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Tune in to hear Ninety founder, Mark Abbott, talk with other company leaders and entrepreneurs about key business-building frameworks and concepts. You'll learn strategies for overcoming obstacles, making informed decisions, and reaching your ambitious goals.

  1. OCT 24

    How AI Is Transforming Work, Culture, and Leadership

    AI isn’t just changing how we work, it’s reshaping what it means to work. In this episode, Mark and Cole explore how AI is impacting small and mid-sized businesses, leadership, and culture. They discuss: How AI is organically transforming teams and tools inside NinetyWhy some organizations embrace AI while others resist itThe role of employee archetypes in understanding how people adopt new techThe ethical and human implications of automation and job shiftsHow leaders can guide their teams through massive technological changeWhether you’re a founder, team leader, or simply curious about the future of work, this conversation will challenge how you think about technology, culture, and leadership. Try Ninety free for 30 days!

    47 min

  2. OCT 3

    The EQ Gym: Building Emotional Intelligence at Work with MyGrow’s Theran Knighton-Fitt

    Emotional intelligence is not learned in a seminar. It is trained like a muscle. In this Founder’s Framework Podcast episode, Mark Abbott talks with Theran Knighton-Fitt, Co-Founder of MyGrow, about what they call the “EQ Gym,” a practical way for people to grow emotional intelligence inside companies. The conversation covers: Why most leadership training fails to create lasting changeThe difference between fixing systems and empowering peopleHow emotional intelligence shapes culture and performanceMyGrow’s ten-year founder journey and the lessons along the wayFor founders trying to scale culture while building systems, this conversation shows why emotional fitness is just as critical as operational efficiency. Learn more about MyGrow: https://mygrow.me Connect with Theran on LinkedIn: https://za.linkedin.com/in/theranknighton-fitt Subscribe for more founder-first conversations. Try Ninety free for 30 days!

    1h 13m

  3. SEP 19

    The Truth About Founders and Freedom with Bob Glazer

    Everyone talks about freedom as the ultimate goal of entrepreneurship, but for most founders, it’s not that simple. In this episode of the Founder’s Framework podcast, Mark Abbott sits down with serial entrepreneur and bestselling author Bob Glazer to unpack the real truth about freedom in the founder’s journey. They explore: Why most founders feel less free after starting a businessThe mental shifts required to escape the trap of “building yourself a job”How to delegate, build trust, and scale without burning outWhat true freedom looks like and how to design your business to support itIf you’re a founder wrestling with how to get out of the weeds and back to your vision, this conversation is for you. Try Ninety free for 30 days!

    57 min

  4. JUL 25

    Building Maz: Inside the Strategy Behind Ninety’s AI Tool

    Building an AI assistant sounds like the obvious next move in today’s market—but most tools miss the mark. In this episode of the Founder’s Framework podcast, Mark Abbott talks with Ninety’s Head of AI Products, TJ Kneale, about what it really took to build Maz, Ninety’s AI assistant designed to help teams run better. You’ll learn: → The internal problem that sparked the idea for Maz → Why Ninety chose to build a purpose-built AI tool from scratch → What founders should consider before integrating AI into their product This episode is full of lessons for founders building AI tools—or thinking about it. Connect: → Follow Mark on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/MarkAbbott → Follow TJ on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/tjkneale → Try Maz inside Ninety: https://www.ninety.io → Subscribe for more conversations on building great companies. Try Ninety free for 30 days!

    49 min

  5. JUL 11

    Are You Building a Job or Building a Company?

    It’s one thing to start a business. It’s another to intentionally design a company that can grow and evolve beyond your daily effort. In this episode, Ninety Founder & CEO Mark Abbott sits down with Michael E. Gerber, author of The E-Myth, to explore what it really means to build a company. They break down the trap of doing the work, the power of the Dreaming Room, and the eight personas every entrepreneur must grow through to build something that lasts. You’ll learn: → Why the founder’s role is to design the business, not just do the work → How the 8 personas of entrepreneurship shape your evolution → Why clarity of vision matters more than systems alone Resources: → Learn more about the Dreaming Room → Read The E-Myth Revisited → Connect with Michael on LinkedIn → Subscribe to the Founder’s Framework Newsletter → Try Ninety free for 30 days Try Ninety free for 30 days!

    1h 15m

  6. JUN 27

    The Truth About Building a Mobile App as a Startup

    Building a mobile app sounds like a natural step for product-led startups, but it’s not always the right move. In this episode of the Founder’s Framework podcast, Mark Abbott talks with Ninety’s Head of Product, Kyle Phillips, about what it really takes to build and maintain a mobile app. You’ll learn: Why timing matters more than ambition when launching a mobile experienceThe surprising tradeoffs startups face between web and native appsLessons learned from building Ninety’s own iOS and Android appsThis candid conversation is packed with insights for any founder or product leader thinking about investing in mobile. Try Ninety free for 30 days!

    1h 6m

  7. JUN 13

    Intensity vs Consistency: Why Founders Burn Out

    In this episode of the Founder’s Framework podcast, Mark Abbott explores the tension between intensity and consistency in high-growth companies. Founders are often wired to push hard, but without consistency, that intensity becomes unsustainable and even damaging. Mark shares insights on how founders can build systems that support sustained growth, prevent burnout, and maintain alignment with their teams. Whether you're in the middle of a growth surge or trying to create more stability, this conversation will help you reflect on how to pace your leadership and guide your team more effectively. Resources: → Try Ninety free for 30 days: https://bit.ly/TryNinety → Subscribe to the Founder’s Framework newsletter: https://bit.ly/FoundersFrameworkNewsletter Connect: → Follow Mark on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/MarkAbbott → Follow Cole on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ColeAbbott Try Ninety free for 30 days!

    53 min

  8. MAY 30

    Leading in the Age of Actualization

    Join us on the Founder’s Framework podcast as we dive deep with Mark Abbott, author of “Work 9.0: The Evolution of Work”, exploring the profound shifts shaping our workplaces—and our world. We stand at the intersection of two eras: leaving behind the Age of Information (Work 7.0) and embracing the Age of Understanding (Work 8.0), with our sights set on the transformative horizon of Self-Actualization (Work 9.0). In this episode, Mark unpacks what this transition means for visionary leaders seeking to build enduring, purpose-driven organizations that thrive amidst complexity and uncertainty. We’ll explore how trust, culture, and clarity can guide founders through this critical moment, positioning their companies not only to survive but to significantly matter. This is more than a conversation; it’s an urgent call to action for enlightened leaders ready to shape the future of Work—one defined by deep human fulfillment, meaningful contribution, and lasting impact. What you’ll learn: → What Work 9.0 is and why it matters → How to maintain culture as your company scales → Why clarity, trust, and shared systems are the foundation of great work Resources: → Order the Work 9.0 book: Work 9.0: The Evolution of Work  → Try Ninety free for 30 days: The Leading Cloud-Based Business Operating System | Ninety → Subscribe to the Founder’s Framework newsletter: Founder's Framework | Your Key to Building an Unstoppable Company  Connect: → Follow Mark on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/MarkAbbott → Follow Cole on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ColeAbbott Try Ninety free for 30 days!

    1h 3m
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Tune in to hear Ninety founder, Mark Abbott, talk with other company leaders and entrepreneurs about key business-building frameworks and concepts. You'll learn strategies for overcoming obstacles, making informed decisions, and reaching your ambitious goals.

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  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
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