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1535: This Founder Left DoorDash to Organize the World's Data w/ Shyamsunder Sriram
In a world where DoorDash can optimize your burrito delivery to the second, why is it so hard to make data-driven decisions about critical public issues like healthcare and the economy? Shyamsunder Sriram, a data analytics veteran from tech giants like DoorDash and HubSpot, is tackling this massive problem head-on. He joins the show to discuss his new venture, Point Luna, an organization on a mission to centralize the entire world's public data and connect it to AI. This episode is a masterclass
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1535
Aug. 7, 2026
1535: This Founder Left DoorDash to Organize the World's Data w/ Shyamsunder Sriram
In a world where DoorDash can optimize your burrito delivery to the second, why is it so hard to make data-driven decisions about critical public issues like healthcare and the economy? Shyamsunder Sriram, a data analytics veteran from tech giants like DoorDash and HubSpot, is tackling this massive problem head-on. He joins the show to discuss his new venture, Point Luna, an organization on a mission to centralize the entire world's public data and connect it to AI. This episode is a masterclass
1534
Aug. 6, 2026
1534: If Change is a Guarantee, Resilience is Your Only Strategy w/ Cassandra Kiger
In a world where change is the only constant, how can you build a business that doesn't just survive, but thrives? In this powerful episode, Brian sits down with Cassandra Kiger, the CEO of Consulting for Resilience, to decode the human side of business transformation. Cassandra reveals that every change, from a new email system to a full-scale pivot, triggers a grief cycle in your team—and ignoring it is a recipe for failure. This episode is a masterclass in leading with empathy, creativity, an
1533
Aug. 5, 2026
1533: Hiring is Hard. This AI-Powered Service Makes It Genius w/ Riaan Janse van Rensburg
Tired of sifting through hundreds of applications only to feel like you’re searching for a needle in a haystack? In this episode, Riaan Janse van Rensburg, a two-decade veteran in labor management and data analytics, pulls back the curtain on the broken hiring process and reveals how to fix it. He shares the entrepreneurial journey behind his company, TalentHubiQ, a game-changing service that uses a powerful blend of AI and human oversight to ensure no qualified candidate is ever missed again. F
1532
Aug. 4, 2026
1532: The Anti-Startup: Why Buying a Business is the Smartest Path to Entrepreneurship w/ Mark Fleming
Tired of the startup grind? This episode offers a powerful alternative: buying an already successful business. Mark Fleming, a former Wall Street investor and owner of over 20 businesses, shatters the myth that you need massive capital to become a business owner. He reveals the exact strategies to acquire profitable companies with as little as 5% down using SBA loans and seller financing. This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to bypass the riskiest phase of entrepreneurship and step directl
1531
Aug. 3, 2026
1531: The Relational Equity Advantage: A Founder's Guide to Community-Driven Growth w/ Matt Spitz
In a world obsessed with global scale, Matt Spitz champions the power of local impact. This episode peels back the curtain on how Matt, a former All-American athlete, built a community media company, Plain City Living, by focusing on what matters most: people. He shares how his identity as a husband, father, and man of faith is not separate from his business, but the very foundation of its success. This conversation is a masterclass for any entrepreneur who wants to build a profitable business t
1530
Aug. 2, 2026
1530: You CAN'T achieve scale without FIRST having THIS...
Do you ever find yourself mapping out complex marketing funnels, intricate automations, or the "final version" of your product before you've even made your first sale? In a world of powerful tools and AI, the temptation to build sophisticated systems from day one is stronger than ever. But as Brian learned the hard way in his first agency, this approach often leads to burnout and stagnation, not scale. In this Solo Sunday episode, Brian dives into a powerful concept from 1975 that is more releva
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