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
59 episodes
How Amanda Marino Helps Founders Heal Trauma and Build Emotional Resilience
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Amanda Marino, certified Life and Empowerment Coach, TEDx speaker, Emmy-nominated TV personality, and founder of Next Level Wellness and Behavioral Health. Amanda shares her journe...
How Men Can Process Emotions and Become Better Leaders with Nachman Forer
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Nachman Forer, co-founder of Anochi, a transformational community helping men step into deeper connection, emotional awareness, and aligned leadership. Nachman shares his journey f...
How Founders Can Use AI to Boost Efficiency and Scale with Mo Moahid
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Mo Moahid, a seasoned entrepreneur and AI expert, to explore the power of artificial intelligence in scaling businesses. Mo shares his unique journey from competing as par...
Canadian Founder Exodus: Mena Maimone on Leaving Canada, Building in the U.S. and Visa Strategies
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with immigration attorney and founder Mena Maimone for a direct conversation about why so many Canadian entrepreneurs are exploring a move to the United States. Originally from Canada, ...
Scaling a Billion-Dollar Brand: George Heaton on Represent’s Growth, Community, and Fitness Integration
In this episode of Founder2Founder, live from a Founders Club conference, Aaron Spivak and Chris Meade sit down with George Heaton, the co-founder of Represent, a globally recognized fashion brand that fuses style, fitness, and community. With ...
How Kevin Gould Navigated Rapid Growth and Setbacks to Build a $100M Brand
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Kevin Gould, a seasoned entrepreneur and the founder of Kombo Ventures, to explore the raw and unfiltered journey behind building successful brands. Kevin is also the co-f...
Founder Burnout: Why Building a Business Can Break You and How to Fix It with Garrett Peters
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Garrett Peters, co-founder of Duncan & Stone Paper Co., a brand focused on helping families capture meaningful memories through intentional stationery. Before launching the com...
How Founders Can Use Personal Branding to Grow a Business with Addison LaBonte
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Addison LaBonte, founder of Sweet Addison’s, a fast-growing better-for-you bakery shipping gluten-free, dairy-free desserts nationwide. A former Division 1 athlete, Addison has cha...
Jamie Maltabes on Addiction, Recovery and Building Infinite Medical Group
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Jamie Maltabes, Founder and CEO of Infinite Medical Group, a rapidly growing wellness and regenerative medicine company. Jamie’s journey to entrepreneurship was shaped by years of ...
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Gaurav Hundal on How Young Entrepreneurs Can Start Successful Businesses Before Age 20
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Gaurav “Gord” Hundal, a 19-year-old real estate developer who has already flipped multiple homes and recently completed a luxury property listed for over $5 million in Fort Lauderd...
How CEOs Can Navigate Mental Health, Incentives, and Investor Alignment with David Balinski
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with David Balinski, Founder & CEO of Wire Health. With a background spanning risk management, pharmaceutical lobbying, national benefits consulting, and health plan M&A, David ...
How Founders Can Stop Losing A-Players and Start Building Ownership Culture with Michael C. Bertoni
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Michael C. Bertoni, Founder and CEO of SaaS Talent, the global talent and growth engine behind hundreds of high-performing SaaS and tech companies. With over 25 years of experience...
How High-Performing Founders Can Rewire Trauma and Unlock Growth with Dr. Lisa Palmer
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Dr. Lisa C. Palmer, PhD, LMFT, CHT, Program and Clinical Director of The Renew Center of Florida in Boca Raton, ranked #1 in the U.S. for PTSD treatment in 2017 by Newsmax. A natio...
Adrian Aidid on Building a $100M Acquisition Machine and a Life You’re Proud Of
In this episode of Founder2Founder, host Aaron Spivak sits down with Adrian Aidid, Founder and CEO of LDX Digital, a top Google and YouTube Ads agency that manages over $11 million in monthly ad spend. Adrian is no stranger to scaling brands, h...
Customer-Centric Leadership Lessons for Founders with Karen Quintos, Former Dell CMO
In this episode of Founder2Founder, host Aaron Spivak sits down with Karen Quintos, former Chief Customer Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at Dell Technologies. Karen’s career spans multiple industries and decades of leadership at the highes...
Where Founders Club Is Headed in 2026 and Beyond
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak returns with Chris Meade for a founder-to-founder deep dive on the biggest insights shaping business growth in 2026. After surveying over 1,000 members from inside The Founders Club, they uncover...
How Adam Wexler Bootstrapped His Way to a Multi-Billion Dollar Exit
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Adam Wexler, Founder and Executive Chairman of PrizePicks, the largest paid fantasy sports platform in North America. With a career spanning from music tech startups to influencer ...
How Jamie Crozier is Modernizing a 90-Year-Old Industry With Risk, R&D and Vision
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Jamie Crozier, owner of Thunder Bay Hydraulics and founder of Atlas Elite Autolifts. Jamie leads multiple industrial businesses based in Northern Ontario, including Custom Hydrauli...
From Homeless and Burnout to a 7-Figure Ops Business Owner: Rebecca Kallaus on Starting Over
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Rebecca Sunnen Kallaus, founder of Business Done Better and creator of the 5-Engine Operating System. With over a decade in business operations, Rebecca has helped companies from s...
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Why Most Founders Are Unprepared for Privacy Laws & How to Build a Business That Survives Them with Richart Ruddie
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Richart Ruddie, serial entrepreneur, art collector, and founder of CaptainCompliance.com. Richart has built and exited multiple ventures across marketing, tech, and real estate, in...
How Armstrong Williams Became One of America’s Most Powerful Minority Media Owners
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with media entrepreneur, author, and political commentator Armstrong Williams. From growing up on a tobacco farm in South Carolina as one of 10 siblings, to becoming one of the most inf...
How Brandon Pourmorady Built a $20M Creator Economy Business by Age 25
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Brandon Pourmorady, founder of Adhesive Media, a powerhouse influencer marketing agency that’s brokered over $20M in YouTube sponsorships to date. Based in Miami and representing o...
How Oleg Lee Built a $60M Manufacturing Business From a Family Garage
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Oleg Lee, a serial entrepreneur, Guinness World Record holder, father of three, and founder of All About Vibe, a custom pillow company that scaled from a garage operation to genera...
Building a Company That Runs Without You: Kyle Matthews on Scaling Leadership at Matthews™
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Kyle Matthews, the Founder and CEO of Matthews™, one of the fastest-growing and now largest privately held commercial real estate brokerages in the U.S. Since launching the firm in...
Quitting a 17-Year Corporate Career to Launch a Brand: Natia Ramishvili on Rebuilding From Zero
In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Natia Ramishvili, entrepreneur, empowerment coach, and founder of NR Active. Born in the country of Georgia, Natia immigrated to the U.S. as a teenager and built a thriving 17-year...
