Confessions of a Founder

Confessions of a Founder with Allie Burger is where entrepreneurship gets real. Every Tuesday, we sit down with Founders, CEOs, and innovators to uncover the raw, unfiltered stories behind their successes—and struggles. From navigating setbacks to celebrating wins, these candid conversations reveal the lessons, insights, and inspiration that drive today’s changemakers. Ready to join the ride? Hit play and get inspired!

Confessions of a Founder is a business podcast hosted by Allie J. Burger, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Allie J. Burger hosts Confessions of a Founder, a business show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  Ajay Prakash: How Rinse Leveraged Laundry For Millions

  Jun 17, 202558 minS2

  <p>Season 2 of Confessions of a Founder opens with Ajay Prakash, Co-Founder & CEO of Rinse, the company turning laundry and dry cleaning into a national, tech-enabled service.</p><p>Ajay goes deep on:</p><p>Building and protecting company culture over 11+ years</p><p>Navigating market ups and downs—from investor sentiment to employee morale</p><p>Scaling a local service into a brand with national reach</p><p>The founder frameworks he teaches at Stanford GSB</p><p>Whether you're running your first startup or planning your next big move, this episode delivers clear, actionable insight.</p><p>🎧 New episo...

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  Episode #9

  Micha Star Liberty: Advocacy After Trauma and Empowering Women in Coffee

  Dec 24, 202456 minS1

  <p>Micha Star Liberty, founder of Liberty Law and Radiant Star Coffee Roasters, shares her journey of fighting injustice and driving systemic change. In this episode, we discuss advocacy, empowering women in coffee farming, and lessons on navigating purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Content Warning: Sensitive topics, including violence, abuse, and sexual assault, are discussed.</p>

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  Episode #8

  Vivek Pandit

  Dec 16, 20241 hourS1

  <p>Vivek Pandit, Co-Founder of PeduL, shares how social media and influencers are transforming recruitment for top companies like Google and Paramount. We dive into the challenges of building a three-sided marketplace, co-founder dynamics, and the impact of Gen Z on redefining business models.</p>

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  Episode #7

  Dan Kurzrock: Building a Circular Economy with Upcycled Foods

  Dec 10, 20241h 4mS1

  <p>Dan Kurzrock, Co-Founder of Upcycled Foods, Inc., is turning food waste into opportunity. From brewing beer to building a circular economy in food, Dan shares the challenges of scaling a mission-driven business and the importance of consumer education in the upcycled food movement. Tune in for insights every Tuesday!</p>

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  Episode #6

  Serena Advani: Waterless Skincare and Viral Neuromarketing

  Dec 3, 202450 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Confessions of a Founder, we talk to Serena Advani, founder of Seadrop, a zero-waste, waterless skincare brand that’s making waves in the beauty industry. Launched in 2023, Seadrop’s innovative products have been featured by The Today Show, InStyle, Women’s Wear Daily, Fast Company, and top influencers. Tune in to hear Serena’s journey, the challenges she’s faced, and her expert marketing tips for building a viral brand.</p><p> </p><p>#Podcast #ConfessionsOfAFounder #Skincare #Sustainability #ViralMarketing</p>

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