I finally hit record! (and why it took me so long)
Two years ago, I announced I was starting a podcast. Then… nothing happened.
No episodes, no updates, just silence.
Today, I’m finally changing that.
The Founders Room Podcast is officially coming on June 9th, and I couldn’t be more excited. But before we jump into what's coming, I want to share why I started this in the first place, what took me so long, and what I hope it becomes.
Why I'm doing the podcast
There are four main reasons behind Founders Room.
1. Learning from the best (and asking what I want to know)
I’m not doing this to ask the same surface-level questions you’ve already heard a dozen times. I want to learn from incredible founders not just their highlight reel, but the hard stuff: the mistakes, the trade-offs, the near-deaths.
I want to ask the questions I’m struggling with in my own company and get real, unfiltered insights from people who’ve already walked the path. If it helps me grow as a founder, chances are it’ll help other builders listening too.
2. Strengthening my network (in a meaningful way)
There’s a big difference between emailing someone and spending an hour-plus having a real conversation with them. This podcast is a way for me to reconnect with people I already know, but also build new relationships in a more genuine way.
The truth is, inviting someone to join your podcast gets a “yes” more often than cold-pitching them an idea. It creates a space for trust, respect, and depth, not just transactions.
3. Personal brand and distribution
We're living in a world where people buy from people, not faceless brands.
You see it everywhere, from Tim Cook stepping out from behind the curtain at Apple to founders of tiny startups going viral on Twitter, TikTok, and Linkedin. Even politicians are becoming creators.
This podcast is one step toward building my own distribution channel, a voice and a platform that I control. Whether I’m launching something new, sharing lessons from the trenches, or highlighting others doing great things, I want to be in the driver’s seat of that conversation.
4. Self-Development
Starting a podcast isn’t just about interviews, it’s about discipline, showing up, and getting better at something uncomfortable. I’m not a professional host. I’ve never done this before. But that’s the point.
I want to get better at having deeper, more thoughtful conversations, both on and off the mic. I want to sharpen my communication skills, and I know the only way to do that is by doing the work.
Why It took so long
When I first announced Founders Room, I had just wrapped up a different chapter in my entrepreneurial journey. I told myself I was waiting for the “right timing,” or that I didn’t have the right audience, or that my previous company was too niche for this to become an effective distribution channel.
But if I’m honest, I just wasn’t ready.
Starting something new, especially something public and so different from what I was used to felt intimidating. I had the equipment, the name, and the idea, but I didn’t have the courage to hit “record.”
Until now.
Episode 1 drops June 9th
And I couldn’t have asked for a better first guest: Marty Ringlein.
An extraordinary entrepreneur, former White House advisor, ex-Apple, Twitter, Brex and currently the founder & CEO of Agree.com.
Our conversation was insightful, fun, and it reminded me exactly why I wanted to do this in the first place. I left the recording energized and honestly wondering why I didn’t start sooner.
This is just the beginning. I’ve got an incredible lineup of guests coming, founders, investors, operators, creators, and thinkers who are shaping the future. I can’t wait to share their stories with you.
So if you’re building something, thinking about building something, or just curious about the people behind today’s most interesting companies, Founders Room is for you.
First episode drops June 9th. Don’t miss it!
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