Start to Scale: The Founder's Podcast by Gildre

Join us on the Gildre Spotlight podcast as we sit down with Nathan Beckord, a Silicon Valley veteran and expert in startup fundraising. In this captivating episode, Nathan shares his wealth of experience and insights gained from his remarkable journey in the world of capital raising. Nathan takes us back to the early 2000s, revealing his networking strategies during a time when social media was in...

Join us for an engaging episode of the  Gildre Spotlight Podcast , featuring  Aytekin Tank , the visionary Founder and CEO of Jotform. In this enlightening conversation, we delve into Aytekin's formative years in Turkey, exploring how his background shaped his entrepreneurial spirit. Key Topics Discussed: Early Upbringing : Aytekin shares insights from his childhood in Istanbul, where frequent rel...

In this inspiring podcast, Mike Reilly, Founder of Poached to Perfection, shares his remarkable journey of resilience and transformation following a life-altering accident that left 60% of his body burned. As he embarks on a new venture with his business, Poached to Perfection, Mike dives deep into themes of finding purpose, navigating career transitions, and cultivating a positive mindset. Listen...

Join us for an inspiring spotlight episode featuring John Kennelly, a remarkable journey from a shy student to a charismatic commencement speaker at UCLA. In this episode, John shares his transformative experiences as he navigated the startup world, contributing to three innovative companies—one of which was acquired by Google and another by Apple. Discover how John launched B8ta, a groundbreaking...

In this captivating episode, we sit down with Zach Beegal, the former CEO of Strive and current strategic advisor. Zach takes us on a journey through his formative years, sharing insights into his upbringing, adolescence, and the early influences that shaped his path to success. We delve into the core principles that have guided Zach's career: passion, collaboration, and continuous improvement...

Get ready for an exciting episode of our podcast as we welcome Daniel Blumin, the host of the popular "Business is Blumin" podcast! Born in Israel and raised in America, Daniel brings a unique perspective to entrepreneurship. In this episode, we explore his journey into the world of business, the distinctiveness of his podcast, and effective strategies for growing and marketing your own...

Join us for an insightful episode of the Gildre Spotlight Podcast featuring Carol Palombini, a psychologist turned tech leadership coach and entrepreneur. In this engaging discussion, Carol shares her unique perspective on the intersection of psychology, business, and moving to a new continent. Drawing from her extensive experience, Carol delves into crucial topics for tech leaders, including: - M...

Join us in this captivating episode as we explore the remarkable journey of Brittany Fowler, an executive coach who began her career in education. Brittany's story is one of transformation and resilience, taking her from traveling the country as a dance choreographer to becoming a full-time teacher, and ultimately, building a thriving coaching business. What You'll Learn: Brittany's Ca...

Andy Karuza is an experienced and accomplished entrepreneur who has founded and led several successful companies, with a particular focus on innovative consumer products and marketing strategies. He currently serves as the Marketing Lead at NachoNacho, a leading B2B SaaS marketplace. In this episode we dive deep into Andy's upbringing, his inspiration into marketing, how he was able to source...

In this captivating episode, we sit down with Joh Olson, a seasoned entrepreneur, executive coach, and the Chair of the prestigious Tiger 21 peer group. Joh shares his remarkable journey, from being in the frontlines of healthcare to building successful businesses to guiding other high-net-worth individuals through the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship. Meet Joh at Gildre.com

Mike Spidaliere is a serial entrepreneur and founder of First Time Founder Capital. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned professional, this podcast will provide you with actionable advice, inspiring stories, and a glimpse into the mindset of an entrepreneurial trailblazer. Join us as we explore the ever-evolving business landscape, uncover new opportunities, and learn how to n...

In this captivating podcast episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of David Adeleke, the visionary founder of Zeeh Africa, who is reshaping the fintech landscape in Africa with a vision akin to CreditKarma. Unveiling David's inspiring narrative, we explore his humble beginnings in Nigeria and how his passion for entrepreneurship, music, and finance blossomed from a young age. Discoverin...

James Corwin is an artist whose canvases serve as windows to the soul, inviting viewers to share in the emotional journey woven into each stroke. With a dual passion for evoking profound sentiment and preserving nature's splendor, James's work is a testament to his commitment to both artistry and conservation. Drawing inspiration from global travels, James infuses his creations with cultur...

Explore the remarkable journey of Fritz Lanman, the youngest Microsoft executive in history turned current CEO of ClassPass and Mindbody. Delve into his Silicon Valley roots, growing up as the eldest of five brothers, and his trajectory from Yale to becoming a Microsoft executive by the age of 25. Join us for an intimate conversation that traces his path, including leading the Microsoft deal team...

Join us on a captivating journey through the inspiring life of John Ignacio, a New York City native raised by Filipino immigrant parents. His story unfolds from his humble beginnings as an innovative educator in NYC, where he pioneered the integration of Google Classroom in his teachings, setting the stage for modern educational methods. Transitioning from the classroom to the dynamic realm of tec...

Sher Downing, Ph. D., an EdTech Strategist and the CEO of Downing EdTech Consulting, excels in the fusion of strategic planning, effective operations management, and fostering innovation. With a wealth of over three decades of experience in higher education and corporate training, she specializes in the realm of digital learning, steering professionals and organizations toward triumphant digital t...

Chase Brignac has a unique journey from Cancer Alley Louisiana to working at NASA, Target, Apple and being admitted to Y Combinator as a startup founder. His story is fascinating and inspiring. Chase is now the founder of ChatOpenSource an open source alternative to Chatgpt. Learn more about chat open source here: https://www.chatopensource.com/ Meet Chase at gildre.com

Toni Witt dropped out of college and moved to Chicago with little to no resources or connections. After a few months he now runs and operates two startups Sweet and Genesis.

Diana Stepner has over 15 years of product leadership experience spanning startups, enterprises, agencies, and consulting. Originally from Silicon Valley and an avid skateboarder, she has led diverse global teams at companies like Salesforce, Cheapflights, and Monster. She currently is the Head of Product, Education at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. With an MIMS from UC Berkeley and MBA from Bost...

Ranjodh Singh began exploring mindfulness through transformative zen meditation, which led to incorporating daily breathwork and cold shower rituals. Through over 5 years in B2B software sales, he developed strong business relationship building and negotiation skills. He headed country operations for 2 years at a startup in Cairo, learning critical lessons in adaptability and resilience. An exhila...

Melissa Kwan is a 3X Bootstrapped Founder with an exit from her previous company, Spacio in 2019. She launched eWebinar as a way to give founders and sales teams their time back to pursue passionate and fun endeavors. She is also the host of ProfitLed Podcast where they review and uncover proven growth strategies for bootstrapped entrepreneurs from the people who have done it before. Learn more at...

In this episode, Armando will tell his story. As a first-gen immigrant who didn't speak English until third grade, Armando has taken an unexpected path from Mexico to being a tech founder. Facing rejection growing up and wanting to fit in, Armando found the courage to pivot from corporate jobs to launch his own startup Hangtight. We discuss many different topics from plant medicine to the birt...

Welcome everyone! I'm excited to have John Lionberger joining us. John is an entrepreneurial executive with extensive experience leading and advising organizations on strategic growth, particularly in the engineering and construction industries. He started his college studies in theatre, fell in love with theatre mechanics. That lead him to engineering getting his degree in electrical engineer...

I have the pleasure of introducing you all to Luke, a young entrepreneur who is helping startups grow and scale through his consulting business LVA Startup Enterprises. Luke has a fascinating background for someone running a startup consultancy at his age. He recently graduated from Princeton in 2022, during his time at Princeton, Luke was on their D1 football team. After he graduated he then work...

In this episode we dive into Robyn Hobson journey from growing up in South Africa to being a global marketing superstar. Direct quote from Robyn herself: "My career has been anything but boring! I interned at a digital marketing agency that was home to some of the best creative minds in Africa, dove into the deep end at a mobile technology start-up that successfully exited, learnt how vital a...