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Think Like a Founder is a series of conversations with leaders, thinkers, inventors, revolutionaries, problem-solvers, and smart, nice people. Hosted by Maureen Taylor, co-founder of SNP Communications, this podcast dives deeper into a founder’s mindset and mentality -- what makes them tick? The curiosity. The relentlessness. The crazy. The sacrifice. The loneliness. Host, Maureen Taylor (or Mo, as most know her) started SNP Communications with her husband, Renn Vara more than 25 years ago, ...
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with James McGoff, Co-Founder and CPO of TemperPack. They talk about talk about putting a dent in the universe, promising something into existence, and colliding your ideas with reality as soon as possible. TemperPack engineers and manufactures sustainable insulated…
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Elliot Katz, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of Phantom Auto. They talk about the benefits of being a “newb,” the realities of a sink-or-swim environment, and learning from rejection. Phantom Auto’s goal is to solve the labor shortage in logistics by enab…
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Mainul Mondal, CEO and Co-Founder of Ellipsis Health. They talk about creating a sense of belonging, taking care of yourself by serving others, and letting go of people who are unkind. Ellipsis believes that physical and mental health are equally important. The…
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with George Melika, Co-Founder and CEO of Volta Wallet. They talk about working on the worst part of the company, the nuance of being a co-founder, and stepping back from the problems to see the whole picture. Volta Wallet is a Cryptocurrency wallet that wants to de…
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO, Maureen Taylor, speaks with André Bastié, CEO and Co-Founder of Happy Scribe. They talk about learning as you go, how adversity builds resilience, and the reality of working through depression. Happy Scribe uses AI technology to transcribe audio in over 120 languages, with automatic tra…
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor sits down with Madison Campbell, Co-Founder and CEO of Leda Health. They delve into forgiveness, the unique challenges faced by young, female founders, and the rarity of ambition. Leda Health’s mission is to provide better help and resources for sexual assault survivors, t…
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Theo Saville, Co-Founder and CEO of CloudNC. They talk about hiring someone who’s three inches wide and a mile deep, the adrenaline rush of being a crisis junkie, and the importance of doubling down on yourself. CloudNC is developing advanced software that make…
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On Season 5 Episode 9 of Think Like A Founder, SNP Communication’s Co-Founder and CEO, Maureen Taylor, interviews Tony Shu. Tony Shu is the Co-Founder of companies Parker & Breaktime. Parker works to empower individuals to achieve financial freedom through fractional real estate investing. And Breaktime is a non-profit that breaks the cycle of youn…
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On Season 5 Episode 8 of Think Like A Founder, SNP Communication’s Co-Founder and CEO, Maureen Taylor, interviews Eric Shnell. Eric Shnell is the Founder and CEO of Craitor. Craitor is committed to bolstering the supply chain for the Department of Defense. With their 3D printing system, designed in collaboration with the US Marine Corps, Craitor ca…
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On Season 5 Episode 7 of Think Like A Founder, SNP Communication’s Co-Founder and CEO, Maureen Taylor, interviews Will Landry. They talk about burnout, investing in your fire, and being self-critical. Will Landry is the Founder and CEO of The Lichen Lab. The Lichen Lab, an incubator for laboratory sustainability technologies. Their flagship product…
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On Season 5 Episode 6 of Think Like A Founder, SNP Communication’s Co-Founder and CEO, Maureen Taylor, interviews Myesha Luster and Oladosu Teyibo. Myesha Luster and Oladosu Teyibo are Co-Founders of Analog Teams. With a team of PMs, developers, and designers from the U.S., Europe, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, and Nigeria, Analog Teams works with di…
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On Season 5 Episode 5 of Think Like A Founder, SNP Communication’s Co-Founder and CEO, Maureen Taylor, interviews Maddy Pryor, Founder and CEO of Rogue Agency. They talk about protecting your team, interacting with a global audience, and finding the place in the world where you feel the most free. Rogue is a creative agency focused on building uniq…
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with John McElhone, Co-Founder and CEO of CropSafe. They talk about growing up with your co-founder, being scared of a traditional path, and the right balance of ignorance. CropSafe helps farmers gain insight into their crops, using satellite imagery and machine lea…
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Charlotte Melkert, Co-Founder and CEO of Equalture. They talk about Gen Z's proclivity for social impact, being motivated by naysayers, and how failure can bring your company to the next level. Equalture helps companies remove their bias and hire the right peop…
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Andrew Zhou, Co-Founder of Kona. They talk about the distinction between remote work and working from home, the importance of giving candid feedback, and how failure, actually, is a gift. Kona helps remote teams, fight burnout, build connections, and promote ps…
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Season 5 of Think Like A Founder features Gen Zers and young founders disrupting the norm, creating new paths, and figuring out how they can make a positive impact on the planet. To kick off the season, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Daliana Morassuti, Thomas Dahlke (TK), and Sydney Thomas, her Gen Z Advisory Board, about what has …
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with the Chief Scientific Officer, Jesse Cotari, and CEO, Peretz Partensky, of ImmuneBridge. They talk about taking ownership, being an outsider, and how life is practice for life. ImmuneBridge is an early-stage biotech company developing allogeneic immunotherapies …
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Ilia Papas, Founder and Former CTO of Blue Apron. They talk about being in position when opportunity strikes, how people are the most powerful tool out there, and what it’s like for a founder to leave their company. Blue Apron is a meal delivery service. Ilia l…
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Elizabeth Brunner, Founder of StereoType. They talk about being introverted as a founder, embracing chaos, and trying everything. StereoType is a clothing brand for kids envisioning a new world free from limits on expression and joy. They created the concept of…
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Brad Wiatr, Co-Founder of IncentivePilot. They talk about experimenting with multiple startups at once, how business problems are just personal problems in disguise, and shiny object syndrome. IncentivePilot allows sales enablement teams to focus on innovation …
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Jon Dahl, Co-Founder and CEO of Mux. They talk about democratizing videos, balancing confidence with a growth mindset, and having a purpose beyond your company. Mux’s API makes it easier for developers to build their dream video experience. They offer a number …
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Noor Siddiqui, Founder and CEO of Orchid. They talk about parental autonomy, radical candor paired with radical kindness, and getting people to talk off-script. Orchid helps couples have healthy babies through genetic testing. Their goal is to take away some of…
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with James Connolly, Co-Founder and CEO of Villa. They talk about taking the path of minimal regret, knowing your first idea won’t be your best, and building a team to lean into your strengths. Villa builds high-quality, prefab accessory dwelling units efficiently a…
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Amy Yin, Founder and CEO of OfficeTogether. They talk about being raised to start a business, using failure as a starting point, and making your career just one aspect of your life. OfficeTogether helps businesses realize the full potential of a flexible workpl…
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Lyndsay Rush and Allie LeFevere, Co-Founders of Obedient Agency. They talk about integrity, asking “why not?” instead of “why?” and not playing a coward’s game. Obedient is a humor branding and marketing agency that uses strategic fun to turn businesses into un…
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Jaz Banga, Co-Founder and CEO of Airspace Systems. They talk about taking apart toys as a kid, being the kind of person who runs towards an explosion, and the importance of giving yourself time to reflect. Airspace is an industry leader in airspace security - l…
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Nancy Connery, Founder of Connery Consulting and Co-Founder of OpenComp. They talk about the Tahoe test for building the right team, the importance of personal connection, and the human side of business. Connery Consulting works with rapidly growing tech compan…
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Steven Chen, Co-Founder and CEO of Treeswift. They talk about the sandbox mentality, carrying your ideas over the valley of death, and never wanting to be the best person in the room. Treeswift builds robots to sense the world's most complex environments. Today…
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Nora Herting, Founding CEO of ImageThink. They talk about cave paintings, looking while leaping, and the art of problem-solving. ImageThink is a visual strategy firm helping companies innovate through graphics and the principles of design thinking. They use a u…
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Tugce Bulut, Founder and CEO of Streetbees. They talk about wanting to be President of the United States, reinventing your role as a founder, and setting your own milestones. Streetbees is a global intelligence platform that pays users to share snapshots of the…
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Robert Brunner, Founder of Ammunition Group. They talk about the impact design has on our everyday experiences, creating a team-focused culture, and how starting a business is a process, not an event. Ammunition Group is a design studio dedicated to connecting …
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On this episode of Think Like a Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Ryan Pawell, Founder and CEO of Indee Labs. They talk about meaningful work, the value of relationships, and testing the waters. Indee Labs gives companies a simple and efficient way to accelerate the discovery, development, and manufacturing of gene-modified c…
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO, Maureen Taylor, speaks with Hiroki Takeuchi, Co-Founder and CEO of GoCardless. They talk about catching the startup bug, not outsourcing your core value, and the excitement of the unknown. From small businesses to enterprises, GoCardless makes it easy to collect payments from customers …
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Dr. Sara Spangelo, Co-Founder and CEO of Swarm Technologies. They talk about training to be an astronaut, keeping calm when things get tough, and making satellites the size of a grilled cheese sandwich. Swarm makes low-cost satellites. With only 10% of the Eart…
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Gary Stewart, Founder and CEO of FounderTribes. They talk about connecting the dots others can't see, your internal moral compass, and how the immigrant experience lends itself to a founder mentality. FounderTribes' digital community provides founders with acce…
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Dan Saks, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of AppDirect. They talk about the importance of values, having conviction in your vision, and staying up all night to build a mini-city as a kid. Dan and his Co-Founder, Nicolas Desmarais, founded AppDirect in 2009. AppDirect is …
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Husayn Kassai, Co-Founder of Onfido. They talk about humility, adaptability, and the importance of building the right team. Onfido is a tech company that helps people verify their identity in a matter of minutes using world-leading AI and identity experts. In 2…
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SNP co-founder, Maureen Taylor talks to Serena Keith, co-founder and CEO of Me30. Me360 is an online platform that uses live personalized training to help leaders build the essential skills that will have a positive impact on their teams and their business. On this episode of Think Like A Founder, they talk about finding the motor for your motivati…
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SNP co-founder, Maureen Taylor talks to Ashley Zehnder, Linda Goodman, and Katie Grabek, co-founders of Fauna Bio. Fauna Bio studies genes in hibernating animals to find cures for human diseases. On this episode of Think Like A Founder, they talk about their deep curiosity for space and science as kids, going from academia to building a start-up, a…
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SNP co-founder, Maureen Taylor talks to Ann Miura-Ko, Co-Founding Partner of Floodgate, a seed-stage VC firm. They support founders who defy conventional wisdom, often before others believe in their idea. They talk about going with your gut, how you can’t test for human potential, and how the journey is more valuable than the plan. www.floodgate.co…
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SNP co-founder, Maureen Taylor talks to Mainul Mondal, co-founder and CEO of Ellipsis Health. Ellipsis Health uses artificial intelligence to identify depression and anxiety through natural speech patterns. They are committed to solving the unmet needs of mental health for everyone. In this episode, Mainul and Mo talk about how creative outlets dev…
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SNP co-founder Maureen Taylor talks to Stefan Richter and Claudia Dietze, co-founders of freiheit.com technologies, a software company based in Germany. They believe in creating digital platforms to enable a better future for everyone. On this episode of Think Like a Founder, they talk about curiosity, grit, and how honesty is key to their co-found…
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"Anj: I saw a little spark in Brit. And I actually remember saying to Dave, like, I want to hang out with that girl that we met, I wished all the dudes would talk a little bit less at this dinner so that I could get to know her a little better. Brit: There was the love at first sight thing that we saw in each other. But I loved that she also seemed…
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"I finished college and actually got an internship, not a full time job, cause I wanted to travel for a year and I had this specific, crazy idea of wanting to go to the South pole and the way to get there. I got hired as a dishwasher to wash dishes at the research station there." SNP’s co-founder Maureen Taylor sits down with Chris Hulls, co-founde…
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"I'm bored if there's not a problem, which is why running a company is, you know, amazing slash heart wrenching. And it's why I say to the team all the time, it's, you know, don't expect there not to be a problem on the other side of this one. Cause there will be, it's just a different one. Um, and the fun is how are we going to solve it?" SNP Comm…
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On this episode of Think Like A Founder, Maureen talks to Ann O’Dea––Co-Founder and CEO of Silicon Republic, an award-winning online publication for science and technology news. Silicon Republic also runs an annual event called "Future Human," formerly "InspireFest," bringing the top minds from technology, science, and the arts together. Hear Ann t…
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"I was everybody's emergency contact in college. I had friends who I was the easiest person to put down as their emergency contact because their parents were in other States or didn't speak English that well. And so I would usually find out after the fact, they're like, 'Oh, I went skydiving and I put you down as the emergency contact.' I was like,…
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"For the first time I felt I couldn't come even close to being perfect. I just decided to let go and not try to be the best student in the class, but rather just listen and learn and understand, and also in a way, enjoy myself without that pressure." On this episode of Think Like a Founder, SNP’s founder Maureen Taylor talks to Karla Gallardo, co-f…
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"As I was approaching the end of my twenties, there was more of this idea that I could keep moving and I could keep looking at the world as if the grass was green or somewhere else." SNP’s founder Maureen Taylor talks to Taj Campbell, co-founder of Tonari, a technology company creating high quality life-sized video and audio options for remote work…
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"Does virtual connection actually make us crave physical connection more? Yes, without a doubt. I, for one, am very much looking forward to being able to hug people and kiss people again when the future, you know, when, when that's safe to do. So there's something about physical presence, whether it's in a place or with people that you just cannot …
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