Built from Scratch

Erik Libby
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Welcome to Built from Scratch, a podcast hosted by Erik Libby, CEO and founder of the To-Do Dudes. On this show, Erik shares key lessons from his entrepreneurial journey and highlights the stories of entrepreneurs and business professionals who are all under 30. Built from Scratch is dedicated to spotlighting the next generation of leaders ready to change the world.

  1. 7 Financial Metrics That Changed Everything

    4天前

    7 Financial Metrics That Changed Everything

    Ever get to the end of the month and wonder, “Where did all the money go?” In this episode of Built From Scratch, Erik Libby (Founder & CEO of To-Do Dudes) breaks down the 7 financial metrics that completely changed the way he runs his business. From cost per lead and customer acquisition cost, to lifetime gross profit, retention, and margins, these are the numbers that turned confusion into clarity. Whether you’re a founder, small business owner, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode will give you a simple framework to measure what really drives growth and profitability. Find Built From Scratch updates on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

    13 分钟
  2. Genesis Fund: Youssef Rezkalla (22)

    9月1日

    Genesis Fund: Youssef Rezkalla (22)

    Originally from Egypt, Youssef moved to Dubai at age 3 and later came to the US in 2021 to study Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Future Technology on a full ride scholarship at Boston University. A serial founder: his first startup failed dramatically—but his second venture was a successful exit, which led him to join a VC firm as a partner. He was a TEDx speaker, who spoke about the importance of health care over military during the pandemic. And now, invests in early-stage companies through The Genesis Fund, helping tomorrow’s innovators in the Boston area scale and thrive. Youssef is only 22 years old. Contact Info:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/youssefrezkalla/  Website: https://genesisfund.co/ Email: youssef@genesisfund.co Find Built From Scratch updates on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

    48 分钟
  3. What I’m Learning to Focus on as a CEO

    8月25日

    What I’m Learning to Focus on as a CEO

    This episode is part lesson, part documentary to take a real look into where I’m spending my time as a CEO and the adjustments I’m actively making. There are constant challenges around setting the right priorities, and in this episode, I share what’s working, what isn’t, and where my head is at right now. Here’s what I cover: Deciding whether to prioritize sales or product firstWhy business feels like a game of Settlers of CatanThe value of having meeting-free daysHow I decide what to cut to stay focusedFind Built From Scratch updates on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

    13 分钟
  4. Atlog.ai: Shaun Karakkattu (22)

    8月18日

    Atlog.ai: Shaun Karakkattu (22)

    Originally from Dubai and raised in Phoenix, Shaun studied Economics & History at Vanderbilt University. While at Vanderbilt, and after leading United Nations linked projects like Imagine Land 2040, he co-founded Atlog, an AI voice agent for physical retail (starting with furniture) that handles customer service and collections calls. In 2025, Atlog was accepted into Y Combinator’s first spring (“X25”) cohort; the team graduated right as Shaun was completing his degree at Vanderbilt. Shaun is on a mission to bring helpful AI into real-world commerce and make technology serve outdated industries. Shaun is only 22 years old. Contact info: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karakkattu/ Website: https://www.atlog.ai/ Find Built From Scratch updates on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

    53 分钟
  5. Pepper: Jake Aronskind (28)

    8月11日

    Pepper: Jake Aronskind (28)

    Originally from New Jersey, Jake earned a B.A. in Economics (with a minor in Computer Science) from Vanderbilt University. As COVID-19 shut the world down and his work environment changed, he saved up a six-month nest egg to go all-in on his startup, Pepper—a social-cooking app he co-founded with childhood friend in September 2021. What began as a group-chat experiment sharing homemade meals has grown into a community of over 1 million home cooks worldwide, with Pepper featured on Fox’s Food Stars and At 27 years old, Jake was named to Forbes 30 Under 30. He’s on a mission to improve cooking experiences by bringing social media–style engagement to real-world food sharing. Jake is only 28 years old. Contact info: Website: https://www.peppertheapp.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakearonskind/ Find Built From Scratch updates on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

    49 分钟
  6. 5 Steps to Pick the Right Hire (Before It’s Too Late)

    8月4日

    5 Steps to Pick the Right Hire (Before It’s Too Late)

    Do you ever finish an interview and still wonder, “Should I hire them?” I’ve been confident one moment, second-guessing the next. In this episode, I walk through the 5-step process we now follow at To-Do Dudes to confidently choose the right team members. Starting from application and going all the way through their first week on the job. You’ll learn: How to evaluate candidates before the interview startsOur exact 4-part interview structureRed flags to catch earlyWhat we watch for between interview and day oneHow training performance reveals everythingThis process has helped us avoid costly mistakes and build a team that fits and stays. Find Built From Scratch updates on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

    17 分钟
  7. 7 Steps to Building & Launching Systems

    7月28日

    7 Steps to Building & Launching Systems

    In this episode, I walk through the real-world framework I use to build and launch internal systems from scratch. We’re covering: Defining the actual goal (and not doing too much at once)Creating without scope creepTesting before delegatingHow to document clearlyWhy delegation ≠ abdicationIf you're building anything that involves people, process, or automation, this will save you time, energy, and a lot of rework. Find Built From Scratch updates on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

    13 分钟
  8. dcdx: Andrew Roth (26)

    7月21日

    dcdx: Andrew Roth (26)

    Andrew is an Ohio native and the founder of dcdx, a branding agency he went all‑in on in 2020 when his senior‑year internship at Vanderbilt was canceled. In the five years since, he’s helped build magnetic, Gen Z‑focused brands for Spotify, Chipotle, Crocs, Eventbrite and more. He made Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, was an Ad Age Gen Zers to Watch in 2025, and was even featured in FastCompany publication. I got to interview Andrew after his recent launch of offline, a platform that brings social‑media branding into real‑world experiences. He’s on a mission to make the future human, he’s redefining how brands connect with the next generation. Andrew is just 26 years old. Contact info: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-roth43/ Website: https://dcdx.co/ Website: https://www.offlinetalent.com/ Find Built From Scratch updates on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

    45 分钟
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Welcome to Built from Scratch, a podcast hosted by Erik Libby, CEO and founder of the To-Do Dudes. On this show, Erik shares key lessons from his entrepreneurial journey and highlights the stories of entrepreneurs and business professionals who are all under 30. Built from Scratch is dedicated to spotlighting the next generation of leaders ready to change the world.

信息

  • 创作者
    Erik Libby
  • 活跃年份
    2024年 - 2025年
  • 单集
    54
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © 2025 Built from Scratch
  • 节目网站
    Built from Scratch

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