Founder In Progress

2C Media Inc.

Founders In Progress is a documentary-style podcast that captures the raw, real, and often messy journey of building something from nothing. Formerly known as The Filming In Progress Podcast, this rebrand deepens our commitment to the core idea: that the founder’s journey is never a clean highlight reel—it’s a work in progress. Each episode features intimate, long-form conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business leaders. Through unscripted storytelling and unfiltered dialogue, guests share not just their wins but their doubts, pivots, and personal evolution. We unpack the emotional insights behind bold decisions and the business pragmatism required to keep going when no one’s watching. This is a podcast for those building with heart, leading with honesty, and chasing mastery in both business and life. Whether you're a seasoned founder, an aspiring builder, or someone who simply values the truth behind success, Founders In Progress offers stories that resonate, questions that matter, and moments that remind you: you're not alone in the process.

  1. April Hicke: The Truth About Founder Burnout No One Says Out Loud

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    April Hicke: The Truth About Founder Burnout No One Says Out Loud

    April Hickey, founder of Toast, joins us for Episode 110 to talk about burnout, leadership, and the pressure of building a company while trying to stay grounded. As seen on TEDx, April shares her idea of “the box” — the labels we place on ourselves and others that can quietly limit what we believe is possible. She explains how those boxes show up in leadership, entrepreneurship, mental health, and even the way we define success. In this conversation, April opens up about burning out in the first year of building Toast, what it felt like to lose excitement for the work she once loved, and why rest eventually became part of her strategy as a founder. She also talks about setting real boundaries, balancing purpose and profit, leading with psychological safety, building a team with trust, and creating a work environment where people can perform in the way that works best for them. This episode is an honest conversation about ambition, burnout, self-awareness, neurodiversity, and what it really takes to build a company without losing yourself in the process. LEARN MORE about April Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aprilhicke/ - https://www.instagram.com/try.toast/?hl=en LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilhicke/ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/trytoast/ Website - https://www.trytoast.ca/ FOLLOW US on social media Instagram - https://instagram.com/2cmadeit/ Facebook - https://facebook.com/2CMadeIt LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/2cmadeit/ Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/2cmediainc Website - https://2cmedia.ca Want to raise a ruckus? Send us a message at https://www.2cmedia.ca/contact

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  2. He Sacrificed Salary to Build Something That Mattered

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    He Sacrificed Salary to Build Something That Mattered

    In Episode 109, filmed in Monterrey, Mexico, Jorge shares the story of building Aldea, an education platform helping kindergartens focus more on children and less on administration. He breaks down the early days of the company, from launching an MVP and losing customers, to taking the risk of continuing when the project was almost shut down. Through that journey, Jorge discovered that conviction, sacrifice, and a clear sense of purpose were what kept the company moving forward. This conversation explores entrepreneurship, education, parenting, discipline, and what it means to build something that truly serves others. Jorge also shares why Aldea’s mission goes beyond software: helping teachers save time, giving parents peace of mind, and creating better experiences for children across Latin America

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  3. Why Enjoying the Ride Might Be the Smartest Business Advice

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    Why Enjoying the Ride Might Be the Smartest Business Advice

    In Episode 108, filmed in Monterey, Mexico, Raul shares a personal conversation about entrepreneurship, perspective, and redefining success. This episode goes beyond startups. Raul reflects on grief, divorce, failure, and the mindset shift that helped him move from constant pressure to building with more meaning. He also shares his journey through multiple companies, his work in digital transformation for small and medium enterprises in Latin America, and why innovation often starts with seeing problems differently. This conversation is for anyone building a business, chasing success, or learning how to enjoy the ride along the way. LEARN MORE about Raul LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raulfernando/ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/zellship/ Website - https://zellship.com/ FOLLOW US on social media Instagram - https://instagram.com/2cmadeit/ Facebook - https://facebook.com/2CMadeIt LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/2cmadeit/ Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/2cmediainc Website - https://2cmedia.ca Want to raise a ruckus? Send us a message at https://www.2cmedia.ca/contact

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  4. Do This Instead of Traditional PR to Grow Your Brand

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    Do This Instead of Traditional PR to Grow Your Brand

    In Episode 107, filmed in Monterrey, Mexico, we sit down with Paola, the first Entrepreneur Agent of PR in Latin America and the United States, to explore the real meaning of visibility, trust, and connection in the entrepreneurial world. Paola shares how she built her business during the pandemic, why PR is about more than social media, and how founders can use media, podcasts, events, and storytelling to build credibility in the real world. She also opens up about burnout, personal branding, intuition, and the challenges of building a company around your own name. We also discuss Paola’s book, which dives into the Mexican startup ecosystem and the honest stories behind some of the country’s most important entrepreneurs. Throughout the conversation, Paola offers a grounded look at what it really takes to build trust, create meaningful connections, and stay human in a fast-moving business world LEARN MORE about Paola Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paolavillarrealc/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolavillarrealcarvajal/ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/paola-villarreal-entrepreneur-agent/ FOLLOW US on social media Instagram - https://instagram.com/2cmadeit/ Facebook - https://facebook.com/2CMadeIt LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/2cmadeit/ Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/2cmediainc Website - https://2cmedia.ca Want to raise a ruckus? Send us a message at https://www.2cmedia.ca/contact

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  5. The Strategic Power of Intuition: Building Value-Driven Companies from Zero

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    The Strategic Power of Intuition: Building Value-Driven Companies from Zero

    In Episode 106, filmed in Monterrey, Mexico, Stella Jimenez shares her journey as an innovation strategist, entrepreneur, designer, and builder who has spent her career creating at the edge of the unknown. Stella talks about how intuition has guided her through business, leadership, motherhood, creativity, technology, and personal transformation. From falling in love with tech through design to building companies in AR, VR, AI, tourism, hospitality, and innovation strategy, she explains why the earliest stage of creation, going from zero to one, is where she feels most alive. The conversation also explores the human side of entrepreneurship: knowing when to stop, protecting your energy, building trust-based partnerships, and using fear as a tool rather than letting it control you. Stella opens up about her 2023 cancer diagnosis, the uncertainty that came with it, and how that experience reshaped her understanding of legacy, relationships, and what truly matters. This is a thoughtful conversation about creativity, resilience, intuition, and what it means to build something meaningful while staying true to yourself. LEARN MORE about Stella Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stellajimenezinnovation LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stella-jimenez/ Website - https://www.stellajimenez.com/ FOLLOW US on social media Instagram - https://instagram.com/2cmadeit/ Facebook - https://facebook.com/2CMadeIt LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/2cmadeit/ Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/2cmediainc Website - https://2cmedia.ca Want to raise a ruckus? Send us a message at https://www.2cmedia.ca/contact

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  6. The Startup That Became Essential to Gig Drivers

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    The Startup That Became Essential to Gig Drivers

    In Episode 105 of Founder In Progress, filmed in Monterrey, Mexico, we sit down with Dagoberto Cedillos, founder of Punto, a mobility platform built for gig economy drivers. Dagoberto shares how he went from working in energy and electric mobility in London to returning to Mexico to build a company focused on solving real-world transportation challenges. After COVID shut down his first startup, Dagoberto partnered with a local transportation group and launched Punto—starting with just 10 vehicles and growing to a fleet of 400+ serving thousands of drivers. By focusing on reducing costs, minimizing risk, and improving the driver experience, Punto has created a more flexible and sustainable way for people to earn income through platforms like Uber and Didi. This episode dives into the realities of building in emerging markets, balancing growth with profitability, and navigating the operational complexity of a physical + digital business. We also explore partnerships, the future of mobility (including electric and autonomous vehicles), and what it takes to build something that actually works in the real world. LEARN MORE about Dagoberto LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dagocedillos/ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/drivepunto/ Website - https://www.punto.app/ FOLLOW US on social media Instagram - https://instagram.com/2cmadeit/ Facebook - https://facebook.com/2CMadeIt LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/2cmadeit/ Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/2cmediainc Website - https://2cmedia.ca Want to raise a ruckus? Send us a message at https://www.2cmedia.ca/contact

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  7. Why Some Founders Only Discover Their True Drive Years Later

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    Why Some Founders Only Discover Their True Drive Years Later

    In episode 104, we sit down with Hugo — a lifelong creator who has built, lost, and rebuilt across construction, real estate, entrepreneurship, music, and global leadership. Filmed in Monterrey, Mexico, this conversation explores the deeper thread behind all of it: Hugo’s love of creating from zero. He opens up about failure, losing confidence, rebuilding his identity, and the personal breakthroughs that helped him reconnect with himself, his work, and the kind of life he actually wanted to build. We also dive into Burning Man, therapy, alchemy, music, and the mindset shifts that shaped his newest creative projects. From learning how to trust himself again to creating spaces for others to express their art, Hugo shares a perspective on entrepreneurship that goes far beyond business. This episode is about flow, transformation, reinvention, and what it means to keep creating — even after life forces you to start over. LEARN MORE about Hugo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elespacio.io/following/ - https://www.instagram.com/hugoasalinas/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugo-a-salinas-75a71024/ Website - https://elespacio.io/ FOLLOW US on social media Instagram - https://instagram.com/2cmadeit/ Facebook - https://facebook.com/2CMadeIt LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/2cmadeit/ Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/2cmediainc Website - https://2cmedia.ca Want to raise a ruckus? Send us a message at https://www.2cmedia.ca/contact

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  8. The Startup Turning Industrial Waste Into the Future of Construction

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    The Startup Turning Industrial Waste Into the Future of Construction

    In Episode 103, filmed in Monterrey, Mexico, we sit down with Walter and his co-founders at Wasco to unpack how they’re turning industrial waste into certified construction materials. The conversation explores the origin of the company, the pollution challenges that inspired Walter to act, and how the team built a business at the intersection of mining, cement, and construction to create solutions that are both sustainable and commercially viable. They also get into the reality of scaling climate tech in conservative industries, from product validation and strategic partnerships to funding, licensing, and expanding across the Americas. This episode is about persistence, accountability, and what it really takes to build solutions that can work at industrial scale while making a measurable environmental impact. LEARN MORE about Walter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wascomexico/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/waltermatamtz/ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wascomexico/ Website - https://www.wascompany.com/ FOLLOW US on social media Instagram - https://instagram.com/2cmadeit/ Facebook - https://facebook.com/2CMadeIt LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/2cmadeit/ Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/2cmediainc Website - https://2cmedia.ca Want to raise a ruckus? Send us a message at https://www.2cmedia.ca/contact

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Founders In Progress is a documentary-style podcast that captures the raw, real, and often messy journey of building something from nothing. Formerly known as The Filming In Progress Podcast, this rebrand deepens our commitment to the core idea: that the founder’s journey is never a clean highlight reel—it’s a work in progress. Each episode features intimate, long-form conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business leaders. Through unscripted storytelling and unfiltered dialogue, guests share not just their wins but their doubts, pivots, and personal evolution. We unpack the emotional insights behind bold decisions and the business pragmatism required to keep going when no one’s watching. This is a podcast for those building with heart, leading with honesty, and chasing mastery in both business and life. Whether you're a seasoned founder, an aspiring builder, or someone who simply values the truth behind success, Founders In Progress offers stories that resonate, questions that matter, and moments that remind you: you're not alone in the process.

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