Aug 18

Solve the Problem, Win the Market

Michael Jacobson joined his uncle’s flower shop to help close it down. Instead, he uncovered industry-wide problems like outdated tech, inefficient supply chains, and reliance on costly middlemen. By solving them one by one, he grew the French Florist into a thriving franchise th ... Show More

29m 37s

Aug 11

Is "Being A Jerk" Good For Business?

The myth of the genius jerk founder has shaped startup culture for decades, but it’s wrong. Dr. Richard Hagberg and Tien Tzuo, co-authors of Founders Keepers, have the data to prove it. In this episode, they unpack the real traits that define high-performing founders, why bad beh ... Show More

23m 22s

Aug 4

How Eventbrite Found A New Customer Base

Julia Hartz is the co-founder and CEO of Eventbrite, the platform built to help anyone host and sell tickets to an event. But after years in the business, Julia and her team realized something surprising. Their biggest growth opportunity wasn’t with the people creating events, it ... Show More

41m 20s

Mar 2025

Mark Zuckerberg on the future of Facebook, Creators, and Dead Internet Theory