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-ma…

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 t…

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 disc…

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 experi…

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 emotio…

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 talk…

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 …

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 imp…

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 pract…

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 puls…