Podcast
From the Ground Up
Hosted by Grit Daily - John Boitnott · EN
Building something from nothing isn’t for the faint of heart. It takes vision, relentless determination, and a willingness to push through the unknown. Join John Boitnott on From the Ground Up, a podcast from Grit Daily, where founders, creators, and industry leaders share their raw, unfiltered stories about making it — or sometimes, barely surviving the ride. From the pivotal moments to the unexpected lessons, this is where real talk meets real experience.
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Ted Ullrich
3d ago00:35:14Tap to summarizeTomorrow Lab co-founder Ted Ullrich explains why successful hardware development requires more than a clever prototype. He shares how founders can reduce risk, design for manufacturing, and use AI without losing sight of the physical realities of building products.
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Lance Lewman
4d ago00:36:29Tap to summarizeActor and playwright Lance Lewman explains how his musicals about Frances Farmer and Florence Mills use live performance to recover overlooked histories, challenge stigma, and build empathy around mental health and race.
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Caroline Boudreaux
5d ago00:31:00Tap to summarizeMiracle Foundation founder Caroline Boudreaux shares how a life-changing encounter in India led her to rethink orphan care entirely. She explains why the future of child welfare lies in keeping families together—and how technology is helping make that possible.
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Hannah Hayden
5d ago00:29:56Tap to summarizeSapphire Counseling founder Hannah Hayden explains why effective therapy depends on trust, authenticity, and genuine connection. She also shares how those principles shaped the growth of her Virginia-based practice and continue to guide the counselors she hires.
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Andrew Bryan
2w ago00:35:24Tap to summarizeTrek Epic founder Andrew Bryan explains why experiential learning, mentorship, and even a long walk can help emerging adults understand their strengths, make better decisions, and navigate an uncertain future.
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Charles Masi
2w ago00:36:53Tap to summarizeCharles Masi shares how a life of curiosity led him through physics, business, teaching, art, journalism, and film production. He explains why systems thinking matters and how creative work depends on understanding how different parts fit together.
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Matthew Fornaro
3w ago00:25:15Tap to summarizeBusiness attorney Matthew Fornaro explains why many legal problems begin as business planning mistakes. He shares how entrepreneurs can protect their companies early, use AI responsibly, and avoid costly disputes before they happen.
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Ari Rastegar
3w ago00:31:54Tap to summarizeRastegar Capital founder and CEO Ari Rastegar discusses why failure drives growth, how entrepreneurs can navigate messy markets, and what it means to make business and real estate decisions with a 100-year horizon.
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Mimmo Cricchio
3w ago00:31:58Tap to summarizeIndependent travel advisor Mimmo Cricchio shares how his family's hospitality roots shaped his career, why word of mouth remains his most powerful marketing tool, and how rebuilding after major change pushed him to think bigger about travel and entrepreneurship.
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Tim Wilbur
Jun 2400:29:33Tap to summarizeTim Wilbur, International Director and Leadership Trainer for Vineyard India Compassion Trust, shares how education became the center of his life’s work. Through New Song Community School in Telangana, India, the organization helps children from rural villages gain access to English-medium education, opportunity, and a broader vision for their futures. The conversation explores poverty, service, sustainability, girls’ education, and why helping others can change the giver as much as the people being served.
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