The Jonathan Herzog Podcast

Hosted by Jonathan Herzog

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Jun 2026

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Welcome to The Jonathan Herzog Podcast, the podcast for the world's leading founders who want to 1000x their life and business. Here's your host, Harvard Law-trained founder and the #1 tech founder coach Jonathan Herzog. JonathanHerzogCoach.com

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June 11, 202616 min

[MVP] How to Get Your Wife to Want to F*ck You

Feeling successful but not getting the married sex you want?What if you could have the best sex of your entire life with your life partner?This week's MVP pod reveals the alpha method for how to do just that. Apply today to 1000x your life and venture - join the CEO Cohort at apply.theceocohort.com**********This information is for educational purposes only, and is not a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any investment or financial product. Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors. The Jonathan Herzog Podcast and content posted by Jonathan Herzog is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Jonathan Herzog LLC offers education and informational resources for CEOs. While we often celebrate the successes of our clients, we do not guarantee that you will achieve any particular result or earnings by participating in our services or programs. Your results are dependent on a multitude of factors (which are not within our control). Those factors include your finances, the amount of experience you have, your skillset and education, the level of effort you put into your CEO role, the amount of time you dedicate to our program or service, and even changes within your executive leadership and business industries. All results and earnings will differ for each CEO, and any prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. You should not rely on any revenue, sales numbers or any other earning information that we share as a promise or a guarantee of the level of success or earnings you will achieve. Ultimately, you are solely responsible for your results and the success of your business leadership.**************

June 4, 202621 min

The Down Round Delusion

Down about your down round?The only real down round is when the founder is down. And then so down that he chooses to officially go down. Not because of capital - capital is never the constraint. Because he loses belief. In himself first. The only down round is death itself - but by then you’re already six feet down under,.Apply today to 1000x your life and venture - join the CEO Cohort at apply.theceocohort.com**********This information is for educational purposes only, and is not a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any investment or financial product. Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors. The Jonathan Herzog Podcast and content posted by Jonathan Herzog is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Jonathan Herzog LLC offers education and informational resources for CEOs. While we often celebrate the successes of our clients, we do not guarantee that you will achieve any particular result or earnings by participating in our services or programs. Your results are dependent on a multitude of factors (which are not within our control). Those factors include your finances, the amount of experience you have, your skillset and education, the level of effort you put into your CEO role, the amount of time you dedicate to our program or service, and even changes within your executive leadership and business industries. All results and earnings will differ for each CEO, and any prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. You should not rely on any revenue, sales numbers or any other earning information that we share as a promise or a guarantee of the level of success or earnings you will achieve. Ultimately, you are solely responsible for your results and the success of your business leadership.**************

May 28, 202629 min

[Client Interview] Doron Merdinger, Founder & CEO of Doroni Aerospace

Welcome to the podcast, CEO Cohort client Doron! Doron Merdinger is the Founder and CEO of Doroni Aerospace, a pioneering company developing personal electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for everyday use. A visionary entrepreneur with over 25 years of leadership across design, manufacturing, and eight-figure businesses, Doron has a proven track record of scaling operations and driving innovation. He doubled revenue as CEO of Hazorfim and led technology innovation at Merdinger House of Design, bringing a unique blend of design thinking and engineering execution. At Doroni Aerospace, he leads the development of the H1-X, a two-seat personal eVTOL aircraft that combines advanced engineering with intuitive, user-centric design. Under his leadership, the company has emerged as a category-defining player focused on private ownership rather than air taxi services.Doroni has raised over $15 million through crowdfunding and private investment, building a global community of close to 6,000 investors and securing over 600 pre-orders. He continues to drive strategic vision and product innovation in the personal eVTOL space, positioning Doroni for commercial launch and long-term growth.Apply today to 1000x your life and venture - join the CEO Cohort at apply.theceocohort.com**********This information is for educational purposes only, and is not a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any investment or financial product. Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors. The Jonathan Herzog Podcast and content posted by Jonathan Herzog is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Jonathan Herzog LLC offers education and informational resources for CEOs. While we often celebrate the successes of our clients, we do not guarantee that you will achieve any particular result or earnings by participating in our services or programs. Your results are dependent on a multitude of factors (which are not within our control). Those factors include your finances, the amount of experience you have, your skillset and education, the level of effort you put into your CEO role, the amount of time you dedicate to our program or service, and even changes within your executive leadership and business industries. All results and earnings will differ for each CEO, and any prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. You should not rely on any revenue, sales numbers or any other earning information that we share as a promise or a guarantee of the level of success or earnings you will achieve. Ultimately, you are solely responsible for your results and the success of your business leadership.**************

May 28, 202627 min

[Client Interview] Igor Poteriaiko, Founder & CEO of SimplyTek

Welcome to the Podcast CEO Cohort client Igor Poteriaiko, Founder & CEO of SimplyTek, the Canadian leader in AI Transformation for P&C Insurance Carriers. Igor helps P&C insurers navigate Guidewire Cloud transformations, ensuring they deliver genuine business value rather than just a massive IT bill. Partnering with CIOs and leaders, he specializes in core modernization, delivery recovery for stalled projects, and pragmatic AI readiness. SimplyTek aligns technical decisions to real outcomes like underwriting efficiency and speed to market. The global Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance market is valued at approximately $3.5 to $3.75 trillion and is projected to exceed $5.70 trillion by 2030.Apply today to 1000x your life and venture - join the CEO Cohort at apply.theceocohort.com**********This information is for educational purposes only, and is not a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any investment or financial product. Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors. The Jonathan Herzog Podcast and content posted by Jonathan Herzog is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Jonathan Herzog LLC offers education and informational resources for CEOs. While we often celebrate the successes of our clients, we do not guarantee that you will achieve any particular result or earnings by participating in our services or programs. Your results are dependent on a multitude of factors (which are not within our control). Those factors include your finances, the amount of experience you have, your skillset and education, the level of effort you put into your CEO role, the amount of time you dedicate to our program or service, and even changes within your executive leadership and business industries. All results and earnings will differ for each CEO, and any prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. You should not rely on any revenue, sales numbers or any other earning information that we share as a promise or a guarantee of the level of success or earnings you will achieve. Ultimately, you are solely responsible for your results and the success of your business leadership.**************

May 21, 202626 min

[Client Interview] Mark Abrams, Founder & CEO of XpFlow

Welcome to the podcast, The CEO Cohort client Mark Abrams, Founder & CEO of XpFlow!Mark is a veteran technologist and entrepreneur dedicated to building the "Autonomous Enterprise." XpFLow is anAI powerhouse that replaces entire operations departments with intelligent software agents. By automating high-stakes business workflows, XPflow allows companies to scale without the overhead. Apply today to 1000x your life and venture - join the CEO Cohort at apply.theceocohort.com**********This information is for educational purposes only, and is not a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any investment or financial product. Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors. The Jonathan Herzog Podcast and content posted by Jonathan Herzog is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Jonathan Herzog LLC offers education and informational resources for CEOs. While we often celebrate the successes of our clients, we do not guarantee that you will achieve any particular result or earnings by participating in our services or programs. Your results are dependent on a multitude of factors (which are not within our control). Those factors include your finances, the amount of experience you have, your skillset and education, the level of effort you put into your CEO role, the amount of time you dedicate to our program or service, and even changes within your executive leadership and business industries. All results and earnings will differ for each CEO, and any prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. You should not rely on any revenue, sales numbers or any other earning information that we share as a promise or a guarantee of the level of success or earnings you will achieve. Ultimately, you are solely responsible for your results and the success of your business leadership.**************

May 14, 202650 min

[Client Interview] Leif Bowman, Founder & CEO of Allez Health

Welcome to the Podcast, my CEO Cohort client, Leif Bowman!Founder & CEO of Allez Health, raised more than $75+ million for the world’s smallest smart sensor for glucose and lactate biomarkers. Former Dexcomm, Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic Senior Executive. Over 100 medical products brought to market. Biosensor company developing a next-generation, affordable continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) platform. Allez Health is disrupting the multibillion dollar CGM market with a high-fidelity, 15-day sensor designed for diabetes management, insulin delivery, and general wellness with over 80 clinical study validation, 96% hypoglycemic data in Zone A, NMPA approved in China, and serving Fortune 100 enterprises globally.Apply today to 1000x your life and venture - join the CEO Cohort at apply.theceocohort.com**********This information is for educational purposes only, and is not a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any investment or financial product. Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors. The Jonathan Herzog Podcast and content posted by Jonathan Herzog is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Jonathan Herzog LLC offers education and informational resources for CEOs. While we often celebrate the successes of our clients, we do not guarantee that you will achieve any particular result or earnings by participating in our services or programs. Your results are dependent on a multitude of factors (which are not within our control). Those factors include your finances, the amount of experience you have, your skillset and education, the level of effort you put into your CEO role, the amount of time you dedicate to our program or service, and even changes within your executive leadership and business industries. All results and earnings will differ for each CEO, and any prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. You should not rely on any revenue, sales numbers or any other earning information that we share as a promise or a guarantee of the level of success or earnings you will achieve. Ultimately, you are solely responsible for your results and the success of your business leadership.**************

May 14, 202631 min

[Client Interview] Philipp Zentner, Founder & CEO, Li.Fi

Welcome to the podcast, my client Philipp Zentner, Founder & CEO of LiFi - the Stripe for Crypto - raised over $50M+. Philipp Zentner is the CEO and Co-Founder of LI.FI. Philipp has built companies across diverse industries including social media, gaming, biotech, and marketplace intelligence. In 2021, he founded LI.FI to accelerate Ethereum’s multi-chain expansion by providing a unified data interface for decentralized applications. As blockchain expansion continues to grow more complex, Philipp is driving the development of a comprehensive interoperability layer designed to seamlessly connect all blockchains, making LI.FI a critical enabler of scalable and accessible infrastructure for any business building on multi-chain rails.Apply today to 1000x your life and venture - join the CEO Cohort at apply.theceocohort.com**********This information is for educational purposes only, and is not a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any investment or financial product. Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors. The Jonathan Herzog Podcast and content posted by Jonathan Herzog is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Jonathan Herzog LLC offers education and informational resources for CEOs. While we often celebrate the successes of our clients, we do not guarantee that you will achieve any particular result or earnings by participating in our services or programs. Your results are dependent on a multitude of factors (which are not within our control). Those factors include your finances, the amount of experience you have, your skillset and education, the level of effort you put into your CEO role, the amount of time you dedicate to our program or service, and even changes within your executive leadership and business industries. All results and earnings will differ for each CEO, and any prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. You should not rely on any revenue, sales numbers or any other earning information that we share as a promise or a guarantee of the level of success or earnings you will achieve. Ultimately, you are solely responsible for your results and the success of your business leadership.**************

May 7, 202629 min

How to Close Any Investor You Want

Find yourself chasing after (co)leads?Trying to close any Tier 1 Firm, Fund, or VC?Without endless diligence or negotiation cycles?The secrets are here. And yours to apply. Apply today to 1000x your life and venture - join the CEO Cohort at apply.theceocohort.com**********This information is for educational purposes only, and is not a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any investment or financial product. Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors. The Jonathan Herzog Podcast and content posted by Jonathan Herzog is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Jonathan Herzog LLC offers education and informational resources for CEOs. While we often celebrate the successes of our clients, we do not guarantee that you will achieve any particular result or earnings by participating in our services or programs. Your results are dependent on a multitude of factors (which are not within our control). Those factors include your finances, the amount of experience you have, your skillset and education, the level of effort you put into your CEO role, the amount of time you dedicate to our program or service, and even changes within your executive leadership and business industries. All results and earnings will differ for each CEO, and any prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. You should not rely on any revenue, sales numbers or any other earning information that we share as a promise or a guarantee of the level of success or earnings you will achieve. Ultimately, you are solely responsible for your results and the success of your business leadership.**************

April 30, 202630 min

IC's are Dead

How to get past the IC?Ever felt stuck behind Investment Committees?Deals that drag on forever?And then go on to die?You're not the only one. Welcome to the Death of ICs. Apply today to 1000x your life and venture - join the CEO Cohort at apply.theceocohort.com**********This information is for educational purposes only, and is not a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any investment or financial product. Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors. The Jonathan Herzog Podcast and content posted by Jonathan Herzog is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Jonathan Herzog LLC offers education and informational resources for CEOs. While we often celebrate the successes of our clients, we do not guarantee that you will achieve any particular result or earnings by participating in our services or programs. Your results are dependent on a multitude of factors (which are not within our control). Those factors include your finances, the amount of experience you have, your skillset and education, the level of effort you put into your CEO role, the amount of time you dedicate to our program or service, and even changes within your executive leadership and business industries. All results and earnings will differ for each CEO, and any prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. You should not rely on any revenue, sales numbers or any other earning information that we share as a promise or a guarantee of the level of success or earnings you will achieve. Ultimately, you are solely responsible for your results and the success of your business leadership.**************

April 23, 202621 min

[MVP] What to Do When Your Wife Won't F*ck You

Marriage doesn't have to be the death of your sex life. What if you could have the best married sex of your life?And be more successful and happier than you've ever been?Apply today to join the CEO Cohort at apply.theceocohort.com**********This information is for educational purposes only, and is not a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any investment or financial product. Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors. The Jonathan Herzog Podcast and content posted by Jonathan Herzog is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Jonathan Herzog LLC offers education and informational resources for CEOs. While we often celebrate the successes of our clients, we do not guarantee that you will achieve any particular result or earnings by participating in our services or programs. Your results are dependent on a multitude of factors (which are not within our control). Those factors include your finances, the amount of experience you have, your skillset and education, the level of effort you put into your CEO role, the amount of time you dedicate to our program or service, and even changes within your executive leadership and business industries. All results and earnings will differ for each CEO, and any prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. You should not rely on any revenue, sales numbers or any other earning information that we share as a promise or a guarantee of the level of success or earnings you will achieve. Ultimately, you are solely responsible for your results and the success of your business leadership.**************