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Matthew Johnson
Matthew Johnson is the Founder and CEO of Midwestern, a talent partner specializing in embedded teams and product development, based in Joplin, Missouri. Over 20 years, he has grown the company to an enterprise value of $40 million with a team of 100+ professionals, supporting clients who have collectively raised over $450 million in funding. He hosts the Founder Pack Podcast, where he discusses entrepreneurship, leadership, and navigating AI disruption. Matt is a follower of Jesus and a devoted husband
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Resources that move the needle
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The Founder Pack Podcast
Bryan McCann - You.com
You.com’s CTO: AI Visionary
Matt speaks with Bryan McCann from you.com about AI, and our capacity for stress.
Roberto Ortiz - Welcome
Newborn, House on Fire, Y Combinator
Roberto takes us inside the pressure-cooker that life can create for a founder
Bryan McCann - You.com
From Impossible Problems to AI Leadership
Bryan McCann shares his journey from philosophy to AI leadership
Thomas Douglas - JMARK
Military to Mogul: Leadership and Failure
Matt speaks with Bryan McCann from you.com about AI, and our capacity for stress.
Roberto Ortiz - Welcome
From North Philly to Google
Roberto walks through the leap from public-school computer lab to a top secret-clearance
