Founders in Full
Founders in Full is a podcast about what it really takes to build a business—especially in the world of FamTech.
Hosted by Dan Ritzke, a Fractional CMO with nearly 20 years of experience (danritzke.com) each episode features honest, behind‑the‑scenes conversations with founders building companies that help families thrive. You’ll hear how they’ve shaped their brands, reached their audiences, and figured out what actually drives growth.
While most episodes spotlight FamTech founders, you’ll also find a handful of earlier conversations (and the occasional new one) with founders outside the space—because great lessons can come from anywhere.
This isn’t theory or hype. It’s real founders making real decisions.
If you’re building something of your own—especially in FamTech—you’ll walk away with stories, strategies, and practical takeaways you can put to work right away.
Founders in Full
Dale Jarosz - Bschool Travel
In this episode of Founders in Full, I talk with Dale Jarosz, co-founder of Bschool Travel, a company that designs immersive international learning experiences for MBA and university students.
Dale’s journey started in mechanical engineering, took him to Caterpillar designing hydraulic valves, and eventually led him to business school at Michigan—where travel, entrepreneurship, and frustration with the status quo planted the seeds for a new kind of company.
What began as a scrappy startup run out of a student apartment—with a Wix website and a $5 logo from Fiverr—has grown into a trusted partner for top business schools around the world. Along the way, Dale and his co-founder weathered a global pandemic, redefined what a student travel program could be, and built a company that now serves over 40 universities.
We talk about:
✅ Why business school was the perfect time to start a company
✅ How a few bad travel experiences sparked a bigger idea
✅ The real story behind “faking it until you make it”
✅ What universities, students, and global partners really care about
✅ How brand, trust, and scrappiness helped them scale post-COVID
If you’ve ever thought about starting a service business—or if you’re in the education or travel space—this episode is full of lessons about testing demand, building credibility, and growing the right way.
About Bschool Travel:
Bschool Travel partners with top MBA programs and universities to design high-quality, academically driven international experiences. They coordinate logistics, manage risk, and help students connect with global business leaders for unforgettable learning opportunities.
👉 Learn more at: https://www.bschooltravel.com
👉 Connect with Dale on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-jarosz/
Connect with me (Dan Ritzke):
I’m a Fractional CMO who helps FamTech companies position their brand, sharpen their messaging, create marketing strategies that drive growth, and oversee execution to make sure those plans turn into results.
👉 Visit my website: www.danritzke.com
👉 Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ritzke
Apply to be on the podcast or nominate a founder:
👉 Visit my website: www.danritzke.com/podcast