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Founder Mode
Author: Kevin Henrikson and Jason Shafton
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Founder Mode is a podcast for builders—whether it’s startups, systems, or personal growth. It’s about finding your flow, balancing health, wealth, and productivity, and tackling challenges with focus and curiosity. Each week, you’ll gain actionable insights and fresh perspectives to help you think like a founder and build what matters most.
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EPISODE 24A special “best of” highlight reel from our first 20 episodes: we reframe luck as reps and compounding, warn founders about burnout’s hidden interest, and show how AI can supercharge solo building without replacing your voice. We dig into making clear asks and saying “no” to protect focus, why empathy is the real product moat, and how durable edges come from hardware + proprietary data and real-world feedback. You’ll hear scrappy GTM plays (like sub-50 sq ft kiosks and Kickstarter’s customer collision), safety-first execution from nuclear to drones, pre-LLM agents, the 80/20 (AI/human) rule for content, and why creators should monetize ownership—not just virality.CHAPTERS00:00 – Manufactured luck & the burnout tax05:04 – Empathy is the moat (AI changes jobs)09:49 – Safety & simplicity: nuclear-ready drones13:52 – Fail-forward roadmaps (hypotheses over hype)16:18 – AI 80/20 and the creator long tailLINKSStay Connected with Founder ModeSubscribe to our newsletter: foundermode.kit.comConnect with KevinLinkedIn • X/TwitterConnect with JasonLinkedIn • X/Twitter
EPISODE 34 In this episode, Kevin and Jason break down how founders can turn conferences from low-ROI distractions into high-leverage growth engines. Fresh off a major healthcare event in Nashville, they unpack why most networking fails, how Pretty Good AI turned a platinum sponsorship into a full activation with mini-golf and meeting pods, and the systems that converted casual foot traffic into hundreds of real customer conversations. They dig into founder-mode presence, team ownership, pre-work, follow-up, and the small details that make an event actually move the business forward. CHAPTERS 00:00 – The Value of Networking Events 01:25 – Challenges of Traditional Networking 02:47 – Reevaluating Event Participation 03:27 – Executing a Successful Conference Strategy 04:24 – Planning for a Major Conference Stay Connected with Founder Mode Subscribe to our newsletter: foundermode.kit.com Connect with Kevin LinkedIn • X/Twitter Connect with Jason LinkedIn • X/Twitter
EPISODE 33Kevin Noertker, co-founder and CEO of Ampaire, is leading the charge toward sustainable aviation by electrifying the skies. In this episode, Kevin Henrikson and Jason Shafton visit Ampaire’s Long Beach hangar to talk about hybrid-electric aircraft, scaling innovation in a century-old industry, and why “hybrid isn’t the compromise—it’s the bridge.” Kevin shares how Ampaire is retrofitting existing planes to fly cleaner, safer, and farther using hybrid-electric propulsion, the challenges of certification and infrastructure, and the roadmap to fully electric flight. It’s a masterclass in pragmatic innovation—one that proves hardware can move fast when driven by purpose.CHAPTERS00:00 – Expanding Horizons of Hybrid Aviation05:00 – From Aerospace Giant to Startup Founder12:30 – Why Hybrid Beats Fully Electric (for Now)20:00 – Capital Efficiency and Government Partnerships27:45 – The Future of Flight: Hybrid as the BridgeLINKSConnect with Kevin NoertkerAmpaire.com • LinkedInStay Connected with Founder ModeSubscribe to our newsletter: foundermode.kit.comConnect with KevinLinkedIn • X/TwitterConnect with JasonLinkedIn • X/Twitter
EPISODE 32Founder Mode sits down with Natalie Kaminski of JetRockets to cut through AI hype in software development. Natalie shares findings from a five-month experiment using code assistants: top engineers see ~30% efficiency on tedious tasks, but AI can duplicate components, forget context, and mislead juniors who can’t evaluate output. She argues developers matter more than ever—AI augments, not replaces—while real value comes from problem definition, secure architecture, and disciplined human review. Tools help with migrations, boilerplate, and tests; judgment, clarity, and empathy still decide what ships.CHAPTERS00:00 – There’s no “I” in today’s AI03:30 – Do developers still matter?04:51 – AI as augmentation: the calculator analogy06:41 – Workable AI: migrations, boilerplate, tests (~30% gain)19:08 – Where AI breaks: duplication, lost context, human reviewLINKSConnect with Natalie Kaminskijetrockets.com • LinkedIn • X/TwitterStay Connected with Founder ModeSubscribe to our newsletter: foundermode.kit.comConnect with KevinLinkedIn • X/TwitterConnect with JasonLinkedIn • X/Twitter
EPISODE 31In this live Founder Mode episode recorded at Workshop in San Francisco, Jason and Kevin sit down with two of the most influential builders in modern tech — Max Mullen, Co-Founder of Instacart, and Andrew Ofstad, Co-Founder of Airtable. They share never-before-heard founding stories, from Instacart’s $20K Trader Joe’s hack to Airtable’s first prototype built entirely in local storage. The conversation spans early lessons in scrappy product development, balancing speed and craft, scaling company culture, leadership evolution, and founder burnout. They also dive into how AI is reshaping startup building, what makes SF’s comeback real, and their most contrarian lessons from a decade of creating category-defining companies.CHAPTERS0:00 – Welcome to Founder Mode Live2:00 – Backing the Cybertruck into Workshop4:25 – The $20K Trader Joe’s Story9:45 – Building Instacart’s First Catalog10:58 – Airtable’s Early Browser-Only MVP15:32 – Speed vs. Craft: Product Tradeoffs22:18 – Scaling Culture and Leadership29:10 – Founders on AI, Product, and Speed35:44 – Burnout, Balance, and Founder Longevity42:36 – SF’s Comeback and Final LessonsLINKSConnect with Max Mullenmaxmullen.com • LinkedIn • X/TwitterConnect with Andrew OfstadLinkedIn • X/TwitterStay Connected with Founder ModeSubscribe to our newsletter: foundermode.kit.comConnect with KevinLinkedIn • X/TwitterConnect with JasonLinkedIn • X/Twitter
EPISODE 30Microsoft product leader Sangya Singh joins Jason and Kevin to unpack how to decide what to ship first in AI and automation. She shares a “strategy to win” playbook (fall in love with the problem, define the hypothesis, then hire and build), why agility must be daily not monthly, and how Microsoft balances agentic and deterministic systems—highlighting a risky-but-breakthrough bet on self-healing RPA. The crew contrasts outputs vs. outcomes, explores eval-driven prioritization, and talks scale mechanics inside Microsoft. Sangya closes with what’s next: voice-based AI surfaces that discover what to automate and “mech-interrupt” style safety tooling so enterprises can see, govern, and correct model behavior.CHAPTERS00:00 – Cold open: “Say no to great”00:28 – MVPs and sequencing in the AI era03:45 – Sangya’s path & “strategy to win”10:40 – Self-healing RPA and outcomes over outputs25:35 – What’s next: AI surfaces & safetyLINKSConnect with Sangya Singh LinkedIn • X/TwitterStay Connected with Founder ModeSubscribe to our newsletter: foundermode.kit.comConnect with KevinLinkedIn • X/TwitterConnect with JasonLinkedIn • X/Twitter
EPISODE 29Private equity meets AI in a grounded, operator-first conversation with Jason Friedrichs of AEA Elevate. We cover why “no-regrets” initiatives and clear ROI gates beat hype cycles, how to build an AI-first value creation plan, and why team design—not just capital—drives repeatable growth. Jason shares his thoughts on where PE playbooks are shifting beyond spreadsheets, the small wins that compound across functions (GTM, support, back office), how to navigate macro shocks, and what sectors he believes are primed for outsized AI-enabled revenue and margin expansion.CHAPTERS00:00 – The “no-regrets” move00:37 – Framing PE × AI: beyond hype to operating leverage06:19 – ROI discipline, pilots, and budgeting for AI15:20 – Beyond capital: the PE playbook & first 180 days20:21 – Healthcare opportunity, macro shocks, and exitsLINKSConnect with Jason Friedrichsaeainvestors.com/elevate • LinkedInStay Connected with Founder ModeSubscribe to our newsletter: foundermode.kit.comConnect with KevinLinkedIn • X/TwitterConnect with JasonLinkedIn • X/Twitter
EPISODE 28Jason and Kevin dig into why health isn’t a solo sport—and how founders can extend their “work span” by prioritizing community, shared rituals, and better device hygiene. They cover replacing PR-chasing with longevity metrics, carving out weekly “sensorless” time to reset attention, and using an AI “board of directors” to stress-test health decisions (like peptides, CGMs, and more). Practical takeaways: find your people (gyms, classes, sauna/cold communities), schedule analog friction, and optimize for effective hours—not performative 80-hour weeks.CHAPTERS00:00 – Work span > hours: redefining “hard work”00:33 – Health as community, not willpower04:32 – Built-in community: gyms, classes, rituals10:18 – Going “sensorless”: the off-grid reset19:37 – An AI board of directors for your healthLINKSStay Connected with Founder ModeSubscribe to our newsletter: foundermode.kit.comConnect with KevinLinkedIn • X/TwitterConnect with JasonLinkedIn • X/TwitterSYSTEM PROMPTHEALTH & LONGEVITY BOARD OF DIRECTORSA pragmatic, evidence-labeled council for healthspan, performance, and physical well‑being.[Consensus][Promising][Speculative]PurposeYou are a council of expert advisors serving as a personal “Board of Directors” for healthspan, performance, and physical well‑being. Each advisor is an AI persona modeled on leaders in the field (fictionalized, evidence‑based, pragmatic).Operating PrinciplesClarity first: short, specific bullets; quantify when possible.Evidence labels: [Consensus] [Promising] [Speculative]. State assumptions & uncertainty.Risk triage: flag red‑flags & when to escalate to in‑person care.Iterative: smallest high‑ROI next step; define metric & timebox experiments.Personalization: use known profile; if missing data, note assumptions.Quarterly cadence: prompt refresh of goals / labs / constraints.Profile (Example Template)Demographics: adult male.Body composition: mid‑teens % body fat.Goals: reduce body fat to ~12–15%; visible abs; strong back & shoulders; high energy & sleep quality; sustainable fitness under reasonable weekly time budget.Cardio/Metabolic: moderate VO2 max; uses CGM for tight glucose control.Training: brief daily strength sessions; occasional joint/back tightness.Lifestyle: frequent travel; values minimalism, precision, and clear instructions.Board Composition — Core (Always Respond)Moderator / Systems IntegratorSynthesizes advice; resolves trade‑offs; produces unified plan & metrics.Longevity & Preventive Medicine PhysicianFocus: risk stratification, screening, lab strategy, lifespan vs healthspan trade‑offs.Cardiometabolic & Lipid SpecialistFocus: ASCVD risk, apoB/LDL/Lp(a), CAC use, BP targets, exercise cardiology.Endocrinology & Men’s HealthFocus: thyroid axis, insulin sensitivity, testosterone, bone density, prostate screening.Sleep Medicine PhysicianFocus: OSA screening, circadian rhythm, travel protocols, insomnia differentials.Neuroscience & Behavior Change AdvisorFocus: habit formation, motivation, stress tools, light and temperature timing.Performance Physiology & Strength CoachFocus: program design, block periodization, load/volume balance, recovery rules.
EPISODE 27Ankur Goyal joins Founder Mode to show how real teams get from AI prototype to production: build a two-click loop from user complaint to eval, treat observability as a driver of quality, and design iteration environments that connect production logs back to tests. Ankur explains why LLMs behave more like databases than CPUs, how to avoid eval fatigue by curating the 5–10 examples that matter, and why top teams re-evaluate model choices monthly. He also looks ahead to agents that can review and improve other models’ work, turning today’s manual feedback loops into scalable systems.CHAPTERS07:53 – Why prototypes break in production10:22 – Iteration environments and closing the loop12:21 – LLMs are databases, not CPUs14:48 – Beating eval fatigue with ruthless prioritization21:15 – Observability as a driver of quality, not uptime25:25 – What’s next for evals, agents, and AI infraLINKSConnect with Ankur Goyalusebraintrust.com • LinkedIn • X/TwitterSPECIAL OFFEREmail ankur@braintrust.dev and mention Founder Mode to receive a special offer.Stay Connected with Founder ModeSubscribe to our newsletter: foundermode.kit.comConnect with KevinLinkedIn • X/TwitterConnect with JasonLinkedIn • X/Twitter
EPISODE 26Bobby Evans goes inversion-first on startup failure modes—from overhiring and bonus wars to vanity metrics, misaligned influencers, and shipping the wrong features. We dig into crypto betting’s realities, why credibility and payouts matter more than hype, the cost of public financialization, and how to protect thinking time, delegate, and avoid perfectionism that delays MVPs. Evans closes with location and personal-brand lessons: build where the network is and productize the founder early.CHAPTERS00:00 – Think time over busy calendars06:45 – Hard-earned lessons from crypto betting12:01 – Growth tactics that backfire18:43 – Red flags and credibility in the space25:22 – Location, personal branding, and founder adviceLINKSConnect with Bobby EvansCompany X/Twitter • Personal X/TwitterStay Connected with Founder ModeSubscribe to our newsletter: foundermode.kit.comConnect with KevinLinkedIn • X/TwitterConnect with JasonLinkedIn • X/Twitter
EPISODE 25In this episode, Metronome CEO Scott Woody breaks down how AI is rewriting the value of software—from “seats and subscriptions” to agents that do work—and why modern pricing must blend stability with upside. We cover where seat-based models break, how to design hybrid packages that align incentives (platform fee + usage/outcome), why early founders should copy the market and iterate fast, and how smart packaging reveals your ICP. Scott also looks ahead to a future where pricing and packaging become the competitive battleground across SaaS.CHAPTERS00:00 – AI rewrites software’s value04:05 – From Dropbox pain to Metronome10:06 – Hybrid pricing that aligns incentives14:35 – Early-stage: copy market, iterate, segment26:30 – Pricing/packaging becomes the battlegroundLINKSConnect with Scott Woodymetronome.com • LinkedIn • X/TwitterSPECIAL OFFEREmail sales@metronome.com and mention Founder Mode to get a special offer.Stay Connected with Founder ModeSubscribe to our newsletter: foundermode.kit.comConnect with KevinLinkedIn • X/TwitterConnect with JasonLinkedIn • X/Twitter
EPISODE 23In this episode of Founder Mode, John Hancock joins us to break down the gap between startup hype and reality. From building Stonks—the largest angel syndication platform on AngelList—to walking away when the mission no longer fit, John shares what he’s learned about fundraising, pivots, and rebuilding with first principles. He introduces Validate, a tool designed to help founders and “idea people” kill bad ideas fast before wasting time or money, and explains why most AI features are “better shoes, not wings.” The conversation dives into validating ideas, writing as a way to sharpen thinking, and the most common founder mistake—stopping customer conversations. John closes with the raw truth: most people shouldn’t be founders, and that’s okay.CHAPTERS00:36 – The hype fades: AI as leverage + anyone-can-build moment07:42 – From Stonks to walking away: the pivot and why it didn’t fit10:31 – Validate: kill bad ideas fast (landing pages, plans, comps)13:46 – Don’t bolt on AI no one wants (“better shoes, not wings”)27:07 – The uncomfortable truth about being a founderLINKSConnect with John Hancockvldt.ai • X/TwitterSpecial OfferEmail john.hancock@hey.com to get Validate free forever. John is offering this exclusive deal to Founder Mode listeners—validate your ideas quickly, save time, and avoid building what no one wants.Cool ThingJason’s vibe-coded appStay Connected with Founder ModeSubscribe to our newsletter: foundermode.kit.comConnect with KevinLinkedIn • X/TwitterConnect with JasonLinkedIn • X/Twitter
EPISODE 22In this episode of Founder Mode, Anurag Agarwalla shares his journey from leading fast-moving engineering teams at Uber to building hpy, an AI-powered platform designed to support therapists and patients in achieving better outcomes. He explains why emotional systems matter as much as technical ones, how to design for happiness without burning out, and why privacy and empathy must be foundational in mental health tech. The conversation dives into emotional intelligence, daily habits, and how AI can serve as a companion tool without replacing the human connection at the core of therapy.CHAPTERS00:00 – From Uber to building for happiness05:12 – Healing the healer: AI for therapists09:27 – Privacy and ethics in mental health tech14:06 – Designing systems for happiness and balance23:37 – Building tools for healthier habitsLINKSConnect with Anurag Agarwallathinkhpy.com • LinkedIn • X/TwitterConnect with hpyLinkedIn • X/Twitter • InstagramSpecial OfferDo you go to therapy? Your next therapy session is on us. With hpy, we help clinicians help YOU reach your goals faster with better outcomes, tracking and progress. Introduce us to your therapist and if they sign up for hpy, your next session is on us. Email sales@thinkhpy.com to get started and mention Founder Mode. Are you a mental health professional and want to automate all of your admin? With hpy Pro, the first AI assistant designed specially for therapy, save up to 20 hours a week. We’re offering Founder Mode listeners an exclusive—refer a colleague and get an entire YEAR of hpy Pro free. To get registered, email sales@thinkhpy.com and mention Founder Mode.Stay Connected with Founder ModeSubscribe to our newsletter: foundermode.kit.comConnect with KevinLinkedIn • X/TwitterConnect with JasonLinkedIn • X/Twitter
EPISODE 21Hosts Kevin Henrikson and Jason Shafton go beyond the headlines to unpack the real bottlenecks that stall healthcare—and how to fix them—with consultant and operator Rebecca Shufeldt, founder of Ignite Healthcare Solutions. Drawing on her path from urgent care ops to EHR/revenue cycle leadership, Rebecca explains why go‑live is “day zero,” how her evolving “Silver Bullet” project plan keeps Athenahealth implementations aligned to payer/CMS changes, and where AI—voice intake, scheduling, eligibility, authorizations and referrals—removes administrative drag, reduces denials, and lifts patient and clinician satisfaction. The group digs into tailoring EHRs beyond “turnkey,” building clinician buy‑in, upskilling staff instead of replacing them (“Betty”), and how a flexible, female‑led team model helps practices scale without burnout while improving revenue.CHAPTERS00:00 – Setting the stakes: healthcare’s hidden blockers + Jason’s Heal story02:00 – AI as a wedge: voice, eligibility & EHR‑integrated routing05:03 – Meet Rebecca Shufeldt & Athenahealth optimization10:19 – The “Silver Bullet” plan: go‑live is day zero12:55 – Revenue cycle pitfalls, authorizations & upskilling the teamCONNECT WITH REBECCAWebsite • LinkedInSPECIAL OFFERIgnite Healthcare Solutions is offering a complimentary 30-minute athenahealth optimization review with our CEO for Founder Mode listeners. We’ll assess your current use of the platform, highlight quick-win opportunities to improve efficiency and revenue, and share proven strategies tailored to your organization’s goals—whether you’re a start-up, an established practice, or an MSO.RESOURCEVoice AI Technology for athenaOne Practices:STAY CONNECTEDSubscribe to the Founder Mode newsletter: foundermode.kit.comCONNECT WITH KEVINLinkedIn • X/TwitterCONNECT WITH JASONLinkedIn • X/Twitter
EPISODE 20In this episode of Founder Mode, Kevin and Jason sit down with Ahad Khan, CEO of Kajabi, to unpack what it really means to be a “creator CEO” in 2025. From shifting creators’ mindsets beyond virality toward sustainable, owner-operated businesses, to finding content market fit before building products, Ahad shares actionable strategies for monetization, pricing, and using AI without losing the human touch. He also opens up about leading a global team as a post-founder CEO, honoring Kajabi’s customer-obsessed roots while implementing his own leadership cadence, and why the future belongs to entrepreneurial creators who build brands their audiences truly value.CHAPTERS00:00 – Why “Creator CEO” is the Future of the Creator Economy06:51 – Building for Everyday People and Customer Obsession at Kajabi12:55 – Content Market Fit and Monetizing Beyond Virality17:36 – Using AI to Scale Without Losing the Human Touch25:07 – Leadership Cadence and Work-Life Integration as a Post-Founder CEOLINKSConnect with Ahad KhanKajabi • LinkedIn • X/TwitterSPECIAL OFFEREmail ahad [at] kajabi.com for a special offer when you sign up for Kajabi.Stay Connected with Founder ModeSubscribe to our newsletter: foundermode.kit.comConnect with KevinLinkedIn • X/TwitterConnect with JasonLinkedIn • X/Twitter
EPISODE 19Visibility isn't a vibe—it's a system. In this episode, Jason and Kevin sit down with Chris Winfield, creator, connector, and coach, to break down how founders can build an unfair advantage in an AI-saturated world. Chris shares his 80/20 rule for AI usage, why content strategy is non-negotiable in 2025, and how personal connection still beats automation. Learn how to become the go-to expert in your niche, simplify your message like Steve Jobs, and avoid falling into the “Slopbot” trap of over-AI'd content.CHAPTERS00:00 – The 80/20 Rule for Using AI06:26 – Visibility Through Content and Connection12:11 – Build Real Relationships in a Noisy Digital World15:28 – Marketing Trends That Actually Matter in 202519:37 – The Real Unfair Advantage for FoundersLINKSConnect with ChrisInstagram • LinkedInSpecial OfferDM Chris on Instagram @chriswinfield and mention Kevin & Jason to get a special offer.Stay Connected with Founder ModeSubscribe to our newsletter: foundermode.kit.comConnect with KevinLinkedIn • X/TwitterConnect with JasonLinkedIn • X/Twitter
EPISODE 18In this candid, fast-paced solo episode, Jason and Kevin unpack the systems behind their ideal weeks, why founders should prioritize health like a product launch, and how to build a ride-or-die team that spans multiple startups. From hiding jets from repo men to wearing smart glasses on the beach, they share war stories, personal rituals, and the mindset that separates cautious operators from calculated risk-takers.CHAPTERS00:00 – The Casino Story That Saved FedEx01:04 – Building Your Perfect Week05:14 – Big Company Constraints Are (Mostly) Self-Imposed10:00 – Health Is Your Only Asset16:08 – Boomerangs vs. Boomer RidesLINKSConnect with KevinLinkedIn • X/TwitterConnect with JasonLinkedIn • X/TwitterRESOURCESMeta Ray Ban WayfarerTune Up FitnessMyo
EPISODE 17Water‑tech pioneer Ravi Kurani explains how a floating pool‑chemistry robot became the ultimate hardware moat, why proprietary water data unlocks service marketplaces, and where trillion‑dollar opportunities lie at the water‑energy nexus. He recounts two years on Shenzhen factory floors perfecting Sutro, selling the startup before mass production, and now plotting to buy it back to tackle agriculture, cooling towers, and AI data centers. Hosts Jason Shafton and Kevin Henrikson unpack story‑driven design, founder persistence, and the future of “smart” water.CHAPTERS00:00 – From Pools to Robotics: Ravi’s origin story03:44 – Hardware Moats & Proprietary Water Data07:11 – Sutro as the “Nest Cam” for Your Pool09:01 – Water as Tech’s Next Trillion‑Dollar Frontier16:36 – Founder Mode in China: Two Years on the Factory FloorLINKSConnect with RaviSutro • Liquid Assets Podcast • LinkedIn • X/TwitterStay Connected with Founder ModeSubscribe to our newsletter: foundermode.kit.comConnect with KevinLinkedIn • X/TwitterConnect with JasonLinkedIn • X/Twitter
EPISODE 16From living two years out of a suitcase to shipping AI products at Microsoft-scale, Angus Logan joins Kevin and Jason to unpack how “failing forward” accelerates learning. He explains why product teams should break things early each morning, how to shield a fast-moving startup culture inside a corporate giant, and the importance of weekly shipping cadences. Angus also shares his “LifeOps” playbook—100 travel-buddy rules, zero checked bags, and decision templates that free up brainpower—plus how culture-soaking trips and five-year-old Android phones keep him designing for real-world users everywhere.CHAPTERS00:00 – Why failure is fuel03:34 – Angus on rapid AI experimentation06:50 – Integrating startups into Microsoft10:58 – LifeOps: travel hacking & decision systems18:47 – Global perspective and takeawaysLINKSConnect with Angus LinkedIn • NewsletterStay Connected with Founder ModeSubscribe to our newsletter: foundermode.kit.comConnect with KevinLinkedIn • X/TwitterConnect with JasonLinkedIn • X/Twitter
EPISODE 15AI builder Shuja Keen joins Kevin and Jason to trace his 20-year journey from building offshore labor forces to AI-native operations. He explains how falling bandwidth costs kicked off globalization, why today’s custom LLM agents are ready while people and processes lag, and how an abundance mindset lets founders redesign workflows instead of bolting AI onto old playbooks. Using metaphors like orthotics that adapt to your feet, Shuja shows how bespoke software, not one-size-fits-all packages, will unlock personalization in healthcare, education, and beyond—and urges founders to stop selling car parts and deliver the full “Uber” experience.CHAPTERS00:00 – Outcomes Over Tools: The Uber Analogy04:31 – Onshore → Offshore → AI: Shuja’s 20-Year Lens11:32 – Custom Software & the Abundance Mindset17:06 – AI’s Impact on Healthcare, Education & Inclusion21:02 – Founder Playbook for 2025LINKSConnect with Shuja Keen786 Ventures • LinkedIn • X/TwitterStay Connected with Founder ModeSubscribe to our newsletter: foundermode.kit.comConnect with KevinLinkedIn • X/TwitterConnect with JasonLinkedIn • X/Twitter























