This is the podcast for founders in the thick of it and the experts who support them. In each episode, we'll dive deep into the challenges, triumphs, and insights of building a business from the ground up.
In this powerful episode, Alex Turnbull—founder and CEO of Groove, Helply and Instant Docs—gets real about the ups, downs, and everything in between on his 20-year journey as an entrepreneur. Interviewed by his sister and coach, Alex shares how embracing "small but mighty" shifted everything in his business and life. From burnout to rebuilding, from flashy startup myths to focusing on profitable, purpose-driven work, this conversation is full of heart, wisdom, and real talk about what it real...
25 Feb 2025
11. Elizabeth Connects With Denielle Finkelstein
In this episode of Founder Connect, I interview Denielle Finkelstein, co-founder and co-CEO of Unicorn, a company on a mission to make period products as accessible as toilet paper in public bathrooms. Danielle shares her journey of launching and scaling Unicorn, the pivotal moments of struggle and growth, and how she and her co-founder, Thyme, stayed committed to their mission despite challenges. The conversation covers the reality of fundraising as female founders, the power of community an...
21 Jan 2025
10. Elizabeth Connects with Kate Minogue
In this episode of Founder Connect, Elizabeth interviews Kate Minogue, a Chief Product Officer and data and AI advisor. Kate shares her unique perspective on integrating people, strategy, and data in organizations, emphasizing how data and AI can support business goals when approached pragmatically. The conversation explores data-driven decision-making, the role of AI in startups, and the importance of balancing technical expertise with business needs.What you'll learn in this episode:The imp...
8 Jan 2025
9. Elizabeth Connects with Eben Pingree
In this episode of Founder Connect, our guest is Eben Pingree, co-founder and CEO of Kinsome. Eben shares insights into his journey as a founder, the inspiration behind Kinsome, and the importance of strengthening intergenerational bonds. He reflects on the impact of his mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and how it motivated him to create a platform to help families connect more deeply, even across distances.Eben also discusses broader startup lessons, including:The importance of choosing the ri...
10 Dec 2024
8. Elizabeth Connects with Kelly Olson
In this episode, Elizabeth interviews Kelly Olson, an expert in customer growth and retention for startups and small growing teams. Kelly shares her journey of transitioning from working in full-time roles to fractional leadership, allowing her to help companies improve their post-sales process, retain customers, and foster brand loyalty. They discuss the importance of a structured and proactive post-sales process, the challenges founders face when scaling their business, and how making strat...
2 Oct 2024
Elizabeth Connects With Alice Myerhoff
In today's episode, we delve into the world of sales with Alice Meyerhoff, a seasoned expert in sales partnership and go-to-market strategy for mission-forward organizations. We explore the mindset shift from selling to advising, the importance of believing in your product, and practical strategies for building a sales team. Alice shares her experiences in various sales roles, including working with non-profits and engineering firms, and offers valuable advice for founders on structuring sale...
17 Sept 2024
6. Elizabeth Connects with Ben Carcio
In this episode of Founder Connect, Elizabeth chats with seasoned startup veteran Ben Carcio about the importance of thoughtful leadership transitions in startups. Ben shares his experiences from his successful venture PromoBox, which he grew to over $10 million in ARR, and his latest endeavor, Trevr, a marketing AI startup. They discuss the emotional challenges of stepping down as a CEO, the importance of creating a support network for transitioning leaders, and the need for practical playbo...
3 Sept 2024
Ellizabeth Connects With Dr. Ashley Blackington
In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Ashley Blackington, the founder and CEO of Dovetail®, a B2B care tech company. Ashley shares her compelling journey from being an occupational therapist to becoming an entrepreneur. We chat about the unique challenges of founding a startup, especially as a mother of four during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ashley talks about the importance of staying true to one's vision, the value of contracts in business relationships, and the necessity of balancing personal l...
12 Aug 2024
4. Elizabeth Connects With Erynn Petersen
In today's episode, we feature Erynn Petersen, the CEO and founder of Emme. Erynn shares insights from her extensive career in technology and her journey with startups. Erynn emphasizes the importance of not taking oneself too seriously while taking the mission seriously, recounting lessons learned from massive failures and the resilience it takes to keep going. She discusses the pivotal moment of taking over Emme, maintaining user privacy, and balancing business models with user needs. Erynn...
22 Jul 2024
3. Elizabeth connects with Jason Griffith
In this episode, Jason Griffith, co-founder and co-CEO of Synco, joins me to discuss the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurial life. Jason shares insights from his extensive experience in founding multiple startups, including SiteCompli, and offers advice on selecting the right co-founders, building company culture, managing crises, and the importance of values in a business. He emphasizes the necessity of having tough conversations and adapting to change while maintaining a resilient and passionate mindset. This episode is a deep dive into the realities of startup life, from initial survival to scaling and beyond.
Jason Griffith is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Synco, the centralized communications platform for leading Property Management teams. Prior to founding Synco, Jason was the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of SiteCompli, a compliance automation platform used across 1M+ residential units & 70% of Class A office properties in NYC that is now part of Inhabit, a collective of property management software companies backed by Insight Venture Partners and Goldman Sachs. Jason is passionate about building great real estate technology solutions powered by great teams.
Connect with Jason:
Website: teamsynco.com (http://teamsynco.com)
Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamsynco
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Lifelabs (https://www.lifelabslearning.com/membership?utm_term=lifelabs&utm_campaign=LifeLabs+-+Brand&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=4034393748&hsa_cam=19266289660&hsa_grp=146134060244&hsa_ad=675283382535&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-296390066371&hsa_kw=lifelabs&hsa_mt=p&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkdO0BhDxARIsANkNcrcKOFE4lokRLf-pOdi5-JZcNsjXik_E2ASZLGY0Uj610Pvkh5Iw9n4aAgFgEALw_wcB)
Feiner Points of Leadership (https://a.co/d/52fgaxw)
Jason's article on co-founders (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6765454529438732288/)
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1 Jul 2024
2. Insights on UX for Startups with Jen Bullard
In this episode, Jen Bullard, founder of Yes Yes Know, a full-service UX agency, discusses her experiences and insights on user experience and UI design, reflecting on her work with startups. We talk about her inspiration for starting her company, the importance of user research and understanding cognitive psychological factors in design, and practical advice for founders, including the significance of knowing user needs and being ready to pivot. Jen also shares her teaching experience at Northeastern and delves into the challenges and strategies she employs to manage her team and business development.
Yes Yes Know Founder, Jen Bullard, has over 20 years of UX experience. Yes Yes Know has become synonymous with outstanding UX design and start-ups alike: Jen’s clients have been bought by Apple and acquired for hundreds of millions – even billions – of dollars.
Jen’s industry experience includes high-tech, b2b, SaaS software startups in cyber security, data management, and fin-tech. She has a Master's in Human Computer Interaction from Rensselaer Polytechnic (RPI) paired with a fine arts degree from SUNY Buffalo. Jen also lectures at Northeastern University in Informatics and Mentors with TechStars Boston and Rhode Island Black Business Assoc. (RIBBA).
Connect with Jen:
https://www.yesyesknow.co/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbullard/
CONNECT WITH ME:
• Website: www.elizabethoneill.com (http://www.elizabethoneill.com/)
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-oneill-consulting/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-oneill-consulting/)
• Email: elizabeth@elizabethoneill.com
LET'S WORK TOGETHER:
• Find out how to work with me here: https://elizabethoneill.com/howitworks/ (https://elizabethoneill.com/howitworks/)
1 Jul 2024
2. Elizabeth connects with Jen Bullard
In this episode, Jen Bullard, founder of Yes Yes Know, a full-service UX agency, discusses her experiences and insights on user experience and UI design, reflecting on her work with startups. We talk about her inspiration for starting her company, the importance of user research and understanding cognitive psychological factors in design, and practical advice for founders, including the significance of knowing user needs and being ready to pivot. Jen also shares her teaching experience at Northeastern and delves into the challenges and strategies she employs to manage her team and business development.
Yes Yes Know Founder, Jen Bullard, has over 20 years of UX experience. Yes Yes Know has become synonymous with outstanding UX design and start-ups alike: Jen’s clients have been bought by Apple and acquired for hundreds of millions – even billions – of dollars.
Jen’s industry experience includes high-tech, b2b, SaaS software startups in cyber security, data management, and fin-tech. She has a Master's in Human Computer Interaction from Rensselaer Polytechnic (RPI) paired with a fine arts degree from SUNY Buffalo. Jen also lectures at Northeastern University in Informatics and Mentors with TechStars Boston and Rhode Island Black Business Assoc. (RIBBA).
Connect with Jen:
https://www.yesyesknow.co/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbullard/
CONNECT WITH ME:
• Website: www.elizabethoneill.com (http://www.elizabethoneill.com/)
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-oneill-consulting/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-oneill-consulting/)
• Email: elizabeth@elizabethoneill.com
LET'S WORK TOGETHER:
• Find out how to work with me here: https://elizabethoneill.com/howitworks/ (https://elizabethoneill.com/howitworks/)
17 Jun 2024
1. Navigating Startup Challenges with Christine Fisher
In this premiere episode of the Founder Connect Podcast, we are joined by Christine Fisher, COO and co-founder of POSSIP. Christine shares insights on managing startup challenges, maintaining team morale, and balancing personal and professional life. She discusses POSSIP's mission to streamline communication between schools and parents through pulse check surveys and addresses the importance of focusing on controllable factors to sustain motivation. She also highlights the transition from corporate to startup culture, the significance of co-founder dynamics, and offers advice on maintaining resilience and finding joy outside of work.
CONNECT WITH ME:
• Website: www.elizabethoneill.com (http://www.elizabethoneill.com/)
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-oneill-consulting/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-oneill-consulting/)
• Email: elizabeth@elizabethoneill.com
LET'S WORK TOGETHER:
• Find out how to work with me here: https://elizabethoneill.com/howitworks/ (https://elizabethoneill.com/howitworks/)
17 Jun 2024
1. Elizabeth connects with Christine Fisher
In this premiere episode of the Founder Connect Podcast, we are joined by Christine Fisher, COO and co-founder of POSSIP. Christine shares insights on managing startup challenges, maintaining team morale, and balancing personal and professional life. She discusses POSSIP's mission to streamline communication between schools and parents through pulse check surveys and addresses the importance of focusing on controllable factors to sustain motivation. She also highlights the transition from corporate to startup culture, the significance of co-founder dynamics, and offers advice on maintaining resilience and finding joy outside of work.
CONNECT WITH ME:
• Website: www.elizabethoneill.com (http://www.elizabethoneill.com/)
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-oneill-consulting/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-oneill-consulting/)
• Email: elizabeth@elizabethoneill.com
LET'S WORK TOGETHER:
• Find out how to work with me here: https://elizabethoneill.com/howitworks/ (https://elizabethoneill.com/howitworks/)
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