About Fueling Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs: A LaunchX Podcast
Join Rachel & Rishika, two Gen-Z serial entrepreneurs and LaunchX alum, as we explore how to make an impact in todays entrepreneurial world. We chat with people that we want to hear stories and practical advice from: founders, innovators, thought leaders, school counselors, athletes, and more. Discover how to turn big ideas into impactful ventures while balancing ambition with purpose. Whether you're starting out or deep in your journey, this podcast is your guide to fueling entrepreneurial success. Tune in and build the future with us!
“From School Club to Global Classroom: Jacob Shaul’s Mode to Code Journey”
Welcome to "Fueling Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs: A LaunchX Podcast" where we explore what it means to balance ambition with purpose - because true success isn’t just about the money or the views - it’s about the impact we make and the lives we touch along the way.
I’m your host Rishika, a fellow gen-z startup enthusiast and today I am chatting with Jacob Shaul, the high-school founder behind Mode to Code. We talk about turning a small after-school club into a global program, teaching coding as a creative art form, and pushing through rejection when nobody’s responding to your emails. If you’re curious what it looks like to start small and grow into something that spans continents, this is the episode for you.
Connect with Jacob: https://modetocode.com/ (https://modetocode.com/)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mode_to_code/ (https://www.instagram.com/mode_to_code/)
Find me! (Rishika):
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishika-goteti/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishika-goteti/)
10 Nov 2025
From Shark Tank to Tenkara: Ben Stern on Reinventing Manufacturing with AI
Welcome to "Fueling Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs: A LaunchX Podcast" where we explore what it means to balance ambition with purpose - because true success isn’t just about the money or the views - it’s about the impact we make and the lives we touch along the way.
I’m your host Rishika, a fellow gen-z startup enthusiast and today I am chatting with Ben Stern, founder who went from pitching Mark Cuban on Shark Tank at 16 to building two companies from the ground up. We talk about the decade-long grind behind his first startup Nobo, what it’s really like to bootstrap sustainability, and how he’s now reinventing manufacturing through his new venture Tenkara, an AI-powered procurement platform. If you’ve ever wondered what happens after the big TV moment - when the cameras stop rolling and the real work begins - this episode’s for you.
Connect with Ben:
X (https://x.com/itsbenjyyy) | Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-stern-746812a4/) | Personal Site (http://www.heyben.co/) | Tenkara (http://www.tenkara.ai/)
Find me! (Rishika):
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishika-goteti/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishika-goteti/)
7 Oct 2025
“Turn a pain point into an AI business”: NewMail AI founder Yohann Abittan on building AI products, finding your niche, creating real value, and data-driven decisions [PART 2]
Welcome to "Fueling Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs: A LaunchX Podcast" where we explore what it means to balance ambition with purpose - because true success isn’t just about the money or the views - it’s about the impact we make and the lives we touch along the way.
Hi, I’m your cohost Rachel, and welcome back! In part two, Rishika and I dive deeper with Yohann Abittan, founder of NewMail AI, to unpack how he actually builds an AI startup from the ground up. We’ll hear about how he found a niche in the massive email market, why high-quality data is the real secret to AI success, and how he turns everyday pain points into products that create real value. If you’re dreaming of launching your own AI or tech startup, this part is packed with actionable advice, lessons from his journey, and insights on finding your focus, validating your ideas, and building something people can’t live without. Let’s get into it!
Connect with Yohann:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yohann-abittan/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/yohann-abittan/)
www.newmail.ai (http://www.newmail.ai)
Find me! (Rachel):
www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkzhang/ (http://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkzhang/)
www.instagram.com/rachelkzhang (http://www.instagram.com/rachelkzhang)
Connect with Rishika:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishika-goteti/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishika-goteti/)
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