Questions from founders and entrepreneurs globally about growing their businesses. From scaling your startup to leading with purpose, the Founderholic Podcast equips Founders, Entrepreneurs, and CEOs with the tools and strategies they need to thrive. Gain practical advice from award winning author, serial entrepreneur, investor, public speaker, board member and host Chris Folayan and leading experts to achieve personal fulfillment and business domination.
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June 1, 2026Episode 447 min
Startup Chat - Str3amcore Labs
Ever wonder how musicians and actors get paid when their movies and songs are watched and listened to? Well, that's where St3Amcore Labs comes in https://str3amcore.com/. In this episode, we explore how Journey Will Jackson and his team are looking to ensure no one gets their royalty checks left behind. Join me, Chris Folayan, as I interview Journey to learn more about his company, concept, and why he built it. Plus some insights into the challenges in building a company today.
May 3, 2026Episode 31 hr 2 min
Startup Chat - Blue Navy Recovery
Have you ever asked yourself that question, what happens to the money I forget I had? Blue Navy Recovery aims to remind you and recover all the money you forgot you had. Yeah, I know it sounds strange, but it's legit, they are even backed by Techstars, and I had the pleasure of welcoming the Founder, David Dorfman, on the podcast. Join me, Chris Folayan, as I interview David Dorfman to learn more about his company, concept, and why he built it.
April 5, 202652 min
HEALP - Social Diagnosis Help
Have you ever wondered how to reduce misdiagnosis by your doctor. Ever wonder what a community of people with rare diseases that could support each other would look like? You can stop wondering Elizabeth Tikoyan is building such a platform. It's called HEALP.CO. Join me as I interview Elizabeth and find out more about her company, concept, why she started, and lessons learned along the way. Enjoy the episode and stay blessed.
March 18, 2026Episode 11 hr 1 min
Startup Chat - Jam Family Calendar
What does it take to build a successful app company? How do you come up with great ideas? How do you build a market where customers want more? Chris Folayan interviews Jessica Etting the founder and CEO of Jam Family Calendar. An app company doing great things to help people schedule their hectic lives using smarts and AI.
January 14, 2026Episode 135 min
How to Navigate the Fundraising Landscape in 2026
Welcome to Founderholic, the podcast for high-performing founders building enduring companies. In today’s episode, we’re tackling one of the most critical and complex challenges early-stage founders face: how to navigate the fundraising landscape in 2026. The venture capital climate has changed, expectations have shifted, and the bar for raising pre-seed and seed capital has never been higher. Whether you're based in Africa, Europe, or the U.S., this episode will equip you with actionable insights, timing strategies, and investor mindset shifts that will help you raise smarter and scale stronger.
January 14, 202618 min
How to create a memorable introduction
Most people introduce themselves by saying what they do. That is exactly why they are forgotten.In this episode of Founderholic, we break down what actually makes an introduction stick within the first sixty seconds. This conversation is not about elevator pitches, job titles, or polished scripts. It is about the human signals that cause people to recognize you, remember you, and want to continue the conversation.You will learn why memorability matters more than explanation, how the best founders and business owners use human context to stand out, and the simple archetype behind introductions that travel from room to room even when you are not present. We also walk through a live on-air exercise you can use immediately to redesign your own introduction and test whether it survives memory.If you own a software or service business, attend conferences, pitch ideas, or meet new people regularly, this episode will change how you show up in every first conversation.
January 14, 202621 min
How Great Founders Make Audiences Say Yes
Great founders do not win because they explain more. They win because they change how people feel and see the problem in front of them.In this episode of Founderholic, we break down what the world’s best founders and keynote speakers understand about influence, trust, and decision-making. A compelling pitch is not an information transfer. It is a transformation. When audiences feel understood, they listen. When they listen, trust forms. When trust forms, decisions happen.You will learn why audiences say yes before logic ever shows up, how elite founders frame problems in a way that makes inaction uncomfortable, and why the most powerful pitches feel personal rather than perfect. We explore the emotional architecture behind belief, the role of clarity over cleverness, and the subtle shifts that turn polite interest into real momentum.If you pitch investors, sell software or services, lead teams, or step onto any stage where belief matters, this episode will change how you think about presenting, persuading, and earning a yes.
October 13, 202551 min
You are not pricing your product or service correctly
Most people get it wrong when it comes to pricing their product or service. On the show with me I have Etinosa Agbonlahor who is a pricing psychology expert and psychologist and we discuss the right way to price your product or service. HINT!! Looking at your competitors pricing isn't the the right way. For free helpful information to help you with pricing please visit https://decisionalpha.co/
October 8, 202528 min
The Real AI Threat to Your Business
Optimization Without Wisdom: The Real AI Threat to Your BusinessIs AI about "evolution, not elimination," or is that just what we want to hear?In the latest episode of the Founderholic Podcast, I have a conversation AI named Maya for a startlingly honest conversation about the future of work. We moved past the sci-fi tropes and tackled the real questions every founder and business owner is asking.We discussed:The Jobs on the Chopping Block: Maya was candid about which roles are most at risk—specifically the "repetitive, soul-crushing tasks that stifle creativity". This is about reallocating human potential, not just replacing it.The True Danger: The biggest risk isn't a robot uprising. It’s a far more subtle threat Maya called "optimization without wisdom"—chasing efficiency so blindly that we lose the human judgment that protects our businesses and ethics.The Redefinition of Expertise: Maya argued that expertise is no longer just about years of experience. It’s now about "the ability to synthesize [information] quickly". How are you preparing your team (and yourself) for this shift?The Ultimate Differentiator: In a world filled with AI, what's the most future-proof skill? The answer is simple: "The jobs that will thrive aren't necessarily the ones that require the most intelligence, but the ones that require the most humanity".This isn't just another talk about AI. This is a strategic conversation about how we lead, build, and innovate in an age where our greatest competitive advantage is our own humanity.Listen to the full episode now at Founderholic.com.#AI #FutureOfWork #BusinessStrategy #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Founderholic #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Tech
September 22, 202542 min
Chris Vs Chat GPT
I battled ChatGPT in a conversational debate question. There was one clear winner and he or it said "You Won". 👉 The Question: What can founders and CEOs do to increase their valuation prior to meeting investors?😁 The Rule: You can only give one answer at a time and you can not repeat an answer. The last one who gives a unique answer wins. #chatgpt #entrepreneur #startup #business #podcast #businesspodcast #aipodcast
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