The Founders' Roundtable

Apr 09 2024 25 ep. 62 mins 3
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The Founders' Roundtable is a media platform dedicated to bringing authentic storytelling back, especially regarding innovators and their origin stories. We're dedicated to showcasing how changemakers built what they have today and how life influenced their drive and ability to scale. Each episode is moderated by Isha Naik and Dominique Golden, both impact-driven founders who came together out of a need for support as they began building their own companies. Join our community by visiting our website and subscribing to our newsletter for updates!

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Building for maximum impact with Immad Akhund

Apr 09 2024 50 mins  
Immad Akhund is the founder and CEO of Mercury, a company that makes banking for startups easy. As a kid interested in programming for fun, he wouldn’t have guessed that he would end up here, and as he mentioned in our conversation, he tried more than once to start a company. Many entrepreneurs will understand the statement, “This is all a big experiment until it’s not.” H

The science of Ayurveda and an authenticity-first approach to building companies w/ Michelle Ranavat

Nov 15 2023 49 mins  
We love Ayurveda at The Founders' Roundtable, so when we had the opportunity to talk to Michelle Ranavat, founder & CEO of Ranavat, we took it. Michelle is the brilliant mind behind Ranavat, a brand synonymous with luxurious and holistic skincare inspired by Indian traditions. The company is not only bringing ancient science to the modern world through its skin and hair car

The power of soap in transforming global communities w/ Samir Lakhani

Oct 26 2023 52 mins  
Samir Lakhani is a true changemaker. He's the driving force behind Eco-Soap Bank, an innovative non-profit that's revolutionizing hygiene, sustainability, and social impact. With his dedication and entrepreneurial spirit, Samir is changing lives one soap bar at a time. Eco-Soap Bank goes beyond recycling soap; it's about empowering vulnerable communities. Samir shares

Turning the low lows of entrepreneurship into an opportunity for impact w/ Ashley Rouse

Oct 12 2023 52 mins  
Today, Ashley Rouse, founder & CEO of Trade St. Jam Company, sits down with us for a vulnerable conversation on the high highs and low lows of entrepreneurship. Ashley is a former chef-turned-founder who created spoonable jams using her culinary expertise that customers absolutely love (us included). TFR is about bringing authentic conversations back into the founder world, an

Leveraging the power of Gen-Z marketing to build a brand w/ Nadya Okamoto

Sep 21 2023 27 mins  
After a brief hiatus, we're back with more episodes for our second season. Our guest is Nadya Okamoto, a social entrepreneur who has been an advocate for menstrual equity since she was in high school. Years ago, she launched her non-profit organization, Period. Nadya is a force to be reckoned with because she didn't just stop there. She's also the founder of August, a

How saffron became the solution to a crisis and the basis of a brand w/ Anne Nguyen Oliver

Jul 19 2023 68 mins  
Saffron is a powerhouse ingredient that is loaded with antioxidants, and its many benefits for our skin and our overall health are still being realized. Anne Nguyen Oliver, our guest and the founder and CEO of House of M Beauty, has experienced the beneficial properties of saffron firsthand. Her brand is dedicated to empowering women through its transformative saffron-based skin

How yoga and serial entrepreneurship crossed paths w/ Danielle Cuccio

Jul 01 2023 64 mins  
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to incorporate more mindfulness into their lives. We had the pleasure of interviewing Danielle Cuccio, a celebrity yoga instructor and the founder & CEO of Cuccio Somatology. In this episode, Danielle shares her journey of building a successful brand in the wellness industry and provides invaluable tips for other founders looking

Endless perseverance and baking to succeed with April Anderson

Jun 15 2023 56 mins  
In this episode, we sat down with April, the founder of Detroit-based bakery Good Cakes and Bakes. We discussed April's journey and the impact of her business on the community. The conversation also explores the challenges April faced, such as opening a bakery during Detroit's bankruptcy, juggling a full-time job, and being a mother. They touch on the importance of perseve

Creating a more sustainable food future with Bruce Friedrich

May 25 2023 71 mins  
In this thought-provoking discussion with Bruce Friedrich, we delve into the future of sustainable and delicious food options that are revolutionizing the way we consume. As a society, we must rethink animal agriculture as it exists today due to its enormous impact on our environment, human health, and animals. As the founder of the Good Food Institute, a renowned non-profit organ

Finding purpose and building a viral haircare brand with Akash Mehta

May 09 2023 53 mins  
In the first episode of season 2, Isha and Dominique sit down with Akash Mehta, co-founder and CEO of Ayurvedic-inspired haircare brand Fable & Mane. Akash also runs his podcast, Founded Beauty, which focuses on sharing how the world’s biggest beauty brands got to where they are. He and his sister are actively working to further their conservation work through their foundatio