In this episode of the Foundr podcast, we speak with Omaze’s Matt Pohlson to discuss how a near-death experience taught him a powerful lesson about optimism—and how it changed his perspective on business forever.
Pohlson is cofounder and CEO of Omaze, an online fundraising platform that supports causes by offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Some of th ... Show More
Sep 7
703: (Solo) If I Had to Start Over in 2026, Here's How I'd Make My First $1M
If I lost everything tomorrow, the team, the audience, the network, here's the exact tactical playbook I'd use to build back to $1 million from scratch. If I lost everything tomorrow, the team, the audience, the brand, the 13 years of relationships and network I have built, and I ... Show More
10m 44s
Sep 3
702: Mark Cuban Calls Us His BEST Shark Tank Deal Ever ($200M+)
Four childhood friends pooled $30,000 in a Chicago apartment to make wet wipes for men. Everyone told them dudes would never use them. Thirteen years later, Dude Wipes does close to $220 million in retail sales, runs on a team of just over 20 people, and is Mark Cuban's best-ever ... Show More
1h 1m
Jun 2025
20VC: The Science of Storytelling: Three Steps to Master the Perfect Story | From Near Death Experience to Unicorn Startup: The Untold Story of Omaze with Matt Pohlson
<p dir="ltr">Matt Pohlson is the co-founder and Chairman of Omaze, the most insane story in startups that you have never heard. From near death experience to working with Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Clooney and The Pope. Omaze has raised over $200 million for charity by offerin ... Show More
1h 25m
Apr 2024
First Time Founders with Ed Elson – A Founder’s Mission to Solve Hunger in America
Ed speaks with Dilip Rao, co-founder and CEO of Sharebite, a corporate meal benefits platform. They discuss Dilip’s inspiration for founding the company, including his personal experience with food insecurity and a near death experience that motivated him to lead a more purposefu ... Show More
28m 40s
Oct 2023
Influence and Inspiration with Oliver Luckett
<p>On today's episode of the podcast, I'm sharing a conversation I had back in 2016 with technology entrepreneur, CEO and writer Oliver Luckett. We discuss the fascinating dynamics of how ideas spread, the metaphorical approach to growing a content business, the importanc ... Show More
25m 44s
Aug 2022
The Entrepreneur Within, Gaining Momentum, & More (on Omar Elattar & The Passionate Few) Pt. 1 - Aug '21 | Ep 427
At the end of the day, we only have so much decision-making power. Today, join Alex (@AlexHormozi) as he guests on Omar Elattar & The Passionate Few’s YouTube to talk about his path from employee to entrepreneur, how fitness has been incorporated into his business, and how they o ... Show More
32m 13s