AI for Founders with Dave Polykoff, Founder of Zenpost
Episode Summary
In this episode of AI for Founders, Ryan Estes sits down with Dave Polykoff, the founder of Zenpost — a content engine helping founders, consultants, and service providers turn one video shoot into a month of high-converting content. Dave breaks down how he built Zenpost into a systemized growth machine that scales personal brands, the frameworks behind consistent visibility, and how AI is transforming content creation at speed and scale.
If you’re a founder or marketer looking to grow your brand, streamline your content pipeline, and actually generate leads from what you post — this episode is your roadmap.
Key Takeaways
- One Shoot, One Month of Content: Zenpost’s batching framework turns a single recording session into 30+ assets across channels.
- Content as a Growth Engine: How to 10x visibility while reducing creation time.
- The Founder’s Flywheel: Consistency, Authenticity, and Distribution working together to build authority.
- AI in Content Operations: Automating editing without losing the human touch.
- Scaling Systems: Why structure beats spontaneity when building personal brands.
Frameworks Discussed
The Zenpost Engine
- Record once → Repurpose everywhere.
- Break long-form into micro-moments.
- Match tone to platform, not persona.
- Automate the scheduling, not the storytelling.
The Consistency Equation
Frequency x Quality x Distribution = Reach
The Founder Visibility Loop
Create → Publish → Engage → Measure → Refine → Repeat weekly.
Resources & Links
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