{"podcast":{"title":"Entrepreneurship 101","slug":"entrepreneurship-101-7621662","podcast_index_feed_id":7621662,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/JXL9564052551","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/4638671c-d5e0-11f0-9abd-1be7eb94d715/image/ea2d353f89a2fc04211f57d03a6f4efa.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Daniel Lucas","episode_count":91,"summary":"Entrepreneurship 101 is a dynamic, knowledge-driven platform designed to equip aspiring founders, small-business owners, and creative innovators with the mindset, tools, and strategies needed to excel in today’s competitive landscape. It breaks down the core fundamentals of entrepreneurship into clear, actionable insights that listeners can immediately apply to their own ventures. Each session explores essential themes such as opportunity discovery, building resilience, strategic planning, leadership development, financial literacy, branding, and sustainable growth. Through expert interviews, real-world case studies, and practical guidance, Entrepreneurship 101 demystifies the challenges of launching and scaling a business while inspiring listeners to think boldly and act with intention. Whether you are an emerging entrepreneur seeking your first big idea or a seasoned builder refining your craft, Entrepreneurship 101 provides a reliable, accessible foundation for achieving long-term success. This is where knowledge meets ambition—and where visionary ideas become powerful realities.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-14T16:19:10.545328+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneurship-101-7621662"},"episode":{"title":"Entrepreneurship 101  in its first season, features Mike Leblanc talking about being  the co-founded multiple robotics companies, including Cobalt Robotics (acquired in 2024).","slug":"entrepreneurship-101-in-its-first-season-features-mike-leblanc-talking-about-being-the-co-founded-multiple-robotics-companies-including-cobalt-robotics-acquired-in-2024","published_at":"2026-04-07T04:32:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneurship-101-7621662/entrepreneurship-101-in-its-first-season-features-mike-leblanc-talking-about-being-the-co-founded-multiple-robotics-companies-including-cobalt-robotics-acquired-in-2024","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneurship-101-7621662","url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/JXL3626979180.mp3?updated=1775655106","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/JXL3626979180.mp3?updated=1775655106","summary":"Mike Leblanc Harvard | Marine | Sequoia Founder Mike LeBlanc brings a distinct perspective shaped by experience in environments where decisions carry real consequences. He spent 13 years as a Marine Corps officer, including deployments and advisory work at the Pentagon, before transitioning into entrepreneurship and building robotics companies deployed in complex, real-world conditions. After leaving the military, Mike co-founded multiple robotics companies, including Cobalt Robotics (acquired in 2024) and his current company, Foundation Future Industries, which builds humanoid robotic systems for defense and industrial applications. His work sits at the intersection of leadership, technology, national security, and organizational design. Podcast conversations with Mike tend to go beyond surface-level business stories. He speaks candidly about leading under pressure, building teams from nontraditional backgrounds, translating military experience into civilian organizations, and what it actually takes to deploy technology in high-stakes environments. He also draws on experience building venture-backed companies at the intersection of AI and roboticsfrom early hiring and product decisions to scaling and fundraising across all stages. Hosts often find that his background creates natural entry points into discussions on leadership, trust, decision-making, ethics, and execution—whether the audience is interested in startups, defense, robotics, artificial intelligence, or personal leadership growth. Learn more about your ad choices. 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