Mat Sherman
Forward Thinking Founders
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.
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Episodes
FI - Andrew Chin (Nomi) On Digital Pets in 2020 19.05.2020 16:20
About this episode : Andrew is the cofounder of Nomi . Nomi is a creature that you feed with your heartbeats L isten to this episode if you: Liked Neopets when you were kid Are interested in new healthTech Wondering wht Andrew decided to work on this Wonder how Nomi works, how to grow it etc. Want to know how he thinks about expanding the offerings of Nomi Want to know the big vision for Nomi. Mor...
FI - Alexander Shevchenko (SafeWatch) On Next Generation Alarm Systems 18.05.2020 14:12
About this episode : Alexander Shevchenko is the founder of Safewatch. For only $5/month per camera you can set up alerts for any kind of object, and get 14 days of footage backup. L isten to this episode if you: Want to know what SafeWatch is Are curious to hear this unique approach to home security Want to know how Alexander got into this type of business. Are a homeowner Are interested in secur...
FI - Ali Fardos (Loftit) On a Better Rent Management System 17.05.2020 14:56
About this episode : Ali Fardos is the founder and CEO of Loftit. Collect rent. Export rent roll reports. Get valuable insights. Manage your contractors. Fix repairs. Chat with renters. L isten to this episode if you: Are a landlord or property manager Are a tenant working with an old software system Want to hear how Ali plans to take on this fragmented industry Want to know how Ali decided to wo...
FI - Marta Lopata (KgBase) On Knowledge Graphs 16.05.2020 21:04
About this episode : Marta is the cofounder of KgBase. KgBase helps you build your own knowledge graphs without writing code. L isten to this episode if you: Are interested in knowledge graphs Are curious how no code knowledge graphs work Want to know how Marta got this idea to start KgBase Want to know some of the ways to use KgBase Want to hear the big vision for KgBase! More Info: Want to come...
FI - Gaurav Singhal & Nupur Joshi (Arboreum) On Distributed Loan Networks 15.05.2020 18:36
About this episode : Gaurav and Nupur are cofounders of Arboreum . They are working to creating peer-to-peer lending networks that are more appealing to lenders and borrowers alike, with reduced risk, lower interest rates, and easier access to capital. Listen to this episode if you: Are interested in the evolution of loans Like Fintech innovations Want to hear a moonshot idea that could actually...
FI - Alex Shrestha (Oqqur) On Justin TV, but for VR 14.05.2020 13:33
About this episode : Alex Shrestha is the cofounder of Oqqur . Oqqur. Oqqur helps people experience the world, remotely. In real-time. And 360 Degrees. Listen to this episode if you: Like the concept of Justin TV Want to stream your life in VR Want to hear about how Oqqur works Want to know where the idea came from Want to hear the big vision for Oqqer More Info: Want to come on the podcast? Follo...
FI - Matt Shumer (Visos) On The Future of Virtual Reality 13.05.2020 20:55
About this episode : Matt is the founder of Visos . Visos is building the first VR headset designer for healthcare. L isten to this episode if you: Are interesting in the state of VR Want to know what future VR headsets will look like Wonder what big players will enter the VR market and if Facebook can fend them off Are curious on Matt's thoughts on consumer VR Want to know how he feels about AR v...
FI - Kevin Kim (Stadium Live) On Sport Experiences for the Zoomers...Generation Z 12.05.2020 27:21
About this episode : Kevin Kim is the cofounder and CEO of Stadium Live. Follow live scores, play, earn & shop around sports with friends. L isten to this episode if you are: Interested in consumer trends Are wondering what the future of sports look like Curious what the big deal with avatars are Wondering what gen Z expects startups to be building for them Wanting to hear the big vision for S...
EB (Early Bets) - Pavel Asparouhov & Saneel Sreeni On The Berkeley Startup Scene 11.05.2020 30:43
Welcome to Early Bets: This is a segment on the show called "Early Bets". I find young ambitious people who haven't found their startup yet, but might be starting a company soon. If you are an investor or journalist, these are the episodes to watch to meet young founders to support before they are on the radar. About Pavel and Saneel: Pavel and Saneel are both investors at Contrary Capital , and a...
FI - Jason Keck (Broker Buddha) On Insurance Broker Software 10.05.2020 17:13
About this episode : Jason is the founder of Broker Buddha . They help commercial insurance brokers grow sales by simplifying the application and renewal process for you and your clients. L isten to this episode if you: Are interested in the current state of insurance brokers Are an insurance broker yourself Want to learn the benefits of vertical SaaS products Want to hear the Origin story of the...
FI - Nathan Baschez (Divinations) On Growing a Substack Newsletter 09.05.2020 40:23
About this episode : Nathan Baschez is the founder of Divinations . Divinations is a newsletter on business strategy featuring interviews with founders, investors, execs, and academics. Listen to this episode if you: Are interested in business strategy Want to learn more about Substack Are curious how Nathan defines strategy Are curious how to "make it" as a creator Want to hear the big vision fo...
Early bets (EB) - Nina Khera (Biotein) On Human Longevity 08.05.2020 18:28
Welcome to Early Bets: This is a segment on the show called "Early Bets". I find young ambitious people who haven't found their startup yet, but might be starting a company soon. If you are an investor or journalist, these are the episodes to watch to meet young founders to support before they are on the radar About Nina Khera : Nina works on various projects in human longevity. Among these projec...
FI - Robbie Ferguson (Immutable) on Digital Games Merging With The Physical World 07.05.2020 15:55
About this episode : Robbie Ferguson is the cofounder of Immutable. Immutable produces games with Immutable Assets: player-owned and openly programmable. Anyone can build tools or services around these assets and market them in an open, real-world economy. Freedom to trade. L isten to this episode if you: Are interested in the fusing of gaming and real-world commerce Want to know how the came up...
FI - Jeremy Stern & Michael Mckain (Loft Radio) On Supporting Creators W/ Ethereum 06.05.2020 23:48
About this episode : Jeremy Stern and Michael Mckain are the founders of Loft Radio . Loft Radio is exploring new ways to pay creators online through a 24/7 radio station featuring lofi tunes Listen to this episode if you: Like Lofi music Want to hear how to make a radio station in 2020 Want to learn about how to pay with Ethereum Want to know how they find artists to work with Want to hear the bi...
FI - Kai Frazier (Kai XR) On VR For Kids 05.05.2020 22:11
About this episode : Kai is the founder of Kai XR . Kai XR is a kid-friendly virtual reality platform where kids can explore, dream, and create. Listen to this episode if you: Are interested in VR Want to know VR applications for kids Are curious how Kai got this idea Want to know how Kai built the platform herself Want to hear the big vision for Kai XR! More Info: Want to come on the podcast? Fol...
FI - Daniel Dewar (Paperchain) On Making Money As Musician Online 04.05.2020 19:28
About this episode : Daniel is the founder of Paperchain . Paperchain delivers early access for streaming revenue to artists, management and label teams. Listen to this episode if you: Are a musician wanting to get paid faster Are interested in how the music industry works. Want to know how money flows from listener to artist Want to know how he is getting his early users Want to hear the big visi...
FI - Jakub Krcmar (Veracity Protocol) On Trust in Physical Objects 03.05.2020 17:11
About this episode : Jakub Krcmar is the creator of Veracity Protocol. Veracity Protocol enables any camera to create a tamper-proof Physical Code™ based on an item’s material structure. This secures its authenticity, identity, and security — without special hardware, embedded tags, chips, or markers. Listen to this episode if you: Are nterested in the concept of trust in hardware Want to know ho...
FI - Kirill Zubovsky (Smashnotes) Youtube For Podcast Snippets 02.05.2020 17:39
About this episode : Kirill Zubovsky is the founder of Smashnotes . Smashnotes is a curated collection of podcast notes. Listen to this episode if you: Are an avid podcast listener Want more distribution as a podcast host Want to hear how Smashnotes is different from other similar apps Are curious why he started this company Want to know how he is getting his early users Want to hear the big visio...
FI - Derek Chiang (Zelos) On Future of Gaming 01.05.2020 25:07
About this episode : Derek Chiang is the Cofounder of Zelos . Zelos enables you to collect points by finishing in-game missions and trade them for new games or in-game currency. Listen to this episode if you: Are interesting in gaming or esports Want to know the future of social networks Are curious why Derek started this Want to know how Zelos works Are wondering what future trends Derek is be...
FI - Nikhil Krishnan (Get Real & Out Of Pocket) On The Rise of Creators 30.04.2020 31:56
About this episode : Nikhil is the founder of Get Real and Out Of Pocket . Get Real is s a social experiment in creating more genuine relationships. Out of pocket is a newsletter about healthcare, but funny. Listen to this episode if you: Want to learn about the story of how Nikhil quit his job to start these projects Are wondering how comedy is working out for Nikhil Wonder why Nikhil chose Subst...
FI - Daniel Shein (Agnoris) On Restaurant Analytics 29.04.2020 29:49
About this episode : Daniel Shein is the founder and CEO of Agnoris . Agnoris is a guest intelligence tool for great restaurants to position their menus for maximum sales, engagement and profit. L isten to this episode if you: Own a restaurant Want to better understand what metrics owners should be tracking Are curious about how Daniel got into this business Want to hear how restaurant owners sho...
FI - Suril Kantaria (Savvy) On a New Model for Employer Health Insurance 27.04.2020 35:57
About this episode : Suril Kantaria is the founder of Savvy . The easiest way to get health benefits for your startup, remote / distributed team, or small business. Listen to this episode if you: Are a startup founder Lead HR for your company If you want to hear about innovative ways to offer health insurance If you want to know how COVID-19 is affecting the market Want to learn to retain and at...
FI - Oona Rokyta (Lance) On Freelancer Tools 26.04.2020 19:05
About this episode : Oona is the cofounder of Lance . Lance is your freelancing sidekick. Your finances, legal, and taxes done all in one place, so you can do you. Listen to this episode if you: Are a freelancer and want to learn about accounting and legal Want to learn more about the challenges of being a freelancer Want to learn how freelancers can push through Covid-19 Want to hear about mista...
FI - Chrissy Cowdrey (Stagger) On Brands That Build Themselves 25.04.2020 12:54
About this episode : Chrissy is the cofounder of Stagger . Stagger allows you to have Visual storytelling for your brand to stand out from the crowd of competitors. Listen to this episode if you: Are a designer who needs help keeping up the brand Are a nondesigner sho wants a brand to just create itself. Are interested about the relation between machine learning and Branding Want to hear how Stag...
(EB) Early Bets - Lachlan Campbell On Getting Ahead In High School 24.04.2020 20:27
Welcome to Early Bets: This is a segment on the show called "Early Bets". I find young ambitious people who haven't found their startup yet, but might be starting a company soon. If you are an investor or journalist, these are the episodes to watch to meet young founders to support before they are on the radar. About Lachlan: Lachlan is a web designer-developer, head of storytelling @ Hack Club ,...
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