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Unfiltered Founders

Hosted by Darren Penquite & Andy Baker · business · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

Unfiltered Founders is a raw, real, and refreshing podcast for anyone ready to break free from the corporate grind and embrace the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship. Hosted by Darren Penquite and Andy Baker—two former corporate professionals turned business owners—this show dives deep into the highs, lows, and everything in between of starting and scaling a business. Each episode features candid conversations about the unfiltered realities of entrepreneurship: the wins, the losses, the sleepless nights, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you're just considering taking the leap or you're a seasoned business owner looking for perspective, encouragement, or the next big idea, Unfiltered Founders delivers honest insights and practical advice—with a dash of humor and a whole lot of heart. Tune in for stories that inspire, advice you can actually use, and the kind of support every founder needs but rarely finds.

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Contact path

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Booking probability

17%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is Unfiltered Founders about?

Unfiltered Founders is a raw, real, and refreshing podcast for anyone ready to break free from the corporate grind and embrace the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship. Hosted by Darren Penquite and Andy Baker, two former corporate professionals turned business owners, this show dives deep into the highs, lows, and everything in between of starting and scaling a business.

Who hosts Unfiltered Founders?

Unfiltered Founders is hosted by Darren Penquite & Andy Baker. The show has published 12 episodes to date.

What has Unfiltered Founders covered recently?

Recent episodes include "How AI Is Reshaping Jobs, and One Founder’s Journey Proves Why It Matters" (1 October 2025, 33 minutes), "Beyond the Hustle: What Nobody Tells You About Starting Your Own Business" (10 September 2025, 52 minutes), and "When You Know Your Worth, You Change Your Future" (4 September 2025, 55 minutes).

How often does Unfiltered Founders publish?

Unfiltered Founders publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 12 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Unfiltered Founders?

Booking probability for Unfiltered Founders is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Unfiltered Founders requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Unfiltered Founders's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Unfiltered Founders?

The strongest fits for Unfiltered Founders are Business & Management Consulting. Unfiltered Founders has a business audience.

About the host

Darren Penquite & Andy Baker hosts Unfiltered Founders, a business podcast with 12 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    How AI Is Reshaping Jobs—and One Founder’s Journey Proves Why It Matters

    Oct 1, 202533 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>The future stopped knocking and walked right in. We brought on Brian Anderson, CEO and founder of Augusto Digital, to unpack what happens when AI’s “someday” becomes “right now,” and how a...

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    Beyond the Hustle: What Nobody Tells You About Starting Your Own Business

    Sep 10, 202552 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Ever wondered if you've got what it takes to be your own boss? The truth about entrepreneurship is far more nuanced than Instagram highlights suggest.<br/><br/>In this reflective episode, Darren...

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    When You Know Your Worth, You Change Your Future

    Sep 4, 202555 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>What does it take to walk away from a steady paycheck and bet everything on yourself? Ruben Perez, founder of RP Flooring, shares his extraordinary journey from frustrated corporate employee to...

  • Unfiltered Founders

    Corporate Tears to Business Cheers: Ryan's Escape Plan

    Aug 27, 202543 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>The psychological toll of corporate work became unbearable for Ryan, who found himself in tears at his HR director's office—a breaking point that would ultimately transform his life. After years...

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    Pro Tips and Tee Shots: How One Man Built a Golf Empire

    Aug 14, 202548 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Ever wondered what it takes to transform a simple idea sketched on a napkin into a multimillion-dollar business? Noah Horstman, founder and CEO of Golf Garage, takes us on his remarkable journey...

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    Logistics Entrepreneur's Journey Through Motherhood

    Aug 7, 202550 minS0

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    A Salary is a Drug They Give You to Make You Forget Your Dreams

    Jul 23, 202545 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>"A salary is a drug they give you to forget your dreams." These powerful words from our guest, Eli, CEO of the Medford Chamber of Commerce, capture the essence of our eye-opening conversation...

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    Scratch an Itch, Find a Niche: The Mental Game of Entrepreneurship

    Jul 8, 202547 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>What if your biggest business obstacle isn't market conditions or competition, but the voice inside your head? In this transformative conversation with mindset expert Collin Henderson, we uncover...

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    Betting on Yourself: Why Entrepreneurship Changes Everything

    Jun 26, 202547 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>What does it really mean to bet on yourself? In this candid conversation with entrepreneur Cory, co-founder of Synergy Insurance Solutions, we dive deep into the mindset shift required to leave...

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    Leap of Faith: From Corporate Job to Entrepreneurial Freedom

    Jun 12, 20251h 1mS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>What does it really take to break free from corporate America and build a thriving business? In this candid conversation, Andy and Darren strip away the glamorized veneer of entrepreneurship to...

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    Going All In

    Jun 5, 202552 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Hosts Darren and Andy have an unfiltered conversation with DeanO Fisher. DeanO is an expert in the hospitality services and the event industry. He shares his experiences in these areas and goes...

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    The Journey of Starting a Business

    May 29, 202552 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Andy and Darren have an unfiltered conversation with guest Evan Moore. Evan is the founder and CEO of Real Frequency, a college consulting company that’s redefining how families approach the...

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