Learn from the Greatest Founders in History.
Every episode studies a different legendary entrepreneur. Their strategies, obsessions, mistakes, and breakthroughs, distilled into actionable lessons you can use today.
Our Impact
See the results that speak for themselves
How Justin Wiley got $200m from Uber
Justin Wiley recounts building Jump Bikes from a campus bike‑share start‑up to a transformative acquisition by Uber, earning him an estimated $200 million. He shares the challenges of hardware development, scaling operations, and the emotional pivot into family life and launching Ascend Labs.
How Matthew Dicks won 58-time Moth StorySLAM
From dying twice before eighteen to becoming a bestselling author and beloved storytelling coach. Matthew Dicks is a record 58‑time Moth StorySLAM champion and 9‑time GrandSLAM winner, whose tales have featured on The Moth Hour and PBS's Stories from the Stage.
How Mike Milan Created a $20m empire from $0
Mike Milan shares his journey from having nothing to building a £20 million business empire. He reveals the mindset shifts, disciplined financial habits, and strategic investments that helped him grow from zero.
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Sound Familiar?
Most business advice is generic and recycled
You don't have time to read 300-page biographies
It's hard to find real, battle-tested founder wisdom
Success looks easy from the outside — the struggle is hidden
What You'll Get From Every Episode
Decades of founder wisdom, condensed into episodes you can listen to on your commute
Deep Biography Breakdowns
We read the books so you don't have to. Each episode distils a founder's entire story into key lessons.
Founder-First Storytelling
No fluff or filler. Just the raw, honest story of how legendary companies were built from nothing.
Diverse Founder Profiles
From tech titans to industrial pioneers — founders across every era, industry, and background.
Actionable Takeaways
Every episode ends with lessons you can apply to your own business or career today.
History That Repeats
Patterns emerge across centuries of entrepreneurship. Learn to spot the signals before others do.
Obsession & Focus
Understand what separates the good from the great — the relentless focus that builds empires.
How It Works
Three steps to appearing as a guest on the show
Book an Intro Call
Schedule a quick intro call so we can learn about you and your story
Discuss the Fit
On the intro call we'll explain the show's structure, length, audience, and see if it's a great fit for you as a guest
Record Your Episode
Join us for a focused recording session where we capture your founder journey and the lessons behind it
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Explore founder stories across industries and centuries
Steve Jobs
Apple
The Story
Fired from the company he founded at 30, Jobs spent a decade in the wilderness building NeXT and Pixar before returning to Apple — a company on the brink of bankruptcy.
The Lesson
Jobs didn't just return to Apple — he stripped the product line down to four products, bet everything on design, and turned Apple into the most valuable company on Earth. His obsession with simplicity became Apple's greatest weapon.
Key Takeaways
Why Founders Podcast?
| Feature | Founders Podcast | Book Summaries | Generic Podcasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep biographical research | — | — | |
| Actionable business lessons | — | ||
| Covers founders across all eras | — | — | |
| Free to listen | — | ||
| New episodes weekly | — | ||
| Patterns across founders revealed | — | — |
The Best Founders Never Stop Learning.
Every week, a new episode breaks down the life and lessons of a legendary entrepreneur. Don't miss it.
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