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Forward Thinking Founders
525 Subscribers
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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 Based on 66 reviews
Taikomochimochi
5 out of 5 stars
True startup podcast
Mat’s podcast is great in that he features founders in the earliest stage. This is the time that rarely is talked about yet when the passionate founders pour everything into the company to get it off the ground, literally starting up the company. I would say this a true startup podcast.
Rechtsgrundlage
5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely wonderful experience
It’s been a pleasure talking to Mat, the host of this interesting podcast
mannicorn
5 out of 5 stars
So good!
I really enjoyed speaking to Mat. Also enjoyed every episode I’ve listened to. Mat asks the core questions so entrepreneurs can share industry trends, the value of what they’re building as well as the challenges they face.
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5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast
Mat does a great job picking founders, and putting them at ease to crate a terrific listen.
David A. Vargas
5 out of 5 stars
Succinct and Informative
Mat does a great job of asking about the core of each business and their backstory. Had a great time being on the show!
motocoaster
5 out of 5 stars
Mat Sherman is a Force of Nature
This is the guy you want to pay attention to. He’s changing the game and disrupting the Silly-con Vally establishment. Every episode is a revelation.
Cory Hoffart
5 out of 5 stars
Great startup conversations.
I’ve subscribed for months and always get good insight we can use for our company.
kareem abukhadra
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
Mat’s awesome to talk to and asks great questions. Would recommend!!
iFocusHealth
5 out of 5 stars
Love this
Great way to learn about what is out ther, so many amazing ideas
jaschwa1969
5 out of 5 stars
Super useful and enjoyable content on the world of tech founders!
I love the discussions and the info shared, and appreciate the brief format! Thanks for pumping out all this useful and enjoyable content.
daddy_ivan5
5 out of 5 stars
Really enjoying this podcast!
Short bites and quick introductions into what entrepreneurs are working on! Love it!
ddwchen
5 out of 5 stars
Highly recommend!
Love these little bite sized chunks, and the conversations he has with his guests are all super relatable and engaging - keep it up Mat!
TrueheartEvents
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast!
Thanks Mat for introducing us to purpose-driven founders that we can cheer on as they change the world! Really inspiring content!
J6j6j6
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast!
Really enjoyed the interviews. I learned so much
ToadPilot
5 out of 5 stars
Best startup focused podcast yet
Mat has shown his brilliance once again. By capturing early stage founders at the beginning of their startup journey he’s able to gain rapport with them and this puts him in a position to not only track these founders but connect them with resources (Angels, VC, vendors) they might not otherwise have access to.
kittykat429
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast
Mat is great and I love learning about all these new companies.
mevesavard
5 out of 5 stars
Great content!
Great interview pace and insightful content - I loved the interview with the Joro app founder. Can’t wait to listen to more episodes. Great Podcast!
Wizardig
5 out of 5 stars
So worth the time
Quick, dense, valuable interviews. Mat is on to something big. Great podcast.
thisChris6
5 out of 5 stars
Quick and to-the-point
Mat does a great job at finding new founders and exploring their work. This podcast is great if you want to gain a quick idea of the startup landscape and the companies in it.
launchpad vc
5 out of 5 stars
Highly recommend
Great podcast to learn the journeys of early stage founders. A must to listen to!
Gerads
5 out of 5 stars
favorite new podcast
Loving this podcast. I’ve been on a marathon running through episodes and it’s really getting the creative juices going. Great see so many diverse ideas at the early stages, helps me predict where the puck is headed in the future of tech. Hoping to be worth interviewing one day. Thanks for the terrific podcast Mat! 🙏 Best, Gerald @ GrepMed
Mjpablo23777
5 out of 5 stars
Very insightful
I enjoy listening to this broadcast a lot. Mat is able to find very interesting stories and founders to talk to. I enjoy hearing about all the ideas that the various founders have
ssravi
5 out of 5 stars
Great host
I love Matt’s direct questions on background stories - brings a lot of insights into company formation.
Mat rocks
5 out of 5 stars
Forward Thinking wins
What a great Blog! Aparently Mat has a great mission to help founders with out of the box ideas! This should be "required reading" or at least required listening to ignite the imaginations of those who will forge forward into the realities of an expanding Universe. Many of these stories (500 and counting up) ignite true inspiration from those building tomorrow with the resources of today that were not realized yesterday! Go founders, and thanks Mat for bringing ideas to light!
Oscar Pedroso
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome host and huge supporter of founders!
Mat is a wonderful host and is always looking out for other founders. It’s hard to find someone like that. His podcast approach on getting to the grit of the story is what I find enjoyable. Looking forward to listening to other founders!
David L - Internalyze
5 out of 5 stars
Overall great experience!
Mat is a great host and I’m thankful for the opportunity to share my story. Mat is really on to something and I’m excited to prove him right.
SS1SS1
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast
Mat is an incredible host! Thanks for having me on the show. I have also loved listening to all the amazing stories of fellow founders and the future they are building!
ronmiasnik
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast
It was great to be on the podcast. Mat is a great host and has brought on some awesome companies!
AnshuAgarwal
5 out of 5 stars
Founder
Mat is a great host. Really enjoyed being on the show and listening to other podcasts.
BillWallace
5 out of 5 stars
Great show
Well done show with a great host!
Sooner '19
5 out of 5 stars
Mat’s Nailed FTF - A+!
Was just on for episode 300, and Mat is a terrific host who has found an amazing format! I’ve listened to over 20 episodes now and get something great out of each one. Here’s to 1,000 episodes!
Scheff61
5 out of 5 stars
EasyUpp loves FTF
Had a great time on the podcast as a guest. Mat took the time to understand our business. We appreciate the light he shines on new companies!
caffeinatedwes
5 out of 5 stars
Mat consistently produces quality content
I have no idea how he does it, but Mat consistency produces quality content and uncovers rising founders. If this podcast was an investment portfolio, I'd want in.
roxlins
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Podcast!
Mat asks great questions and gives the space for his guests to talk. It’s a great, short hit of wisdom from a diverse group of people. Well done!
mattt_2121
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast for founders and investors
This podcast is great if you’re a founder or an investor working in the early-stage startup space!
jumpingfrog7687
5 out of 5 stars
Matt’s doing a great job!
Stumbled across this podcast twice. On the second time i subscribed. Matt stays up to date and asks the right question. Keep it up.
alpine200ks
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast for people interested in startups
Great listen to learn about early stage companies and their challenges and stories
Pepperlistique
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing podcast
Whether you’re into tech or not, this podcast is amazing because it features new companies that are changing your world, and who doesn’t want to learn about the coolest new things before everyone else does!!!? Also amazing founders with interesting perspectives come on and discuss their companies which is also really cool. Episodes are brief and captivating. I’d definitely recommend to anyone!
bozim
5 out of 5 stars
Exciting guests and nice format
Just finished listening to the interview with Jomari of Finite Games. I love this format that focuses on products/services and their potential. I think this really draws out the opportunity to hear about a diverse set of businesses. I definitely recommend you give a listen
nalex_6053
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing podcast, can’t get enough :)
I love Mat’s podcast. He has super high caliber guests, asks really good questions and creates space for wonderful discussions. Highly recommend listening to as many episodes as possible. I’m definitely hooked!
JoshCrist
5 out of 5 stars
Entertaining, insightful and actionable! 🔥
Whether you’re well established in your entrepreneurial career, or just getting started carving out a profitable niche that’s ready to grow - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Mat does an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of building a thriving startup, and life you can be proud of - from innovators literally shaping our technological future. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!
Radadam
5 out of 5 stars
The cutting edge
I love this podcast because I can hear about startups right at the begining of their journey not just after they are successful (which is basically every other business podcast). I think FTF is pretty unique in that way. Plus I love to guess if I believe that the founders idea and business is going to work or not:)
Miapenningway
5 out of 5 stars
Cutting edge!
Love the idea of introducing new, innovative ideas to the world, even before they get big. Great for those with curiosity and the "itch" to learn more!
Ali fardoss
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic podcast
Great podcast to learn more about new startups.
Jasounti
5 out of 5 stars
Insightful!
Mat is a fantastic host who asks provactive questions and gets the most for his audience
hoggiewoggie
5 out of 5 stars
visionaries
It's pretty clear that these 2 dudes, Cix and Dilan are visionaries. In other words, they have a glimse into the future. Think of the positive value of this virtual watch and how turning a game into exercise and fun adds value to the VR and AR world. Great stuff! Of note is that the virtual watch can be used as a real watch while immersed in a VR/AR environment. That is a very practical and useful feature. The potential applications of a virtual bio feedback watch has enormous potentials in other environments. medical, flight training and bio feedback in flight simulations, bio feedback controls in psychology, and on and on. I liked the nature and diversity of the questions Mat asked. Great podcast. Great name for a podcast and two great forward thinking founders!
CIXLIV
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing interview
Mat was respectful, thoughtful and brought up excellent questions during our Podcast. Listening to the other podcasts as quite compelling as well. He is going to make this big!
RyanLaverty
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast!
Mat is an amazing host and manages to get everyone from young founders to SV icons! The podcast gets really in depth with founders, and I always learn a lot. One of my all time favorites!!
StanfordKid17
5 out of 5 stars
Incredibly interesting companies
Mat truly has a knack for finding the undiscovered talent and companies that are on the brink of disruption. If you ever have an aspiration to start your own company, I highly recommend listening to the podcast and hearing how some of these founders are thinking about the ever-changing startup space.
SarahWooders
5 out of 5 stars
Love the concept and awesome host!
Mat does an incredible job connecting with early stage founders to tell their story.
Michael Coffee
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome podcast!
Mat is an excellent host.
Garrett_$_Diesel
5 out of 5 stars
Ready for more
I love the wide range of founders you bring on. Thank you for making all this knowledge accessible to us Mat!
dommh
5 out of 5 stars
Superstar guests, great host
Mat is a great interviewer, and always has really interesting superstar guests
GoPro Star
5 out of 5 stars
Great stories from great people!
Mat does a great job telling the stories of founders that are trying to make their dream a reality. His thoughtful questions always keep me engaged!
MadDog1093
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
Mat somehow finds all these early stage founders before other people know they exist. Great content for early and aspiring founders. Keep it up, Mat!
SFChmotor
5 out of 5 stars
Solid podcast with top Silicon Valley & beyond founders & investors
Great podcast and Mat keeps it really interesting. Thanks for sharing these stories with current and future unicorns! 🚀
Gallen3106
5 out of 5 stars
Raw and Refreshing
Mat asks great questions and it’s really fun to hear what other founders are doing and battling. The variety is thick and the conversation is interesting. Good stuff.
josephofiowa
5 out of 5 stars
Conversational, Insightful
FTF is casual conversation with known and soon-to-be known startup leaders. Mat asks approachable questions, and his guests are consistently talented.
Ethan Naluz
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Range of Guests
Mat is incredibly talented at producing quality content, and he’s especially talented at getting impressive people to give him their time. I love his guests, his interviewing skills, and the premise of this podcasts. 🔥
avyas0
5 out of 5 stars
Unearthing hidden talent
Matt has a unique ability to find people before they’re well known. This means the content is typically much more raw, unfiltered, and tactical which I tend to like more than listening to “common wisdom.”
aritro6
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast with Great Guests
This podcast is great! Mat is really good at finding phenomenal entrepreneurs who are early stage in their ventures. A nice listen.
Juan C Garza R
5 out of 5 stars
New favorite podcast
FTF is my new favorite podcast so much good content released almost daily!! The guests interviewed are going to be the next leaders in tech in the coming year no doubt about it! Some of my favorite episodes are: Domm Holland of Fast Rahul Raina of TRM Vlad of Webflow Daniel Gross of Pioneer Austen of Lambda
B2889
5 out of 5 stars
Unique
Great guests early in their entrepreneurial careers before they reach success
ValentinPerezD
5 out of 5 stars
Gems here. Highly recommended
This podcast has amazing insights and guests. Highly recommended! Lots of gems
Davegoldblatt
5 out of 5 stars
Loved my time with Mat
I was a guest on the show a few days ago, and loved talking with Mat. Excited to dive in to other episodes, downloading now for my flight today!
kleckg
5 out of 5 stars
Great Show
Mat does a great job interviewing CEOs of some of the most promising early stage tech companies.
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- 875
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- 525
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- January 31, 2023
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- 867 - Thomas Stewart (Quantbase) Launching An Investment Strategy To Your AudienceThomas Stewart is the cofounder of Quantbase. Quantbase makes it simple to turn your investment research/data into a strategy for your audience to invest in. We build, run, and manage every strategy from end to end. ★1 comments1
- 864 - Aditya Advani & Burcin Advani (Best Parents) On Building a Future Compass For Young LearnersBurcin & Aditya Advani are the cofounders of Best Parents. Their edtech platform and experts enable young learners to explore their present selves and navigate them through future ones, while providing companionship for parents along the way. ★1 comments1
- 863 - Stephen Cole, Angel InvestorStephen Cole is an Angel Investor. He's enthusiastic about using tech to improve the human condition. He's a startup investor, bitcoiner, meetup organizer, web tech guy, fitness and nutrition enthusiast, Austrian economics junkie, and libertarian. He also knows a hilarious amount of rap lyrics. ★1 comments1
- 862 - David Dellal (Floe) On Tackling The $11B US Ice Dam MarketDavid Dellal is the founder of Floe. Floe offers a new alternative to prevent ice dam damage. Rather than removing the ice and snow, which is expensive and eco-destructive, we are solving the core issue: discharging the melted snow. ★1 comments1
- 861 - Julia Dewahl, Angel InvestorJulia Dewahl is an angel investor who is interested in nuclear energy. Most recently worked on Starlink at SpaceX. Active angel investor and founder of the women’s cycling apparel line Frontier. Formerly early employee at Opendoor and consultant at Bain & Company. Currently based in Los Angeles, and enjoy cycling, skiing, hosting dinner parties, and traveling. Find her on Twitter, AngelList, or subscribe to my newsletter on Substack. ★1 comments1
- 858 - Lisa Russell (Aleria) On Valuable Lessons Learned In Startup LandLisa Russell is the founder of Aleria, who also came onto the podcast in in 2020 for episode #334. Aleria takes the guesswork out of Diversity & Inclusion. In this interview, she comes back on to talk about what's changed in the 2 years since the last podcast and what she has learned. Hope you enjoy! ★1 comments1
- 856 - James Cham & Amber Yang, Investors at Bloomberg BetaJames & Amber are investors at Bloomberg Beta. Find their bios below. James Cham is a Partner at Bloomberg Beta, a firm focused on investing in the future of work. James invests in companies working on applying machine intelligence to businesses and society. He’s currently invested in companies like Orbital Insight (satellite imaging), Primer (analyst tools), Domino Data Labs (AI model management), and AppZen (expense management). James speaks and writes on the implications of AI for companies, including a landscape of machine intelligence companies ( https://t.co/jnBX6Wdr5R). In the past, he's been involved in investments with companies like LifeLock, LinkedIn, Twilio, DropCam (now Nest), and Skybox Imaging. James was previously an investor at Bessemer Venture Partners and Trinity Venture Partners, a management consultant at The Boston Consulting Group, and a software developer. He has an M.B.A. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and was an undergraduate in computer science at Harvard College. He currently resides in Palo Alto with his family and children. Amber Yang is an investor at Bloomberg Beta, where she invests in companies at the pre-seed and seed stages working on machine intelligence, robotics, data infrastructure, and developer tools. In the past, she founded Seer Tracking, a startup working on creating a sustainable space environment by predicting satellite collisions with space debris, which led her to be named Forbes 30 Under 30. She did her master’s and undergraduate degree in computer science from Stanford University and spent a quarter abroad studying philosophy at Oxford University. While she was in college, she was an investment partner at Dorm Room Fund and a fellow at 8VC. She is based in San Francisco and writes about tech and philosophy on Twitter and Substack. ★1 comments1
- 855 - Katelyn Donnelly, Founder and MD of Avalanche VCKatelyn's Bio Katelyn is an investor and entrepreneur. Katelyn is the founder and Managing Director of Avalanche VC, an early-stage venture firm investing early in companies enabling decentralization and empowerment, focusing on how people earn, learn, and own. She is also a founder and board member of Delivery Associates, the leading public sector advisory firm implementing technology and large-scale reform worldwide. Constantly curious, she has invested in and advised funds, companies, and entrepreneurs who are building companies behind trends that are obviously the future. She has lived and worked globally, including in London, San Francisco, Lagos, and Lahore. Katelyn grew up in Minneapolis and now can frequently be found in New York City and Seattle. Previously, she co-founded and served as the Managing Director of Pearson Ventures (prior PALF), a $65M venture fund that invests in global EdTech companies. At Pearson, Katelyn served on the board of SPARK schools, APEC schools, Avanti, HarukaEDU, and Omega Schools. She also co-founded the Global Schools Forum, a trade organization for private schools in emerging markets. Katelyn also led the strategy and implementation of Pearson’s global efficacy agenda and was on the founding team of the FT125 Club, a division of the Financial Times. Katelyn is a member of Duke University's Learning Innovation Advisory Council, helping Duke imagine the future of learning both on-campus and online. Katelyn started as a consultant at McKinsey in San Francisco, serving technology companies and large financial institutions. She worked on credit market sustainability with the World Economic Forum and presented at the Annual Meeting in Davos in 2011. ★1 comments1
- 854 - Amy Cheetham, Partner at Costanoa VenturesAmy Cheetham is a partner at Costanoa Ventures. Amy's Bio Before joining Costanoa, I ran North American sales strategy and operations at Zuora, a public enterprise software company. Prior to that, I spent three years investing in growth stage technology companies at Summit Partners, where my investments included Podium, InfoArmor (acq. AllState), and onXmaps. I began my career on Wall Street, working at JP Morgan where I spent time as a technology investment banker and as a cash equities trader focused on biotechnology and financial services. ★0 comments0
- 853 - David Paul, GP at DWP CapitalDavid Paul is the CEO and a founding member of DWP Capital. For more than seven years, Mr. Paul has been actively engaged in growth equity and venture capital investing, primarily in software and tech-enabled services. In 2016, he joined Canal Partners (2016-2020), a multi-family office specializing in growth capital opportunities, after working at seed-stage venture fund Tallwave Capital as an Associate (2015-2016). During his five-year tenure at Canal Partners, he was jointly responsible for software investing. In addition, he was one of two lead partners for seven investments, serving on the board of directors of 6 companies. Mr. Paul left Canal Partners in 2020 to focus his time on his other investment interests, including DWP Capital. David started DWP Capital in January of 2021. This investment vehicle focuses on investing in Seed and early Series A stage companies technology companies. David received his B.A. from Springfield College in 2009 (Cum Laude) and his MBA from Northeastern University in 2013. He is a Trustee of the Linda Tuero Foundation and a Board Member of Social Venture Partners Phoenix. He lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with his wife, Stacy. ★0 comments0
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