{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F84360843-93d0-4a57-b0b7-9b84dbfbf2fe","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Building with Grit, Not Glamour: Tanner Haas on Startup Truths and Data Privacy","description":"\n\n\n\n\nIn this thought-provoking episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with serial entrepreneur Tanner Haas\u2014founder of Freedom Chat\u2014to unpack the realities behind startup life, the illusion of speed, and the urgent need for data privacy. From living off protein powder and driving Uber to selling his company for millions, Tanner\u2019s story is a raw, unfiltered look at the grind, the missteps, and what happens when you cut corners too early. He also dives deep into the surveillance economy, explaining how big tech profits off your personal data\u2014and what you can do to protect yourself.\n\nAbout the Guest:Tanner Haas is a four-time founder, having successfully exited two companies by his early twenties. Now the creator of Freedom Chat, the world\u2019s most private messaging app, Tanner is on a mission to reclaim digital privacy. After personally experiencing the consequences of rushing product launches and losing everything, Tanner rebuilt from the ground up\u2014this time with intention, ethics, and a privacy-first approach.\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nSpeed without structure leads to failure; sustainable success requires intention and patience.\n\n\nBurnout and self-doubt are part of the founder\u2019s journey\u2014what matters is how you respond.\n\n\nData privacy is under siege; most messaging apps collect and store sensitive user data.\n\n\nFreedom Chat offers a real alternative: no data collection, no surveillance, full encryption.\n\n\nBuilding a business that\u2019s both ethical and profitable is possible\u2014if you prioritize long-term impact over short-term vanity metrics.\n\n\n\nConnect with Tanner Haas:\n\n\nWebsite: www.tannerhaas.com\n\n\nDownload the app: www.freedomchat.com\n\n\nSubscribe to Tanner's private channel within Freedom Chat\n\n\n\nWant to be a guest on BizBlend? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\nTune to all our 15 podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\n\n\nSubscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/\n\n\nJoin Community: https://nas.io/healthymind\n\n\nStay Tuned And Follow Us!YouTube \u2013 https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylifeInstagram \u2013 https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.podThreads \u2013 https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.podFacebook \u2013 https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedIn \u2013 https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster\n#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #bizblend #startupgrind #privacyfirst #freedomchat #ethicaltech #entrepreneurship #mentalhealthawareness #resilientfounder #foundertruths #slowbuildfastimpact #grindwithgrace\n\n\n\n\n\n\u00a0\n\n\n\u00a0\n\n\n\n\u00a0\n","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/8749df67-2e89-47dd-9fdd-acf47e22a55b/1b228e298d805a68.jpg"}