From the Ground Up

Grit Daily - John Boitnott
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Building something from nothing isn’t for the faint of heart. It takes vision, relentless determination, and a willingness to push through the unknown. Join John Boitnott on From the Ground Up, a podcast from Grit Daily, where founders, creators, and industry leaders share their raw, unfiltered stories about making it — or sometimes, barely surviving the ride. From the pivotal moments to the unexpected lessons, this is where real talk meets real experience.

  1. Kirsty Sharman

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    Kirsty Sharman

    Kirsty Sharman, founder and CEO of Referral Factory, shares how she built a company around one of the most overlooked growth channels in business: existing customers. This conversation explores her entrepreneurial journey from South Africa to Europe and Armenia, along with her views on referral marketing, SEO, and building an AI-first company. It is a candid look at what it takes to grow a modern business in a fast-changing digital world.

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  2. Andy Hedrick

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    Andy Hedrick

    Andy Hedrick shares what has changed in sales and why so many deals are lost before a real conversation ever happens. He explains his 2V2R framework and how companies can improve close rates by showing value, proof, and credibility earlier. This episode is a practical look at what modern buyers respond to and how sales teams can adapt.

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  3. Greg Whalen

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    Greg Whalen

    Greg Whalen, CTO of Prove AI, joins the show to explain why the biggest challenge in generative AI is not just building models, but making them observable, governable, and supportable at scale. The conversation explores telemetry, AI governance, and why leaders need to get closer to the details as software development changes under GenAI. It is a practical look at what enterprises must do now to avoid operational pain later.

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  4. “Mo” Maureen Cowie

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    “Mo” Maureen Cowie

    Mo Maureen Cowie, founder of Seahorsegal Designs, joins the show to share how a passion for handmade jewelry grew into a brand centered on affordability, individuality, and beauty. From custom pieces and natural stones to her philosophy on confidence, creativity, and self-trust, Cowie brings a refreshing perspective on building a business with heart. The conversation also explores positivity, social media, and how small acts of generosity can spark something much bigger.

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  5. Ed Dua

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    Ed Dua

    Silicon Valley investor Ed Dua shares the journey from coder to venture capitalist and the lessons he has learned backing more than 100 startups. He explains how IAC Ventures evaluates early-stage companies, why vertical AI is attracting serious investor attention, and what founders often misunderstand about raising capital. The conversation also explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries and why the best opportunities may come from entrepreneurs who deeply understand the problems they are trying to solve.

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  6. Taiefa Tabassum

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    Taiefa Tabassum

    In this episode of From the Ground Up, Taiefa Tabassum shares how lean SaaS teams can compete by prioritizing positioning, disciplined experimentation, and founder-led storytelling over vanity metrics. Drawing from her journey from visual design to tech marketing at MyWorks, she explains the 70–30 rule, the importance of narrative-driven campaigns, and how small teams can validate demand before scaling spend. She also breaks down how marketers should think about AI today, using it as an efficiency layer and analytical companion rather than a replacement for human strategy.

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  7. Will Cady

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    Will Cady

    Will Cady, founder of HEAL MVMNT and former Reddit executive, joins From the Ground Up to discuss why culture, story, and human values are becoming essential leadership tools in an increasingly data-driven world. He explains how his HEAL framework helps organizations align decision-making with purpose, uncover blind spots, and build stronger communities both inside and outside the business. Cady also shares practical insights for founders looking to lead with greater clarity, define their “north star,” and create companies people genuinely want to be part of.

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  8. Peter Rojas

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    Peter Rojas

    Peter Rojas, Mozilla’s SVP of New Products, joins From the Ground Up to share how his early internet-building background influences the way he approaches mission-driven product development today. He breaks down how Mozilla is thinking about trust, transparency, and sustainable business models while expanding beyond Firefox with new products. Rojas also explains the Mozilla Pioneers program, a residency-style initiative designed to bring in outside builders to prototype ideas with Mozilla and potentially turn the strongest concepts into full-fledged products. Check out Mozilla's new products: https://newproducts.mozilla.org/ Learn about the Mozilla Pioneers program: https://newproducts.mozilla.org/mozilla-pioneers/

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Building something from nothing isn’t for the faint of heart. It takes vision, relentless determination, and a willingness to push through the unknown. Join John Boitnott on From the Ground Up, a podcast from Grit Daily, where founders, creators, and industry leaders share their raw, unfiltered stories about making it — or sometimes, barely surviving the ride. From the pivotal moments to the unexpected lessons, this is where real talk meets real experience.

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