59 episodes

Think Like a Founder is a series of conversations with leaders, thinkers, inventors, revolutionaries, problem-solvers, and smart, nice people. Hosted by Maureen Taylor, co-founder of SNP Communications, this podcast dives deeper into a founder’s mindset and mentality -- what makes them tick? The curiosity. The relentlessness. The crazy. The sacrifice. The loneliness. Host, Maureen Taylor (or Mo, as most know her) started SNP Communications with her husband, Renn Vara more than 25 years ago, during the birth of Silicon Valley. Since then, they've been behind the scenes, supporting the world's top companies to grow and mature through the art of authentic communication.Mo looks at what it means to think like a founder. Why? Because, she believes great leaders can change the world.

Think Like A Founder SNP Communications

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Think Like a Founder is a series of conversations with leaders, thinkers, inventors, revolutionaries, problem-solvers, and smart, nice people. Hosted by Maureen Taylor, co-founder of SNP Communications, this podcast dives deeper into a founder’s mindset and mentality -- what makes them tick? The curiosity. The relentlessness. The crazy. The sacrifice. The loneliness. Host, Maureen Taylor (or Mo, as most know her) started SNP Communications with her husband, Renn Vara more than 25 years ago, during the birth of Silicon Valley. Since then, they've been behind the scenes, supporting the world's top companies to grow and mature through the art of authentic communication.Mo looks at what it means to think like a founder. Why? Because, she believes great leaders can change the world.

    052: Theo Saville, Co-Founder and CEO of CloudNC

    052: Theo Saville, Co-Founder and CEO of CloudNC

    On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Theo Saville, Co-Founder and CEO of CloudNC. They talk about hiring someone who’s three inches wide and a mile deep, the adrenaline rush of being a crisis junkie, and the importance of doubling down on yourself.
    CloudNC is developing advanced software that makes it possible to create efficient and reliable manufacturing processes in a single click. As the manufacturing sector grapples with rising costs and aging workforces, CloudNC gives them the tools they need to deliver new capabilities and increase productivity.


    Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there.


    Series Producer: Mike Sullivan
    Sound Design: Marc Ream
    Content and Scripting: Catherine Hardy and Jaselin Drown
    Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas
    Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

    • 25 min
    053: Madison Campbell, Co-Founder and CEO of Leda Health

    053: Madison Campbell, Co-Founder and CEO of Leda Health

    On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor sits down with Madison Campbell, Co-Founder and CEO of Leda Health. They delve into forgiveness, the unique challenges faced by young, female founders, and the rarity of ambition.
    Leda Health’s mission is to provide better help and resources for sexual assault survivors, their loved ones, and their communities. With a network of professionals in forensics, law, healthcare, advocacy, design, engineering, and politics, Leda Health is working to create a unique and holistic survivor-centric solution. 


    Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://www.snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there.


    Series Producer: Mike Sullivan
    Sound Design: Marc Ream
    Content and Scripting: Catherine Hardy and Jaselin Drown
    Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas
    Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

    • 23 min
    054: André Bastié - CEO & Co-Founder of Happy Scribe

    054: André Bastié - CEO & Co-Founder of Happy Scribe

    On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO, Maureen Taylor, speaks with André Bastié, CEO and Co-Founder of Happy Scribe. They talk about learning as you go, how adversity builds resilience, and the reality of working through depression.
    Happy Scribe uses AI technology to transcribe audio in over 120 languages, with automatic transcripts impacting industries from journalism to entertainment.


    Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://www.snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there.


    Series Producer: Mike Sullivan
    Sound Design: Marc Ream
    Content and Scripting: Catherine Hardy and Jaselin Drown
    Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas
    Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

    • 18 min
    055: George Melika - Co-Founder and CEO of Volta Wallet

    055: George Melika - Co-Founder and CEO of Volta Wallet

    On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with George Melika, Co-Founder and CEO of Volta Wallet. They talk about working on the worst part of the company, the nuance of being a co-founder, and stepping back from the problems to see the whole picture.


    Volta Wallet is a Cryptocurrency wallet that wants to democratize Cryptocurrency. Their aim is to make Blockchain more accessible and seamless for the everyday user, no matter what their background is.


    Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://www.snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there.


    Series Producer: Mike Sullivan
    Sound Design: Marc Ream
    Content and Scripting: Catherine Hardy and Jaselin Drown
    Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas
    Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

    • 18 min
    056: Mainul Mondal - Co-Founder and CEO of Ellipsis Health (Returning Guest)

    056: Mainul Mondal - Co-Founder and CEO of Ellipsis Health (Returning Guest)

    On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Mainul Mondal, CEO and Co-Founder of Ellipsis Health. They talk about creating a sense of belonging, taking care of yourself by serving others, and letting go of people who are unkind.

    Ellipsis believes that physical and mental health are equally important. Their mission is to connect the dots between the two and establish a new standard or care. We first spoke to Mainul back in season two and decided it was time to catch up!
    Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://www.snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there.


    Series Producer: Mike Sullivan
    Sound Design: Marc Ream
    Content and Scripting: Catherine Hardy and Jaselin Drown
    Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas
    Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

    • 16 min
    057: Elliot Katz - Co-Founder & CBO of Phantom Auto

    057: Elliot Katz - Co-Founder & CBO of Phantom Auto

    On this episode of Think Like A Founder, SNP Co-Founder & CEO Maureen Taylor speaks with Elliot Katz, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of Phantom Auto. They talk about the benefits of being a “newb,” the realities of a sink-or-swim environment, and learning from rejection.

    Phantom Auto’s goal is to solve the labor shortage in logistics by enabling people to drive vehicles remotely from thousands of miles away.

    Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Think Like A Founder podcast and curriculum by visiting us at https://www.snpnet.com/tlaf/ or connect with Maureen Taylor on LinkedIn to continue the conversation there.

    Series Producer: Mike Sullivan
    Sound Design: Marc Ream
    Content and Scripting: Catherine Hardy and Jaselin Drown
    Production Coordinator: Natasha Thomas

    Thanks also to Róisín Hunt, Selena Persiani-Shell, Jordan Bailey, Matt Johnson, Eli Shell, John Hughes, and Renn Vara.

    • 21 min

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