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Founder’s Navigator

Every business has a backstory. What’s yours?

What Is the Founder’s Navigator?

Founder’s Navigator is a podcast from 10XTek where business owners share the journey behind their brand.

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Video podcast
  1. Unscripted and honest conversations.

  2. Real stories about the highs, lows, and lessons learnt.

  3. A spotlight on you and what you’ve built.

  4. Made for founders at every stage, from startups to established players.

Tell Us Your Story

Ready to be a guest on the Founder’s Navigator? Tell us a little about you and your business. It only takes a few minutes.

Share My Story

Why You Should Share Your Story

Being a guest on the Founder’s Navigator isn’t just a fun conversation. It’s a chance to grow your reach, your reputation, and your network.

  1. Build your personal brand

    People do business with people they know and trust. Sharing your story in your own words shows your customers, partners, and future hires who you are and what you stand for.

  2. Get featured, plus ready-made content to share

    Your story will be featured in a full podcast episode on Founder’s Navigator’s channels. You’ll also have short reels you can share on your website and social channels for months to come.

  3. Get your business in front of new people

    Every episode introduces your business, products, and services to a new audience of listeners. It’s an easy way to get noticed by people who might never have found your company otherwise.

  4. Join a community of business owners

    Building a business can feel lonely. Founder’s Navigator connects you with other owners who get it. These are the people who have faced the same late nights, tough calls, and small wins. Your story becomes part of a growing community where founders learn from each other.

What You Can Share

There’s no right or wrong way to tell your backstory. Here are a few things our guests love to talk about:

  • What sparked the initial idea? Maybe it was a problem you couldn’t stop thinking about, a gap in your community, or a leap of faith. Tell us how it all started.

  • Your first customer, your biggest win, or the moment you knew it was working. Share the milestones you’re proud of and what helped you get there.

  • Getting noticed is hard. Talk about what it took to find your voice, stand out from your competitors, and convince customers to trust you.

  • Cash flow worries, hiring headaches, plans that fell apart. The tough parts are often the most helpful to hear, because they remind other founders they’re not alone.

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Who’s behind it

About Us

Founder’s Navigator is brought to you by 10XTek, your very own Minnesota-based sustainable growth partner.

We help local businesses build a stronger online presence and smoother day-to-day operations, so they can grow without feeling overwhelmed.

We started Founder’s Navigator because we’ve heard incredible success stories from local business owners, and we believe more people should hear them too.

Want to learn more about how we help businesses grow? Visit 10xtek.com or give us a call at 612-688-3986.