In this episode of Fractional Frequency, we sit down with Jon Smucker, Partner and Portfolio Manager at Marietta, to explore how a challenge inside a 25-year-old investment firm became the foundation for Sherlock AI.

What started as an internal solution to improve investment research evolved into a platform designed to help investment professionals quickly uncover reliable insights from complex financial data. Jon shares the entrepreneurial journey behind turning an idea into a product, the unexpected moments that shaped the business, and the pivotal decisions—from meeting a technical co-founder in a coffee shop to choosing how to fund and grow an AI company.

We also dive into why accuracy matters more than ever in an AI-driven world, how Sherlock AI differs from traditional large language models, and what it takes to build technology that professionals can trust when the stakes are high.

Whether you're a founder, operator, investor, or simply curious about where AI is creating real value, this conversation offers practical insights on building products that solve meaningful problems instead of chasing hype.

In this episode of Fractional Frequency, we sit down with Dr. Rob Yonover.

Scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, and author, to explore the incredible journey behind a life-saving invention now used on every crewed SpaceX mission and by military pilots around the world.

From researching active volcanoes and diving the Galápagos to bootstrapping a business while caring for his family through nearly two decades of unimaginable challenges, Dr. Yonover shares what it truly means to build with resilience. We discuss his "Hardcore Inventing" philosophy, why simple solutions often outperform complex ones, the power of staying independent, and his belief that we're all capable of solving meaningful problems.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that innovation isn't just about technology, it's about perseverance, purpose, and showing up when it matters most.

High-performing teams don't happen by chance, they're built through trust, clarity, and a shared commitment to something bigger than individual success.

In this special episode of Fractional Frequency, Amy is joined by former teammates from Glassdoor to reflect on what made their team so effective. Together, they explore the leadership behaviors, communication habits, and cultural foundations that enabled the team to consistently deliver exceptional results while supporting one another through periods of rapid growth and change.

From psychological safety and transparent leadership to proactive collaboration and intentional prioritization, this conversation offers practical lessons for anyone responsible for building, leading, or being part of a high-performing team.

Whether you're a founder, people leader, or manager looking to create a stronger team culture, this episode is packed with honest reflections and actionable insights on what it really takes to perform at a high level—together.

In this episode of Fractional Frequency, we strip away the industry buzzwords with Ahryun Moon, Founder and CEO of GoodTime.

We’re moving past the hype cycle to get into the raw reality of the founder journey, the stark difference between buying AI for optics versus buying for utility and why the ultimate goal for recruiting—seamless, one-click scheduling—is closer than you think.

Join us for a great conversation on leading through uncertainty and fixing the friction that actually matters.

This week on Fractional Frequency, we're joined by Jeremy Blaze, a multi-venture founder, product designer, and the mind behind Never Before Seen.

Software is now being built at the speed of thought, but products and people can't keep up. As AI accelerates development and more "slop" floods the market, quality has become the ultimate competitive advantage.

We unpack why product is the new bottleneck, how founders can scale without creating long-term debt, the shift from founder-led product to mature product leadership, and what responsible AI integration actually looks like in practice.

If everyone's shipping faster, the winners won't be the ones building more. They'll be the ones building better.

AI is everywhere right now. The hard part isn't building it—it's building something people actually need.

In this episode of Fractional Frequency, Amy and Erin sit down with Jonathan Lei, founder and CEO of WITH Q, a VC-backed hospitality technology startup using AI to eliminate manual work and improve the guest experience.

Jonathan shares the realities of building and scaling an AI company in a crowded market, how his team learns customer needs quickly, the role data plays in decision-making, and why relationships remain one of the biggest accelerators of growth.

A practical conversation about startup leadership, product-market fit, AI adoption, and what it takes to stand out when everyone is claiming to be an AI company.

Most small businesses collect more customer data than they realize and many don't think about privacy until something goes wrong.

In this episode, we sit down with privacy attorney and Termageddon founder Donata Stroink-Skillrud to talk about what business owners actually need to know about data privacy, why privacy policies matter, and how building trust with customers can be a competitive advantage.

Whether you're running a local business or a fast-growing startup, this conversation breaks down privacy in plain English and shares practical steps you can take today.

In this episode of Fractional Frequency, we sit down with speaker, author, leadership coach, and culture strategist Khalilah Lyons to explore the transformative journey of uncovering and prioritizing purpose.

Drawing from her book Prioritize Your Purpose, Khalilah shares powerful insights on identity, resilience, imposter syndrome, and what it means to move through life with clarity and intention. Together, we discuss the emotional cost of “B-List living,” the difference between hoping for change versus preparing for victory, and how purpose can serve as an anchor during seasons of growth and uncertainty.

This conversation offers practical wisdom and reflective takeaways for anyone seeking greater alignment, confidence, and authenticity in their personal or professional life.