Seth Farbman on Podcast - From Startup to Stock Exchange

Seth Farbman

Welcome to Seth Farbman on Podcast, “From Start-Up to Stock Exchange”. Seth Farbman is an entrepreneur who has founded multiple companies and has completed several successful exits. Want to relate to the high and low experiences of rejections? What does it take to go from an idea in a basement to managing 120 employees with multiple locations? As someone who has serviced thousands of private and publicly traded companies over 20 years, on this podcast you'll find a winning mix of personal thoughts and professional experiences with a goal to provide practical tools and strategy on topics such as launching and growing a company, marketing and self branding on LinkedIn as well as insights to the going public process on the OTC, Nasdaq and NYSE.

  1. 2d ago

    The $300M Bet on the Future of Hearing with Envoy Medical - Brent Lucas | Seth Farbman’s Podcast

    What does it take to build a public medtech company that's transforming the future of hearing? In this episode of Startup to Stock Exchange, Seth Farbman sits down with Brent Lucas, CEO of Envoy Medical (NASDAQ: COCH), to discuss the journey of bringing groundbreaking hearing technology to the public markets. Envoy Medical is developing the world's first fully implanted cochlear implant, a breakthrough that could redefine how people with severe hearing loss experience sound. But this conversation goes far beyond the technology. Brent shares what it takes to lead an innovative medical device company, the realities of raising capital, navigating the public markets, telling a compelling story to investors, and why having a great product alone isn't enough to build a successful public company. In this episode, you'll learn: - How Envoy Medical is reinventing hearing technology - Why the company chose to go public - The challenges of building a public medtech company - Why great products don't automatically win in the public markets - The importance of investor storytelling - How fully implanted cochlear implants could transform millions of lives - The emotional impact of helping patients reconnect with their loved ones Guest featured in this episode: Brent Lucas, CEO of Envoy Medical -https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-lucas-envoy/ Whether you're a founder, investor, healthcare professional, or simply fascinated by breakthrough innovation, this episode offers valuable insights into the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and the public markets. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with founders and CEOs building the next generation of public companies. Chapters: 00:00 Introducing Brent Lucas & Envoy Medical 02:38 Building Invisible Hearing Technology 05:14 Disrupting a 40-Year-Old Industry 07:16 How Brent Got Into MedTech 10:22 A 30-Year Overnight Success Story 11:26 Why Envoy Medical Went Public 13:01 The Reality of Going Public Through a SPAC 14:38 The Challenge of Building in Public 16:34 The Patient Story That Changed Everything 19:36 The Public Market Challenge Nobody Talks About Connect with Seth LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethfarbman/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sethfarbmanstock TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@sethfarbman Twitter (X) – https://x.com/sethfarbman1

    The $300M Bet on the Future of Hearing with Envoy Medical - Brent Lucas | Seth Farbman’s Podcast

  2. Jul 29

    Journey from the Israeli Navy to Nasdaq CEO - Yaki Baranes | Seth Farbman's Podcast

    Most people hear "quantum" and think it's years away. Yaki Barnes disagrees. As CEO of Nasdaq-listed Quantum X Labs, he's building quantum computers, quantum navigation systems, and quantum sensing technology that are already moving from the lab toward commercial applications. In this episode, we break down what quantum technology actually is, why companies like IBM, Google, Amazon, and Nvidia are investing billions into it, and how quantum navigation could replace GPS in industries where accuracy and security are mission-critical. Yaki also shares his journey from serving as an officer in the Israeli Navy to helping take multiple companies public on Nasdaq, and explains the leadership lessons that shaped his approach to building one of the industry's most ambitious quantum companies. Whether you're an investor, founder, or simply curious about where technology is headed next, this conversation offers a practical look at one of the most exciting fields in innovation. Guests featured in the Episode: Yaki Baranes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaki-baranes-5a71b059/ Chapters 00:00 Trailer 00:50 Building a Nasdaq-Listed Quantum Company 06:26 Why Great CEOs Need Smarter Teams 08:05 Leadership Lessons from the Israeli Navy 11:58 The Career Path to Becoming a Quantum CEO 13:50 The Technology That Could Replace GPS 18:56 The Secret Behind Quantum X Labs' Advantage 21:47 IPO or Reverse Merger? Why They Chose Nasdaq 24:07 The Biggest Mistake Founders Make Before Going Public 26:10 The Future of Quantum Technology Connect with Seth LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethfarbman/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sethfarbmanstock TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@sethfarbman Twitter (X) – https://x.com/sethfarbman1

    Journey from the Israeli Navy to Nasdaq CEO - Yaki Baranes | Seth Farbman's Podcast

  3. Jul 9

    Discussing Cybersecurity and Cycurion with CEO Kevin Kelly | Seth Farbman's Podcast

    Cybersecurity isn't just an enterprise problem anymore, it's a business survival problem. In this episode of Startup to Stock Exchange, Seth Farbman sits down with Kevin Kelly, CEO of Cycurion, to discuss how the cybersecurity landscape is changing and why small and mid-sized businesses have become targets. Kevin shares insights from decades of leadership experience, from leading global organisations to running a publicly traded cybersecurity company.  The conversation dives into how AI is reshaping cybersecurity, the unique challenges of serving government and enterprise customers, protecting underserved businesses, and what it takes to build and scale a public cybersecurity company in today's rapidly changing market. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, investor, or simply interested in the future of cybersecurity, this episode offers valuable insights into one of the world's fastest-evolving industries. Guest featured in this episode Kevin Kelly – CEO, Cycurion LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-kelly-cycu/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:15 Meet Cycurion: Serving the underserved cybersecurity market 06:42 Why healthcare, banks, and government are prime cyber targets 09:42 The true cost of ransomware attacks 12:16 Cybercrime, ransomware, and the rise of "disorganized crime" 14:40 Kevin Kelly's journey to leading Cycurion 20:28 How AI is transforming cybersecurity 22:45 Why cybersecurity is becoming an AI arms race 25:13 The realities of building a public cybersecurity company 32:53 Scaling Cycurion through government contracts and AI-driven products If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Startup to Stock Exchange, where we bring you conversations with founders, CEOs, and market leaders building the companies shaping tomorrow. Connect with Seth LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethfarbman/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sethfarbmanstock TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@sethfarbman Twitter (X) – https://x.com/sethfarbman1

    Discussing Cybersecurity and Cycurion with CEO Kevin Kelly | Seth Farbman's Podcast

  4. Jul 8

    The Company Solving the Global $155 Billion Nuclear Waste Problem | Seth Farbman's Podcast

    What does it take to solve one of the world's biggest nuclear challenges? In this episode of Startup to Stock Exchange, Seth Farbman sits down with Rod Baltzer, CEO of Deep Isolation, to discuss how the company is transforming nuclear waste disposal using innovative borehole technology. Rod shares his unconventional journey from public accounting to leading a deep-tech company, the challenges of building in a highly regulated industry, raising capital, pursuing the public markets, and why he believes the future of nuclear energy depends on solving the spent fuel problem. In this episode, we discuss: * Deep Isolation's innovative approach to nuclear waste disposal * Why spent nuclear fuel remains one of the industry's biggest challenges * Building a company with no direct commercial competitors * The $300 billion global market opportunity * Navigating regulation, government partnerships, and community engagement * Raising capital for deep-tech innovation * Deep Isolation's journey toward the public markets * The future of nuclear energy and long-term industry growth Connect with Rod Baltzer on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rod-baltzer/ If you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more conversations with founders, CEOs, and capital markets leaders on Startup to Stock Exchange. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Nuclear Innovation & Deep Isolation 01:12 – What Deep Isolation Does 02:05 – Rod Baltzer's Journey to Becoming CEO 03:52 – Learning the Nuclear Waste Industry 05:25 – Building a Business in a Highly Regulated Industry 08:58 – A Company with No Direct Competitors 11:14 – The Global Market Opportunity & Expansion 13:14 – Raising Capital and the Road to the Public Markets 17:43 – A Day in the Life of a Deep-Tech CEO 19:23 – What's Next for Deep Isolation Connect with Seth LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethfarbman/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sethfarbmanstock TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@sethfarbman Twitter (X) – https://x.com/sethfarbman1

    The Company Solving the Global $155 Billion Nuclear Waste Problem | Seth Farbman's Podcast

  5. Jun 29

    How IQSTEL Is Building a $1 Billion Global Telecom Company | Seth Farbman's Podcast

    Most people see a global company and assume success happened overnight. What they don't see are the years of persistence, the skepticism, and the countless decisions required to turn a vision into reality. In this episode of Startup to Stock Exchange, Seth Farbman sits down with Leandro Iglesias, CEO of IQSTEL, and Alvaro Quintana, CFO of IQSTEL, to discuss how they transformed a telecom startup into a publicly traded global business operating across 30 countries. The conversation explores IQSTEL's journey from a $10 million revenue company to a business approaching a $500 million run rate, their path from the OTC markets to Nasdaq, and how they're evolving beyond telecom into AI, cybersecurity, fintech, and digital health services. Leandro and Alvaro also share their acquisition strategy, lessons from managing teams across multiple continents, and why they believe the company's biggest growth opportunities are still ahead. Whether you're a founder, investor, or business leader, this episode offers valuable insights into scaling internationally, leveraging public markets, and building a company with long-term vision. Guests featured in the episode: Leandro Jose Iglesias, CEO at IQSTEL : https://www.linkedin.com/in/leandro-jose-iglesias-20940818/ Alvaro Quintana Cardona, CFO at IQSTEL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvaro-quintana-cardona-921494/ IQSTEL: https://www.iqstel.com/ Seth’s Companies Vstock Transfer – https://www.vstocktransfer.com/ Share Media – https://www.sharemedia.co/ Listen to the Show Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seth-farbman-on-podcast-from-startup-to-stock-exchange/id1356667808 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/54i7xkWaAALAFrUvk4WZcN Connect with Seth LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethfarbman/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sethfarbmanstock TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@sethfarbman Twitter (X) – https://x.com/sethfarbman1 About the Show From Startup to Stock Exchange, hosted by entrepreneur and investor Seth Farbman, spotlights the journey of founders and CEOs as they scale their companies from early ideas to public markets. Each episode features candid conversations with leaders across industries, offering insights on growth, fundraising, branding, and the mindset it takes to build a company that lasts. Chapters: 00:00 Intro & Meet the IQSTEL Leadership Team 01:55 How IQSTEL Started 18 Years Ago 04:00 The Reality of Becoming a Public Company 05:45 From Telecom Company to AI, Cybersecurity & Fintech 09:00 Growing Revenue from $13M to $400M+ 11:40 How the CEO and CFO Built the Company Together 14:40 Managing a Business Across 30 Countries 18:00 The Acquisition That Could Push IQSTEL Past $500M 24:15 Why Banks Said Their Vision Was Impossible 28:15 Why IQSTEL Chose the Public Markets 30:45 The Road to $1 Billion Revenue 33:00 What's Next for IQSTEL and Its Shareholders Connect with Seth LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethfarbman/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sethfarbmanstock TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@sethfarbman Twitter (X) – https://x.com/sethfarbman1

    How IQSTEL Is Building a $1 Billion Global Telecom Company | Seth Farbman's Podcast

  6. Jun 22

    From Podcast Idea to Media Business: The PodcastOne Story with Kit Gray | Seth Farbman's Podcast

    The man who saw the future of media 15 years before everyone else. In this episode of Startup to Stock Exchange, Seth Farbman sits down with Kit Gray, Founder and President of PodcastOne, to discuss how he spotted the shift away from traditional media long before podcasting became mainstream. Kit shares how he built one of podcasting's leading companies, the early advertising deals that proved the business model worked, and the lessons he learned while helping transform podcasts from a niche format into a multi-billion-dollar industry. They also discuss why most podcasts fail, what creators underestimate about building a successful show, how YouTube has changed podcast consumption, and the opportunities AI is creating for the future of media. Guests Featured: Kit Gray, Founder & President, PodcastOne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kit-gray-83203265/ 00:00 Trailer 01:10 Introduction and Meet PodcastOne Founder Kit Gray 02:25 Discovering Podcasting Before It Existed 05:15 Why Traditional Media Was Doomed 08:20 The Insight That Made Podcasting a Business 11:45 The ProFlowers Deal That Changed Everything 15:05 Building PodcastOne and Scaling the Industry 18:40 Why Most Podcasts Fail 22:10 How PodcastOne Helps Creators Succeed 25:05 Why YouTube Became Podcasting's Biggest Platform 28:10 AI, Content Ownership and The Future of Media 30:15 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks Connect with Seth LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethfarbman/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sethfarbmanstock TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@sethfarbman Twitter (X) – https://x.com/sethfarbman1

    From Podcast Idea to Media Business: The PodcastOne Story with Kit Gray | Seth Farbman's Podcast

  7. Jun 15

    Building Companies for the Public Markets with Chris Marlett | Seth Farbman's Podcast

    How do you spot the next category-defining company before everyone else? In this episode of Startup to Stock Exchange, Seth Farbman sits down with Chris Marlett, CEO of MDB Capital, to discuss finding breakthrough technologies, building market leaders, navigating public markets. From IPOs and investing to leadership and storytelling, Chris shares the lessons he's learned from helping build 18 public companies over the last 30 years. 00:00 Trailer 01:20 Introduction to Chris Marlette & MDB Capital 03:25 What MDB Capital Actually Does 06:45 How MDB Finds Breakthrough Companies 10:15 Why Most Investors Chase Trends 13:30 Building Category Leaders Through IP 16:45 Chris Marlette's Journey & Childhood 21:10 Why MDB Capital Went Public 24:40 What Founders Need to Know Before an IPO 28:30 Vision vs Execution in Leadership 31:45 The Future of Public Markets & Final Thoughts Seth’s Companies Vstock Transfer – https://www.vstocktransfer.com/ Share Media – https://www.sharemedia.co/ Listen to the Show Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seth-farbman-on-podcast-from-startup-to-stock-exchange/id1356667808 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/54i7xkWaAALAFrUvk4WZcN Connect with Seth LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethfarbman/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sethfarbmanstock TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@sethfarbman Twitter (X) – https://x.com/sethfarbman1 About the Show From Startup to Stock Exchange, hosted by entrepreneur and investor Seth Farbman, spotlights the journey of founders and CEOs as they scale their companies from early ideas to public markets. Each episode features candid conversations with leaders across industries, offering insights on growth, fundraising, branding, and the mindset it takes to build a company that lasts. Connect with Seth LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethfarbman/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sethfarbmanstock TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@sethfarbman Twitter (X) – https://x.com/sethfarbman1

    Building Companies for the Public Markets with Chris Marlett | Seth Farbman's Podcast

  8. Jun 2

    The Hidden Infrastructure Behind Fintech & Payments - Louis Hoch | Seth Farbman's Podcast

    This episode explores how modern payment infrastructure powers fintech companies, utilities, banks, governments, and enterprise brands behind the scenes. Seth Farbman and Louis Hoch discuss how Usio, Inc. evolved from a dot-com era electronic billing company into a diversified payments infrastructure business processing billions of dollars across ACH, card issuing, embedded payments, and disbursements. If you’re building a company in this ever-changing market environment this conversation is for you. 00:00 Trailer 01:20 Introducing Louis Hoch & Usio 03:05 Processing Payments for Major Brands 05:25 The Technology Behind MoviePass & Card Programs 07:45 Why Print & Mail Still Matter in Fintech 10:20 Surviving 28 Years Through Industry Changes 13:15 How Covid Changed Payment Behavior 15:05 From Technologist to Public Company CEO 18:00 Usio's Ideal Customers & Government Contracts 21:00 How Public Market Investors Have Changed 25:00 Common Misconceptions About the Payments Industry 27:15 The Story Behind the Name "Usio" Seth’s Companies Vstock Transfer – https://www.vstocktransfer.com/ Share Media – https://www.sharemedia.co/ Listen to the Show Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seth-farbman-on-podcast-from-startup-to-stock-exchange/id1356667808 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/54i7xkWaAALAFrUvk4WZcN Connect with Seth LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethfarbman/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sethfarbmanstock TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@sethfarbman Twitter (X) – https://x.com/sethfarbman1 About the Show From Startup to Stock Exchange, hosted by entrepreneur and investor Seth Farbman, spotlights the journey of founders and CEOs as they scale their companies from early ideas to public markets. Each episode features candid conversations with leaders across industries, offering insights on growth, fundraising, branding, and the mindset it takes to build a company that lasts. Connect with Seth LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethfarbman/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sethfarbmanstock TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@sethfarbman Twitter (X) – https://x.com/sethfarbman1

    The Hidden Infrastructure Behind Fintech & Payments - Louis Hoch | Seth Farbman's Podcast
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Welcome to Seth Farbman on Podcast, “From Start-Up to Stock Exchange”. Seth Farbman is an entrepreneur who has founded multiple companies and has completed several successful exits. Want to relate to the high and low experiences of rejections? What does it take to go from an idea in a basement to managing 120 employees with multiple locations? As someone who has serviced thousands of private and publicly traded companies over 20 years, on this podcast you'll find a winning mix of personal thoughts and professional experiences with a goal to provide practical tools and strategy on topics such as launching and growing a company, marketing and self branding on LinkedIn as well as insights to the going public process on the OTC, Nasdaq and NYSE.

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