Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Addison LaBonte, founder of Sweet Addison’s, a fast-growing better-for-you bakery shipping gluten-free, dairy-free desserts nationwide. A former Division 1 athlete, Addison has channeled her discipline and resilience into building a brand rooted in authenticity and quality.
After a life-changing health diagnosis, Addison turned to gluten-free living, what started as a personal journey quickly evolved into a thriving business and loyal online community. Her story highlights the power of betting on yourself, building with intention, and creating products that truly serve people.

Chapters
01:16 – Addison’s Background and Unexpected Path to Entrepreneurship
03:42 – How Division 1 Athletics Shaped Her Discipline and Mindset
05:41 – The Power of Delayed Gratification in Business
07:44 – Health Diagnosis That Changed Everything
08:35 – Discovering Gluten-Free Living and a New Passion
09:49 – Starting an Instagram Account That Led to a Business
11:03 – Early Doubts and Getting Laid Off Before Launch
12:33 – Building Sweet Addison’s From a Small Apartment
13:25 – 26 Recipe Iterations to Perfect the Product
14:10 – Transitioning From Home Baking to a Commercial Kitchen
15:13 – Listening to Customers and Building for Demand
17:53 – Launch Strategy: Influencers and Word-of-Mouth Growth
18:44 – Understanding the Gluten-Free Consumer Market
20:08 – Product Innovation: High-Protein, Better-For-You Desserts
21:31 – Challenges of Selling Perishable Products Online
23:13 – Vision for Scaling Into National Retail
25:34 – Why Personal Branding Was a Game-Changer
27:37 – Discipline, Consistency, and Social Media Growth
29:59 – Evolving Her Personal Brand Over Time
31:26 – Viral Content and Learning From Audience Feedback
36:32 – Pushing Limits: From Marathons to Ultra Running
38:17 – The “Deathbed Mentality” and Living Without Regret
40:43 – Training the Mind Through Physical Challenges
42:55 – Childhood Lessons That Built Independence and Resilience
47:16 – Taking a Leap of Faith and Moving to Dallas
50:45 – Advice to Her Younger Self
Guest Links:
Website: www.sweetaddisons.com
Instagram: @sweet.addisons
@organicallyaddison
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In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Jamie Maltabes, Founder and CEO of Infinite Medical Group, a rapidly growing wellness and regenerative medicine company. Jamie’s journey to entrepreneurship was shaped by years of personal struggle, addiction, recovery, and a relentless commitment to rebuilding her life and helping others do the same.
Jamie shares how hitting rock bottom in her twenties forced her to completely transform her life, ultimately leading her to build a business rooted in real impact. From navigating addiction and high-stakes poker to launching a wellness company from a basement side hustle, her story is a powerful reminder that some of the strongest founders are forged through adversity and reinvention.
Chapters

 01:20 – Jamie’s Earliest Memory of Leadership and Truth-Telling
 04:00 – Struggling With Food, Body Image, and Early Eating Disorders
 06:38 – Addiction to Alcohol, Drugs, and the Cycle of Self-Destruction
 09:48 – The Moment That Led Jamie to Alcoholics Anonymous
 10:21 – Rebuilding Life Through Recovery and Personal Discipline
 12:13 – Channeling Addiction Into AA and New Obsessions
 13:12 – Discovering Poker and Entering the High-Stakes Card World
 16:07 – Running Private Poker Games During COVID
 17:09 – The Realization That Forced Jamie to Walk Away From Poker
 18:42 – The Power of Environment and Finding the Right Circles
 20:25 – Divorce, Leaving Poker, and Career Transition
 21:10 – Building Leadership Experience at HairClub
 22:27 – Losing Money in a Business Dispute and the Push to Start Over
 23:00 – The Birth of Infinite Medical Group
 26:37 – Discovering Ozempic and Its Impact on Weight Management
 28:37 – Launching a Wellness Side Hustle From Her Basement
 29:05 – Turning a Side Hustle Into a Scalable Medical Business
 30:12 – The Unexpected Challenges of Launching a Medical Clinic
 31:16 – Why Speed and Execution Drive Infinite’s Growth
 32:57 – Expansion Plans and Balancing Business With Family
 34:46 – Psychedelic Therapy, Healing, and Personal Growth
 41:14 – Entrepreneurship as a Personal Development Journey
 43:04 – Leading With Purpose and Building a Positive Team Culture
 44:10 – Advice Jamie Would Give Her 24-Year-Old Self
 46:54 – The Power of Pivots and Never Quitting the Game

Guest Links:
|Website: https://infinitemedicalgroup.com
Instagram: @infinitemedicalgroup @jamiemaltabes
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In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Gaurav “Gord” Hundal, a 19-year-old real estate developer who has already flipped multiple homes and recently completed a luxury property listed for over $5 million in Fort Lauderdale. After experimenting with businesses like event promotion and clothing at a young age, Gaurav eventually found his passion in real estate development and house flipping.
Gaurav shares how discipline, strong family values, and relentless curiosity helped him transition from small renovation projects into the luxury real estate market. From navigating contractor mistakes to building trust in an industry dominated by older professionals, this conversation explores the mindset required to build credibility, take calculated risks, and stay committed to long-term growth.

Chapters:
 02:10 – Growing Up Around Entrepreneurship and His First Business
 03:10 – Throwing Underage Events and Early Hustle
 04:25 – Launching a Clothing Brand as a Teenager
 05:17 – Searching for Purpose Through Entrepreneurship
 07:24 – Why Gaurav Still Attends College While Building Businesses
 09:42 – The Social Value of School for Young Entrepreneurs
 11:32 – Discovering Real Estate and His First House Flip
 12:42 – How House Flipping Actually Works
 14:38 – The Profit Potential of Real Estate Development
 15:29 – Why Gaurav Transitioned Into Luxury Homes
 17:29 – The $3.6M Luxury Property Investment
 18:51 – Closing the Deal and Navigating Market Changes
 19:49 – The Hard Lesson: Never Blindly Trust Contractors
 21:06 – Systems Gaurav Uses to Avoid Getting Burned
 22:28 – Why Honouring Deals Builds Long-Term Success
 24:37 – The Role of Integrity and Karma in Business
 26:33 – Overcoming Age Bias as a Young Entrepreneur
 28:23 – Managing Real Estate Projects for Other Investors
 29:46 – Why Reputation Is Everything in Real Estate
 32:22 – Lessons Learned From Growing Up With Four Older Brothers
 36:18 – The Discipline That Drives His Work Ethic
 38:13 – Gaurav’s Daily Routine and Work Schedule
 41:50 – The Importance of Obsession in Early Entrepreneurship
 44:56 – Advice Gaurav Would Give His 14-Year-Old Self
 47:38 – Handling Criticism, Doubt, and External Judgment
 50:14 – Final Thoughts on Environment, Family, and Success
Guest Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gauravhundalll/
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In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with David Balinski, Founder & CEO of Wire Health. With a background spanning risk management, pharmaceutical lobbying, national benefits consulting, and health plan M&A, David has built nine companies and dedicated his career to fixing one of the biggest failures in American healthcare: mental health access.
David shares the hard lessons he learned about partnerships, equity, incentives and culture, alongside a deep dive into the realities of mental health in entrepreneurship. From bipolar disorder among founders, to the limitations of SSRIs, emerging therapies like ketamine, and alternative healthcare strategies that have saved his family over $150,000. This conversation challenges how leaders think about responsibility, performance, and the systems supporting their teams.
Chapters:
 01:08 – Why David Focused on Fixing Healthcare
 02:42 – The Mental Health Gap in American Insurance
 03:38 – Early Entrepreneurial Instincts and Lemonade Stands
 05:20 – From Screenwriting Dreams to Health Insurance Underwriting
 06:04 – The Hardest Lessons From Building Nine Companies
 08:20 – The Cost of Trusting the Wrong People
 09:11 – Why Giving Equity Too Early Is a Founder Mistake
 12:43 – What to Do When a Key Employee Asks for Equity
 14:30 – Building Advisory Boards That Protect You From Yourself
 16:50 – Profit Share vs. Equity: A Smarter Alternative
 18:47 – Incentives, Commission Structures, and Performance Culture
 22:16 – Why Culture Is a Founder’s Real Job
 25:26 – Blameless Problem Solving and Avoiding Toxic Behavior
 28:02 – The Mental Health Reality Founders Don’t Talk About
 30:01 – Bipolar Disorder in Entrepreneurs (4x the General Population)
 32:02 – MDMA, PTSD, and Emerging Treatment Conversations
 40:43 – Why Wire Health Sends Patients to Ketamine Treatment
 45:37 – The 30% Problem With SSRIs
 49:10 – Why David and His Family Don’t Use Traditional Health Insurance
 55:21 – How Medical Sharing and Direct Primary Care Work
 59:45 – Wire Health’s Employer-Focused Mental Health Model
 1:01:30 – Choosing Investors Who Align With Your Mission
 1:04:03 – The Recovery Friendly Workplace Movement
 1:06:48 – Creating Psychological Safety at Work
 1:10:16 – Final Reflections on Purpose, Impact, and Responsibility
Guest Links:
Website: https://wire.health/
LinkedIn: David Balinski
Wire Health
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In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Michael C. Bertoni, Founder and CEO of SaaS Talent, the global talent and growth engine behind hundreds of high-performing SaaS and tech companies. With over 25 years of experience helping founders scale revenue, build elite go-to-market teams, and turn hiring into a competitive advantage, Michael operates at the intersection of SaaS growth, recruiting, AI, and leadership.
Michael shares his journey from being a high-performing sales leader working for others to taking the leap into entrepreneurship at 39. He opens up about early mistakes, the mindset shifts that shaped his evolution, and why he believes every business challenge traces back to one core issue: talent. This conversation is a practical and honest look at what it really takes to scale a company through people, systems, and energy.
Chapters:
 01:35 - The Origin of “The Rainmaker”
 03:37 - Taking the Leap Into Entrepreneurship at 39
 05:54 - Starting as a Solopreneur Without a Playbook
 07:36 - Early Mistakes and Getting Kicked Out of Co-Working Spaces
 10:25 - Self-Awareness and Evolving as a Founder
 13:27 - Building a Personal Board of Advisors
 18:01 - Inside SaaS Talent: Talent Acquisition and GTM Growth Coaching
 19:48 - “Every Problem Is a Talent Problem” Explained
 22:22 - How to Know If You Have the Right Person in the Right Seat
 24:00 - Locking In A-Players Through Growth and Ownership
 26:40 - The Founder’s Role: Bringing the Energy and Vision
 30:09 - What Young Founders Should Look for in Talent
 34:27 - Creating “Wow” Moments and Hiring Through Community
 41:11 - Lessons from 20+ Years in SaaS and Tech
 46:07 - Why You Need an Operating System to Scale
 49:26 - Advice to His 13-Year-Old Self
 52:07 - The Morning Routine That Changed His Leadership
 55:13 - Gratitude, Manifestation, and Long-Term Growth
 1:00:21 - Using LinkedIn as a Growth Engine
 1:04:00 - Final Reflections and Building With Energy
Guest Links:
Website: https://www.saas-talent.com/
LinkedIn: Michael C. Bertoni
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