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Build & Break Through

Build & Break Through

By: R. Hunter Harris
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Small businesses are the backbone of America, and have a dismal failure rate.

In this podcast, Host Hunter Harris interviews founders, builders, operators, and entrepreneurs, to share their successes and struggles. In his time as an advisor, Hunter has seen the same questions recur time and time again, leading to this podcast. By sharing this wisdom with each other, founders can avoid pitfalls, succeed, and scale.

2026 R. Hunter Harris
Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Brayden Young: The SF AI Gold Rush
    May 17 2026

    Join Brayden Young, CEO and co-founder of SlashExperts, as he shares his perspectives on the current AI boom, data center investments, and groundbreaking technological innovations.

    AI is driving change across industries, and there is nowhere that is more apparent than SF. Brayden shares his insights on the current state of AI & the related investment, and the trajectory of the technology as we head towards the future. Founders, especially those outside SF, can learn a lot about what's really going on in the industry, beyond what's in headlines.

    Host: R. Hunter Harris
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhunterharris/

    Guest: Brayden Young
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/braydanyoung/

    https://slashexperts.com/

    By Hunter Software Consulting
    https://huntersoftwareconsulting.com/

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    33 mins
  • Klaas Ardinois: AI & VC Investment
    May 10 2026

    Host R. Hunter Harris interviews Klaas Ardinois.

    This episode dives into how economic headwinds, recent AI disruptions, and rising costs are transforming the landscape for founders, investors, and juniors alike. Klaas, a seasoned CTO turned advisor, shares concrete insights on why the golden era of subsidized AI tools may be fading and what that means for new entrants trying to carve a niche.

    Host: R. Hunter Harris
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhunterharris/

    Guest: Klaas Ardiniois
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/klaasardinois/

    Mentioned:
    https://tokenvisualizer.netlify.app/

    By Hunter Software Consulting
    https://huntersoftwareconsulting.com/

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    32 mins
  • Ellie Fields: Data and Startups
    May 4 2026

    In this episode, Host Hunter Harris interviews Ellie Fields, CEO and Co-Founder of Ridge AI.

    This episode begins with a discussion about AI, before moving on to Ellie's journey through various startups. We discuss her experiences with both data and startups, and talk about Ridge AI's most recent fundraising announcement and future plans.

    Host: R. Hunter Harris
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhunterharris/

    Guest: Ellie Fields
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliefields/
    https://www.ridgedata.ai/

    By Hunter Software Consulting
    https://huntersoftwareconsulting.com/

    Created with Riverside: https://riverside.sjv.io/vDz6nv

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    24 mins
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