Welcome to Built from Scratch, a podcast hosted by Erik Libby, CEO and founder of the To-Do Dudes. On this show, Erik shares key lessons from his entrepreneurial journey and highlights the stories of entrepreneurs and business professionals who are all under 30. Built from Scratch is dedicated to spotlighting the next generation of leaders ready to change the world.
Originally from Egypt, Kiro’s journey to the US began after a devastating cybersecurity incident bankrupted his family’s multimillion-dollar business. Seeking a fresh start, Kiro moved to the US with…
From East Lansing, Michigan, Adam grew up playing the piano, excelling in hockey, engaging in the political climate and nurturing a passion for entrepreneurship.
In 2017, Adam began his journey at Mic…
After 10 episodes of Built From Scratch, I took a moment to reflect on the highs and lows since founding The To-Do Dudes in 2020.
In the past few years, we’ve served 2,500+ customers, completed over 5…
In this episode of Built From Scratch, I’ve rounded up the top answers to 10 game-changing questions I asked my guests during the first 10 episodes.
From figuring out if you’re an entrepreneur to over…
Originally from Syracuse, NY, Collin has always been passionate about innovation and problem-solving. Currently a PhD candidate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, he combines his expertise in t…
Originally from West Palm Beach, FL, Madison has always been inspired by the idea of starting her own business. In August of 2020, while attending Florida State University, she launched her first pro…
Originally from Wisconsin, Chad has been building businesses since elementary school, exploring e-commerce, physical products, drop-shipping, clothing brands, sports cards, collectibles, and more.
Sin…
Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Skye started a skincare brand with a mission to encourage creativity, love, and soul.
Since founding the company, she has won over $5,500 in awards and sold…
In this episode, I sit down with Zach, the 25-year-old founder and CEO of Caddy Moving, a tech-enabled platform connecting over 7,500 independent movers and serving more than 10,000 customers annuall…
In this episode, I sit down with Mckenzi Lyn Flis, the founder of Old Trends New Trends, a luxury handbag company that’s already making a name in the fashion world.
From Flagler Beach, Florida, Mckenz…
In this episode, I sit down with Kendall Buck, an entrepreneur who has already made waves in the product design world.
Originally from Gilbert, Arizona, Kendall always dreamed of being an inventor. Af…
In this episode, I sit down with Jon Paul, founder of a company that assists businesses with their IT needs in Flagler County, Florida.
Originally from Pennsylvania, Jon began his entrepreneurial jour…
In this episode, I sit down with Nuria, founder of Networking by Nuria, a branding and social media consulting company.
Originally from Spain, Nuria began her journey at the University of Rovira and l…
Olivia grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a passion for entrepreneurship from a young age. At just 14 years old Olivia began her first company (OG's Bakery) by baking sweet treats for family, fri…