Founder Secrets with Taylor and Flaviu

Flaviu Simihaian & Taylor Trusty

Join Taylor (@ttrusty) and Flaviu (@FlaviuSim) as they interview inspiring founders, and discuss entrepreneur ideas, news, experiences, struggles and successes. This is Founder Secrets. Watch the episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@foundersecretspod

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Founder Secrets with Taylor and Flaviu

Episodes (120)

Feb 24th Ep 120: Laurel Mintz | From Family Business to Venture Capitalist: Lessons on Transformation and Leadership
Jan 16th Ep 119: The Olive Oil Mafia: Why ‘Extra Virgin’ Isn’t Always Real (with Alya Health’s Maya Ayed)
Jan 3rd EP 118: Ash Straughn | The Operator’s Playbook Behind SAM and the Future of Startup Hiring

Founder Secrets with Taylor and Flaviu

Feb 24, 2026
40 minutes
37 MB

Join us as we delve into the world of entrepreneurship with Laurel Mintz, a powerhouse at the intersection of marketing and venture capital. As the founder and CEO of Elevate My Brand, Laurel has spent the last 16 years leading award-winning campaigns for iconic names like Verizon, Paw Patrol, Sprinklr, and Squishmallows. Her expertise in helping brands break through the noise and drive measurable growth is unparalleled. In this episode, Laurel shares her journey from taking over a family business at 26 to becoming a General Partner at Fabric VC, where she invests in the next generation...

Founder Secrets with Taylor and Flaviu

Ep 120: Laurel Mintz | From Family Business to Venture Capitalist: Lessons on Transformation and Leadership

Flaviu Simihaian & Taylor Trusty

00:00 -40:01