In this episode of Fearless Founders, Ike & Benoy sit down with MIT-trained CTO Keith Deutsch, who has helped shape over 30 startups from the ground up. Keith shares hard-earned insights on building successful tech products, navigating founder blind spots, and avoiding costly missteps between version 1 and version 2. Whether you're a first-time founder or scaling your startup, this conversation is packed with lessons you won't want to miss.

In Episode 30 of Fearless Founders, we sit down with Adam Nugent, founder of Foresight Wealth Management, who scaled his firm to $1.4 billion in assets—only to lose it all.

Adam opens up about the collapse of his business, the emotional aftermath, and his journey through rock bottom toward personal and professional reinvention. From the pitfalls of chasing external validation to the power of rebuilding your identity, this conversation is packed with hard-won wisdom for every entrepreneur navigating risk, growth, and purpose.

In Episode 29 of Fearless Founders, Abby Martin a veteran HR leader, former Googler, and President of Amplēo HR shares her transformative insights on building high-performing teams. With nearly two decades of experience across big tech and startups, Abby lays out her 6.5 guiding “rules” for founders navigating leadership, scaling, and culture-building.

From debunking the “we’re a family” myth to tackling clarity, delegation, and tough conversations, this episode is packed with candid advice for startup leaders looking to grow without chaos. A must-listen for any founder serious about getting their people strategy right.