Coffee with a Founder

Coffee with a Founder features unscripted stories with venture backed founders who’ve raised millions of dollars to challenge, change, and create entire industries. Every Tuesday and Thursday, Emmy award winning host, investor, and PR CEO, Beck Bamberger sips coffee and chats with a venture backed founder about the insanity of startups, the nuances of storytelling in tech, and the compulsion to build something from nothing.

Aleksandr Gampel, Cuby 01/20/2026

Aleksandr Gampel, Cuby On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, host sits down with , co-founder and COO of . Alex shares how his path through real estate—and one perfectly timed introduction—sparked the idea for Cuby’s ambitious solution to the housing crisis: deployable, tech-enabled micro factories that build homes directly where they’re needed. He breaks down what it’s really like to scale a hardware-heavy startup in a sector starving for construction labor, and why crafting the right narrative and surrounding yourself with the right people can be just as critical as the technology itself. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/39794455

Rachel Liaw, Fuse Inventory 01/15/2026

Rachel Liaw, Fuse Inventory On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, host sits down with co-founder and CEO of . Rachel shares how she’s spent nearly a decade building a venture-backed company in one of the toughest and most unpredictable arenas out there: supply chain. She breaks down what it’s been like to weather constant industry upheaval, from tariff swings and COVID shockwaves to the ongoing cash-flow crunch hitting brands of every size. Rachel also digs into how Fuse was using AI long before it was trendy, and why, even with all the innovation, the world of physical goods still comes down to boats, warehouses, and sometimes… pirates. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/39738045

Feifan Wang, Source Medium 01/13/2026

Feifan Wang, Source Medium On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, host sits down with , founder and CEO of . Feifan shares how immigrating to the U.S. at 14, as a non-English speaker, became the foundation of his entrepreneurial resilience, teaching him to navigate uncertainty in the same way he now navigates startup life. He breaks down how Source Medium solves the data chaos facing major e-commerce brands and how his long-term vision of a “Slack analyst that never sleeps” finally came to life. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/39715800

Charles Chiau, Bedrock Ocean Exploration 01/08/2026

Charles Chiau, Bedrock Ocean Exploration On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, host sits down with , co-founder and CEO of . Charles shares the moment that changed everything: getting lost while piloting a human-occupied submarine and realizing firsthand how dangerously unmapped our oceans really are. With more than 99% of the seafloor still a blur, he explains how this blind spot threatens global infrastructure, from internet cables to energy pipelines. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/39652385

Camden Hunt, Rock Zero 12/18/2025

Camden Hunt, Rock Zero On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, host sits down with , CEO and Co-founder of . Camden shares his unconventional journey from chemistry and nuclear physics research to tackling one of the planet’s most overlooked climate challenges: the environmental impact of mining and mineral refining. Beck and Camden Hunt dig into the slow pace of innovation in mineral refining, the geopolitics of global supply chains, and the existential drive pushing founders to solve seemingly impossible problems. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/39450350

Loren Burnett, Prometheus Materials 12/16/2025

Loren Burnett, Prometheus Materials On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, host Beck Bamberger sits down with Loren Burnett, President, CEO, and Co-Founder of Prometheus Materials. Loren shares what it takes to lead a venture-backed climate tech startup tackling one of the world’s biggest pollution problems: cement. By harnessing the power of microalgae, Prometheus is creating carbon-negative building materials that could redefine the future of sustainable construction and drastically cut global CO₂ emissions. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/39421400

Matt Pauker, Ivy Invest 12/11/2025

Matt Pauker, Ivy Invest On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, host sits down with , CEO and co-founder of . Matt Pauker shares his experience as a serial founder, reflections from his time as a venture capitalist, and insight into bringing institutional-grade investing to everyday people. Whether you’re a seasoned founder or simply fascinated by the evolving world of investing, this episode offers a candid look at entrepreneurship, the future of finance, and investing in America. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/39365250

Perry Bakas, Oxylus Energy 12/09/2025

Perry Bakas, Oxylus Energy On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, host sits down with , co-founder and CEO of . Perry opens up about how becoming a parent has sharpened his focus and intuition as a founder. He also shares his journey from mechanical engineering to startup leadership, and recounts the gritty reality of bootstrapping Oxylus by road-tripping to 40+ pitch competitions across the country. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/39333385

Ben Kellie, Applied Atomics 12/04/2025

Ben Kellie, Applied Atomics On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, sits down with , Co-Founder and CEO of . Broadcasting from Alaska—a rare location for venture-backed founders—Ben shares his journey from SpaceX engineer to tackling the challenges of nuclear power deployment. The conversation dives deep into Ben's philosophy on minimizing unnecessary miracles in technology and the PR and messaging hurdles nuclear energy faces. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/39263100

Matt Pavelle, Doctronic 12/02/2025

Matt Pavelle, Doctronic On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, host sits down with , Co-Founder and Co-CEO of . With a groundbreaking 99.2% alignment rate with clinicians on treatment plans, Doctronic is quickly becoming the go-to “AI doctor” trusted across the healthcare and tech industry. Tune in for a founder interview that dives deep into the journey of building a venture-backed startup, and how Matt and his team are democratizing healthcare through innovation, precision, and purpose. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/39232525

Aaron Sekhri, Le Walk 11/25/2025

Aaron Sekhri, Le Walk On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, sits down with , founder and CEO of , to talk about building for the next generation of travelers. They delve into how Le Walk combines human-led tours with AI-powered personalization, why content-led growth has been crucial to scaling, and how the brand encourages people to look up instead of down. Aaron also shares smart lessons on partnering with influencers in ways that drive value, not vanity. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/39158560

Ryan Duitch, Arro 11/20/2025

Ryan Duitch, Arro On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, sits down with , founder and CEO of , to unpack one of America’s toughest financial challenges: fair access to credit. Together they explore the psychology of venture-backed founders, the grind of scaling a fintech startup, and the rare moments of clarity that keep entrepreneurs pushing through problems that never really end. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/39105700

Scott Meyer, Chipp 11/18/2025

Scott Meyer, Chipp On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, chats with , co-founder of , on making AI agents accessible to everyone. Scott shares his path from city council member to serial founder, and what building startups outside major tech hubs has taught him about growth, balance, and community. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/38871370

Jo Phillips and Will Corbera, Payabli 11/13/2025

Jo Phillips and Will Corbera, Payabli On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, Beck Bamberger welcomes Jo Phillips and Will Corbera, co-founders and co-CEOs of Payabli. You’ll hear why “running to the fire” is one of their core values, how they approach leadership in a remote world, and what motivates each personally as they navigate the ups and downs of startup life. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/38863515

Shane Emmons, Swept.AI 11/06/2025

Shane Emmons, Swept.AI On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, Beck Bamberger sits down with Shane Emmons, founder and CEO of Swept.AI, to unpack what it takes to build a trust platform for AI. From the high-stakes world of healthcare to the unforgiving terrain of finance, Shane breaks down the real-world challenges of deploying intelligent agents in industries where failure isn’t an option. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/38863050

Bianca Lê, Mission Barns 11/04/2025

Bianca Lê, Mission Barns On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, sits down with , Head of Special Projects and External Affairs at and founder of They discuss how technology and science are transforming food through cellular agriculture, and how Mission Barns became the first cultivated meat company to launch in global retail, expanding beyond food innovation into breakthroughs like cell therapy /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/38862785

Ross Finman, Augmodo 10/30/2025

Ross Finman, Augmodo On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, sits down with , Founder and CEO of . From growing up on a llama farm in Idaho (yes, really!) to working at MIT, NASA, and SpaceX, Ross shares his journey to launching a retail-focused company using spatial AI and wearable technology to reinvent how stores operate. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/38839090

Tobias Pohl, Celus 10/28/2025

Tobias Pohl, Celus On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, sits down with , Co-Founder and CEO of . Together, they dive into the massive complexity of electronic component selection, the challenges of building technology in a space dominated by tradition, and the stubborn determination required to turn "impossible" ideas into reality. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/38801770

Nick Ornitz, Topline Pro 10/23/2025

Nick Ornitz, Topline Pro On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, chats with , Co-Founder and CEO of — fresh off a $27M Series B. Joining live from Brooklyn, Nick shares how their core value of “no bullshit” drives everything from company culture to customer success. And yes, they’re hiring. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/38750290

Julia Rodgers, HelloPrenup 10/16/2025

Julia Rodgers, HelloPrenup On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, sits down with , Founder and CEO of . Together, they dive into the changing attitudes toward prenups and how her company can make legal processes easier, faster, and more affordable. Just don’t use AI to write one. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/38601190

Sami Shalabi, Maven AGI 10/14/2025

Sami Shalabi, Maven AGI On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, Beck Bamberger sits down with , Co-founder and CTO of . Together, they unpack the staggering costs of traditional customer experience, the untapped potential of AI agents when engineers share product responsibility with UX teams, and why change management trips up even the best organizations. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/38572715

Jeff Glueck, Salvo Health 10/09/2025

Jeff Glueck, Salvo Health On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, Beck Bamberger sits down with Jeff Glueck, Co-founder and CEO of Salvo Health, to explore how virtual care is redefining medicine. After losing a child and facing unanswered questions from traditional medicine, Jeff vowed to use his founder instincts to reimagine healthcare, integrating environmental factors, behavioral science, and data-driven insights into the patient journey. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/38520740

Lark Meadow, Aeon Blue 10/07/2025

Lark Meadow, Aeon Blue On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, sits down with , Co-Founder and CEO of . Their conversation explores Lark’s unconventional path from leading a gender rights organization in Hollywood to teaming up with her brother, a renewable energy scientist, to develop transformative electrochemistry technology. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/38490830

James Crowell, Crow Industries 10/02/2025

James Crowell, Crow Industries On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, chats with Dr. , Founder and CEO of , about his lifelong dream to industrialize the moon and Mars, and the intersection between futuristic ambition and real-world business grit. Whether you’re a founder, a space enthusiast, or fascinated by defense tech, this conversation is for you. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/38429245

Christoph Jenny, Planted 09/30/2025

Christoph Jenny, Planted On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, chats with , CEO of , about what it takes to build alternative meat that leads on both taste and impact. Joining us from Switzerland, Christoph shares his journey of scaling across Central Europe, winning over die-hard vegans and curious carnivores, and the product development and market research driving it all. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/38408130

Surojit Chatterjee, Ema Unlimited 09/25/2025

Surojit Chatterjee, Ema Unlimited On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, Beck Bamberger chats with Surojit Chatterjee, co-founder and CEO of Ema Unlimited Inc., about why AI agents are more than just chatbots and what it means to trade comfort for the chance to eliminate “soul-crushing” work, empowering people to focus on creativity and purpose. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/38313670

Simon Wijckmans, c/side 09/23/2025

Simon Wijckmans, c/side On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, Beck Bamberger sits down with Simon Wijckmans of c/side to talk about making the internet safe and secure enough for our grandparents, navigating compliance headaches, and exploring how building a mission-driven team not only fuels motivation but also makes the journey fun. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/38313710

Priyaa Kalyanaraman, Lica World 09/18/2025

Priyaa Kalyanaraman, Lica World On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, chats with , Co-Founder and CEO of , about becoming one of the first viral vibe coders, democratizing visual storytelling, and how AI is reshaping creative industries. All while unpacking the difference between building a product and building a company. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/38262305

Ben Allen, GreenLite 09/16/2025

Ben Allen, GreenLite On today’s episode, sits down with one of our favorite BAM clients. , Co-Founder and Business Development Officer of . Ben shares how GreenLite helps landlords, companies, and franchises cut costs by reducing construction permitting delays and accelerating what Ben calls the three R’s: Revenues, Rents, and Royalties. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/38232155

Phillip Merrick, pgEdge 09/11/2025

Phillip Merrick, pgEdge On today’s episode, Beck sits down with Philip Merrick, CEO of pgEdge, for an honest conversation about the importance of working with people you enjoy. Together, they discuss everything from the slow-burning evolution of technology to AI to speeding up data access across the globe. /episode/index/show/e198d705-fb76-44b4-9e28-1bbd2a38b5f1/id/38173775

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