Founder's Story
Founder’s Story” by IBH Media isn’t just a show—it’s a mission. We spotlight extraordinary, iconic, and undiscovered entrepreneurs who’ve built, scaled, and led with purpose. From tech titans to tenacious underdogs, every episode dives deep into the resilience, creativity, and grit that define true leadership.You’ll hear from household names like Gary V, Codie Sanchez, Rob Dyrdek, and Tom Bilyeu—but just as often, you’ll meet the unheard founders doing remarkable things the world needs to know.This is where raw conversations meet real impact. This is Founder’s Story—where the heart of entrepreneurship be...
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Why Most Companies Die After Hitting $1M Revenue | Ep 300 with Yarin Gaon Founder of Fractional Partners
<p>Yarin Gaon joins Founder’s Story to explain why the leap from $1M to $10M is where most companies stall or die. He unpacks the “adolescence stage” of business, where founders must decide what they are actually scaling, and why the hustle logic that got you to traction stops working once you have a team, multiple revenue streams, and limited capital.</p> <p>Key Discussion Points:<br />Yarin explains that founders hit $1–2M and assume they have “made it,” but after replacing the founder’s role, most of these businesses are still not attractive to sophisticated buyers. The real danger comes w...
The Testosterone Myth That’s Costing Men Years of Their Lives | Ep 299 with Shalin Shah CEO of Marius Pharmaceuticals
<p>Shalin Shah joins Founder’s Story to explain why declining testosterone levels represent a global health crisis and how outdated myths, regulations, and delivery methods have held back effective treatment. He shares the science behind testosterone as a core metabolic hormone, the FDA approval of KYZATREX, and why oral therapy marks a paradigm shift in how men (and women) can age healthier, longer lives.</p> <p>Key Discussion Points:<br />Shalin explains how testosterone sits at the foundation of metabolic health, influencing the brain, heart, muscle, bone, and even cellular energy. He breaks down the biggest myths around testosterone, in...
The Hiring Disaster: Why 50% of Your Employees Will Quit (And How to Fix It) | Ep. 298 with Manouj Gupta Founder of ACHNET
<p>In this episode of Founder’s Story, Daniel Robbins sits down with Manoj Gupta to unpack why modern hiring fails so often and how AI agents are reshaping how companies evaluate talent. Manoj explains how ACHNET’s AI agent, iJupiter, unifies resumes, interviews, and assessments into a single system that helps leaders make clearer, faster, and less biased hiring decisions.</p> <p>Key Discussion Points</p> <p>Manoj breaks down the real hiring disaster most companies ignore: nearly half of employees leave within one to two years because they were never the right fit to begin with. He explains how...
Why We Have All Become "Sick, Stupid & Angry." | Ep 297 with Dr. Robert Lustig
<p>In this Founder’s Story episode, Dr. Robert Lustig connects the dots between physical illness, mental health disorders, and societal unrest, arguing they all stem from a single neurological breakdown. He introduces the concept of the “hostage brain,” explaining how chronic stress, dopamine overload, and environmental changes have disabled the brain’s natural brakes, leaving the amygdala in a constant state of threat.</p> <p>Key Discussion Points</p> <p>Dr. Robert Lustig explains that today’s physical illness, mental health disorders, and societal breakdown are not separate crises but the result of a single neurological failure centered in the brain’...
She Made $3M in One Week With 7 Words | Ep 296 with Aurora Winter Founder of Same Page Publishing
<p>In this recorded episode of Founder’s Story, Aurora Winter joins Daniel Robbins to deliver a masterclass on storytelling, neuroscience, and why the right words at the right time can change the trajectory of a business, a book, or an entire career.</p> <p>Key Discussion Points</p> <p>Aurora shares the moment she realized storytelling wasn’t a “nice-to-have” but a revenue-defining skill—when seven carefully chosen words took a business from stalled to $3 million in a single week. She explains how the brain processes messages in three stages, why most founders mistakenly start with logic, and how pattern in...
He Turns Body Heat Into Energy | Ep 295 with Seth Casden Founder of Hologenix
<p>Seth Casden joins Founder’s Story to explain how Hologenix is delivering health and wellness through everyday textiles, why infrared science took years to gain acceptance, and how building a meaningful company requires patience, humility, and a long-term mindset.</p> <p>Key Discussion Points</p> <p>Seth explains how CELLiant technology captures the body’s natural heat and converts it into infrared energy that re-enters the body to improve circulation and recovery. He walks through the early skepticism around infrared and photobiomodulation, why scientific validation mattered more than hype, and how adoption accelerated as biohacking and longevity gained mainstream atte...
From Music Video Dancer to Recovery CEO: The Dark Side of Early Fame | Ep 294 with Amanda Marino Founder of Next Level Recovery Associates
<p>Amanda Marino shares her journey from child runway model and hip hop music video dancer to addiction, recovery, and ultimately founding Next Level Recovery Associates, a global concierge recovery service helping individuals and families navigate addiction, mental health, and trauma with privacy and care.</p> <p>Key Discussion Points</p> <p>Amanda Marino reflects on the contrast between early fame in the entertainment industry and the darker realities that followed, including sexualization, childhood trauma, and substance abuse. She shares how becoming a mother forced her to confront addiction, sobriety, and the identity shift that came with recovery, grief, and...
The Manager Behind Brooke Monk: 'We Spent 2 Years Building Her Product—Here's Why'| Ep. 293 with Devain Doolaramani Founder of Friends In Reality
<p>Devain Doolaramani shares how Friends In Reality evolved into a next-generation digital talent management company, representing elite creators like Brooke Monk while helping creators transition from brand deals to long-term, scalable businesses. Drawing from years inside the creator economy, he explains why digital creators have replaced traditional celebrities in the eyes of younger audiences and how that shift is reshaping marketing, commerce, and influence.</p> <p>Key Discussion Points</p> <p>Devane breaks down how celebrity has shifted from red carpets to phone screens, explaining why Gen Z recognizes TikTokers and YouTubers more than traditional actors. He shares why...
The Stanford Professor Who Uses Hypnosis Over Medication: '15% Less Stress In 10 Minutes' | Ep 292 with Dr. David Spiegel
<p>In this episode of Founder’s Story, Daniel sits down with Stanford’s Dr. David Spiegel to unpack hypnosis with a level of clarity most people have never heard. Dr. Spiegel explains why hypnosis is not a loss of control, but an increase in control, and walks through the three core components that make it work. They explore how hypnosis differs from meditation, how it can help with stress and insomnia in real time, and the brain science that shows what changes during hypnosis. Dr. Spiegel also shares the origin story that made him commit his career to hypnosis, incl...
Why Every Major Bank Still Uses 1965 Technology: The Trading 'Rails' Revolution That Changes Everything | Ep 291 with Peter Ashton CEO of Veyra Holdings
<p>In this Founder's Story conversation, Peter Ashton breaks down the science, strategy, and soul behind Veyra—a trading platform designed to close the wealth gap by giving everyday people the same predictive tools that have been exclusive to Wall Street's elite for decades. Through personal stories of transition, loss, discovery, and a bold vision for 2026, Peter reveals why the future of trading isn't about chasing algorithms—it's about understanding the mathematical laws that govern markets.</p> <p>Key Discussion Points:</p> <p>Peter distinguishes mathematical intelligence from AI—while AI predicts based on patterns, mathematical intelligence uses unchanging laws to com...
