On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Elizabeth Brunner, Founder of StereoType. They talk about being introverted as a founder, embracing chaos, and trying everything.StereoType is a clothing brand for kids envisioning a new world free from limits on expression and joy. They created the concept of blended fashion which breaks down gender boundaries to create fun and functional clothing that support a child’s unique style. Before founding StereoType, Elizabeth Brunner founded Piece x Piece, a clothing collection devoted to reducing waste. Each piece is made from luxury fabric discards.Learn more about StereoType on their website: stereotypekids.comThink Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike SullivanSound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Jaselin DrownProduction Coordinator: Natasha ThomasThanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

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040: Elizabeth Brunner - Founder of StereoType

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Brad Wiatr, Co-Founder of IncentivePilot. They talk about experimenting with multiple startups at once, how business problems are just personal problems in disguise, and shiny object syndrome.IncentivePilot allows sales enablement teams to focus on innovation by saving them time on logistics and replacing entire workloads. They use scientifically proven gamification mechanics to engage remote teams at scale and generate up to 300 times more ROI. Before co-founding IncentivePilot, Brad was a Partner and Director of Business Development at User10, a UX design studio creating apps and websites.Learn more about incentive pilot on their website: https://incentivepilot.com/Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike SullivanSound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Jaselin DrownProduction Coordinator: Natasha ThomasThanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

039: Brad Wiatr - Co-Founder of IncentivePilot

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Jon Dahl, Co-Founder and CEO of Mux. They talk about democratizing videos, balancing confidence with a growth mindset, and having a purpose beyond your company.Mux’s API makes it easier for developers to build their dream video experience. They offer a number of essential streaming services, as well as high-quality data to power video streaming around the world. Before Mux, Jon co-founded Zencoder and was the VP of Technology at Brightcove. Both are companies in the world of online video. Jon also has a graduate degree in philosophy and theology.Learn more about Mux on their website https://mux.com.Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike SullivanSound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Jaselin DrownProduction Coordinator: Natasha ThomasThanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

038: Jon Dahl - Co-Founder and CEO of Mux

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Noor Siddiqui, Founder and CEO of Orchid. They talk about parental autonomy, radical candor paired with radical kindness, and getting people to talk off-script.Orchid helps couples have healthy babies through genetic testing. Their goal is to take away some of the scary unknowns of having a child. Before founding Orchid, Noor founded Remedy, a digital health company that helped doctors get instant answers from specialists. She received an M.S/B.S in Computer Science from Stanford, taught a class there on Reproductive Technology, and did AI and genomics research with Anshul Kundaje and Sebastian Thrun. Learn more about Noor on her website: https://noorsiddiqui.comThink Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike SullivanSound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Jaselin DrownProduction Coordinator: Natasha ThomasThanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

037: Noor Siddiqui - Founder and CEO of Orchid

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with James Connolly, Co-Founder and CEO of Villa. They talk about taking the path of minimal regret, knowing your first idea won’t be your best, and building a team to lean into your strengths.Villa builds high-quality, prefab accessory dwelling units efficiently and for a low cost. Their mission is to help solve the housing crisis through a visionary plan and hard work. Before co-founding Villa, James co-founded Olive, a company that attempted to create a network of sleeping pods across underutilized parking lots to solve the housing crisis among the “commuting workforce.” James attended UC Berkeley&apos;s Haas School of Business.Learn more about Villa on their website: https://villahomes.comThink Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike SullivanSound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Jaselin DrownProduction Coordinator: Natasha ThomasThanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

036: James Connolly - Founder and CEO of Villa

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Amy Yin, Founder and CEO of OfficeTogether. They talk about being raised to start a business, using failure as a starting point, and making your career just one aspect of your life.OfficeTogether helps businesses realize the full potential of a flexible workplace by using software to bring employees together safely and effectively. Amy Yin has been a software engineer for ten years working at companies like Coinbase, Hired, Inc., and Facebook. She received her B.S. in Computer Science from Harvard where she also co-founded the Harvard Women in Computer Science community. Learn more about Office Together on their website: https://www.officetogether.com/Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike SullivanSound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Jaselin DrownProduction Coordinator: Natasha ThomasThanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

035: Amy Yin - Founder and CEO of OfficeTogether

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Amy Yin, Founder and CEO of OfficeTogether. They talk about being raised to start a business, using failure as a starting point, and making your career just one aspect of your life.OfficeTogether helps businesses realize the full potential of a flexible workplace by using software to bring employees together safely and effectively. Amy Yin has been a software engineer for ten years working at companies like Coinbase, Hired, Inc., and Facebook. She received her B.S. in Computer Science from Harvard where she also co-founded the Harvard Women in Computer Science community. Learn more about Office Together on their website. Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike SullivanSound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Jaselin DrownProduction Coordinator: Natasha ThomasThanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Lyndsay Rush and Allie LeFevere, Co-Founders of Obedient Agency. They talk about integrity, asking “why not?” instead of “why?” and not playing a coward’s game.Obedient is a humor branding and marketing agency that uses strategic fun to turn businesses into unforgettable brands. They seek to bring more levity, positivity, and personality into both marketing and the world. Prior to founding Obedient, Allie and Lyndsay both ran their own businesses. Allie founded Shameless.ly, a strategy-packed hub to help businesses build compelling, risk-taking brands, and Lynsday ran a copywriting business, working for brands like Chick-fil-A, The Dallas Cowboys, and Argent. Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Mike SullivanSound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Jaselin DrownProduction Coordinator: Natasha ThomasThanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

034: Lyndsay Rush and Allie LeFevere - Co-Founders of Obedient Agency

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Jaz Banga, Co-Founder and CEO of Airspace Systems. They talk about taking apart toys as a kid, being the kind of person who runs towards an explosion, and the importance of giving yourself time to reflect. Airspace is an industry leader in airspace security - leveraging drones, AI, and machine learning to secure our skies. They believe drones will improve our ability to respond to emergencies, do business, and deliver essential services. Prior to founding Airspace in 2015, Jaz was involved in the founding of four companies: Connected Patents, ProximityWare, Feeva Technology, and UnwireNow. In addition to building several companies, Jaz holds 55 patents on subjects like internet connectivity and drone guidance systems.Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Roisin HuntSound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Mike Sullivan and Jaselin DrownProduction Coordinator: Natasha ThomasThanks also to Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

033: Jaz Banga - Co-Founder and CEO of Airspace Systems

On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Nancy Connery, Founder of Connery Consulting and Co-Founder of OpenComp. They talk about the Tahoe test for building the right team, the importance of personal connection, and the human side of business.Connery Consulting works with rapidly growing tech companies to help scale their people and their culture. OpenComp creates pay strategies, grounded in market accuracy, consistency, fairness, and trust. Nancy has worked in the Human Resources field for 25 years and she’s passionate about people. Before founding Connery Consulting and OpenComp, she partnered with Marc Benioff to build two key divisions at Oracle Corporation and she was the fifth employee at Salesforce, becoming their founding VP of Human Resources. Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there. Series Producer: Roisin HuntSound Design: Marc Ream Content and Scripting: Mike Sullivan and Jaselin DrownProduction Coordinator: Natasha ThomasThanks also to Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

032: Nancy Connery - Founder of Connery Consulting and Co-Founder of OpenComp

Think Like a Founder is a series of conversations with leaders, thinkers, inventors, revolutionaries, problem-solvers, and smart, nice people. Hosted by Maureen Taylor, co-founder, and CEO of SNP Communications, the podcast focuses on a founder’s mentality -- what makes them tick? What defines their crazy? How do they think about people, their team, the world? Host, Maureen Taylor (or Mo, as most know her) co-founded SNP Communications with her husband Renn Vara more than 25 years ago to help founders and leaders through the art of communication. Her mission: To search the world for good people and make their truth persuasive. Often referred to as the “founder whisperer”, Mo was there for the birth of Silicon Valley and has supported the world’s top companies to grow and mature. Helping their leaders shape their vision, articulate their mission, and communicate it to scale. Why? Because she believes great leaders can change the world.

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