Episode #37
17 Year Overnight Success
Oct 21, 202635 min
Founder and CEO Paula Fulghum describes her 17-year journey building InnovateHR. We are experienced founders backing the next generation of founders. Learn more at founderville.vc
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Founderville.vc
Hosted by Shay Houser · business · EN · 37 episodes
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Founderville.vc is hosted by Shay Houser. The show has published 37 episodes to date.
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Recent episodes include "17 Year Overnight Success" (21 October 2026, 35 minutes), "Building Multiple RIA Platforms" (8 October 2026, 36 minutes), and "Pivot to Success" (16 September 2026, 35 minutes).
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Building Multiple RIA Platforms
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Pivot to Success
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A Brand New Startup
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Using Innovation to Spark Manufacturing
Aug 19, 202629 minFounder Frank Weisskopf discusses his journey building a technology-led manufacturing company. We are experienced founders backing the next generation of founders. Learn more at founderville.vc
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Building an AI-Native Platform
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How to scale your B2B SaaS product
Jul 15, 202628 minFounder, Penn Gaines, discusses his journey to build a scalable B2B SaaS business. We are experienced founders backing the next generation of founders. Learn more at founderville.vc
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Creating a Scalable Consulting Practice
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Creating a Cyber Framework for MSPs
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Building one of the nation's most active angel networks
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Manufacturing a Startup
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Building a 2-sided Marketplace
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