Unfiltered Founders
Unfiltered Founders is a raw, real, and refreshing podcast for anyone ready to break free from the corporate grind and embrace the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship. Hosted by Darren Penquite and Andy Baker—two former corporate professionals turned business owners—this show dives deep into the highs, lows, and everything in between of starting and scaling a business.
Each episode features candid conversations about the unfiltered realities of entrepreneurship: the wins, the losses, the sleepless nights, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you're just considering taking the leap or you're a seasoned business owner looking for perspective, encouragement, or the next big idea, Unfiltered Founders delivers honest insights and practical advice—with a dash of humor and a whole lot of heart.
Tune in for stories that inspire, advice you can actually use, and the kind of support every founder needs but rarely finds.
Episodes
12 episodes
How AI Is Reshaping Jobs—and One Founder’s Journey Proves Why It Matters
The future stopped knocking and walked right in. We brought on Brian Anderson, CEO and founder of Augusto Digital, to unpack what happens when AI’s “someday” becomes “right now,” and how a founder turns a severance check into a strategy that co...
Beyond the Hustle: What Nobody Tells You About Starting Your Own Business
Ever wondered if you've got what it takes to be your own boss? The truth about entrepreneurship is far more nuanced than Instagram highlights suggest.In this reflective episode, Darren and Andy strip away the myths surrounding business ...
When You Know Your Worth, You Change Your Future
What does it take to walk away from a steady paycheck and bet everything on yourself? Ruben Perez, founder of RP Flooring, shares his extraordinary journey from frustrated corporate employee to thriving business owner in just eight months.<...
Corporate Tears to Business Cheers: Ryan's Escape Plan
The psychological toll of corporate work became unbearable for Ryan, who found himself in tears at his HR director's office—a breaking point that would ultimately transform his life. After years in manufacturing management positions at companie...
Pro Tips and Tee Shots: How One Man Built a Golf Empire
Ever wondered what it takes to transform a simple idea sketched on a napkin into a multimillion-dollar business? Noah Horstman, founder and CEO of Golf Garage, takes us on his remarkable journey from golf-obsessed kid to visionary entrepreneur ...
A Salary is a Drug They Give You to Make You Forget Your Dreams
"A salary is a drug they give you to forget your dreams." These powerful words from our guest, Eli, CEO of the Medford Chamber of Commerce, capture the essence of our eye-opening conversation about entrepreneurship, wealth-building, and breakin...
Scratch an Itch, Find a Niche: The Mental Game of Entrepreneurship
What if your biggest business obstacle isn't market conditions or competition, but the voice inside your head? In this transformative conversation with mindset expert Collin Henderson, we uncover how entrepreneurs can break free from the mental...
Betting on Yourself: Why Entrepreneurship Changes Everything
What does it really mean to bet on yourself? In this candid conversation with entrepreneur Cory, co-founder of Synergy Insurance Solutions, we dive deep into the mindset shift required to leave the perceived safety of corporate America for the ...
Leap of Faith: From Corporate Job to Entrepreneurial Freedom
What does it really take to break free from corporate America and build a thriving business? In this candid conversation, Andy and Darren strip away the glamorized veneer of entrepreneurship to reveal the raw, unfiltered reality of business own...