<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Founder O/S]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Founder O/S Podcast is a weekly, operator-led conversation for founders and CEOs who want practical clarity in a noisy business environment. Each episode blends real-world experience with straight talk on the forces shaping modern companies, including macroeconomics, policy shifts, technology, hiring, and go-to-market execution. The goal is simple: surface the patterns, tradeoffs, and decisions that actually move the needle, and give leaders a sharper way to think and act.</p>]]></description><link>https://aspiresix.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 02:36:51 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/yCuCKr1d.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[AspireSix LLC]]></author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:48:34 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 AspireSix LLC]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurship]]></category><itunes:author>AspireSix LLC</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Founder O/S Podcast is a weekly, operator-led conversation for founders and CEOs who want practical clarity in a noisy business environment. Each episode blends real-world experience with straight talk on the forces shaping modern companies, including macroeconomics, policy shifts, technology, hiring, and go-to-market execution. The goal is simple: surface the patterns, tradeoffs, and decisions that actually move the needle, and give leaders a sharper way to think and act.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>AspireSix LLC</itunes:name><itunes:email>mfowler@aspiresix.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Entrepreneurship"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/2feec14e-2692-4ed5-9fa6-644effa5e898/logos/bf2fed71-d367-4f5d-a089-734f421b19c1.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Re-Architecting for the AI Era]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the challenges faced by founders in navigating chaos, the impact of AI on business, the accelerating pace of change, the role of government and regulation, the importance of forward thinking, and the power of mindset in determining outcomes. The conversation covers the importance of personal and professional development, the tectonic shift in business, the impact of automation on employment, organizational design and business model 2.0, maximizing book value and access to capital, the role of culture and people in business, and the importance of soft skills and emotional intelligence.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Adaptation to change is crucial for business survival</li><li>The mindset of a leader determines the outcome Continuous improvement</li><li>Adaptability and resilience</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Navigating Chaos as a Founder</li><li>05:39 The Impact of AI on Business</li><li>16:42 The Role of Government and Regulation</li><li>22:06 The Importance of Forward Thinking</li><li>32:34 The Power of Mindset</li><li>39:58 Personal and Professional Development</li><li>45:41 The Tectonic Shift in Business</li><li>52:41 Maximizing Book Value and Access to Capital</li><li>01:11:16 The Role of Culture and People in Business</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">dfa01ead-6fce-4f3e-aaba-dbf4c62e0e69</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[AspireSix LLC]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:46:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ea33f493677693a5404feaab166809755d9092589569e107bf097f013539f085/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkZmEwMWVhZC02ZmNlLTRmM2UtYWFiYS1kYmY0YzYyZTBlNjkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyZmVlYzE0ZS0yNjkyLTRlZDUtOWZhNi02NDRlZmZhNWU4OTgiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2N2ZmY2NjN2IxNWE4ZjVhYTk1NGQ4NTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhMzU5NGUyNTU0MmQ0N2QxMTIzNTYzL21vbnR5LWZvd2xlcnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0yOF9fMjItOC0zMC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="90736370" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/2feec14e-2692-4ed5-9fa6-644effa5e898/episodes/dfa01ead-6fce-4f3e-aaba-dbf4c62e0e69/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the challenges faced by founders in navigating chaos, the impact of AI on business, the accelerating pace of change, the role of government and regulation, the importance of forward thinking, and the power of mindset in determining outcomes. The conversation covers the importance of personal and professional development, the tectonic shift in business, the impact of automation on employment, organizational design and business model 2.0, maximizing book value and access to capital, the role of culture and people in business, and the importance of soft skills and emotional intelligence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Adaptation to change is crucial for business survival&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The mindset of a leader determines the outcome Continuous improvement&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Adaptability and resilience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Navigating Chaos as a Founder&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;05:39 The Impact of AI on Business&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;16:42 The Role of Government and Regulation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;22:06 The Importance of Forward Thinking&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;32:34 The Power of Mindset&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;39:58 Personal and Professional Development&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;45:41 The Tectonic Shift in Business&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;52:41 Maximizing Book Value and Access to Capital&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:11:16 The Role of Culture and People in Business&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:03:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/2feec14e-2692-4ed5-9fa6-644effa5e898/logos/bf2fed71-d367-4f5d-a089-734f421b19c1.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Re-Architecting for the AI Era</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>