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Founded & Grounded

Tired of startup hype? So are we.
Ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally and a top 5 startup podcast in Europe, Founded & Grounded gives unseen founders the mic, where real stories rise above the noise.

Our unique 3-part format blends founder interviews, co-host reflections, and actionable takeaways you can use right now. We go beyond the highlight reel to explore the human, unvarnished side of building a business, from emotional well-being strategies to exploring the paradoxes of entrepreneurship.

If you’re an early-stage founder, welcome home. You’ve found your people.

Apply to feature: foundedandgrounded.com

Mindset Entrepreneur Entrepreneurship Startup Investing Business Management Leadership
Update frequency
every 13 days
Average duration
52 minutes
Episodes
90
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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Jordan Schwarzenberger: The creator economy is a lie, here’s the model that works

Jordan Schwarzenberger: The creator economy is a lie, here’s the model that works

7 billion views and counting: the growth secrets of Sidemen's creative mastermind, Jordan Schwarzenberger. 

Managing one of the world’s biggest creator collectives is no small feat. We dive deep with …

02:09:27  |   Mon 24 Mar 2025
18Sixty: How to create standout podcasts that captivate and keep audiences hooked

18Sixty: How to create standout podcasts that captivate and keep audiences hooked

What separates a great podcast from the noise? We uncover the secrets of podcasting success with Gareth Evans, founder of 18Sixty, an agency that helps brands connect with their audience through high…

01:17:58  |   Mon 10 Mar 2025
Airtasker: From hustle to IPO – the truth about scaling a marketplace

Airtasker: From hustle to IPO – the truth about scaling a marketplace

From $0 to $400 Million Valuation: The Incredible Journey of Tim Fung and Airtasker. From humble beginnings to a marketplace giant. 

But Tim's journey is much more than just success.

Through resilience…

01:24:18  |   Mon 24 Feb 2025
Brilliant Labs: How AI glasses are shaping the future

Brilliant Labs: How AI glasses are shaping the future

What do Stephen Hawking, AR glasses, and open-source design have in common?

Join us as we chat with Bobak Tavangar, co-founder of Brilliant Labs, about his remarkable journey and insights into innovat…

01:43:00  |   Mon 10 Feb 2025
Optimise AI: Spinout success uncovered, strategies that work!

Optimise AI: Spinout success uncovered, strategies that work!

From academia to entrepreneurship: The remarkable story of Nick Tune and the secrets to converting research into commercial success, with his spinout company Optimise AI. 

Gain valuable insights on th…

01:20:44  |   Mon 27 Jan 2025
Alfa Technology: From celebrity magician to startup founder

Alfa Technology: From celebrity magician to startup founder

From performing magic for prime ministers and billionaires to gracing stages on shows like Britain's Got Talent. Alfie Whattam shares his unorthodox journey from entertainment to launching his own re…

01:13:46  |   Mon 10 Jun 2024
Connectd: Embracing delusion, neurodiversity, and self-awareness in startup success

Connectd: Embracing delusion, neurodiversity, and self-awareness in startup success

How this entrepreneur overcame ADHD and dyslexia and used these diagnoses as his superpower to build two businesses worth millions. 

Hear the inspiring story of Roei Samuel, who discusses the importa…

01:16:14  |   Mon 27 May 2024
Sooper Books: The £5 Dragons’ Den Deal that made history

Sooper Books: The £5 Dragons’ Den Deal that made history

Meet the power couple who quit their jobs and made Dragons' Den history, by giving away 5% of their business for £5. 

Introducing Charlene Mitchell-Hood and Simon Hood, the founders of Sooper Books. …

01:49:24  |   Mon 13 May 2024
Season 5 teaser

Season 5 teaser

A teaser for Season 5. We deep dive into the minds of early-stage founders, who are only a couple of steps ahead.

Our unique podcast format, blending interviews with analysis, brings you closer to th…

00:14:58  |   Thu 02 May 2024
Clementine: Freeing millions of women to go from I can't to I can

Clementine: Freeing millions of women to go from I can't to I can

The untold story of how one woman's mental health crisis led her to create a revolutionary mindset company for women.

Meet Kim Palmer founder of Clementine, a company on a mission to free women from …

01:19:26  |   Mon 29 Apr 2024
SCVC: College dropout to IPO - the journey from cofounder to deeptech investor

SCVC: College dropout to IPO - the journey from cofounder to deeptech investor

Get a rare insight into one entrepreneur's remarkable journey to a $1.5B market cap. 

Discover John Williams's insider strategies and personal challenges as he co-founded and scaled Kudan from startu…

01:28:20  |   Mon 15 Apr 2024
Mr Bug - From music to mealworms

Mr Bug - From music to mealworms

Meet Conal Cunningham, a music industry veteran turned pet food innovator, and discover his remarkable business journey of perseverance and innovation.

We deep-dive into the origins of Mr Bug, a compa…

00:58:14  |   Mon 01 Apr 2024
SOS Dance Global: Choreographing change and empowering a generation

SOS Dance Global: Choreographing change and empowering a generation

Entrepreneurship is a lot like dancing; both require resilience, adaptability, and the courage to step outside your comfort zone.

Find out how one startup, SOS Dance Global, is combining these element…

01:35:36  |   Mon 18 Mar 2024
Rare Founders: How one entrepreneur turned his failed startup into a community empowering platform

Rare Founders: How one entrepreneur turned his failed startup into a community empowering platform

Experiencing the collapse of a startup can be devastating, yet for Vasily Alekseenko, it was the catalyst for change. 

After witnessing the dark side of fundraising, Vasily took matters into his own …

01:17:05  |   Mon 04 Mar 2024
Sharesy - Growing communities one local authority at a time

Sharesy - Growing communities one local authority at a time

The innovator turning forgotten spaces into thriving community hubs.

Meet Felix Atkin, founder of tech startup Sharsey - the Airbnb for community spaces.

What stemmed from a personal problem of tryin…

01:28:24  |   Mon 19 Feb 2024
envoPAP: Turning waste into sustainable wealth

envoPAP: Turning waste into sustainable wealth

Meet Kaushal Shah, the impact entrepreneur behind envoPap, who is on a mission to help save the planet while making a profit. He turns agricultural waste into sustainable paper and packaging, and in …

01:12:30  |   Mon 05 Feb 2024
Rival: The man who gave Gary Vee the

Rival: The man who gave Gary Vee the "jab, jab, jab, right hook"

The former MD of Gary Vee's Vayner Media left everything behind to pursue his dream, and the results will leave you inspired. 

Tune into a thought-provoking journey with Eric Fulwiler, the visionary …

01:21:54  |   Mon 22 Jan 2024
Phasecraft: Leap into the future with Quantum Algorithms

Phasecraft: Leap into the future with Quantum Algorithms

What comes to mind when you think of the future? Flying cars, human-like robots, time travel? But what about quantum computing?

Prepare to have your mind blown.

Join us for an exhilarating journey in…

01:08:00  |   Mon 08 Jan 2024
SRSLY Low Carb: why we need to STOP sugar coating the truth

SRSLY Low Carb: why we need to STOP sugar coating the truth

We are currently facing a public health crisis. In this episode, you'll hear the story of Andy Welsh, the ambitious founder of SRSLY Low Carb. After a wake-up call, he left the corporate world to ent…

01:34:04  |   Mon 18 Dec 2023
Greenworkx: Small Steps, Big Impact: Building 10 Million Green Jobs

Greenworkx: Small Steps, Big Impact: Building 10 Million Green Jobs

From advising UK Prime Ministers to spearheading green innovation. Mat Ilic takes us from the corridors of Whitehall to the frontlines of green innovation.

Discover his journey from Belgrade to becomi…

01:21:24  |   Mon 11 Dec 2023
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