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Most founders chase venture capital first. My next guest Tolu Salami did something very different 👀 Before building a huge roadmap… Before raising money… And before building features ... He validated demand FIRST. If you’re building or scaling right now, you NEED to Get it first on the pod 1/2

📱 “They’re GLUED to their phones.” Maybe that’s NOT the full story. In this iwon™ podcast clip, Sarah Eggleston flips the script. Where most see teenagers distracted by TikTok, YouTube, gaming and social media, she sees curiosity, digital instinct and future builders. 1/2

“They recognise the problem… But it’s NOT a priority right now.” That line quietly kills a LOT of SaaS products. 👀 This clip from the iwon™ podcast, Sarah shares one of the most dangerous traps founders fall into. Agree? M Subscribe to watch/listen michaeljthomas.bio.link

❌️ Building alone is really hard. My next guest shares how to fix it. ✅️ In this podcast clip with Sarah Eggleston, the founder of Fflow, she outlines exactly what you should do if you find yourself in that situation. Feel overwhelmed? Feel trapped? This is for you.

FOUNDERS 👉️ Stop Polishing. Start Pitching. I get the opportunity to interview some amazing founders, and one of those founders, an ex‑IBM employee, Sarah Eggleston, decided to build something on her own. Her advice is amazing. The full episode is out next week; I’ll post a link below. M 1/2

👉️ FOUNDERS this is for you. If you're building something you want to exist and are going through all the challenges everyone does, you won't want to miss this episode of iwon. Sarah, the Founder of Fflow is my guest. She covers it all. 1/2

The idea that girls do not enjoy maths and physics is outdated. In this clip, I’m joined by Sarah Eggleston, Founder of fflow and former IBM engineer, challenging common myths around women in STEM. Talent is not gendered. Interest is not fixed. Opportunity shapes confidence. 1/3

Software does not need to be complicated to be powerful. In this clip, I’m joined by Sarah Eggleston, Founder of fflow, talking about why simple and clear often beats complex systems. Agencies drown in tools. Spreadsheets. HR software. Project plans. Invoicing systems. More >

Many founders think 'networking' is a waste of time (especially in the age of AI). Is it? In this clip from the podcast, I’m joined by Sarah Eggleston, Founder of fflow and former IBM software engineer, talking about what actually matters when you are starting out. 1/4

Now, he's turned it into a business 👉 vs Spotify, Apple, YouTube and many more. This is a real underdog story. This is an episode that's honest, thoughtful, open, with nothing off the table. Watch or listen now wherever you get your podcasts - michaeljthomas.bio.link Enjoy, Michael.

THE moment the safety net disappeared and he was forced to make the "Big Gulp" decision. What people often don't get is what fuels a founder (we're all fuelled by something). It is about more than just building a 'thing'. 👉️ Out THURSDAY. It's one of the deepest episodes I've ever had. M

If you're a driven founder, you already know how tough it is to truly engage customers, grow a community, and build something that endures. My next guest on the podcast is Scott Truitt, founder & CEO of Sawtooth. Listen or watch here -> michaeljthomas.bio.link Michael.

This is why founders and entrepreneurs do it. This is what drives them. This is one of the best podcast episodes I've ever had. It's out tomorrow. See it all -> michaeljthomas.bio.link Here's a little clip from it. Enjoy. Curious ... what drives you? Michael.

The 'Pull' every founder feels is real. In this iwon podcast clip Scott shares what keeps pulling him back. The late-night fixes, customer calls, and the rush of momentum. It's raw and relatable. We've all been there. What pulls you back in? Ep out Thursday. Enjoy, Michael (the host). #Founder

Most platforms say they connect people. Yet, few are designed to truly do that. On the next ep of the iwon podcast, I’m joined by Scott Truitt, Founder and CEO of Sawtooth, talking about purpose, fairness and what happens when you build a product around people. Artists want to be supported + >

Some founders focus on the competition (a little too much). What they ship. What they announce. What they raise. That is rarely where enduring businesses are built. On the pod, I’m joined by Scott Truitt, Founder and CEO of Sawtooth, talking about why meaningful companies are built around >

The SaaS funding trap founders don’t see coming. 👉️ OUT NOW You get to 1 to 5 million ARR. And suddenly… everything gets harder. Investors hesitate. Growth slows. Cash becomes critical. This is what Mark (experienced CFO) calls the death zone. And if you leave it too late, it will cost you. >

Running a business? This is a MUST-WATCH episode. My guest is Christian Zigler, a founder who has built and exited multiple tech companies and taken businesses through IPO. One insight stuck with me: Building companies is a “seven-year overnight success.” On YouTube now 👇️ youtu.be/rMiGOj5raFg

Most founders hate diluting their companies. On the pod, I’m joined by Christian Zigler, CEO at Tapp, who previously sold his SaaS. Want the full ep when it comes out? 👉 iwonpodcast.com/email-signup/ #FounderMindset #DecisionMaking #StartupLeadership #SaaSFounders #TechFounders #FounderPsychology

FOUNDERS: This is for you. If you've started something from scratch, there's a mixture of emotions you might have had. THAT is why I started this journey last year. I want to share the REAL founder stories. On the iwon podcast, nothing is off the table. - What it took. - How they feel about it.

Churn is a silent SaaS killer. Sales and marketing say diff.🤔 What if the root of it all is something different? Often it is. 👉🏻 Watch the video to check it all out. It’s something I see often. And, I’m happy to share the fix. Speak soon, Michael #Technology #AI #B2BTech #SaaS #Founders