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Ready For Launch: How To Build A Startup

Ready For Launch: How To Build A Startup

Ian Black 59 episodes Latest Apr 28, 2026

A show about realizing the business ideas of early-stage entrepreneurs. Ian Black interviews early-stage company founders to hear what it's really like getting a business off the ground. How do you launch a startup? What does it take to turn an idea into a business? How do you turn a profit? On Ready For Launch, we get the answers to those questions straight from the people making it happen today. Be inspired by their stories. Learn from their mistakes. Understand the mindset it takes to create something from nothing.

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059 - From Cavities to Category Creation with Sam Coxe, Founder of Flaus (Oprah’s favourite Electric Flosser) Apr 28, 2026 01:05:50 Welcome to Ready For Launch, the show about how founders of early-stage companies launched their businesses.In this interview, Samantha Coxe shares her journey from law to founding Flaus, the world's first electric flosser. Discover how her perseverance, strategic research, and innovative mindset led to creating a new category in oral care, overcoming challenges, and leveraging opportunities l
058 - From FAANGs to Founder, with Zainab Ghadiyali, Founder of Eat Cook Joy and Stackbirds Apr 14, 2026 01:20:27 SummaryWelcome to Ready For Launch, the show about how founders of early-stage companies launched their businesses. This week, Zainab Ghadiyali shares her unconventional journey from growing up in India to becoming a tech entrepreneurin San Francisco. She discusses the hype around AI, her startups in food and AI, and practical lessons on building impactful businesses.LinksWebsiteshttps://www.eatco
057 - Revolutionizing Washing: The Science of Microbiome-Friendly Products - with Eli Halliwell, Founder of Sans Savon & Hairstory Mar 31, 2026 01:16:11 Welcome to Ready For Launch, the show about how founders of early-stage companies launched their businesses.Eli Halliwell shares his entrepreneurial journey from disrupting the haircare industry with innovative, microbiome-friendly products to his past ventures in the automotive space. Discover how he identifies opportunities for innovation, the challenges of changing routines, and the impact of A
056 - From Shopify to Startup. The 6-Month Plan That Outpaced Expectations, with Michael Kiss, CEO and Co-founder of Symmetry Commerce Mar 17, 2026 01:12:07 SummaryWelcome to Ready For Launch, the show about how founders of early-stage companies launched their businesses.In this conversation, Michael Kiss, CEO and co-founder of Symmetry Commerce, shares his journey from a tech-savvy childhood in Ontario to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the e-commerce space. He discusses his experiences at Shopify, the challenges of starting his own company, an
055 - The AI-Driven Side Project That Gained Global Attention, with Adam Hale, Creator of Dry Outside Mar 3, 2026 00:57:20 Welcome to Ready For Launch, the show about how founders of early-stage companies launched their businesses.Adam Hale shares his journey from digital media enthusiast to data analyst and AI innovator, detailing how he built a weather prediction website using AI tools in just hours. Discover insights on AI experimentation, SEO strategies, human connection, and turning side projects into impactful t
054 - The Gap Between Design and Reality — and How Omar Salem Built Adora to Fix It Feb 17, 2026 01:03:28 SummaryWelcome to Ready For Launch, the show about how founders of early-stage companies launched their businesses.In this conversation, Omar shares his journey from growing up in Jordan to becoming a successful entrepreneur in Australia. He discusses his experiences at Canva, where he learned valuable lessons about scaling and product growth. Omar reflects on the transition to founding Adora, a c
AI Revolution in the Job Market: Launching AI Apply - An AI-Powered Job Search Tool, With Co-Founder Aidan Kramer Mar 27, 2024 01:03:40 Welcome to Ready For Launch, the show about how founders of early-stage companies launched their businesses into the world. This week, Ian Black talks to Aidan Cramer about his business AI Apply, which leverages generative AI to help job seekers find and apply for the best job opportunities. Aidan also shares his experience in building multiple businesses and the importance of finding product-mark
Overcoming Your Fears By Bootstrapping An Allergy Friendly Protein Bar Business, with Patrick Manning, founder of Alio. Mar 13, 2024 01:03:26 Welcome to Ready For Launch, the show about how founders of early-stage companies launched their businesses into the world. This week, Ian Black talks to Patrick Manning, the founder of Alio, an allergy-friendly protein bar company, who shares his journey from medical school to entrepreneurship. He saw a need for a protein bar free from the top nine food allergens and high in protein, and decided
The Van Conversion Expert: How to Unlock the Lifestyle You’ve Dreamed of - with Shane Monks O'Byrne, founder of The Van Conversion Dotcom. Feb 28, 2024 01:29:22 Shane Monks O'Byrne teaches people how to build camper vans and live a van life. He shares his journey into entrepreneurship, the philosophy of van life, and the lessons he learned from building his latest startup - https://www.thevanconversion.com. Contents: Introduction and Background Shane's Business: Teaching People to Build Camper Vans The Philosophy of Van Life Shane's Jour
Launching a non-alcoholic spirit brand in Asia and the USA, with Lorin Winata Founder of Melati Drinks (#50) Oct 25, 2023 00:56:06 Welcome to Ready For Launch, the show where I, Ian Black, talk to founders of early-stage companies about how they launched their business into the world. I’m talking with Lorin Winata, founder of Melati Drinks, and part of the Forbes 30 under 30 list for 2023. Among many things, we discuss: The history of Asian tonic drinks, dating back to 1293 What it means to be a non-alcoholic spirit, in th
049 - Launching and Closing A Daily Brain Care Business, with Brian Davis, Co-founder of Parable. Sep 20, 2023 01:23:10 Welcome to Ready For Launch, the show where Ian Black talks to founders of early stage companies about how they launched their business into the world. This week I’m talking with Brian Davis, co-founder founder of Parable. Among many things, we discuss: Why Brain Care is so important for an ageing population The 4 Pillars of Brain Care How to communicate the benefits of a product when custome
048 - Launching A Literary Career: Derek Sivers Reveals His Writing Process For His Forthcoming Book, Useful Not True. Aug 30, 2023 01:31:40 Welcome to Ready For Launch. This week I’m talking with Derek Sivers, ex-musician, ex-entrepreneur, TED speaker and four-time book author. Among many things, we discuss: Why New Zealand is the best place in the world to raise a kid How to adapt your values to your current situation The secrets to becoming a great speaker What still terrifies Derek about speaking on stage The best way to w

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