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Founders' Forum
Marc Bernstein
138 episodes
1 week ago
What if a cup of coffee could do more than wake you up? Matt Ramsay, founder and co-owner of Denim Coffee, shares how a late-night campus job sparked a mission to build cafés that are about people first, not transactions. While working 11 PM shifts, Matt noticed students weren’t coming in just for drinks—they were lonely. With over 40% of college students experiencing extreme loneliness, he saw coffee shops as modern “third spaces” where connection matters. The road to building Denim Coffee w...
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What if a cup of coffee could do more than wake you up? Matt Ramsay, founder and co-owner of Denim Coffee, shares how a late-night campus job sparked a mission to build cafés that are about people first, not transactions. While working 11 PM shifts, Matt noticed students weren’t coming in just for drinks—they were lonely. With over 40% of college students experiencing extreme loneliness, he saw coffee shops as modern “third spaces” where connection matters. The road to building Denim Coffee w...
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Founders' Forum
Fighting Loneliness with Coffee: Creating Third Spaces That Connect with Matt Ramsay
What if a cup of coffee could do more than wake you up? Matt Ramsay, founder and co-owner of Denim Coffee, shares how a late-night campus job sparked a mission to build cafés that are about people first, not transactions. While working 11 PM shifts, Matt noticed students weren’t coming in just for drinks—they were lonely. With over 40% of college students experiencing extreme loneliness, he saw coffee shops as modern “third spaces” where connection matters. The road to building Denim Coffee w...
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1 week ago
27 minutes

Founders' Forum
From Marine Officer to Cybersecurity CEO: Building Culture Through Service with Kevin Hyde
The son of a serial entrepreneur never planned to start a business. Then 21 years in the Marine Corps, intelligence community, and U.S. Cyber Command taught him something powerful—service isn't just a mission, it's a mindset. Kevin Hyde, President of Layer 8 Security, went from defending American interests against cyber threats at the NSA to co-founding a cybersecurity firm that helps businesses stay protected and compliant. After spending decades in a world of strict hierarchy and standard o...
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2 weeks ago
28 minutes

Founders' Forum
How to Preserve Your Family's Stories Before They're Lost Forever with Ray Loewe
Retirement? That's not in Ray Loewe's vocabulary. At an age when most slow down, Ray's launching his most meaningful venture yet. Ray Loewe, founder of The Luckiest Guy in the World, LLC and host of Changing the Rules podcast, has spent decades helping people design lives on their terms. After selling his financial planning business and running a podcast for six years with 200+ episodes, Ray discovered something powerful: everyone has incredible stories, but they're not telling them. Living i...
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3 weeks ago
28 minutes

Founders' Forum
How Entrepreneurs are Winning as Search Moves to AI with David Sonn
What if your next customer never touches a search results page? That's the reality David Sonn spotted early—and it's transforming digital marketing. David Sonn, Founder and President of Arc Intermedia, launched one of Philadelphia's first digital-only customer acquisition agencies in 2010. People now learn about brands inside AI assistants, asking longer questions and trusting comprehensive answers over traditional search. By early 2024, Dave retooled his SEO practice into "organic visibility...
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4 weeks ago
28 minutes

Founders' Forum
Why Integrity is the Best Marketing Strategy for Business Growth with Nikolas Mondo
Starting a business in 2017 meant navigating COVID supply chain nightmares and now tariff challenges. But for Nik Mondo, bootstrapping through chaos became the ultimate test of creativity and integrity. Nikolas Mondo, founder and CEO of Mondo Media Solutions, built a thriving commercial AV and technology integration company from the ground up—no private equity, no shortcuts, just grit and word-of-mouth growth. From his early days working on a Lancaster farm to running live events at the White...
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1 month ago
28 minutes

Founders' Forum
Transforming Life Sciences: AI Solutions for FDA Compliance with Todd Kueny, Jr.
No college degree. Dyslexia. A childhood spent tinkering with code on AOL. None of it stopped Todd R. Kueny, Jr. from building AI solutions that are transforming how pharmaceutical companies navigate FDA compliance. Todd R. Kueny, Jr., Co-founder and CTO of PatientWing and Claris AI, shares his unconventional journey from childhood coding on AOL to leading cutting-edge AI solutions in life sciences. With no formal college degree, Todd built over 20 years of software development experience thr...
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1 month ago
27 minutes

Founders' Forum
Building Neuro-Inclusive Communities Where Everyone Belongs with Jim & Nancy Richardson
What happens when parents can't find safe, dignified housing for their adult child with autism? They build it themselves—and create a blueprint for communities nationwide. Jim and Nancy Richardson are changing the future of neuro-inclusive housing in America. As parents of a 31-year-old son with autism, they faced a heartbreaking reality: no housing options existed that would keep Michael safe, independent, and connected after they're gone. Instead of accepting this gap, they founded Front Po...
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1 month ago
28 minutes

Founders' Forum
The Power of Connection in Building Great Brands with Gray Brandeis
A foundation in hospitality can teach lessons that last a lifetime — especially when it comes to building businesses rooted in people and purpose. In this episode of Founders' Forum, co-hosted by Armon Vincent, Founding Partner of Catalyst Technology Partners, Gray Brandeis, Founder and CEO of Scholar Hotels LLC, shares how his background in hospitality has shaped his approach to building authentic, human-centered brands. Gray opens up about the lessons learned from years of serving people f...
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1 month ago
28 minutes

Founders' Forum
How a Kid from Public Housing Built an Empire: The Journey of Tom Knox
What does it take to overcome life's toughest obstacles and build a successful business? Thomas J. Knox’s entrepreneurial journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, learning, and seizing opportunities in the face of adversity. Tom’s story begins in public housing, where he sold newspapers, caddied, and started working from a young age. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Tom entered the insurance industry, starting with small, door-to-door sales of basic life insurance policies. His com...
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2 months ago
27 minutes

Founders' Forum
What Sports Taught Me About Winning in Business with Coach Malcolm Hairston
What happens when life throws you off course? For Coach Malcolm Allison Hairston, CEO of Raku Products LLC and inventor of The Hipsetter, those moments became the training ground for greatness. In this episode of Founders' Forum, Marc talks with Coach Malcolm—a leader, educator, and motivator—about how he turned personal and professional challenges into a blueprint for success. Drawing from his experiences in sports and coaching, he shares powerful lessons on discipline, mindset, and leadersh...
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2 months ago
28 minutes

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Shikha Miglani on Turning Data into Decisions That Matter
What if scaling your business wasn’t about doing more, but choosing better? In this inspiring Founders’ Forum episode, host Marc Bernstein talks with Shikha Miglani, co-founder of Saarthee, a global strategy, analytics, and AI firm helping enterprises across telecom, media, retail, banking, and healthcare make smarter, fairer decisions with data. From being the only woman engineer on India’s factory floor to leading a respected AI company, Shikha shares a journey that proves you can balance i...
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2 months ago
27 minutes

Founders' Forum
How Jim Logue Scaled a Company from $9M to $35M
Jim Logue didn’t start ThermOmegaTech, he reinvented it. When he stepped in, the company was overly reliant on one industry and struggling with culture. Today, it’s a $35M business with nearly 150 employees, serving sectors from aerospace to railroads—and even space. In this conversation, host Marc Bernstein and returning guest Branden Moyer, founder of Buzz Brands, talk with Jim about the “four pillars” that guided the turnaround: staying relevant, putting customers first, engaging employees...
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2 months ago
28 minutes

Founders' Forum
What Every Entrepreneur Should Know About Challenges with Tatiana Barakshina
Entrepreneurship is never a straight line—it’s full of zigzags, ups and downs, and lessons learned along the way. In this episode of Founders' Forum, Marc Bernstein sits down with Tatiana Barakshina, PhD, MBA, Managing Partner at Bazis Americas LLC, to explore her remarkable journey from Russia to the U.S. and her path to co-founding a successful healthcare market research firm. Tatiana shares how her educational journey, from earning her MBA in Illinois to completing her PhD in Chicago, shap...
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3 months ago
24 minutes

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How Dr. Valecia Dunbar Became Entrepreneurs’ Crisis Champion
How do you turn setbacks into fuel for impact? Valecia “Dr. V” Dunbar has made a career out of answering that question. In this episode of Founders' Forum, Dr. V shares her journey as a founder, strategist, and visionary leader. From overcoming personal and professional challenges to creating spaces where leadership and innovation can thrive, she shows us what it means to transform adversity into opportunity. With her unique perspective, Dr. V offers lessons not just in resilience, but in bui...
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3 months ago
28 minutes

Founders' Forum
Letting Go to Grow: Breaking Free in Business with Justin Currie
What if the key to business success is simply letting go? In this episode of Founders' Forum, Justin Currie, founder of Thema Home Care and Inc. 5000-recognized entrepreneur, shares how embracing the “Let Them Theory” transformed not only his mindset but also his business. Justin’s entrepreneurial journey took him from the oil fields of Saskatchewan to launching a thriving senior care business in Pennsylvania. Along the way, he faced challenges—like being turned away at the border twice—but r...
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3 months ago
28 minutes

Founders' Forum
The AI Revolution in Product Management with Scott Reuter
What does it take to spot an opportunity before the world even has a name for it? For Scott Reuter, Principal at Product Data Command, the answer lies in curiosity, persistence, and a willingness to reinvent when the market shifts. From launching a computer products buying group in the 1980s, to pioneering one of the first product information management (PIM) systems in the 1990s, to today’s AI-powered solutions at Product Data Command, Scott’s 30+ year journey has been anything but linear. A...
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3 months ago
28 minutes

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Leading a Legacy Through Uncertainty with Karla Trotman
What does it take to step into a family business, honor its legacy, and still make it your own? Marc Bernstein welcomes Karla Trotman, President & CEO of Electro Soft Incorporated, to share her remarkable story. From the company’s humble beginnings on her family’s kitchen table to becoming a trusted manufacturer for the defense, aviation, and transit industries, Karla has guided Electro Soft through challenges and growth with vision and grit. Key Takeaways: How doubt can actually be a p...
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3 months ago
28 minutes

Founders' Forum
When Setbacks Shape the Story: Dick DeNenno on Resilience
From growing up on a dairy farm to leading a successful packaging machinery company, Dick DeNenno’s story is one of faith, resilience, and entrepreneurship. As founder and president of Reliant Packaging Machinery, Dick has spent 35+ years in the industry and built a reputation for being knowledgeable, attentive, reliable, and likable. In this episode of Founders’ Forum, Marc Bernstein talks with Dick about his unexpected journey—from teaching in Rome and pursuing ministry to navigating financ...
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4 months ago
27 minutes

Founders' Forum
How Branden Moyer Builds Unforgettable Brands Through Story
From Disney custodian to bold brand strategist, Branden Moyer’s journey proves that knowing your story can transform your business. In this episode of Founders’ Forum, Marc Bernstein talks with Branden, founder of Buzz Brands, about creating unforgettable, story-driven identities and why authentic branding starts with self-awareness. Branden shares how his time at Disney shaped his approach to customer experience, how a cleaning company with the wrong name taught him the value of clear messag...
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4 months ago
27 minutes

Founders' Forum
Predicting Tomorrow’s Customers: AI in Restaurant Management with Matt Wampler
What if restaurants could predict exactly who would walk through their doors tomorrow? Matt Wampler, CEO and co-founder of ClearCOGS, has made this vision a reality by leveraging AI to solve the restaurant industry's biggest challenges. In this episode, Matt shares his journey from a struggling Jimmy John’s franchisee to an entrepreneur transforming the restaurant landscape. Key Takeaways: Struggles and Turning Point: Matt took over a failing Jimmy John’s franchise in DC, transforming it th...
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4 months ago
28 minutes

Founders' Forum
What if a cup of coffee could do more than wake you up? Matt Ramsay, founder and co-owner of Denim Coffee, shares how a late-night campus job sparked a mission to build cafés that are about people first, not transactions. While working 11 PM shifts, Matt noticed students weren’t coming in just for drinks—they were lonely. With over 40% of college students experiencing extreme loneliness, he saw coffee shops as modern “third spaces” where connection matters. The road to building Denim Coffee w...