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AI for Founders with Ryan Estes
AI for Founders is where 47,000+ founders learn to build and scale with AI. Hosted by Ryan Estes, a Denver investor, creator, and founder, the show breaks down real strategies from top operators and AI visionaries. AI-ready data, zero-dependency workflows, founder-led distribution, and the tools driving revenue for today’s fastest-growing companies. If you’re a technical or non-technical founder who wants to work smarter, scale faster, and stay competitive, this podcast is your weekly unfair…
Episodes
AI for Founders with Ryan EstesAgents that heal themselves. Alexander De Ridder on resilient AI
Alexander De Ridder on Building the Internet of Agents Episode Summary Alexander De Ridder, Co‑Founder and CTO of SmythOS, breaks down the coming Internet of…
AI for Founders with Ryan EstesGhosted to hired: Katie’s vision for ethical, profitable recruiting
Katie Clark Fortunato – Transforming Hiring with AI and Human-Centered Strategy Guest: Katie Clark Fortunato, Co-Founder of JobStream and EVP of Platform &…
AI for Founders with Ryan EstesScreaming baby to 300M downloads: The Dwellspring story
AI for Founders with Brandon Reed, Founder of Dwellspring Episode Summary: Brandon Reed turned a desperate dad moment into one of the most streamed podcasts in…
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Ray Jang found product-market fit on a mountain top
Guest: Ray Jang, Founder and CEO of Atria Host: Ryan Estes, AI for Founders Episode Summary Ray Jang shares the story behind Atria, an AI-powered ad automation…
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Boutique catering booking app with AI in 30 minutes
AI for Founders - Fernanda's Pop-Up Food App AI for Founders: Fernanda’s Pop-Up Food App Journey Overview In this episode, Ryan Estes teams up with Fernanda…
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Golf fashion; betting big with Rico Leon
Guest: Rico Leon | Host: Ryan Estes In this episode of AI for Founders, Ryan Estes interviews HGTV host and entrepreneur Rico Leon, who’s making a bold leap…
AI for Founders with Ryan EstesUkraine to AI voice agents: Eva Karnaukh’s founder journey
AI Voice Agents and Founder Grit with Eva Karnaukh of Voice2Me.ai Host: Ryan Estes Guest: Eva Karnaukh, CEO & Founder of Voice2Me.ai Overview Eva Karnaukh…
AI for Founders with Ryan EstesWhat 50 founders taught me about innovation
AI for Founders – 50 Episode Recap Show Notes Ryan Estes and Fernanda celebrate 50 episodes of AI for Founders with a candid check-in on how far the podcast…
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Shorts: AI taxis, fake vacations & GenAI disaster flicks
Summary: This week’s theme: Autonomy without accountability. From self-driving taxis to AI-written disaster films, Ryan breaks down the tech headlines where no…
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Is your SEO ready for AI? Jenna Hannon says probably not
AI Search, Startup Funding & SEO in 2025 with Jenna Hannon of Hatter Guest: Jenna Hannon, Co-founder of Hatter Host: Ryan Estes Episode Summary: Ryan Estes…
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Can this AI replace Amazon for smart shoppers?
Inside Tonita – The AI Shopping Assistant You’ll Actually Use Guest: Siva, Founder & CEO of Tonita Host: Ryan Estes Episode Summary: Ryan interviews Siva, the…
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Skincare that knows you better than you do
Guest: Elle, CEO of Made AI and Founder of Same Skincare Host: Ryan Estes | Podcast: AI for Founders Key Takeaways: Weekly workflow automation can lead to 50+…
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From blind vision to billion-dollar AI: Alberto Rizzoli’s startup journey
Podcast Guest Alberto Rizzoli, Co-Founder & CEO of V7 Labs Episode Overview Alberto joins host Ryan Estes to share how V7 Labs is automating back-office…
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A psychographic agent turned a student app into a scalable SaaS
AI for Founders | Talent Scout: AI-Driven Hiring That Works AI for Founders: Talent Scout with Johnny & Sebastian Episode Summary: In this episode, Ryan Estes…
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Unlocking human and machine consciousness with Steven Schrembeck
Guest: Steven Schrembeck, Founder of Impossible Labs Host: Ryan Estes Episode Summary: In this wide-ranging conversation, Steven Schrembeck shares how over a…
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Amazon jungle to startup CEO: Zack Holland’s story
Guest: Zack Holland Host: Ryan Estes Company: Averi AI Episode Summary Zack Holland joins AI for Founders to explore why executing marketing strategies—not…
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Crono vs. Clay vs. Apollo
AI for Founders – Marco from Crono AI for Founders: Marco, Co-Founder of Crono Description In this episode of AI for Founders, Marco, the co-founder of Crono…
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How Brett Beck built Bellabooty: from gym floor to global product
Brett Beck Interview - AI for Founders Interview with Brett Beck, Founder of Bellabooty Episode Summary Brett Beck joins Ryan Estes to talk about how he built…
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AI Interviews, Global payroll, No borders
AI for Founders with Jake Johnson | Bolto Podcast Show Notes: AI for Founders with Jake Johnson, Co-Founder of Bolto Episode Summary Ryan Estes sits down with…
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From China to AI: Ryan Shuken on startup lessons and innovation
Guest: Ryan Shuken Host: Ryan Estes Podcast: AI for Founders How to Vibe Code: Zero to Hero --> here Summary Ryan Shuken, a full-stack engineer, startup…
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How to use Hollywood storytelling to build blockbuster brands with Greg Logan
Greg Logan on AI for Founders Founder of Narrativity | Author of Creating a Blockbuster Brand Episode Summary: Greg Logan reveals how to use Hollywood…
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Extended reality will unlock the next era of innovation
AI for Founders – Jody Medich InterviewAI for Founders: Jody Medich on Designing AI That Makes Us Superhuman Guest: Jody Medich, Designer, Futurist, Cognitive…
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Elon, ChuckGPT, and the Future of Work According to Andrew Amann
Guest: Andrew Amann, CEO of NineTwoThree.co Host: Ryan Estes Published: June 09, 2025 Episode Summary Andrew Amann joins to share practical frameworks for AI…
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This confidential AI will save your team from meltdowns
Guest: Katherine von Jan, Founder & CEO of Tough Day Date: June 05, 2025 Key Takeaways Tough Day helps employees and managers work through workplace challenges…
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The future of workflow orchestration: AI agents and enterprise SaaS
Chris Pitchford, Founder of Brev Summary: Chris Pitchford joins Ryan Estes to explore how AI agents are reshaping business execution. Brev embeds AI directly…
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From pro snowboarder to AI CEO: Nicole Donnelly’s founder story
Nicole Donnelly, Founder of AISmartMarketing.com Overview: Nicole is a former pro snowboarder turned AI strategist, now helping businesses of all sizes adopt…
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Building an AI-native company with Benjamin Johnson of Particle41
AI Frameworks for Business: Interview with Benjamin Johnson Benjamin Johnson - Particle41 CEO on AI Frameworks, Regulation, and Authenticity Guest: Benjamin…
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Nametag fights deepfakes with mobile-first identity tech
Guest: Aaron Painter, CEO of GetNametag.com Episode Overview Aaron Painter joins the show to explore the urgent need for identity verification in the age of…
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The MMA ring for cybersecurity: inside Hackerverse's product showdowns
Guest: Mariana Padilla, Founder & CEO of Hackerverse.ai Summary: Mariana shares how Hackerverse is turning cybersecurity sales into hands-on, testable…
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Revolutionizing browsing: inside Strawberry's AI-Powered workflow with Charles Maddock
Guest: Charles Maddock, Co-Founder of Strawberry Browser Host: Ryan Episode Overview In this episode, we delve into the innovative world of Strawberry, an…
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Beyond human intelligence: AI and the spectrum of consciousness
In this episode, we delve into the intricate realms of consciousness, artificial intelligence, and the diverse forms of intelligence present in nature. Our…
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The AI security blueprint every founder needs in 2025 - Alex from Testsavant
Guest: Alex Belotsky, Co-Founder of TestSavant Host: Ryan Estes Episode Summary: Ryan Estes speaks with Alex Belotsky about the growing risks of agentic AI and…
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Building AI that makes you more human with Dave Sifry
Guest: Dave Sifry, Founder & CEO of Warmstart.ai Host: Ryan Estes, AI for Founders Podcast Episode Summary We sit down with Dave Sifry, the legendary founder…
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Go-to-network is the new go-to-market with David Connors, CEO of The Swarm
What if your next deal is already hiding in your network? In this episode, we sit down with David Connors, co-founder and CEO of The Swarm, the AI-powered…
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Dayo: Get paid to log off with Corey Scholibo
Guest: Corey Scholibo, Co-founder of Dayo.co Host: Ryan Estes Topic: Building a marketplace that pays users to use less social media 🧠 Key Takeaways Dayo’s…
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Redefining spreadsheets with AI: David Kircos of Quadratic
Redefining spreadsheets with AI: David Kircos of Quadratic 🔑 Key takeaways Quadratic brings AI directly into spreadsheets, letting users analyze, manipulate…
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How Omneky is rewriting the future of advertising with Hikari Senju
🔑Key takeaways AI has evolved from passive assistant to autonomous agent—comparable to a teenager ready to act independently. Full autonomy may lead to better…
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Vibe Coding in Real Time: Building a Podcast Follow-Up App
🎙️ AI for Founders – Vibe Coding in Real Time: Building a Podcast Follow-Up App Host: Ryan Estes Guest Collaborator: Fernanda (live co-build) 📌 Episode Summary…
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Scaling Content Creation for E-Commerce: Liz Giorgi on Building soona and Embracing AI
🎙️ AI for Founders – Featuring Liz Giorgi of soona.co Episode Title: Scaling Content Creation for E-Commerce: Liz Giorgi on Building soona and Embracing AI…
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Build an audience you actually own
Scaling Founder Series Part Two - AI for Founders 🎙️ Scaling Founder Series: Build an Audience You Actually Own In this episode of AI for Founders, host Ryan…
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Building Voice AI with Nikhil Gupta of Vapi.ai
🎙️ AI for Founders: Building Voice AI with Nikhil Gupta of Vapi.ai Guest: Nikhil Gupta, Founder & CEO of Vapi.ai Host: Ryan Estes 🔑 Key Takeaways Vapi.ai helps…
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Building AI Tools with Guardrails (Part 2 w/ Peter Holcomb)
🎙️ AI for Founders: Building Secure AI Tools (Part 2 with Peter Holcomb) Guest: Peter Holcomb – AI Governance Expert, Founder of Optimal IT Host: Ryan Estes 🔑…
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This ai expert says privacy in America is already dead
Guest: Peter Holcomb, IT Security Leader, Fractional CISO, and Founder of Optimo IT Host: Ryan Estes Presented by: Kitcaster.com Key Takeaways: The…
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Vibe policy is real and it’s running the tariffs
AI for Founders: Vibe Policy, Data Sovereignty & Causal AI with Jake Sanders About the Episode: In this episode, Ryan and Jake dig into how AI is influencing…
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We built an AI wellness app in 10 minutes
💡 App Concept: A simple, beautiful app to remind you to take breaks, stretch, go outside, and reset your brain. 🚀 What We Covered: Creating a time and break…
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AI, neuralink, and the soul of Twos - a notes app
Building the Future of Note-Taking with Joe from Twos App In this episode, I’m joined by Joe from TwosApp.com, a super sleek, simple, and powerful note-taking…
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Turn your podcast from obscure to viral: here's the blueprint
Today we're speaking with David Ledgerwood, known as Ledge, founder of Listen Network, an innovative platform designed to help podcasts achieve predictable…
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Founders, STOP giving bad feedback; use this AI tool instead
In this episode of AI for Founders, Ryan Estes sits down with Erbil Yaman, founder of Teamble.com - a cutting-edge AI platform transforming the way managers…
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This DM trick just killed 'link in bio' forever
In this episode of AI for Founders, host Ryan interviews Jeff Dwoskin, founder of Stampede Social, an innovative AI-powered platform that revolutionizes…
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The launch strategy that put this podcast in the Top 5% overnight
Ryan discusses the launch of his podcast "AI for Founders," inspired by his successful newsletter (17,000 subscribers). He stresses the importance of building…
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Why 18,000 creators are obsessed with HipClip.ai
In today’s episode, Ryan Estes chats with Artem Kubatkin, founder of HipClip.ai, an innovative AI tool revolutionizing short-form video content for podcasters…
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Why neuralink telepathy might not be the scariest ai threat
In this fascinating discussion, we dive into the existential anxieties surrounding AI, Neuralink, and the uncertain future of technology. Our panel explores…
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This new AI inbox hack reignited my dead leads, and it’s freakishly easy
In this video, we explore the power of AI tools to streamline your inbox and data analysis. Ryan highlights his experience with WarmStart.ai, an AI agent that…
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Are robots really taking over our kitchens?
Use promo code ESTES15 for 15% off everything at eat2explore.comWelcome to AI for Founders! In today's episode, Ryan Estes is joined by Rowena Scherer, the…
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What it do: We vibe coding
Ever wondered how businesses scale to seven, eight, even nine figures? In this week's episode of What It Do, Ryan and Jason unpack powerful strategies to…
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The AI Hype Machine Is Crashing: Time to Panic?
AI is supposed to be the future, but the numbers tell a different story. OpenAI spent $9 billion last year to generate just $4 billion in revenue. Every…
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The Dark Side of AI: When ChatGPT Takes You for a Ride
Description:In this episode of What It Do, Ryan and Jason dive deep into the realities of scaling businesses to 9 figures, the hidden drama behind big exits…
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How a failed music career made me a better entrepreneur
Key Takeaways: The Leader’s Dilemma: The hardest leadership challenges are often internal—when you are your own obstacle. Lessons from a Music Career: Ryan…
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Why your job is next on ai’s hit list
Hey everyone, In this video, we’re exploring the top reasons people feel uneasy about AI right now—plus some hope to balance the fear. Let’s dive in:Rapid…
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Task Lists vs. Total Enlightenment: The Temptation to Skip All the Steps
In this episode, we explore the tension between two approaches to productivity and fulfillment: The Satisfaction of Incremental Progress Celebrating the joys…