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Hosted by Dan Ritzke · business · EN-US
Founders in Full explores the future of family-focused solutions—from innovative tech startups to mission-driven services and products that help parents, caregivers, and families thrive. Each episode features candid conversations with founders on what it really takes to start and scale: from customer research and product-market fit to brand positioning and marketing strategies that drive growth. Whether you’re a family-focused founder, investor, or advocate, you’ll hear real stories and practical lessons on finding your ideal customer, crafting trust-building messaging, choosing the right channels, and prioritizing time and budget when every decision counts. Hosted by Dan Ritzke—Fractional CMO and FamTech Marketing Consultant—Founders in Full shares the stories and insights of the people shaping the next generation of family-centered solutions.
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Signup to Generate a PitchFounders in Full explores the future of family-focused solutions, from innovative tech startups to mission-driven services and products that help parents, caregivers, and families thrive. Each episode features candid conversations with founders on what it really takes to start and scale: from customer research and product-market fit to brand positioning and marketing strategies that drive growth.
Founders in Full is hosted by Dan Ritzke. The show has published 23 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "What If Screen Time Could Be Good for Kids? | Melissa Cesarano, Think Human TV" (16 September 2026, 56 minutes), "Getting Ahead of the Teen Girl Mental Health Crisis | Ila Marchetta, U4U" (12 August 2026, 65 minutes), and "Erika Warren | Inciteful Med" (19 May 2026, 72 minutes).
Founders in Full publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 71 minutes across 23 episodes.
Booking probability for Founders in Full is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Founders in Full requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Founders in Full's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Founders in Full are Business & Management Consulting and Family & Social Services. Founders in Full has a business audience.
Dan Ritzke hosts Founders in Full, a business podcast with 23 episodes published.
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Episode #5
What if screen time could actually help kids build emotional skills? Melissa Cesarano, PhD, is the co-founder of Think Human TV, a company using the shows and media kids already love to teach emotional literacy and make...
Episode #4
Ila Marchetta, Founder of U4U, shares the story behind building the first social wellness platform designed to support teen girls before they reach a mental health crisis. Before launching U4U, Ila spent years as an...
Episode #2
<p>Erika Warren, Co-Founder of Inciteful Med, shares the story behind building a healthcare research and self-advocacy platform designed to help patients and caregivers better understand complex medical information and...
Episode #1
<p>Jonathan Carone, founder of Healthy Sports Parents, shares how a lifetime around sports — from coaching and athletic departments to marketing and entrepreneurship — ultimately led him to build one of the...
Episode #28
<p>Sameer Goyal, Co-Founder of Kidzovo, shares the journey of building a new kind of learning platform for kids — one that transforms passive screen time into interactive learning experiences.<br/><br/>After spending...
Episode #27
<p>Paul Sullivan, Founder of The Company of Dads and longtime former New York Times columnist, shares how a personal decision inside his own family led to a broader mission: redefining what modern fatherhood looks like...
Episode #26
<p>Dr. Ashley Blackington, Founder of Dovetail, shares how her 15+ years as an occupational therapist—and one unforgettable hospital moment—shaped her mission to build better infrastructure for caregivers. After...
Episode #25
<p>Karina Muller, Founder of Maripossa Wellness, shares how her journey from individual therapeutic work to large-scale corporate wellness programs led her to build a model centered on human connection, psychological...
Episode #24
<p>Amy Briggs, Founder & CEO of Aviva, shares how her unexpected path from pediatric speech-language pathologist to tech founder led her to build a virtual scheduling assistant designed to give parents back their...
Episode #23
<p>Mike George, Founder of Soaring Families, shares how three decades of caring for his son with complex medical needs led him to create a platform that helps families move from overwhelm and exhaustion to confidence...
Episode #22
<p>Anthony Snowell, Founder of LifeSummary.ai, shares how his background in computer science—and his personal experience navigating the chaos of family documents after losing his mother—inspired him to build an...
Episode #21
<p>Barrie Farivar, Founder of leaf, shares how her experience at Google—and her life as a mom—sparked the idea for a private audio app designed to help families preserve the voices and stories that matter most. What...
Episode #20
<p>Tim Carstensen, Founder of Foam Party All Stars, shares how a summer side hustle turned into a thriving entertainment business that brings joy to kids (and relief to parents) across the Chicago suburbs. A full-time...
Episode #19
<p>Lauren Clough, Co-Founder of bQuest, shares her path from a 13-year career in her multigenerational family business and a stint in private equity to building a mission-driven platform that helps families navigate...
Episode #18
<p>Paul Richardson, Founder of Tumbleweed, shares how his own family experiences—and a 20-year career in healthcare—sparked the idea for a digital platform that helps families plan for aging and end-of-life. After...
Episode #17
<p>Michael Taverna, Founder of The Ad Village, shares his journey from a career in digital marketing and ad tech to building a mission-driven platform designed to protect kids online. Drawing on his experience working...
Episode #16
<p>Greg Hearn, Founder of Petunia, shares his journey from a career in automotive and tech to creating a mission-driven platform that helps families navigate the complex, emotional process of senior living. Inspired by...
Episode #15
<p>Erica Bethe Levin, Founder of Globowl, joins me to talk about her entrepreneurial journey—from launching one of Chicago’s first digital publications to helping scale a venture-backed hospitality tech startup, to now...
Episode #14
<p>Cindy Abel, Founder of Vescent, joins me to share how her career in tech and decades of experience running a consulting firm—combined with her personal experience as a parent—led to building a mission-driven platform...
Episode #13
<p>Sara Mauskopf, Co‑Founder & CEO of Winnie, joins me to share how her background in tech and product leadership at companies like Google, Twitter, and Postmates led to building a fast‑growing marketplace that helps...
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creator of the Healthy Sports Parents podcast, The Healthy Sports Parents podcast
Principal and Practice Leader for advocacy and tax policy Canada, Golf Digest + New York Times
board-certified occupational therapist, Dovetail
Head Women's Basketball Coach, Aviva App
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