Best Founders Fridge Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 7: Chicken Tenders & Capital Raises with Uri Geva, CEO of Cookie Dough Bliss 32:15

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Send us a text “I have a one-page manifesto called The Book of Uri. Rule one: no cheese unless it’s on pizza. Rule two: nothing purple.” In this episode of Founder’s Fridge, host Heidi Knoblauch sits down with Uri Geva, CEO of Cookie Dough Bliss, to talk about what it means to build a dessert franchise empire while eating like a kid. From buying an…

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Is chatting with AI changing our climate? 28:45

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This time around it's a warm welcome back to Dr Frederick Bertley from COSI and we tackle the thing that'll change climate forever - AI 🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify & all major platforms. Subscribe, share, and dive in! To read the full article, Click Here. For any enquiries, please contact: [email protected]…

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Kent Zerangue – Food With Love

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Discover Lafayette welcomes Kent Zerangue, the founder of Food With Love, “a heart centered ministry of Hospice of Acadiana” that he first began in July 2017 when he offered to cook for a former classmate whose son had been diagnosed with a brain bleed. Kent had retired in March of 2017 with plans to open a catering business, but he experienced an …

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Turning whisky waste into green chemicals 29:28

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This episode the forgotten side of decarbonising - how to make 'sustainable' chemicals used in everyday itemsBy future net zero

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AI Human Skills, YouTube's Impact, and Lesser Apes with Brian Ardinger and Robyn Bolton 15:05

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On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, Robyn and Brian talk about the human skills needed to adapt to AI, how YouTube is changing the media landscape, and how we might just be becoming lesser apes. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help innovation leaders navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give you a f…

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Chanda Rubin – Louisiana Tennis Legend 27:29

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Chanda Rubin – From Carencro to World Tennis Stardom This special episode of Discover Lafayette features an archival interview with Lafayette’s own Chanda Rubin, one of the greatest athletes to emerge from our community. Originally recorded in 2014 for Upper Lafayette on the Move, this conversation revisits Chanda’s remarkable journey—from a young …

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From F1 to fixing fridges the world of fluid dynamics 38:14

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Is an SMR the key to unleashing wide scale clean power? Find out in this episode... 🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify & all major platforms. Subscribe, share, and dive in! To read the full article, Click Here. For any enquiries, please contact: [email protected] future net zero

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Episode 6: Leftovers and Leadership with Courtney Zaugg, Founder of VentureVets 20:58

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Send us a text "I stockpile food as a comfort. I'm never out of any type of pasta. Never." Courtney Zaugg, founder of VentureVets—a 501(c)(3) accelerator supporting veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs—and co-owner of The Contractors, a general contracting company in Indianapolis, on why her pantry drawers won't close and why she made thirty d…

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Divergent Thinking, College Towns & AI Poison with Brian Ardinger and Robyn Bolton 16:03

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On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, Robyn and Brian sit down to talk about divergent thinking, peak college towns, and how as little as 250 documents can poison your AI. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help innovation leaders navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give you a front row seat into what i…

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Why OLYRA's CEO Says Ignorance Is A Founder's Best Asset 22:33

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How can a century-old family tradition from Greece successfully disrupt the competitive U.S. snack aisle. I sat down with OLYRA President and CEO Yannis Varellas to discuss his fascinating journey transforming a fifth-generation flour mill into a modern consumer brand. He details his approach to market entry, the distinction between Amazon and D2C …

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Louisiana Grass Roots – A Short Documentary About Our Forgotten Prairie 59:20

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Today we shine a spotlight on Louisiana Grass Roots, a compelling new documentary produced by Dr. Phyllis Baudoin Griffard and directed by Jillian Godshall. This film captures the voices of everyday Louisianians working to preserve our state’s environmental and cultural heritage, highlighting powerful grassroots movements shaping our future. Jillia…

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Mini nuclear reactors coming to your neighbourhood soon! 30:50

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Is an SMR the key to unleashing wide scale clean power? Find out in this episode... 🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify & all major platforms. Subscribe, share, and dive in! To read the full article, Click Here. For any enquiries, please contact: [email protected] future net zero

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Episode 5: Wild Fruit and the Super App Dream with Arbër Kadia, Co-founder of Patoko 23:14

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Send us a text What do selling wild fruit in Albania and building a global tech company have in common? In this episode of Founders Fridge, host Heidi Knoblauch sits down with Arbër Kadia, Co-founder of Patoko, to talk about growing up in a resourceful family, learning entrepreneurship through necessity, and turning that same creativity into a comp…

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Lafayette Community Fridge – Powered by Foodies of Lafayette 49:52

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Heidi McDonald and Jason Stoner, the passionate duo behind Foodies of Lafayette and the Lafayette Community Fridge Program, join Discover Lafayette. Their mission blends a love for local restaurants with compassion for those facing food insecurity — all while promoting dignity, kindness, and connection within the Lafayette community. The Origin of …

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The waste food that could be powering your home 29:15

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This week could you be binning a useful source of power each time you throw out your food waste?By future net zero

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Episode 4: Hot Pot & Product Sprints with Jane Chen, Founder & CEO at Letterly 26:07

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Send us a text What if staying connected to home means filling your entire trunk with Chinese food and driving it three hours north? In this episode of Founders Fridge, host Heidi Knoblauch sits down with Jane Chen, founder and CEO of Letterly, to talk about what happens when you can't just eat any food. You need the food from your childhood to kee…

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Hiring, Growth, Sameness, and Fridge Ads with Brian Ardinger and Robyn Bolton 17:56

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On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, Robyn Bolton and Brian Ardinger talk about hiring talent, tips on growth, why everything looks the same, and why nobody wants advertisements on their refrigerators. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help innovation leaders navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give y…

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Caroline Jurisich – Founder of The Quad, an Enrichment Center for Adults Living With Cognitive Disabilities 43:53

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Our guest, Dr. Caroline Jurisich, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss her inspiring work with The Quad, a Lafayette-based program helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities continue learning, building independence, and forming meaningful social connections after leaving school. A Lifelong Passion for Education and Inclusion Ori…

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Standards we all need standards! 37:56

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This time round Sumit speaks to Susan Taylor Martin of the BSI about the new net zero standard set to shake things up next year 🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify & all major platforms. Subscribe, share, and dive in! To read the full article, Click Here. For any enquiries, please contact: [email protected]…

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Episode 3: No More Chicken Marsala with Hailee Greene, Chief Everything Officer at GreeneAcres Processing 26:00

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Send us a text What does startup life look like when your boardroom is a barn and your coworkers are three donkeys named Sassy Ass, Sir Assalot, and Total Ass? In this episode of Founder’s Fridge, host Heidi Knoblauch sits down with Hailee Greene, founder and Chief Everything Officer of GreeneAcres Processing, which aims to become New York’s first …

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Fabian Patin – Committed to Preservation and Beautification of Rotary Point 45:12

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Fabian Patin, a Lafayette architect whose name has become synonymous with the preservation and beautification of Rotary Point, a peaceful sanctuary on the Bayou Vermilion, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss his decades-long dedication to Lafayette’s waterways and the enduring spirit of civic service that drives the Rotary Club of Lafayette. He has…

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Green power...the truth revealed! 42:57

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This episode I talk to Joe Kwiatkowski, a data scientist and energy specialist who can now tell you just how clean your power is day to day!By future net zero

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Episode 2: Jollof Rice and Burger Celebrations with Sumorwuo Zaza, CEO & Co-Founder at Nicklpass 30:32

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Send us a text What if the meal you grew up with is what gets you through the hardest parts of building a company? In this episode of Founders Fridge, host Heidi Knoblauch sits down with Sumorwuo Zaza, co-founder of nicklpass, to explore how childhood meals and family traditions can shape the way founders lead and persevere. Zaza grew up in a Liber…

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Robots, Revivals, AI Slop, and the Bolt Conference with Brian Ardinger and Robyn Bolton 17:45

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By Brian Ardinger, Founder of Inside Outside Innovation podcast, InsideOutside.io, and the Inside Outside Innovation Summit

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Graze Acadiana’s Amanda Osgood & Tracy Lindberg 38:06

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Amanda (“Mandy”) Osgood and Tracy Lindberg of Graze Acadiana join Discover Lafayette to discuss their love of creating beautiful food presentations and what it is like to open your own small business. A mother–daughter team who have brought the art of grazing to Lafayette since 2019, this episode is presented in partnership with Lafayette Travel an…

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Episode 1: Protein Balls and Horse Stalls with Amy Gurske, CEO of Sayhii 25:34

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Send us a text In our debut episode, I sit down with Amy Gurske, founder and CEO of sayhii, to explore the roots of her entrepreneurial journey. From cleaning horse stalls as a child to selling trained horses to pay for college, Amy’s early ventures shaped the resilient, creative mindset that drives her work today. We talk about the founding of say…

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Why Startups Fail & Where Innovators Thrive with Brian Ardinger and Robyn Bolton 22:45

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On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, Robyn and Brian talk about why startups fail, the best workplaces for innovators, and the digital detox on college campuses. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help innovation leaders navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give you a front row seat into what it takes t…

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The Secret Behind SharkNinja's Unstoppable Innovation 23:34

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Ever wondered how a company goes from a single steam mop to a global empire of home and outdoor products? In this interview, SharkNinja's Chief Commercial Officer Neil Shah reveals the company's problem solving philosophy that fuels its rapid growth. He discusses how SharkNinja identifies consumer pain points, balances performance and value, and ha…

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Broussard Mayor Ray Bourque – Longtime Public Servant Working for His Hometown 45:53

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We welcome Broussard Mayor Ray Bourque, a lifelong resident of Broussard who has dedicated his career to public service and business. Before being elected mayor in 2018, he served eight years as a city councilman for District 3 and has co-owned Touche Printing and Signs for more than three decades. He also served as board president of the Broussard…

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Brainiac's Mission to Feed Young Minds🧠 26:07

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How do you tackle a challenge as vast as closing America’s brain nutrition gap? Mark Brooks, CEO and co-founder of Brainiac Foods, is answering that question by creating everyday foods packed with the nutrients kids (and adults) need for brain health and development. In this interview, he shares the brand's science-first approach, its unique retail…

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Episode 0: It always comes back to oysters. 3:33

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Send us a text Nine years ago, host Heidi Knoblauch opened an oyster bar in a small town in upstate New York—fresh off a PhD from Yale and against all conventional wisdom. That leap into entrepreneurship revealed something she has carried with her ever since: food sits at the center of the founder journey. In this introductory episode, Heidi shares…

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Is the sun really about to shine on solar? 30:31

2M ago30:31

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Solar is entering its prime says this week's guest on the Net Hero Podcast, so is it really the most important renewable power?By future net zero

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Chad Sonnier – LCG Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness 28:24

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Our guest today is Chad Sonnier, Director of the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) for Lafayette Parish. With over four decades of service in fire protection and emergency response, Chad Sonnier brings unmatched experience to the role of coordinating disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts across federal, …

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Climate change and disease are we aware of the risks? 34:53

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The Net Hero Podcast is back after the hot summer break and this time I explore what happens to disease spread as our climate shifts 🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify & all major platforms. Subscribe, share, and dive in! To read the full article, Click Here. For any enquiries, please contact: [email protected]…

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Corporate Innovation Tactics: When to Cut, Cull, and Create with Brian Ardinger and Robyn Bolton 18:42

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Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help innovation leaders navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give you a front-row seat into what it takes to grow and thrive in a world of hyper-uncertainty and accelerating change. Join me, Brian Ardinger, and Miles Zero's Robyn Bolton. As we discussed, the latest tools, tactics, and trends for creatin…

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Warren Abadie, Director of Traffic, Roads and Bridges 33:22

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Today we welcome Warren Abadie, Director of Traffic, Roads and Bridges for Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG). A Lafayette native, Warren has spent his entire career with LCG, steadily rising through the ranks after graduating from UL Lafayette in 2003 with a degree in electrical engineering (computer option). He started as an engineer aide, m…

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Russ Hosmer, USMC Veteran & Founder of Constant Progression 1:12:35

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Russ Hosmer, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, certified life coach, former national-champion bodybuilder, and founder of Constant Progression, an online life coaching and personal development platform serving clients worldwide, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss his mission to help others reach their full potential. Russ grew up in New Jersey, just ou…

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Handwriting, Hype & The Future of Innovation with Brian Ardinger and Robyn Bolton 20:36

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Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help innovation leaders navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give you a front row seat into what it takes to grow and thrive in a world of hyper uncertainty and accelerating change. Join me, Brian Ardinger, and MileZero's Robyn Bolton as we discuss the latest tools, tactics, and trends for creating inno…

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Door handles, golf tees and other sick day excuses 7:54

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Susie WS gives a list of the most ridiculous sick day excuses, and you can handle it as a business owner.By Susie Warran-Smith

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How to put up your prices without being a greedy cow 8:49

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Susie WS explains how you can put your prices up and not lose your key clients. You're not being a greedy cow, you're being professionalBy Susie Warran-Smith

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20 things you should never say in a meeting 6:12

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Susie WS explains what you should never say in a meeting (and what they really mean), and how a good chair makes all the difference.By Susie Warran-Smith

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The miles, meals and minutes you're giving away 4:38

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Susie WS explains why you shouldn't be chucking in free petrol, free postage, free sandwiches and free hours you’ll never get back, when you run a business. Add them up over a year and you’ve basically run a side hustle as a philanthropist.By Susie Warran-Smith

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Working mums - stop feeling guilty all the time 8:01

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Susie WS explains why you should stop aiming for 'perfect 'and stop listening to all that parenting guru nonsenseBy Susie Warran-Smith