Fueling Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs: A LaunchX Podcast

Rachel K Zhang
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Join Rachel & Rishika, two Gen-Z serial entrepreneurs and LaunchX alum, as we explore how to make an impact in todays entrepreneurial world. We chat with people that we want to hear stories and practical advice from: founders, innovators, thought leaders, school counselors, athletes, and more. Discover how to turn big ideas into impactful ventures while balancing ambition with purpose. Whether you're starting out or deep in your journey, this podcast is your guide to fueling entrepreneurial success. Tune in and build the future with us!

  1. “If I can change people’s lives, I’m going to do it”: Healthy boba Amino Ave founder Jenna Wu on pivots, milk tea, and being delulu.

    23. AUG.

    “If I can change people’s lives, I’m going to do it”: Healthy boba Amino Ave founder Jenna Wu on pivots, milk tea, and being delulu.

    Welcome to "Fueling Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs: A LaunchX Podcast" where we explore what it means to balance ambition with purpose - because true success isn’t just about the money or the views - it’s about the impact we make and the lives we touch along the way.  I’m your host Rachel, a fellow gen-z serial entrepreneur and today I am chatting with Jenna Wu, the dynamic founder and LaunchX alumni behind healthy boba brand Amino Avenue. We chat about being delusional, facing people who don’t believe in your mission, and pivoting your way into success. If you’re in LA, make sure to check out Amino Avenue in person!  Connect with Jenna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-jiaying-wu-24880b14a/ https://www.instagram.com/nutswithjenna/ https://www.instagram.com/aminoave/ Find me! (Rachel): www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkzhang/ www.instagram.com/rachelkzhang

    46 Min.
  2. [P2] "You don’t need to reverse-engineer yourself into the perfect applicant": Founder/CEO of Collegewise Kevin McMullin on real passion, fake essays, and finding your own way

    9. JULI

    [P2] "You don’t need to reverse-engineer yourself into the perfect applicant": Founder/CEO of Collegewise Kevin McMullin on real passion, fake essays, and finding your own way

    Welcome to "Fueling Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs: A LaunchX Podcast" where we explore what it means to balance ambition with purpose - because true success isn’t just about the money or the views - it’s about the impact we make and the lives we touch along the way.  I’m your host Rachel, a fellow gen-z serial entrepreneur and today I’m back with Kevin McMullin, founder of Collegewise and one of the most grounding voices in the college admissions space. In Part 2 of our conversation, we go even deeper into the emotional and practical realities of applying to college: what colleges really want, what makes an essay feel fake, how to deal with pressure from parents, and why your high school years should feel like your life - not just a checklist. We also talk about ChatGPT, red flags in college counselors, immigrant family expectations, and how to stop giving power to the schools most likely to say no. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, behind, or just unsure of what matters most - this episode is your deep breath and your blueprint. Let’s get into it. Connect with Kevin and Collegewise here: Kevin McMullin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-mcmullin-30633a20a/ Blog: wiselikeus.com Collegewise Website: https://collegewise.com Blog: https://go.collegewise.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegewise/ Find me! (Rachel):

    21 Min.
  3. [P1] “Top Colleges Don’t Want You to Hear This” with Founder/CEO of Collegewise Kevin McMullin on savvy applicants and redefining success.

    9. JULI

    [P1] “Top Colleges Don’t Want You to Hear This” with Founder/CEO of Collegewise Kevin McMullin on savvy applicants and redefining success.

    Welcome to "Fueling Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs: A LaunchX Podcast" where we explore what it means to balance ambition with purpose - because true success isn’t just about the money or the views - it’s about the impact we make and the lives we touch along the way.  I’m your host Rachel, a fellow gen-z serial entrepreneur and today I am chatting with someone who completely redefined how I think about success: Kevin McMullin, founder and Chief Education Officer of Collegewise. Kevin started Collegewise back in 1999 by literally driving to students’ houses and helping them with college applications. Since then, he’s helped thousands of students apply to college and rethink what “success” actually means. In this episode, we talk about toxic application culture, why prestige shouldn’t define your future, what colleges really care about, and how students can take ownership of their stories. I also admit that I applied to Harvard - twice - and got rejected both times. This episode turned into part therapy, part pep talk. I hope you love it as much as I did. –- Connect with Kevin and Collegewise here: Kevin McMullin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-mcmullin-30633a20a/ Blog: wiselikeus.com Collegewise Website: https://collegewise.com Blog: https://go.collegewise.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegewise/ Find me! (Rachel): www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkzhang/ www.instagram.com/rachelkzhang

    21 Min.
  4. SEASON 2: Still fueling tomorrow's entrepreneurs!

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    SEASON 2: Still fueling tomorrow's entrepreneurs!

    We are back. Join us (Rachel and Rishika) as we chat with cool founders, builders, innovators, athletes, and more as we navigate today's world of entrepreneurship. Powered by the LaunchX program. Find Rachel (LinkedIn / Instagram) and Rishika (LinkedIn) online!

    1 Min.
  5. “EVERYONE Needs to Know This: Networking expert Diane Darling on the people you know, meeting strangers, being kind, and being memorable.

    20. FEB.

    “EVERYONE Needs to Know This: Networking expert Diane Darling on the people you know, meeting strangers, being kind, and being memorable.

    Welcome to "Fueling Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs: A LaunchX Podcast" where we explore what it means to balance ambition with purpose – because true success isn’t just about the money or the views—it’s about the impact we make and the lives we touch along the way.  I’m your host Rachel, a fellow gen-z serial entrepreneur and today I am chatting with Diane Darling, an entrepreneur, speaker, and author of The Networking Survival Guide. Diane coaches the skill every person in the world needs; networking. Today we talk about the real meaning of networking (spoilers: it’s not just meeting new people), relationship management, meeting people at events, introducing yourself, red and green flags of networking, and what to do if you don’t like networking. Connect with Diane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianedarling/ https://www.dianedarling.com/ Find me! (Rachel): www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkzhang/ www.instagram.com/rachelkzhang

    38 Min.
  6. “I had to believe in myself first”: Isabelle on pitching her LaunchX startup ‘Foundity’ at WebSummit Portugal, embracing the unknown, and meeting new people.

    18. JAN.

    “I had to believe in myself first”: Isabelle on pitching her LaunchX startup ‘Foundity’ at WebSummit Portugal, embracing the unknown, and meeting new people.

    Welcome to "Fueling Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs: A LaunchX Podcast" where we explore what it means to balance ambition with purpose – because true success isn’t just about the money or the views—it’s about the impact we make and the lives we touch along the way.  I’m your host Rachel, a fellow gen-z serial entrepreneur and today I am chatting with Isabelle Dijkhorst, the 17-year-old founder of Foundity, a digital platform that connects and empowers entrepreneurs. She thought she’d be an artist but quickly found a love for business and attended the LaunchX Berkeley program, where she met founders her own age and launched Foundity.  Now, she has more pressure than ever in her final year of high school, applying for universities, and running a startup full time. At the same time, she’s never been happier. We chat about the unpredictability of entrepreneurship, meeting new people, and pitching her startup at WebSummit Portugal 2024. Connect with Isabelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-dijkhorst/ www.foundity.com Find me! (Rachel): www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkzhang/ www.instagram.com/rachelkzhang

    29 Min.
  7. Stay chill, stay nerdy: Abhishek on his LaunchX startup Cogent, staying chill, and obsessive ambition.

    18. JAN.

    Stay chill, stay nerdy: Abhishek on his LaunchX startup Cogent, staying chill, and obsessive ambition.

    Welcome to "Fueling Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs: A LaunchX Podcast" where we explore what it means to balance ambition with purpose – because true success isn’t just about the money or the views—it’s about the impact we make and the lives we touch along the way.  I’m your host Rachel, a fellow gen-z serial entrepreneur and today I am chatting with Berkeley 2024 LaunchX alumni Abhishek Gopal Ramshanker. Abhishek is a full on tech nerd who got to explore this passion through the LaunchX program. He built AI ed-tech startup Cogent during the program which became the 2nd education product of the month on Product Hunt and now has over five hundred active users after its first two months of launching. We chat today about balancing startup life and school, being chaotic in the mind but calm in performance, and obsessive nature.  Connect with Abhishek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhishek-gopal-ramshanker/ Find me! (Rachel): www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkzhang/ www.instagram.com/rachelkzhang

    28 Min.
  8. “I don’t want to be the smartest person in the room anymore”: LaunchX CEO/dad Forest Richter on leadership hubris, being friends with your team, and giving tough feedback.

    27.12.2024

    “I don’t want to be the smartest person in the room anymore”: LaunchX CEO/dad Forest Richter on leadership hubris, being friends with your team, and giving tough feedback.

    Welcome to "Fueling Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs: A LaunchX Podcast" where we explore what it means to balance ambition with purpose – because true success isn’t just about the money or the views—it’s about the impact we make and the lives we touch along the way.  I’m your host Rachel, a fellow gen-z serial entrepreneur and today I am chatting with the dad of LaunchX, aka our CEO (and my boss) Forest Richter. Forest considers himself a startup operator, having started and sold his own startup and led operations for lots of venture backed startups. He loves early-stage hustle and ideation and joined LaunchX six months ago, further fueling his absolute love for entrepreneurship. In fact, he loves entrepreneurship so much that when he was interviewing with the team for this position everyone thought that his energy was fake. Six months later, I can confirm, the energy is still there and it is very real. So bring on the energy for a chat with my boss on how to be an effective leader. We talk about his core, data-driven philosophy and why it works, being a “cool-boss” or a hard ass, the hubris of leadership, how to give tough feedback, and self-leadership in small teams. Connect with Forest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/forestrichter/ Find me! (Rachel): www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkzhang/ www.instagram.com/rachelkzhang

    34 Min.
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Join Rachel & Rishika, two Gen-Z serial entrepreneurs and LaunchX alum, as we explore how to make an impact in todays entrepreneurial world. We chat with people that we want to hear stories and practical advice from: founders, innovators, thought leaders, school counselors, athletes, and more. Discover how to turn big ideas into impactful ventures while balancing ambition with purpose. Whether you're starting out or deep in your journey, this podcast is your guide to fueling entrepreneurial success. Tune in and build the future with us!

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