Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak
Entrepreneurship isn’t just a career—it’s a relentless, all-consuming way of life.
Welcome to Founder2Founder a raw and unfiltered podcast where host Aaron Spivak pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build something from the ground up. No sugarcoating, no overnight success stories—just deep, honest conversations with some of the most driven, underrated, and game-changing founders of our time. From brutal setbacks to game-changing mindset shifts, Aaron goes beyond the polished success stories to uncover the unglamorous, deeply personal side of building a business.
As a seasoned entrepreneur himself, Aaron goes beneath the surface and gets into the nitty-gritty of what it truly takes to succeed. He’ll dive into the habits, behaviors, and routines that set elite founders apart, the tactics and strategies that are working today, and the mindset shifts required to push through the hardest moments. Through raw personal stories, late-night struggles, and breakthrough moments, guests open up about what it really means to grow, not just as a founder, but as a person.
Each week, Aaron sits down with visionary entrepreneurs from high-growth startup founders to seasoned CEOs, for real, unfiltered conversations about the highs, lows, and everything in between. Whether you're scaling a company, launching your first venture, or just looking for inspiration, this podcast will give you the insights, motivation, and real-world advice you won’t get just anywhere. If you're ready to strip away the illusion and get real about what it means to build, sacrifice, and thrive, this is the podcast for you. Join us every Wednesday!
Episodes
32 episodes
Inside The Founders Club: Vision, Vulnerability, and What’s Next
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down once again with Chris Meade to talk about the evolution of Founders Club and where it's headed next. With nearly 700 members and over 120 events planned for the coming year, they share ...
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Episode 31
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34:55
Breaking Into Steel: Kinga Strogoff on Owning Her Place in a Man’s World
Kinga Strogoff is the President & CEO of Second Street Iron & Metal, Chairman & Creative Director of Balmoral Defender, and a Board Member at Basalt International. She runs a third-generation scrap metal business, reshapes luxury au...
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Episode 30
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58:08
How Keida Dervishi Built Soulmate Customs Into A 7-Figure Brand at 19 With No Ads, and 40 Posts a Day
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Keida Dervishi, the 23-year-old founder of Soulmate Customs, a custom embroidery brand that hit $1 million in revenue in under 11 months without spending a dollar on ads. What star...
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Episode 29
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1:06:42
From Nightlife to Nine Figures: Heath Wolfson on Trendspotting and Building with Purpose
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Heath Wolfson, serial entrepreneur and founder of FrontCare, a creator-powered telehealth platform. With a 20-year track record of building businesses across safety, media, and hea...
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Episode 28
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59:12
Uncomfortable Either Way: Why Growth Requires Choosing the Hard Path with Brett Eaton
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Brett Eaton, keynote speaker, high performance coach, and author of Uncomfortable Either Way. After a life-changing back injury and the loss of his father at 16, Brett dis...
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Episode 27
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1:09:24
From 0 to 2,000+ Person Events: Lucy Nelles on Community, Profit, and Scale
In this episode of Founder2Founder Aaron Spivak sits down with Lucy Nelles, leading community-building expert and co-founder of Coffee & Chill Miami, the wildly popular bi-weekly sober wellness party that now draws over 1,000 guests per eve...
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Episode 26
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59:34
From a $900 Bank Account to a $50M Brand: Chris Meade on Building CROSSNET
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Chris Mead, co-founder of CROSSNET and Founders Club, for his most open and personal conversation to date. From a small Connecticut town, to building one of the fastest-growing bac...
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Episode 25
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1:11:16
The 3 Traits Every High-Growth Brand Shares, According to Shopify’s President Harley Finkelstein
In this special episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify, for a no-fluff, behind-the-scenes conversation recorded live with over 100 Founders Club members. Harley unpacks the deep connecti...
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Episode 24
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58:13
From $2,500 in Debt, to the World's Finest Tea Brand: Steve Schwartz on Building Art of Tea
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Steve Schwartz, Master Tea Blender, best-selling author, and founder of Art of Tea—an award-winning tea brand based in Los Angeles. After dropping out of college to care for his mo...
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Episode 23
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1:19:30
From $10 in the Bank to a $9M Beverage Brand: Megan Klein’s Unconventional Path with Little Saints
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Megan Klein, founder of Little Saints, the sugar-free, mushroom-powered non-alcoholic cocktails and spirits brand redefining the way we drink. A former environmental attorney turne...
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Episode 22
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1:26:19
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The Future Will Be Built by Founders Who Understand AI—Mark Cuban on How to Stay Ahead
In this special episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak brings you an unfiltered masterclass with legendary entrepreneur and investor, Mark Cuban. Recorded live for members of The Founders Club, this exclusive session covers Cuban's raw insigh...
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Episode 21
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58:33
She Walked Away From Law School, Then Built a Top Global Agency
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Larysa Nakonecznyj, CEO of Nako Creative, an award-winning digital marketing agency known for driving measurable results through innovation and tailored strategy. With a background...
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Episode 20
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1:07:44
Two Exits Before 20: What This Young Founder Knows About Building, Leading & Letting Go
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak is joined by Austin Copeland—a 21-year-old founder who’s already built and sold two companies, including COMPREADY, acquired by CosmicWire. From founding a nonprofit at 13 that delivered over 13,...
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Episode 19
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1:08:18
Swan Sit on The Future of Belonging: Defining a New Era By Building Real Community in a Disconnected World
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Swan Sit, a trailblazing operator and creator at the intersection of corporate leadership, digital transformation, and consumer connection. With an impressive background as the Glo...
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1:30:06
The Realest Founder Story Yet: No English, No Money, and 5 Kids- Here’s How She Did It
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with his own mother, Rachel Spivak, for an intimate and powerful conversation that spans generations, continents, and entrepreneurial journeys. Born in the small Israeli town of Ofakim ...
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Episode 17
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1:26:43
How Integrity, Grit, and Real Estate Deals Built Mark Shapiro's Legacy
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak speaks with Mark Shapiro, founder of Shapiro Capital, a seasoned real estate investor with over four decades of experience. Mark shares his journey from selling gum in elementary school to buildi...
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Episode 16
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1:30:06
Shelby Sapp Didn’t Just Break Into Sales, She Rebuilt It For Women Everywhere
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Shelby Sapp, the founder of She Sells Academy, the world’s largest all-women remote sales academy. After beginning her career in door-to-door pest control sales, Shelby realized tr...
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Episode 15
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1:15:20
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From Selling Shaved Ice to Scaling a National Food Empire
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Gaston Becherano Cohen, CEO of Smorgasburg—the largest weekly open-air food market in the U.S. Gaston shares how a solo trip to Japan reignited his entrepreneurial drive and ultima...
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Episode 14
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1:04:30
Rejection, Sexism, and 100 Investor No’s: How She Still Raised $500K and Changed an Industry
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Rajia Abdelaziz, Founder & CEO of invisaWear—a groundbreaking company creating discreet safety tech inside stylish jewelry. A Forbes 30 Under 30 cover honoree and a standout in...
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Episode 13
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1:12:43
Making 250k in 10 Days With No Product: How This Founder Figured "It" Out
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Jason Wong, founder of Paking Duck, a packaging company trusted by leading DTC brands like Arrae, Quest Nutrition, and Madhappy. Jason shares his journey from a teenager running af...
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Episode 12
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1:00:54
Kevin O’Leary’s Advice on Mastering Focus and Scaling Faster
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Chris Meade sits down with Kevin O'Leary, a successful entrepreneur and investor also known as "Mr. Wonderful”, appearing on shows such as Dragons' Den and Shark Tank. Kevin dives into the current la...
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Episode 11
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20:22
The Relentless Drive to Win: How IQBAR Was Built One Chapter at a Time
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Will Nitze, Founder & CEO of IQBAR, the leading brain-and-body nutrition startup in America. Will shares how his competitive spirit and obsession with winning drove him to buil...
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Episode 10
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1:43:00
Built in Her Memory: How Losing His Sister Redefined His Life, Business, and Legacy
In this episode of Founder2Founder, host Aaron Spivak sits down with Josh Goldstein. Josh was a high-level college baseball player and MBA student when a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to appear on reality TV changed everything. After the tragi...
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Episode 9
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1:23:55
The Unfair Founder Advantage: How Dominic Used Crypto Profits and 1 Job to Build an Empire
In this episode of Founder2Founder, host Aaron Spivak sits down with Dominic Purpura. Dominic Purpura is the founder and owner of MELA, a rapidly growing watermelon water company. After acquiring the business in 2021 following a successful cryp...
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Episode 8
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1:30:56
Rebuilding Purpose After a Major Exit and How The Work Doesn’t End When You Succeed
In this episode of Founder2Founder, host Aaron Spivak sits down with serial entrepreneur David Segal, best known for building DAVIDsTEA into a $200M brand and now serving as President of Highbeam. David shares the full arc of his entrepreneuria...
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Episode 7
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1:14:43
