From Shark Tank Drama to AI Revolution: Anthony Franco Joins Henry Harrison on the EB&F Podcast
Tue Jan 20 2026
Join host Henry Harrison on the Entrepreneurs, Business and Finance podcast for an inspiring conversation with serial entrepreneur Anthony Franco. Anthony shares his rollercoaster journey—from founding and exiting multiple companies (including a major sale to WPP), appearing on Shark Tank with his innovative MC Squares reusable whiteboard product (securing a deal from Kevin O'Leary), to facing the tough reality of business failure and bankruptcy in 2023.
Now thriving in the AI era, Anthony discusses his current work pioneering AI First Principles (an open-source governance framework developed with leaders from Meta, Google, Salesforce, and more) and the WISER Method—a practical methodology to help organizations truly become AI-first, operationalize AI responsibly, and drive perpetual innovation beyond just ChatGPT prompts.
Hear raw lessons on resilience, the loneliness of entrepreneurship, why many successful founders discourage others from starting (yet can't imagine doing anything else), transparency in tough times, and how AI is democratizing innovation for idea-driven people today.
Whether you're a founder, executive exploring AI implementation, or simply love real entrepreneurial stories, this episode is packed with wisdom, candor, and motivation.
Connect with Anthony:
AI First Principles: www.aifirstprinciples.org/
WISER Method: www.wisermethod.com/
His entrepreneurial podcast: How to Founder www.howtofounder.com/
LinkedIn for consulting and more. www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyfranco/
Discover the Henry Harrison Entrepreneurs, Business, and Finance Podcast, hosted by Dallas-based entrepreneur Henry Harrison. Episodes feature conversations with founders, leaders, and experts on business growth, finance, innovation, and resilience.
The latest episode features serial entrepreneur Anthony Franco: HenryHarrison.com/anthony-franco
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Watch Here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN0UjDITkeE
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Join host Henry Harrison on the Entrepreneurs, Business and Finance podcast for an inspiring conversation with serial entrepreneur Anthony Franco. Anthony shares his rollercoaster journey—from founding and exiting multiple companies (including a major sale to WPP), appearing on Shark Tank with his innovative MC Squares reusable whiteboard product (securing a deal from Kevin O'Leary), to facing the tough reality of business failure and bankruptcy in 2023. Now thriving in the AI era, Anthony discusses his current work pioneering AI First Principles (an open-source governance framework developed with leaders from Meta, Google, Salesforce, and more) and the WISER Method—a practical methodology to help organizations truly become AI-first, operationalize AI responsibly, and drive perpetual innovation beyond just ChatGPT prompts. Hear raw lessons on resilience, the loneliness of entrepreneurship, why many successful founders discourage others from starting (yet can't imagine doing anything else), transparency in tough times, and how AI is democratizing innovation for idea-driven people today. Whether you're a founder, executive exploring AI implementation, or simply love real entrepreneurial stories, this episode is packed with wisdom, candor, and motivation. Connect with Anthony: AI First Principles: www.aifirstprinciples.org/ WISER Method: www.wisermethod.com/ His entrepreneurial podcast: How to Founder www.howtofounder.com/ LinkedIn for consulting and more. www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyfranco/ Discover the Henry Harrison Entrepreneurs, Business, and Finance Podcast, hosted by Dallas-based entrepreneur Henry Harrison. Episodes feature conversations with founders, leaders, and experts on business growth, finance, innovation, and resilience. The latest episode features serial entrepreneur Anthony Franco: HenryHarrison.com/anthony-franco Subscribe for interviews and business insights. Watch Here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN0UjDITkeE Henry Deimel Harrison Henry D Harrison