Founders Keeping Busy

What do native pollinators, backyard blooms, and AI-powered problem solving have in common? In this buzzing episode of On The Fly!, Paul Szydlowski dives deep with Flywheel alumni Brandon Reynolds and Johnny Avant—two founders turning passion for nature and human behavior into powerful, purpose-driven ventures.

From B The Keeper, a Cincinnati-based ecological landscaping business, to Sprout, a growing tech company making knowledge more accessible for everyday problem-solvers, these entrepreneurs are rethinking how we build sustainable systems—from the soil up.

Listen to hear more about:

• How B The Keeper evolved from backyard beehives to city-wide pollinator habitats
• The birth of Sprout—a tool that connects lived experience with automation to solve everyday problems
• Why coaching is the “secret sauce” of Flywheel’s accelerator model
• How real-world tension and pivoting can clarify a founder’s vision
• The intersection of AI, cognitive science, and conservation—and what it means for the future of local ecosystems

Check them out online:

🐝 B The Keeper: bthekeeper.co | Instagram: @b_thekeeper

🌱 Sprout: gosprout.us

At Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub, we don’t just talk innovation, we cultivate it. From backyard gardens to bold tech ventures, we support founders with the coaching, structure, and community they need to create lasting impact. Learn how to get involved, join a cohort, or support our mission at flywheelcincinnati.org

On The Fly! is sponsored by First Financial Bank
Learn More at bankatfirst.com