Host Trevor Schmidt chats with Hutchison law partner and former D1 athlete Anna Tharrington and Mike Halpert, CEO of Ver Coaching, about Mike's journey fueled by a sense of "calling" to develop an app that uses VR headsets...more
On this episode of the Founder Shares podcast, host Trevor Schmidt is joined by Chelsey Warren, Founder and Principal of Spark People Advisory, and employment lawyer Ashley Pittman (Hutchison PLLC), who tackle the critical...more
In this special edition of the Founder Shares podcast, we go on location to the 2025 Grepbeat Startups to Watch event. Host Trevor Schmidt speaks with judges and founders about what it takes to build a successful startup in...more
9/29/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Business Development ,
Business Strategies ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Innovation ,
Investors ,
Marketing ,
Social Media ,
Startups ,
Technology Sector ,
Venture Capital
In this episode of the Founder Shares podcast, host Trevor Schmidt sits down with Ardis Kadiu, founder and CEO of Element451. Ardis shares his journey from an engineer to a successful entrepreneur, recounting how he spun off...more
In this episode of the Founder Shares podcast, host Trevor Schmidt sits down with Runbin Dong, founder and CEO of Scale Social AI. Runbin shares his unique journey from corporate tech to small business owner, inspired by his...more
What if artificial intelligence could help businesses stay one step ahead of the next supply chain crisis? For Chris Andrassy, co-founder and CEO of Astral Insights, that’s not a futuristic fantasy, it’s the foundation of...more
What if AI could turn supply chain disruptions into a competitive advantage? On this episode of Founder Shares, Chris Andrassy, co-founder and CEO of Astral Insights, shares how his company is using AI-powered business...more
What really happens behind the scenes of a $175 million startup deal? In a special live episode of the Founder Shares podcast, recorded at Raleigh-Durham Startup Week, Tim McLoughlin, managing partner of CoFounders Capital,...more
5/22/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Business Development ,
Business Strategies ,
Due Diligence ,
Early Stage Companies ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Investment ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity ,
Startups ,
Technology Sector ,
Venture Capital
What does it take to guide a company from early investment to a major private equity transaction?
In this special Founder Shares live episode, recorded at Raleigh-Durham Startup Week, Tim McLoughlin of CoFounders Capital and...more
What if the key to success isn’t just hard work, but true happiness? On this episode of Founder Shares, Grace Ueng, founder and CEO of Savvy Growth, shares how happiness and business leadership go hand in hand. As a...more
What if the key to understanding and improving brain health lies in a breakthrough approach to neurodata? For Rob Cooley, founder and CEO of Nuream, unlocking the potential of brainwave data has the power to transform...more
3/12/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Healthcare ,
Innovative Technology ,
Life Sciences ,
Machine Learning ,
Medical Devices ,
Mental Health ,
Startups ,
Venture Capital
What if the key to advancing brain health and neuroscience lies in harnessing neurodata in ways never thought possible? On today’s episode of Founder Shares, Robert S. Cooley Jr., founder and CEO of Nuream, discusses how his...more
Do you remember the last time you struggled to navigate a crowded venue, worried about losing track of your family? For Brandon Kashani, founder and CEO of TRACKID and CheQRboard, this challenge became the spark for his...more
Do you remember the last time you had to call your local government office and ended up stuck on hold for hours? For Chip Kennedy, founder and CEO of CivicReach, solving this universal frustration became the mission behind...more
How do you turn a passion for problem-solving into a thriving business that benefits millions? In this episode of Founder Shares, Brandon Kashani, founder and CEO of TRAKID, offers listeners a masterclass in resilience,...more
What if AI could transform your frustrating interactions with local government into seamless, efficient experiences? In this episode of Founder Shares, Chip Kennedy, founder and CEO of CivicReach, shares how his voice AI...more
Could the future of electric vehicle adoption hinge on our ability to accurately assess the health of EV batteries? On today’s episode of Founder Shares, Davide Giacobbe, CEO of ScoutIt, shares his journey from automotive...more
Have you ever wondered how scientific research can be translated into tangible products and services that benefit patients, clients, or customers? Or how an academic idea can transform into a successful healthcare business?...more
What if the key to unlocking true autonomy and advancing artificial intelligence lies in the development of more efficient and intelligent visual sensors? On today's episode of Founder Shares, Charbel Rizk, the visionary...more
What does it take to transition from hosting local events to managing a national venture capital firm? For Justis Mendez and Pablo Casilimas, founders of OneSixOne Ventures, their journey began with such events in Florida,...more
8/15/2024
/ Business Development ,
Business Strategies ,
Capital Formation ,
Capital Raising ,
Corporate Financing ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Equity Financing ,
Investors ,
Mentors ,
Professional Networking ,
Startups ,
Venture Capital
How integral are networking and community-building to becoming a successful entrepreneur? Pablo Casilimas and Justis Mendez of OneSixOne Ventures join Founder Shares to discuss how they harnessed the power of these strategies...more
How can a founder transition from a successful entrepreneur, to empowering other entrepreneurs by becoming a key figure in building startup communities? Join host Trevor Schmidt as he talks to Chris Heivly, Co-Founder of...more
At the end of every Founder Shares episode, host Trevor Schmidt poses the question, “If there's one piece of advice that you would share with somebody who's thinking about starting a company or who's currently running their...more
Do you remember when it was rare to have a computer at home? For Scot Wingo, growing up in Aiken, South Carolina, having a computer wasn't just a luxury—it was a unique advantage that would shape his entrepreneurial journey....more
4/10/2024
/ Business Development ,
Business Entities ,
Business Formation ,
Business Ownership ,
Business Strategies ,
Early Stage Companies ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Founding Members ,
Small Business ,
Startups ,
Strategic Planning ,
Venture Capital
Ever wondered how successful entrepreneurs navigate through challenges and achieve groundbreaking success? In our latest podcast episode, we dig into the remarkable journey of Scot Wingo. From founding companies like Stingray...more