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Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

Founder2Founder Podcast

33 episodes

1 day ago

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with entrepreneur and now congressional candidate Michael Carbonara, committed to serving the people of Florida’s 25th District. Known for building fintech and blockchain companies that processed over $20 billion a year, Michael made headlines when he left it all behind, loaned his campaign a million dollars, and put it entirely into Bitcoin. Michael shares how growing up in a single-parent household shaped his hunger for success, wha...

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Entrepreneurship

Self-Improvement

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In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with entrepreneur and now congressional candidate Michael Carbonara, committed to serving the people of Florida’s 25th District. Known for building fintech and blockchain companies that processed over $20 billion a year, Michael made headlines when he left it all behind, loaned his campaign a million dollars, and put it entirely into Bitcoin. Michael shares how growing up in a single-parent household shaped his hunger for success, wha...

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Entrepreneurship

Self-Improvement

Episodes (20/33)

Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

Loaning $1M to His Campaign, Then Putting It All in Bitcoin with Michael Carbonara

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with entrepreneur and now congressional candidate Michael Carbonara, committed to serving the people of Florida’s 25th District. Known for building fintech and blockchain companies that processed over $20 billion a year, Michael made headlines when he left it all behind, loaned his campaign a million dollars, and put it entirely into Bitcoin. Michael shares how growing up in a single-parent household shaped his hunger for success, wha...

1 week ago

1 hour 1 minute

Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

Inside The Founders Club: Vision, Vulnerability, and What’s Next

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down once again with Chris Meade to talk about the evolution of Founders Club and where it's headed next. With nearly 700 members and over 120 events planned for the coming year, they share how they’re scaling intentionally while keeping the community tight and valuable. They break down lessons from the Puerto Rico offsite, the LA chapter relaunch, and why success today means supporting founders beyond business, into relationships, parenti...

2 weeks ago

34 minutes

Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

Breaking Into Steel: Kinga Strogoff on Owning Her Place in a Man’s World

Kinga Strogoff is the President & CEO of Second Street Iron & Metal, Chairman & Creative Director of Balmoral Defender, and a Board Member at Basalt International. She runs a third-generation scrap metal business, reshapes luxury automotive design, and drives innovation in sustainable materials, all while raising her son as a single mother. In this episode, Kinga shares how she moved to the U.S. from Poland as an au pair, eventually took over her husband’s steel business, and led ...

3 weeks ago

58 minutes

Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

How Keida Dervishi Built Soulmate Customs Into A 7-Figure Brand at 19 With No Ads, and 40 Posts a Day

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Keida Dervishi, the 23-year-old founder of Soulmate Customs, a custom embroidery brand that hit $1 million in revenue in under 11 months without spending a dollar on ads. What started as a hoodie gift for her mom’s birthday quickly turned into a viral business powered by emotional storytelling and relentless content creation. Keida shares how growing up in an immigrant household shaped her drive, how she transitioned from child s...

1 month ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

From Nightlife to Nine Figures: Heath Wolfson on Trendspotting and Building with Purpose

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Heath Wolfson, serial entrepreneur and founder of FrontCare, a creator-powered telehealth platform. With a 20-year track record of building businesses across safety, media, and health, Heath shares how he’s repeatedly turned market inefficiencies into high-growth ventures. He opens up about navigating failure, executing without outside capital, and spotting cultural trends before they explode. From launching Tattoo Nation in shop...

1 month ago

59 minutes

Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

Uncomfortable Either Way: Why Growth Requires Choosing the Hard Path with Brett Eaton

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Brett Eaton, keynote speaker, high performance coach, and author of Uncomfortable Either Way. After a life-changing back injury and the loss of his father at 16, Brett discovered a powerful truth: life is going to be uncomfortable no matter what, so choose the version that leads to growth. He shares the frameworks behind his success, including the game-changing “Sunday Setup,” how to spot self-sabotage in real time, and why found...

1 month ago

1 hour 9 minutes

Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

From 0 to 2,000+ Person Events: Lucy Nelles on Community, Profit, and Scale

In this episode of Founder2Founder Aaron Spivak sits down with Lucy Nelles, leading community-building expert and co-founder of Coffee & Chill Miami, the wildly popular bi-weekly sober wellness party that now draws over 1,000 guests per event. With over 100 sold-out events and collaborations with top global brands, Lucy has cracked the code on making in-person gatherings profitable, scalable, and deeply impactful. She shares how she went from feeling isolated in a new city to building a m...

1 month ago

59 minutes

Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

From a $900 Bank Account to a $50M Brand: Chris Meade on Building CROSSNET

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Chris Mead, co-founder of CROSSNET and Founders Club, for his most open and personal conversation to date. From a small Connecticut town, to building one of the fastest-growing backyard sports brands in America, Chris unpacks the highs, lows, and lessons of scaling a startup from scratch. They dive into the origins of CROSSNET, the $1M mistake during an acquisition, the toll of leadership decisions, and how those experiences shap...

2 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

The 3 Traits Every High-Growth Brand Shares, According to Shopify’s President Harley Finkelstein

In this special episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify, for a no-fluff, behind-the-scenes conversation recorded live with over 100 Founders Club members. Harley unpacks the deep connection between personal identity and building lasting companies, while discussing how founders can grow smarter and why success demands unshakable character and long-term thinking. This isn’t a surface-level chat, Harley dives into the psychological drivers...

2 months ago

58 minutes

Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

From $2,500 in Debt, to the World's Finest Tea Brand: Steve Schwartz on Building Art of Tea

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Steve Schwartz, Master Tea Blender, best-selling author, and founder of Art of Tea—an award-winning tea brand based in Los Angeles. After dropping out of college to care for his mother, Steve discovered Ayurvedic medicine and began a journey that would take him across the globe sourcing and blending the world’s finest teas. Starting with $2,500 in credit card debt, Steve built a vertically integrated company that now supplies ico...

2 months ago

1 hour 19 minutes

Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

From $10 in the Bank to a $9M Beverage Brand: Megan Klein’s Unconventional Path with Little Saints

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Megan Klein, founder of Little Saints, the sugar-free, mushroom-powered non-alcoholic cocktails and spirits brand redefining the way we drink. A former environmental attorney turned two-time brand founder, Megan’s journey is one of radical pivots, personal reinvention, and unshakable self-belief. She shares how she went from shutting down her first startup to investing her last million, selling her own apartment to fund it, and s...

2 months ago

1 hour 26 minutes

Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

The Future Will Be Built by Founders Who Understand AI—Mark Cuban on How to Stay Ahead

In this special episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak brings you an unfiltered masterclass with legendary entrepreneur and investor, Mark Cuban. Recorded live for members of The Founders Club, this exclusive session covers Cuban's raw insights on building billion-dollar companies, the unglamorous truths of scaling, and how AI is rewriting the rules for modern founders. From sleeping on floors to exiting for $5.7 billion, Cuban reflects on his journey and the mindsets that separate the winn...

3 months ago

58 minutes

Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

She Walked Away From Law School, Then Built a Top Global Agency

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Larysa Nakonecznyj, CEO of Nako Creative, an award-winning digital marketing agency known for driving measurable results through innovation and tailored strategy. With a background in communications and advertising, Larysa has helped global brands grow fast and grow smart. She’s been recognized with the 2024 Global Recognition Award and was nominated for the Women Empowerment Foundation’s “Rising Star” award. Larysa unpacks the e...

3 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

Two Exits Before 20: What This Young Founder Knows About Building, Leading & Letting Go

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak is joined by Austin Copeland—a 21-year-old founder who’s already built and sold two companies, including COMPREADY, acquired by CosmicWire. From founding a nonprofit at 13 that delivered over 13,000 shoes to kids in Africa, to managing a 25-person team at global esports giant TSM, Austin’s journey is driven by one mission: improving people’s lives. He unpacks how he went from gaming enthusiast to building an analytics model that led to six-fig...

3 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

Swan Sit on The Future of Belonging: Defining a New Era By Building Real Community in a Disconnected World

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Swan Sit, a trailblazing operator and creator at the intersection of corporate leadership, digital transformation, and consumer connection. With an impressive background as the Global Head of Digital Marketing at Nike, Revlon, and Estée Lauder, Swan now advises startups, sits on public company boards, and brings value to millions as a creator and speaker. Swan shares her journey from a disciplined immigrant upbringing to transfo...

3 months ago

1 hour 30 minutes

Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

The Realest Founder Story Yet: No English, No Money, and 5 Kids- Here’s How She Did It

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with his own mother, Rachel Spivak, for an intimate and powerful conversation that spans generations, continents, and entrepreneurial journeys. Born in the small Israeli town of Ofakim as one of 13 siblings, Rachel shares her story of resilience, ambition, and unwavering love for her family. From leaving her home at age 13 to go off to school, to raising five boys in Canada, her life is a testament to grit, sacrifice, and entrepreneur...

3 months ago

1 hour 26 minutes

Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

How Integrity, Grit, and Real Estate Deals Built Mark Shapiro's Legacy

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak speaks with Mark Shapiro, founder of Shapiro Capital, a seasoned real estate investor with over four decades of experience. Mark shares his journey from selling gum in elementary school to building a multimillion-dollar real estate empire. He offers valuable insights into the mindset, drive, and strategies that led him to success, as well as the lessons learned from both his victories and setbacks. Mark delves into his early real estate experie...

4 months ago

1 hour 30 minutes

Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

Shelby Sapp Didn’t Just Break Into Sales, She Rebuilt It For Women Everywhere

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Shelby Sapp, the founder of She Sells Academy, the world’s largest all-women remote sales academy. After beginning her career in door-to-door pest control sales, Shelby realized traditional sales models weren’t built for women or the lifestyle they wanted. With She Sells, she’s built a community of over 3,000 women mastering high-ticket remote sales, unlocking financial independence and freedom along the way. Shelby discusses her...

4 months ago

1 hour 15 minutes

Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

From Selling Shaved Ice to Scaling a National Food Empire

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Gaston Becherano Cohen, CEO of Smorgasburg—the largest weekly open-air food market in the U.S. Gaston shares how a solo trip to Japan reignited his entrepreneurial drive and ultimately led him from shaved ice vendor to acquiring the entire Smorgasburg brand. His journey includes launching, and losing, a café during COVID, starting over in Miami, and building markets that now draw millions of visitors. He speaks candidly about sca...

4 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

Rejection, Sexism, and 100 Investor No’s: How She Still Raised $500K and Changed an Industry

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Rajia Abdelaziz, Founder & CEO of invisaWear—a groundbreaking company creating discreet safety tech inside stylish jewelry. A Forbes 30 Under 30 cover honoree and a standout in the personal safety space, Rajia has built an eight-figure brand, raised over $3 million, and secured major partnerships with ADT and TELUS. Rajia shares how she turned down a job at Google to pursue a college project that would go on to save lives. Sh...

4 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes