173 - Two-Sided Marketplace Magic: Connecting Volunteers with Organizations Effortlessly

Thomas Watkins

Published on: 11/02/2026

In this episode of "Product Led Growth Leaders," host Thomas Watkins interviews Sam Fankuchen, Founder and CEO of Golden, an award-winning volunteerism platform. Sam discusses the challenges people face finding volunteer opportunities and how Golden’s AI-powered technology personalizes and streamlines the process for both volunteers and organizations. The conversation covers Golden’s freemium SaaS model, its two-sided marketplace, and the company’s culture of innovation.