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The Unicorn Reinventing How Healthcare Reaches You with Jon Lensing

October 06, 2026

In this episode of the Give First podcast, David Cohen sits down with Jon Lensing, co-founder and CEO of OpenLoop, the unicorn building the infrastructure that lets any company offer virtual healthcare to the people it already serves.Jon shares why he left medicine to reimagine healthcare around convenience, how the company survived a make-or-break pivot when COVID hit, and the mindset he uses to place bold bets without risking the business.He is one of 13 unicorn founders featured in David C...

The Unicorn Giving Parents Peace of Mind with Kurt Workman

September 22, 2026

In this episode of the Give First podcast, David Cohen sits down with Kurt Workman, co-founder and executive chairman of Owlet, the company behind the smart sock that tracks a baby's heart rate and oxygen and sends the data to a parent's phone.Kurt shares the personal story that sparked Owlet, the moments that nearly ended the company, and what it took to build hardware that parents and doctors could trust.He is one of 13 unicorn founders featured in David Cohen and Amir Hegazi's new book, "C...

From a Mall Booth to a Billion-Dollar Unicorn featuring Matt Oppenheimer

September 15, 2026

In this episode of the Give First podcast, David Cohen sits down with Matt Oppenheimer, founder and chair of Remitly, the cross-border payments company he grew from a mall booth into a billion-dollar business.Matt reflects on the focus and grit it took to scale Remitly across borders, the fundraising road that tested him, and knowing when it was time to hand off the CEO seat.He is one of 13 unicorn founders featured in David Cohen and Amir Hegazi's new book, Chasing Unicorns, which lays out t...

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Give First is hosted by David Cohen and Brad Feld. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@techstars.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Give First?

The publicly listed email for Give First: podcasts@techstars.com.

How many listeners does Give First have?

Podseeker estimates Give First reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Give First?

Give First typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established startup founders, unicorn or high-growth company executives, venture capital investors, Techstars mentors or alumni, and authors or experts with practical experience supporting entrepreneurs. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a high-growth or venture-backed company; Built or invested in a recognized startup ecosystem; Published a book on entrepreneurship, leadership, or founder well-being. Recent guests include Kurt Workman, Matt Oppenheimer, and Etosha Cave.

How hard is it to get booked on Give First?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Give First cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Startup Investing, Venture Capital, and Founder Mental Health. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.