Episodes

Darrin Murriner is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cloverleaf. Cloverleaf is an identity discovery and team-building tool that uses the most common behavioral assessments to help you discover how to work more effectively as a team or as an individual in a team. Prior to Cloverleaf, Darrin co-founded BabysitEase. He is also the author of Corporate Bravery, a book about eliminating fear-based decision-making and transforming corporate cultures into brave places for people to do their best work and...

Tim Metzner is the Founder and CEO of Fireroad. Fireroad is a new kind of holding company, borrowing the best from venture studios and private equity models. They bring a balanced approach to managing the risk of early-stage ventures with the predictability of enduringly profitable businesses. Prior to Fireroad, Tim was a Founder of Ocean Accelerator, Differential, and Coterie Insurance. He’s also an active angel investor in 56 deals. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to nurture a gre...

Ryan Eder is the Founder and CEO of IncludeHealth. IncludeHealth is an innovative healthcare technology company focused on delivering virtual physical therapy and patient data collection. Ryan has a deep design background, having previously served clients like Nike and GE. He has also twice won Best in Show at the International Design Excellence Awards. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to sell your vision A different way of looking at pivots The importance of winning strategic ...

Sasha Gainullin is the CEO of battleface and Robin Assist. Battleface is a global company enabling customers and partners to easily select travel insurance products and services that perfectly fit their needs. Robin Assist is a tech-driven emergency travel assistance platform supporting the travel insurance industry. Prior to battleface and Robin Assist, Sasha was the Interim CEO of Tangiers Group and, before that, the COO of Tangiers International. In this episode, you’ll learn: How t...

In this episode of That Worked, host Callan Harrington and co-host Sullivan Finlay dive into a wide array of topics, from recording strategies and Zoom meeting setups to the evolving roles of being an individual contributor vs. leadership within companies. They discuss the balance between career advancement and personal satisfaction, highlighting Apple's approach to rewarding individual contributors without forcing them into leadership roles. The conversation also covers the benefits of stand-up...

Luke Buchanan is the Co-Founder of Redi Health. Redi eliminates the confusion and complexity of the health journey through unparalleled access and support. Prior to founding Redi Health, Luke was the Director of Pharma Account Management at CoverMyMeds. He joined CoverMyMeds before its acquisition by McKesson and helped continue to scale the team post-acquisition. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to Operate with 4 Co-Founders How to Recruit Great Early Employees How to Find You...

Derek and Jessica Crain are the Founders of Mindful Therapy Group and Mindful Support Services. When they first founded Mindful Therapy Group, they had a vision of uniting like-minded mental healthcare specialists to serve with compassion, experience, and a fresh outlook on mental wellness. They now serve more than 1000 independent clinicians and have collectively served over 48,000 families, couples, teenagers, and children seeking to improve their lives with professional guidance. In thi...

In this episode of That Worked, host Callan Harrington and co-host Sullivan Finlay, a writer, comedian, and content creator, explore the importance of personal branding, consistency in content creation, and the value of in-person interactions. Sullivan shares his journey from accounting to full-time comedian, while Callan provides insights on content strategy and founder experiences. They discuss strategic goal planning, the significance of human connections, managing stress, and adapting to new...

Travis is the Co-founder and CRO of Vouch. Vouch is the insurance company for the technology industry. Since 2019, Vouch has underwritten billions in risk on behalf of over 4,000 clients, backed by A-rated reinsurers and $165M from Ribbit, YC, Redpoint, and others. Previously, he helped Nationwide Insurance launch Nationwide Ventures before joining Silicon Valley Bank’s Venture Capital group, where he raised over $1B from institutional investors to invest in fintech and digital health startups,...

Justin Ihnken is the Co-Founder and CEO of Enorra_. Enorra_ is revolutionizing finance by developing SaaS tools that eliminate complexity and accelerate data-driven decisions using machine learning and AI. Their mission is to enhance competitiveness in financial trade, focusing on data analytics, marketplace solutions, and ESG banking. Prior to Co-Founding Enorra_, Justin Co-Founded QNTM Labs, a contract laboratory focused on providing chemical and biological analysis, as well as contract res...

Ali Schwanke is the Founder and CEO of Simple Strat. Simple Strat is a marketing and sales firm that helps you get more out of HubSpot. From CRM strategy and setup to marketing automation and content creation, their services are tailored to fuel customer acquisition and retention. Simple Strat is also a HubSpot Diamond Solutions Partner and the host of HubSpot Hacks, the #1 unofficial YouTube channel for HubSpot Tutorials. Ali is a data-driven marketing professional with 15+ years of experienc...

Wil Schroter is the founder and CEO of Startups.com, the world's largest startup platform. They help over one million startup companies find customers, funding, mentors, and world-class education. Before founding Startups.com, Wil founded multiple successful startups like Swapalease.com and Fundable.com. He also founded Blue Diesel at the age of 19 and grew it to $700 million in capitalized billings before it became inVentiv, now valued at $6 billion dollars. In this episode, you’ll learn...

Andy Jenks is a General Partner at Drive Capital, a Columbus-based venture capital firm focused on investing in world-class technology companies outside of Silicon Valley. Before Drive, Andy was a 3-time founder at Formation Data Systems, Discovery Mining, and Infinite Research. Both Discovery Mining and Infinite Research were successfully acquired. In this episode, you’ll learn: Experiences from the early days of Silicon Valley. When to take venture capital instead of bootstrap. The ...

Matthew Achak is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Non-Linear Venture Partners, where he consults and invests in early-stage start-ups. Prior to Non-Linear Venture Partners, Matt Co-Founded FCR, the leading provider of outsourced live agent support services for tech companies. FCR was acquired by TTEC in 2019. In this episode, you’ll learn: The importance of establishing a company's DNA and core values early The value of having a complementary and trustworthy business partner ...

Ayden Syal is the Co-Founder and CEO of MOGL, a leading athlete influencer marketplace and NIL software provider that streamlines partnerships between brands and athlete influencers. Prior to starting MOGL, Ayden worked at Morgan Stanley, Lexington Partners, and IHS Markit (now S&P Global). Ayden has been named to the Sports Business Journal New Voices Under 30 list, The Marquis "Who's Who in America" list, and won the 2022 SXSW Pitch competition on behalf of MOGL. In this episode, you’ll ...

Tim Robinson is the CEO of AgencyBloc. AgencyBloc is the leading Insurance Industry Growth Platform serving the health, benefits, and senior insurance space. Prior to AgencyBloc, Tim was the COO of WorkWave, COO of FMG Suite, and COO of Cii. All of those companies are private equity portfolio companies. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to conduct a daily leadership team huddle The lifecycle of a private equity portfolio company How to manage and integrate company acquisitions H...

Rick Fox is the Chief Revenue Officer of Brightway Insurance. Brightway is one of the largest insurance distribution companies in the U.S., with over 300 franchises in 32 states. Prior to joining Brightway, Rick was the Head of Agency Sales at Vertafore, a leading insurance software company, and previously served as the President of Agency Revolution, an agency automation and marketing consultancy. In this episode, you’ll learn: How sports principles can transform corporate leadership ...

Will Zell is the co-founder and Executive Chair of AssetWatch, founder of Vessel, and founding partner of the Ohio Angel Collective. Will has been building and investing in companies since 2006, focusing on venture capital and technology startups since 2012. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to design your life How to navigate the entrepreneurial journey The role of a long-term vision and strategic pivots Why it’s important to think of yourself as a shareholder first Insig...

Matt Wyckhouse is the Founder and CEO of Finite State. Finite State is the leading provider of software risk management solutions for connected devices and software supply chains. Prior to Finite State, Matt was the founder and CTO of Battelle’s Cyber Innovations Business Unit, where he oversaw dozens of intelligence and national security Programs. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to keep your ego in balance The benefits of an executive coach How to build resilience as a ...

Grace Nikae is the Founder of Kizuna, a company that helps high-performing startups, subject matter experts, and thought leaders elevate their brand and content strategies across digital platforms. Before founding Kizuna, Grace was an international concert pianist, educator, and fiction author. In this episode, you’ll learn: The power of community How to build brand advocates How to approach a career change When to zoom in and when to zoom out The importance of letting crea...

Tarek is the Founder and CEO of Cuddles, a cloud-based business management platform that is modernizing the pet industry. Before Cuddles, Tarek was the CEO of HealthySmiles Pet Dental, President of FetchMyVet, and Co-Founder of WashMyWhip. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to create a feedback culture The dangers of concentration risk How to evaluate a potential market How great people force you to be better The benefits of working towards mastery Follow Tarek on Linke...

Alex Levin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Regal, a leading cloud contact center specializing in customer engagement. Having secured $42M in funding from Emergence Capital, Regal has attracted over 200 high-consideration consumer services and product companies, including AAA, Angie's List, and SoFi. Before Regal, Alex was the SVP of Growth at Handy, where he was an early employee and grew with the company through their acquisition by the publicly traded company Angi. In this episode, you’ll l...

Greg Kallman is the Founder of FanAmp, the community hub for all things Formula 1. FanAmp connects fans around the world with each other and their favorite motorsport creators, track guides, and daily news. Before launching FanAmp, Greg spent 12 years advising C-Suite executives and cross-functional teams in the US, Europe, and Asia at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and J.P. Morgan. In this episode, you’ll learn: The benefits of unscalable activities How to leverage influencer market...

Alex Harris is the co-founder of Fiat Growth, the Fintech market’s leading growth consultancy, and the co-founder and general partner of Fiat Ventures. Prior to founding Fiat Growth, Alex led Paid Growth and Partnerships at Chime, leading them from Series A to becoming a Unicorn at Series D. Chime is the largest neobank in the US with nearly 20M+ members and was most recently valued at $25B. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to nurture a partnership When to add your next offering ...