Founder@50

After 30 years of building startups, teams, and products, entrepreneur and media exec Jeremy Toeman is taking time to reflect — and to ask the questions that don’t get answered in pitch decks or exit press releases.Founder@50 is a podcast for anyone rethinking life, work, or identity. Guests include 20-somethings just starting out to 50-somethings starting over or reflecting back.Through candid conversations with founders, creators, and builders from all walks of life, Jeremy draws on decades of experience. His career spans places like WarnerMedia, Etsy, and CBS, and this podcast is here to uncover the lessons, mistakes, and moments of reinvention that shape how we build meaningful lives.Because after years in the game, what really matters is clarity, growth, and doing work that actually lasts.Still building. Still questioning. Always learning. founderat50.substack.com

Founder@50 is a technology podcast hosted by Jeremy Toeman, with 29 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.

Jeremy Toeman hosts Founder@50, a technology show with 29 episodes published.

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  Episode #28

  Ben Walter: Piloting his way to Success

  Feb 13, 202642 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Founder@50, Jeremy sits down with colleague and good friend Ben Walter, a dynamic leader with an amazing career journey. From his early days at Continental Airlines to his current role as CEO of Chase for Business at JP Morgan Chase, Ben’s career is a testament to the power of cold emails and warm connections. With a background that spans multiple industries, including consulting, retail, and asset management, Ben’s journey is as diverse as it is inspiring, showcasing his ability to pivot and thrive in various roles.Ben and I explore how his initial role...

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  Episode #27

  Debra Aho Williamson: A Marketing Virtuoso

  Jan 8, 202648 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Founder@50, Jeremy sits down with the remarkable Debra Williamson, a trailblazer in the world of digital marketing and media. From her early days as a copy editor at Advertising Age to leading the social media practice at eMarketer, Debra’s career is a testament to the power of seizing opportunities and adapting to the ever-evolving landscape of technology and media. With a background in music and English literature from Northwestern University, Debra’s journey is as diverse as it is inspiring, showcasing her ability to pivot and thrive in various roles, including her current venture, Sona...

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  Tom Matta: from Pittsburgh to Paradise

  Dec 8, 202544 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Founder@50, Jeremy sits down with Tom Matta, a dynamic entrepreneur whose journey from the steel mills of Pittsburgh to the sunny shores of Hawaii is nothing short of inspiring. With a background in material science and engineering from Carnegie Mellon, Tom’s career took a fascinating turn as he pivoted from metallurgy to the world of startups. From his early days at Capital Technologies to his pivotal role in the early days at Carta, Tom’s story is a testament to the power of adaptability and vision.</p><p>Tom’s career is a tapestry of div...

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  Barry Lowenthal: from Yeshiva Roots to Media Heights

  Nov 20, 202542 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Founder@50, Jeremy Toeman sits down with Barry Lowenthal, a media executive whose journey from Yeshiva student to the heights of the advertising world is nothing short of inspiring. Barry’s story begins in a traditional Jewish household on Long Island, where he initially aspired to be a plastic surgeon. Twists and turns in his vision led him to pivot towards the world of media and advertising. From his early days at NWR and Backer Spielvogel Bates to his influential role as CEO of Media Kitchen, Barry’s career is a testament to adaptability and vision.</p><p...

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  Episode #24

  Rob Miller: From Planting Seeds to Raising Seed Rounds

  Nov 14, 202548 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Founder@50, Jeremy Toeman sits down with Rob Miller, fellow CMU alum whose journey from the fields of upstate New York to the bustling startup scene is nothing short of inspiring. Rob’s early days were spent on a farm, where he learned the value of hard work and resilience. These foundational experiences paved the way for his diverse career, which includes stints as an actor in Los Angeles and roles in the tech and health sectors. </p><p>Rob’s career trajectory took a significant turn when he joined the Carnegie Mellon Venture Bridge Accelerator, a pi...

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