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Think Like A Founder

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Think Like a Founder is a series of conversations with leaders, thinkers, inventors, revolutionaries, problem-solvers, and smart, nice people. Hosted by Maureen Taylor, co-founder of SNP Communications, this podcast dives deeper into a founder’s mindset and mentality -- what makes them tick? The curiosity. The relentlessness. The crazy. The sacrifice. The loneliness. Host, Maureen Taylor (or Mo, as most know her) started SNP Communications with her husband, Renn Vara more than 25 years ago, during the birth of Silicon Valley. Since then, they've been behind the scenes, supporting the world's top companies to grow and mature through the art of authentic communication.Mo looks at what it means to think like a founder. Why? Because, she believes great leaders can change the world.

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058: James McGoff - Founder & CPO of TemperPack

November 20, 2023 23:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with James McGoff, Co-Founder and CPO of TemperPack. They talk about talk about putting a dent in the universe, promising something into existence, and colliding your ideas with reality as soon as possible. TemperPack engineers and manufactures sustainable insulated packaging for the perishable food and pharmaceutical industries. Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, Calif...

057: Elliot Katz - Co-Founder & CBO of Phantom Auto

November 09, 2023 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Elliot Katz, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of Phantom Auto. They talk about the benefits of being a “newb,” the realities of a sink-or-swim environment, and learning from rejection. Phantom Auto’s goal is to solve the labor shortage in logistics by enabling people to drive vehicles remotely from thousands of miles away. Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, Ca...

056: Mainul Mondal - Co-Founder and CEO of Ellipsis Health (Returning Guest)

October 26, 2023 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Mainul Mondal, CEO and Co-Founder of Ellipsis Health. They talk about creating a sense of belonging, taking care of yourself by serving others, and letting go of people who are unkind. Ellipsis believes that physical and mental health are equally important. Their mission is to connect the dots between the two and establish a new standard or care. We first spoke to Mainul back in season two and decided i...

055: George Melika - Co-Founder and CEO of Volta Wallet

October 19, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with George Melika, Co-Founder and CEO of Volta Wallet. They talk about working on the worst part of the company, the nuance of being a co-founder, and stepping back from the problems to see the whole picture. Volta Wallet is a Cryptocurrency wallet that wants to democratize Cryptocurrency. Their aim is to make Blockchain more accessible and seamless for the everyday user, no matter what their background is....

054: André Bastié - CEO & Co-Founder of Happy Scribe

October 10, 2023 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO, Maureen Taylor, speaks with André Bastié, CEO and Co-Founder of Happy Scribe. They talk about learning as you go, how adversity builds resilience, and the reality of working through depression. Happy Scribe uses AI technology to transcribe audio in over 120 languages, with automatic transcripts impacting industries from journalism to entertainment. Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, Califor...

053: Madison Campbell, Co-Founder and CEO of Leda Health

October 03, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor sits down with Madison Campbell, Co-Founder and CEO of Leda Health. They delve into forgiveness, the unique challenges faced by young, female founders, and the rarity of ambition. Leda Health’s mission is to provide better help and resources for sexual assault survivors, their loved ones, and their communities. With a network of professionals in forensics, law, healthcare, advocacy, design, engineering, and politic...

052: Theo Saville, Co-Founder and CEO of CloudNC

September 19, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Theo Saville, Co-Founder and CEO of CloudNC. They talk about hiring someone who’s three inches wide and a mile deep, the adrenaline rush of being a crisis junkie, and the importance of doubling down on yourself. CloudNC is developing advanced software that makes it possible to create efficient and reliable manufacturing processes in a single click. As the manufacturing sector grapples with rising costs ...

051: Tony Shu - Co-Founder, Parker & Breaktime

November 22, 2022 02:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

On Season 5 Episode 9 of Think Like A Founder, SNP Communication’s Co-Founder and CEO, Maureen Taylor, interviews Tony Shu. Tony Shu is the Co-Founder of companies Parker & Breaktime. Parker works to empower individuals to achieve financial freedom through fractional real estate investing. And Breaktime is a non-profit that breaks the cycle of young adult homelessness through purposeful transitional employment.  Tony is a recent graduate from Harvard University, where he created his own maj...

050: Eric Shnell, Founder and CEO of Craitor

November 11, 2022 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

On Season 5 Episode 8 of Think Like A Founder, SNP Communication’s Co-Founder and CEO, Maureen Taylor, interviews Eric Shnell.  Eric Shnell is the Founder and CEO of Craitor. Craitor is committed to bolstering the supply chain for the Department of Defense. With their 3D printing system, designed in collaboration with the US Marine Corps, Craitor can manufacture military-grade parts from advanced high-temperature plastics, composites, and flexibles, anywhere they’re needed.  Eric founded C...

049: Will Landry, Founder of The Lichen Lab

October 28, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

On Season 5 Episode 7 of Think Like A Founder, SNP Communication’s Co-Founder and CEO, Maureen Taylor, interviews Will Landry. They talk about burnout,  investing in your fire, and being self-critical. Will Landry is the Founder and CEO of The Lichen Lab. The Lichen Lab, an incubator for laboratory sustainability technologies. Their flagship product, the Shut the Sash Alarm, reminds scientists to keep laboratory fume hoods closed, which helps labs conserve energy, save money, and keep peopl...

048: Myesha Luster and Oladosu Teyibo - Co-Founders of Analog Teams

October 20, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

On Season 5 Episode 6 of Think Like A Founder, SNP Communication’s Co-Founder and CEO, Maureen Taylor, interviews Myesha Luster and Oladosu Teyibo. Myesha Luster and Oladosu Teyibo are Co-Founders of Analog Teams. With a team of PMs, developers, and designers from the U.S., Europe, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, and Nigeria, Analog Teams works with digital businesses to build transformative software products. Prior to founding Analog Teams in 2016, Oladosu worked at the Cyber Innovation Cen...

047: Maddy Pryor - Founder and CEO of Rogue Agency

October 12, 2022 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MB

On Season 5 Episode 5 of Think Like A Founder, SNP Communication’s Co-Founder and CEO, Maureen Taylor, interviews Maddy Pryor, Founder and CEO of Rogue Agency. They talk about protecting your team, interacting with a global audience, and finding the place in the world where you feel the most free. Rogue is a creative agency focused on building unique, narrative-driven campaigns that highlight what makes your brand extraordinary with content creation, events, and community building. Rogue pu...

046: John McElhone - CEO and Co-Founder of CropSafe

September 27, 2022 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with John McElhone,  Co-Founder and CEO of CropSafe. They talk about growing up with your co-founder, being scared of a traditional path, and the right balance of ignorance.  CropSafe helps farmers gain insight into their crops, using satellite imagery and machine learning to accurately detect and predict diseases and contamination. John was named in the Transferwise 20 under 20 list for the year 2020. Thin...

045: Charlotte Melkert - CEO and Co-Founder of Equalture

September 27, 2022 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.67 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Charlotte Melkert, Co-Founder and CEO of Equalture. They talk about Gen Z's proclivity for social impact, being motivated by naysayers, and how failure can bring your company to the next level.  Equalture helps companies remove their bias and hire the right people by using a neuroscience-backed, gamified assessment to measure skills and behaviors. Since founding Equalture, Charlotte has gained several a...

044: Andrew Zhou - Co-Founder of Kona

September 20, 2022 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Andrew Zhou, Co-Founder of Kona. They talk about the distinction between remote work and working from home, the importance of giving candid feedback, and how failure, actually, is a gift. Kona helps remote teams, fight burnout, build connections, and promote psychological safety with daily mental health checks. Andrew got a degree in Computer Science from UCLA, interned at Apple, and participated in the...

043: Gen Z Edition

September 14, 2022 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

Season 5 of Think Like A Founder features Gen Zers and young founders disrupting the norm, creating new paths, and figuring out how they can make a positive impact on the planet. To kick off the season, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Daliana Morassuti, Thomas Dahlke (TK), and Sydney Thomas, her Gen Z Advisory Board, about what has shaped Gen Z, where they’re coming from, and what their philosophy is.  Presently, TK and Sydney are project managers at SNP. Daliana is the dire...

042: Jesse Cotari & Peretz Partensky - Chief Scientific Officer and CEO of ImmuneBridge

December 23, 2021 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with the Chief Scientific Officer, Jesse Cotari, and CEO, Peretz Partensky, of ImmuneBridge. They talk about taking ownership, being an outsider, and how life is practice for life.  ImmuneBridge is an early-stage biotech company developing allogeneic immunotherapies for cancer. Before founding ImmuneBridge, Jesse was the Director of Analytics at Transfusion Health. He holds a Ph.D. in Immunology and Computat...

041: Ilia Papas - Founder and Former CTO of Blue Apron

December 09, 2021 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Ilia Papas, Founder and Former CTO of Blue Apron. They talk about being in position when opportunity strikes, how people are the most powerful tool out there, and what it’s like for a founder to leave their company.  Blue Apron is a meal delivery service. Ilia left Blue Apron in 2019 and has since been on a journey to start something new, this time as a CEO. Prior to founding Blue Apron, Ilia was a dire...

040: Elizabeth Brunner - Founder of StereoType

October 29, 2021 19:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Elizabeth Brunner, Founder of StereoType. They talk about being introverted as a founder, embracing chaos, and trying everything. StereoType is a clothing brand for kids envisioning a new world free from limits on expression and joy. They created the concept of blended fashion which breaks down gender boundaries to create fun and functional clothing that support a child’s unique style. Before founding S...

039: Brad Wiatr - Co-Founder of IncentivePilot

October 23, 2021 01:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Brad Wiatr, Co-Founder of IncentivePilot. They talk about experimenting with multiple startups at once, how business problems are just personal problems in disguise, and shiny object syndrome. IncentivePilot allows sales enablement teams to focus on innovation by saving them time on logistics and replacing entire workloads. They use scientifically proven gamification mechanics to engage remote teams at ...

038: Jon Dahl - Co-Founder and CEO of Mux

October 15, 2021 22:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Jon Dahl, Co-Founder and CEO of Mux. They talk about democratizing videos, balancing confidence with a growth mindset, and having a purpose beyond your company. Mux’s API makes it easier for developers to build their dream video experience. They offer a number of essential streaming services, as well as high-quality data to power video streaming around the world. Before Mux, Jon co-founded Zencoder and ...

037: Noor Siddiqui - Founder and CEO of Orchid

October 08, 2021 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Noor Siddiqui, Founder and CEO of Orchid. They talk about parental autonomy, radical candor paired with radical kindness, and getting people to talk off-script. Orchid helps couples have healthy babies through genetic testing. Their goal is to take away some of the scary unknowns of having a child. Before founding Orchid, Noor founded Remedy, a digital health company that helped doctors get instant answ...

036: James Connolly - Founder and CEO of Villa

October 02, 2021 01:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with James Connolly, Co-Founder and CEO of Villa. They talk about taking the path of minimal regret, knowing your first idea won’t be your best, and building a team to lean into your strengths. Villa builds high-quality, prefab accessory dwelling units efficiently and for a low cost. Their mission is to help solve the housing crisis through a visionary plan and hard work. Before co-founding Villa, James co-f...

035: Amy Yin - Founder and CEO of OfficeTogether

September 23, 2021 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.72 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Amy Yin, Founder and CEO of OfficeTogether. They talk about being raised to start a business, using failure as a starting point, and making your career just one aspect of your life. OfficeTogether helps businesses realize the full potential of a flexible workplace by using software to bring employees together safely and effectively. Amy Yin has been a software engineer for ten years working at companies...

034: Lyndsay Rush and Allie LeFevere - Co-Founders of Obedient Agency

September 17, 2021 01:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Lyndsay Rush and Allie LeFevere, Co-Founders of Obedient Agency. They talk about integrity, asking “why not?” instead of “why?” and not playing a coward’s game. Obedient is a humor branding and marketing agency that uses strategic fun to turn businesses into unforgettable brands. They seek to bring more levity, positivity, and personality into both marketing and the world. Prior to founding Obedient, Al...

033: Jaz Banga - Co-Founder and CEO of Airspace Systems

May 20, 2021 18:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Jaz Banga, Co-Founder and CEO of Airspace Systems. They talk about taking apart toys as a kid, being the kind of person who runs towards an explosion, and the importance of giving yourself time to reflect.  Airspace is an industry leader in airspace security - leveraging drones, AI, and machine learning to secure our skies. They believe drones will improve our ability to respond to emergencies, do busin...

032: Nancy Connery - Founder of Connery Consulting and Co-Founder of OpenComp

May 13, 2021 00:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Nancy Connery, Founder of Connery Consulting and Co-Founder of OpenComp. They talk about the Tahoe test for building the right team, the importance of personal connection, and the human side of business. Connery Consulting works with rapidly growing tech companies to help scale their people and their culture. OpenComp creates pay strategies, grounded in market accuracy, consistency, fairness, and trust....

031: Steven Chen - Co-Founder and CEO of Treeswift

May 06, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Steven Chen, Co-Founder and CEO of Treeswift. They talk about the sandbox mentality, carrying your ideas over the valley of death, and never wanting to be the best person in the room. Treeswift builds robots to sense the world's most complex environments. Today, their robots operate in forests, monitoring forest health, predicting carbon capture, and improving overall forest management. In addition to f...

030: Nora Herting - Founding CEO of ImageThink

April 29, 2021 00:00 - 14 minutes - 9.77 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Nora Herting, Founding CEO of ImageThink. They talk about cave paintings, looking while leaping, and the art of problem-solving. ImageThink is a visual strategy firm helping companies innovate through graphics and the principles of design thinking. They use a unique method based on visual theory that stimulates creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving to drive organizational transformations. Befo...

029: Tugce Bulut - Founder and CEO of Streetbees

April 22, 2021 22:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Tugce Bulut, Founder and CEO of Streetbees. They talk about wanting to be President of the United States, reinventing your role as a founder, and setting your own milestones. Streetbees is a global intelligence platform that pays users to share snapshots of their daily lives, giving insight into consumer behavior. Based in the UK, Streetbees’ mission is to make data analytics more human and capture opin...

028: Robert Brunner - Founder of Ammunition Group

April 15, 2021 00:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Robert Brunner, Founder of Ammunition Group. They talk about the impact design has on our everyday experiences, creating a team-focused culture, and how starting a business is a process, not an event. Ammunition Group is a design studio dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with expert designers and transforming ideas into successful products. They’ve worked with companies like Polaroid, Beats by Dre, a...

027: Ryan Pawell - Founder and CEO of Indee Labs

April 08, 2021 22:00 - 14 minutes - 9.66 MB

On this episode of Think Like a Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Ryan Pawell, Founder and CEO of Indee Labs. They talk about meaningful work, the value of relationships, and testing the waters. Indee Labs gives companies a simple and efficient way to accelerate the discovery, development, and manufacturing of gene-modified cell therapies. Their trademarked delivery system reduces development costs and long lead times making more affordable T cell immunotherapies poss...

026: Hiroki Takeuchi - Co-Founder and CEO of GoCardless

April 01, 2021 00:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO, Maureen Taylor, speaks with Hiroki Takeuchi, Co-Founder and CEO of GoCardless. They talk about catching the startup bug, not outsourcing your core value, and the excitement of the unknown.  From small businesses to enterprises, GoCardless makes it easy to collect payments from customers worldwide. By simplifying the transaction process, they help reduce operational costs and improve cash flow to help businesses grow. Before foun...

025: Dr. Sara Spangelo - Co-Founder and CEO of Swarm Technologies

March 25, 2021 02:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Dr. Sara Spangelo, Co-Founder and CEO of Swarm Technologies. They talk about training to be an astronaut, keeping calm when things get tough, and making satellites the size of a grilled cheese sandwich. Swarm makes low-cost satellites. With only 10% of the Earth having access to cell and WiFi service, they’re dedicated to reducing barriers for connectivity in remote areas across the entire planet. Prior...

024: Gary Stewart - Founder and CEO of FounderTribes

March 17, 2021 17:00 - 14 minutes - 9.7 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Gary Stewart, Founder and CEO of FounderTribes. They talk about connecting the dots others can't see, your internal moral compass, and how the immigrant experience lends itself to a founder mentality. FounderTribes' digital community provides founders with access to other founders and early stage investors. Their mission is to make it possible for anyone with an idea to succeed. Before founding FounderT...

023: Daniel Saks - Co-Founder and Co-CEO of AppDirect

March 11, 2021 01:00 - 14 minutes - 9.69 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Dan Saks, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of AppDirect. They talk about the importance of values, having conviction in your vision, and staying up all night to build a mini-city as a kid.  Dan and his Co-Founder, Nicolas Desmarais, founded AppDirect in 2009. AppDirect is a subscription commerce platform that powers millions of subscriptions worldwide. They make it easier for customers to find, buy, and use recurr...

022: Husayn Kassai - Co-Founder of Onfido

March 04, 2021 01:00 - 14 minutes - 9.8 MB

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Husayn Kassai, Co-Founder of Onfido. They talk about humility, adaptability, and the importance of building the right team.  Onfido is a tech company that helps people verify their identity in a matter of minutes using world-leading AI and identity experts. In 2016, Forbes named Husayn and his Onfido co-founders as part of their “30 Under 30” in European technology.   Learn more about Onfido at https:/...

021: Serena Keith - Co-Founder and CEO of Me360

December 04, 2020 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

SNP co-founder, Maureen Taylor talks to Serena Keith, co-founder and CEO of Me30. Me360 is an online platform that uses live personalized training to help leaders build the essential skills that will have a positive impact on their teams and their business.  On this episode of Think Like A Founder, they talk about finding the motor for your motivation,  joining the Model UN, and having a filter for bad advice.  https://tryme360.com/ http://www.now.snpnet.com/tlaf Think Like A Founder is p...

021: Serena Keith, Co-Founder and CEO, Me360

December 04, 2020 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

SNP co-founder, Maureen Taylor talks to Serena Keith, co-founder and CEO of Me30. Me360 is an online platform that uses live personalized training to help leaders build the essential skills that will have a positive impact on their teams and their business.  On this episode of Think Like A Founder, they talk about finding the motor for your motivation,  joining the Model UN, and having a filter for bad advice.  https://tryme360.com/ http://www.now.snpnet.com/tlaf Think Like A Founder is p...

021: Serena Keith - Co-Founder and CEO, Me360

December 04, 2020 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

SNP co-founder, Maureen Taylor talks to Serena Keith, co-founder and CEO of Me30. Me360 is an online platform that uses live personalized training to help leaders build the essential skills that will have a positive impact on their teams and their business.  On this episode of Think Like A Founder, they talk about finding the motor for your motivation,  joining the Model UN, and having a filter for bad advice.  https://tryme360.com/ http://www.now.snpnet.com/tlaf Think Like A Founder is p...

020: Ashley Zehnder, Linda Goodman, and Katie Grabek - Co-Founders of Fauna Bio

November 20, 2020 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

SNP co-founder, Maureen Taylor talks to Ashley Zehnder, Linda Goodman, and Katie Grabek, co-founders of Fauna Bio. Fauna Bio studies genes in hibernating animals to find cures for human diseases. On this episode of Think Like A Founder, they talk about their deep curiosity for space and science as kids, going from academia to building a start-up, and being okay hearing the word no. www.faunabio.com Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco California. Learn mo...

020: Ashley Zehnder, Linda Goodman, and Katie Grabek, Co-Founders of Fauna Bio

November 20, 2020 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

SNP co-founder, Maureen Taylor talks to Ashley Zehnder, Linda Goodman, and Katie Grabek, co-founders of Fauna Bio. Fauna Bio studies genes in hibernating animals to find cures for human diseases. On this episode of Think Like A Founder, they talk about their deep curiosity for space and science as kids, going from academia to building a start-up, and being okay hearing the word no. www.faunabio.com Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco California. Learn mo...

019: Ann Miura-Ko - Co-Founding Partner of Floodgate

November 16, 2020 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

SNP co-founder, Maureen Taylor talks to Ann Miura-Ko, Co-Founding Partner of Floodgate, a seed-stage VC firm. They support founders who defy conventional wisdom, often before others believe in their idea. They talk about going with your gut, how you can’t test for human potential, and how the journey is more valuable than the plan. www.floodgate.com Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco California. Learn more by visiting us at www.snpnet.com or connect wit...

019: Ann Miura-Ko, Co-Founding Partner of Floodgate

November 16, 2020 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

SNP co-founder, Maureen Taylor talks to Ann Miura-Ko, Co-Founding Partner of Floodgate, a seed-stage VC firm. They support founders who defy conventional wisdom, often before others believe in their idea. They talk about going with your gut, how you can’t test for human potential, and how the journey is more valuable than the plan. www.floodgate.com Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco California. Learn more by visiting us at www.snpnet.com or connect wit...

018: Mainul Mondal, Co-Founder and CEO of Ellipsis Health

November 09, 2020 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

SNP co-founder, Maureen Taylor talks to Mainul Mondal, co-founder and CEO of Ellipsis Health. Ellipsis Health uses artificial intelligence to identify depression and anxiety through natural speech patterns. They are committed to solving the unmet needs of mental health for everyone. In this episode, Mainul and Mo talk about how creative outlets developed his curiosity as a child, democratizing mental health care, and how empathetic listening is fundamental to his mission. www.ellipsishealt...

018: Mainul Mondal - Co-Founder and CEO of Ellipsis Health

November 09, 2020 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

SNP co-founder, Maureen Taylor talks to Mainul Mondal, co-founder and CEO of Ellipsis Health. Ellipsis Health uses artificial intelligence to identify depression and anxiety through natural speech patterns. They are committed to solving the unmet needs of mental health for everyone. In this episode, Mainul and Mo talk about how creative outlets developed his curiosity as a child, democratizing mental health care, and how empathetic listening is fundamental to his mission. www.ellipsishealt...

017: Claudia Dietze and Stefan Richter - Co-Founders of freiheit.com technologies

October 23, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

SNP co-founder Maureen Taylor talks to Stefan Richter and Claudia Dietze, co-founders of freiheit.com technologies, a software company based in Germany. They believe in creating digital platforms to enable a better future for everyone. On this episode of Think Like a Founder, they talk about curiosity, grit, and how honesty is key to their co-founder relationship. www.freiheit.com/en/ Product Management Leadership Program with SNP and freiheit.com technologies: www.now.snpnet.com/pm Think...

017: Stefan Richter and Claudia Dietze, Co-Founders of freiheit.com technologies

October 23, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

SNP co-founder Maureen Taylor talks to Stefan Richter and Claudia Dietze, co-founders of freiheit.com technologies, a software company based in Germany. They believe in creating digital platforms to enable a better future for everyone. On this episode of Think Like a Founder, they talk about curiosity, grit, and how honesty is key to their co-founder relationship. www.freiheit.com/en/ Product Management Leadership Program with SNP and freiheit.com technologies: www.now.snpnet.com/pm Think...

017: Claudia Dietze and Stefan Richter, Co-Founders of freiheit.com technologies

October 23, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

SNP co-founder Maureen Taylor talks to Stefan Richter and Claudia Dietze, co-founders of freiheit.com technologies, a software company based in Germany. They believe in creating digital platforms to enable a better future for everyone. On this episode of Think Like a Founder, they talk about curiosity, grit, and how honesty is key to their co-founder relationship. www.freiheit.com/en/ Product Management Leadership Program with SNP and freiheit.com technologies: www.now.snpnet.com/pm Think...

016: Brit Morin + Anj Temple - Co-Founders of Brit + Co

October 16, 2020 22:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

"Anj: I saw a little spark in Brit. And I actually remember saying to Dave, like, I want to hang out with that girl that we met, I wished all the dudes would talk a little bit less at this dinner so that I could get to know her a little better. Brit: There was the love at first sight thing that we saw in each other. But I loved that she also seemed like a curious person who was scrappy learning how to do things. And so that was the start of our beautiful friendship and professional relation...