Foreign
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MEET THE FOUNDERS WHO FAILED FORWARD

Hosted by Serge and Jerry, the Foreign to Founder podcast takes you inside the unfiltered world of immigrant entrepreneurship to meet the builders who are redefining what it means to start from zero. Discover the extraordinary stories of founders from different corners of the globe, navigating the chaos of launching businesses, balancing survival and ambition, chasing purpose, and embracing the messy, beautiful highs and lows of building something that lasts. Join us as we drop the gloss and deliver real conversations through raw storytelling, personal setbacks, and hard-won lessons. From late-night pivots to big-picture resilience, you will hear honesty, humility, and hard-earned wisdom, straight from founders who live it every day

Latest Episodes

Welcome To Podcast 101

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Module #1: What To Think About When Brainstorming Your Show

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Module #2: The Tools You Need That Fit Your Budget

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What Listeners Are Saying

Foreign to Founder delivers unfiltered, honest, and practical insights into the journey of building something from nothing as an immigrant entrepreneur. Serge and Jerry bring vulnerability, real-life experience, and hard-won wisdom to every episode, connecting with founders who dream big but don’t always have the roadmap. Here’s what listeners have to say about their weekly dose of raw truth.

“Finally a podcast that tells the entrepreneurial truth no one prepares you for. Serge and Jerry do not glamorize the grind, they humanize it. I love how they blend raw honesty with deep insight, and I always walk away feeling seen, empowered, and less alone. It is like sitting with two friends who have been through the fire and still believe in the flame.”

— Sarah M., New York Jan. 15, 2025

“As a first gen founder, this podcast hit me in the soul. Serge and Jerry speak the language of quiet hustle, cultural code switching, and second guessing your worth without flinching. Their stories do not just inspire, they validate. Every episode feels like permission to keep going, even when the path is not perfect.”

— David M., London Aug. 30, 2025

“This is not just another founder podcast, it is a lifeline. The way Serge and Jerry unpack failure as fuel, not shame, changed how I see my own journey. Their vulnerability is rare, their wisdom is earned, and their message is clear: your background does not limit your future. I listen, then I act.”