The Established Podcast continues to raise the bar for innovators and founders while expanding its lens to include the builders, investors, and changemakers shaping what's next. Each episode shines a light on standout startups, ideas, and trends from the Established network and beyond, uncovering the stories and lessons behind how remarkable people and companies become established.
In this episode of the Established Podcast, serial entrepreneur and technology innovator David Douglas Stone joins Frank Gruber, host of the podcast and Co-CEO at Established and Managing Partner at Established Ventures, for a wide-ranging conversation about entrepreneurship, recognizing transformational technology shifts, building companies in Maine, and navigating the rapidly accelerating age of…
In this episode of the Established Podcast, Angus Nelson, founder of Evolve Leadership, executive coach to founders, CEOs, and high-performing leaders, and author of Neuroresilient Leader: The Internal Operating System for Leading at the Speed of Change, joins Frank Gruber, host of the podcast and Co-CEO at Established and Managing Partner at Established Ventures, for an honest conversation about…
In this episode of the Established Podcast, Charlie O'Donnell, NYC venture capitalist, community builder, and Author of Founder Unfriendly: What Investors Won't Tell You About Getting Funded joins Frank Gruber, host of the podcast and Co-CEO at Established and Managing Partner at Established Ventures, for an honest conversation about venture capital, startup fundraising, and the realities founders…
On this episode of the Established Podcast, we hear from John Betancourt, the CEO of Humantelligence, who talks about what happens when AI enters the founder's journey. This conversation was recorded by our very own Jamilah Corbitt, live at one of our Monthly Innovation Circle sessions inside the Established Network. If you're not already in, you're missing out. Go to est.us/TheMIC2026 and claim…
On this episode of the Established Podcast, we hear from Jillian Friot who is the CEO of the Global Venture Network and Donna Harris, the CEO of Builders and Backers. Today's guests are Grant Rogers, the CEO of Maven Scouts and Grind Ventures, and Holly Burrow, the CEO of EQALL Business Solutions. Grant and Holly were interviewed by our own Jamilah Corbitt as part of our Established Network,…
On this episode of the Established Podcast, we hear from Jillian Friot who is the CEO of the Global Venture Network and Donna Harris, the CEO of Builders and Backers. Jillian and Donna were interviewed as part of our Established Network, Monthly Innovation Circle, and we continue to host these events on the third Thursday of every month. Sign up today at: http://est.us/TheMIC202 Get Involved!…
On this episode of the Established Podcast, we hear from Cornel Amariei, the CEO of .lumen. Cornel chats about deep tech that guides users using haptics. Get Involved! Founders, investors, startup teams, entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs), and innovators, we invite you to join the Established Network, our digital hub where creativity, capital, and collaboration collide.…
On this episode of the Established Podcast, we hear from our very own Jamilah Corbitt, who hosted a discussion about building brand value. She was joined by Sara Lawhead, who is the Vice President of Thacker NYC and Polly Rodriguez, who is the CEO and Co-Founder of Unbound Babes. This conversation was recorded live at one of our Monthly Innovation Circle sessions inside the Established Network. If…
On this episode of the Established Podcast, Frank Gruber ( www.linkedin.com/in/frankgruber ) is joined by Shawn D. Nelson, founder and CEO of Lovesac ( www.lovesac.com ), the modular couch company that started in his parents' basement. He's also the author of Let Me Save You 25 Years, a book packed with lessons on leadership, resilience, and taking ownership. Get Involved! Founders, investors,…
On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear from our very own Jamilah Corbitt, who hosted a panel discussion about mental health and resilience. She was joined by: Johnny Crowder, founder of Cope Notes, who is using daily text messages to improve mindset and emotional wellness. Margo Jordan, CEO of Enrichly, helping youth build confidence and self-worth through gamified learning.…
