Mason speaks with Chloe Kettell about PolyPort, a content security platform that helps creative teams protect content, increase visibility and securely collaborate. Chloe also shares insights on what makes a great pitch, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Denver, CO.
Founder’s Friend
Founder Series with Mason Plumlee, Ep. 13: Atif Siddiqi, Founder/CEO of Branch
Mason speaks with Atif Siddiqi about Branch's unique challenger banking model that partners directly with employers to help Americans grow financially. Employers turn to Branch to reduce the costs of paper checks and paycards by offering Branch as a free financial wellness benefit and banking alternative.
Founder Series with Mason Plumlee, Ep. 12: Natalie Guo, Founder of Off Their Plate
Mason speaks with Natalie Guo, Founder of Off Their Plate, a grassroots effort that raises funds and supports restaurants so they can hire back their most vulnerable team members to cook meals for healthcare workers on the COVID frontline. Founded just four weeks ago, OTP is now 100+ volunteer team members strong, operating in nine cities. OTP has raised $3M so far, which will provide 300,000 meals for healthcare workers and $1.5M of economic relief to local restaurant workers.
Founder Series with Mason Plumlee, Ep. 11: Suril Kantaria, Founder/CEO of Savvy
Mason speaks with Suril Kantaria of Savvy (gosavvy.com) about how he and his team are making healthcare benefits more affordable and convenient for small businesses. If you're a small to mid size business looking at healthcare benefits for your employees, this may be a chance to prevent some headaches.
Founder Series with Mason Plumlee, Ep. 10: Ivan Soto-Wright, Founder/CEO of MoonPay
Mason speaks with Ivan about cryptocurrencies and the MoonPay platform Ivan created that's a marketplace between crypto exchanges and users. MoonPay helps make buying cryptocurrencies easy, fast and safe for everyone. More info at www.moonpay.io. Find Ivan on Twitter at @isotowright and @MoonPayHQ.
Founder Series with Mason Plumlee, Ep. 9: Matty Zadnikar, Founder/CEO of SeaNet (audio)
Mason interviews Belgian entrepreneur Matty Zadnikar about his latest venture, SeaNet: Smart Yacht Ownership, which offers fractional yacht ownership in the US and Europe. If you’ve dreamed of the yachting lifestyle, but think its too difficult or expensive, this may be an option worth exploring. (Matty connects via audio)
Founder Series with Mason Plumlee, Ep. 8: Bruce Smith, Founder/CEO of Hydrow
Mason speaks with former US National Rowing Coach and Hydrow CEO/Founder Bruce Smith about his journey to create Hydrow, an at-home rowing fitness experience that feels like you’re really on the water. Visit www.hydrow.com for more information.
Founder Series with Mason Plumlee, Ep. 7: Dan Haiem, CEO of ClassCalc
Mason speaks with Dan Haiem, CEO of ClassCalc about his company's solution to an expensive reality for students and families across the country -- the TI calculator. ClassCalc offers a unique and cost-effective alternative through a "lockdown" calculator app on student phones. Dan also shares his journey and offers some advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Founder Series with Mason Plumlee, Ep. 6: Chase Garrett, Founder/CEO of Icon Source
Mason speaks with Chase Garrett of Icon Source. Chase and his team have created an innovative, online marketplace that connects pro athletes and brands.
Founder Series with Mason Plumlee, Ep 5: Nathan Ramasarma, Founder & CEO of Formsense
Mason talks with Formsense founder Nathan Ramasarma about Formsense's wearable technology and how it can be utilized by athletes, teams and health professionals to enhance performance and reduce injury in real time. Mason discusses the potential impacts on NBA athletes and how the technology could be used to stay sharp during times like these (during the COVID criss) and keep players connected with their teams. Nathan also shares his unique journey as an entrepreneur.
Founder Series with Mason Plumlee Ep. 4: Sheena Lister, Founder & CEO of Workforce Athletics (WFA)
Mason speaks with Workforce Athletics founder and CEO Sheena Lister about her journey as an entrepreneur-athlete and how WFA is creating an employee-athlete experience unlike any other.
Founder Series with Mason Plumlee, Ep. 2: The Wishingrad, Co-Founders of Three Wishes Cereal
Mason speaks with Ian and Margaret Wishingrad of Three Wishes Cereal about how they developed the brand, their unique mission, what it's like to work in the food business, and growing a brand during these unprecedented times.