Dayton is the cofounder of Branch . Branch brings back serendipity with spatial conversations. 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 act as if they were in the s...

283 - Sherif Ali (Funelll) On no code sales funnels 23.08.2020

About: Sherif Ali is the cofounder of Funnelll. It helps you capture meaningful actions users take on your website and optimize your sales funnel for driving Conversions and Sales. No Coding needed! 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...

282 - Jason Cui & Annie Hwang (Jemi) On Monetizing Interactions With Fans 22.08.2020

About: Jason and Annie are the cofounders of Jemi . Jemi helps creators make money selling interactions to their audience. Our Sponsor: 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 act as if...

282 - Ali Jiwani (Rally) On recreating social gatherings online. 22.08.2020

About: Ali Jiwani is the founder of Rally . Rally makes it easy to stop taking turns to speak. Hop in and out of conversations with one click. Hear the chatter of tables around you. Sponsor: his 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....

281 - Himank Yadav (Reploy) On Dynamically Generating Production Environments 21.08.2020

About: Himank Yadav is the founder of Reploy . Reploy is the easiest way to generate unique production-like environments for every feature, complete with a shareable link. Our Sponsor: 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...

280 - Kirill Avery (Matt) On Live Streaming and Consumer Products 21.08.2020

About : Kirill Avery is the founder of Matt . Matt is a place for cool & funny live streams Our Sponsor: 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 act as if they were in the same room...

279 - David Miranda (Remake) On Building Web Apps With HTML 21.08.2020

About: David Miranda is the founder of Remake . Remake is a web app framework that makes it possible to ship a product faster than ever. About our Sponsor: 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 fas...

278 - Josie Stoker & Abdul Aziz (Capture) On Slowing Down Climate Change 20.08.2020

About: Josie and Abdul and the cofounders of Capture. The Capture app makes it easy to track, reduce and remove CO2 emissions from everyday life. Our Sponsor: 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...

277 - Milad Zabihi (Peekage) On Collecting Feedback More Seamlessly 20.08.2020

About:  Milad Zabihi is the cofounder of Peekage . Peekage increases your sales through targeted product exposure, insights, and streamlined feedback collection. Our Sponsor: 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 fou...

276 - Daniel Dixon (Mixy) On All Things DTC and Bundles 19.08.2020

About : Daniel Dixon is the cofounder of MIxy . As an exclusive catalog of brand name gift cards, Mixy is made to introduce you to new great products for a fraction of the cost. Our Sponsor: 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....

275 - Sam Abrika (Cash Coach) On Gamifying Money Managemeny 19.08.2020

About this episode: Sam Abrika is the cofounder of Cash Coach. Want to Improve Your Spending Habits? Let The Game Begin! About Our Sponsor: 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 act a...

274 - Indra Sofian (Sora Schools) On Building a Virtual High School 18.08.2020

About: Indra Sofian is the cofounder of Sora Schools . Sora Schools is a live, virtual high school designed to accelerate your student toward their wildest dreams About Our Sponsor: 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 all...

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