Join Lauren Conaway and Eliza Kosoy, Founder and CEO of E-liza Dolls, for a discussion centered on bridging the gender gap in STEM (an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.) Girls and women are systematically tracked away from science and math throughout their education, limiting their access, preparation, and opportunities to pursue careers in these fields later in life. Enjoy an insightful discussion about the discrepancies in female representations in various STEM fie...
Mar 09, 2023•43 min
Join Matt DeCoursey and Lauren Conaway as they reveal our list of Top Dallas Startups. Meet the 14 top Dallas-based startups and hear why each growing company has everyone stopping to pay attention. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Meet all the Top Startups we’ve featured around the US: https://gigb.co/l/x1fD Episode Highlights: Is everything bigger in Texas? (0:48) Tangible Intelligence: Transforms documents int...
Mar 08, 2023•53 min
Join Andrew Morgans and Mike Millner, Founder of Neurotype Training, as they discuss the ins and outs of staying healthy as an entrepreneur. Hear how being intentional about your health goals helps improve your overall wellness. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Neurotype Training: https://neurotypetraining.com Learn more about Marknology: https://www.marknology.com See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Mar 07, 2023•42 min
Join Matt Watson and Sud Bhatija, Co-Founder and Head of Growth at Spot AI, for a conversation about creating intelligence and analytics through video software platforms. Dive into the various capabilities of video software, how Spot AI manages all the data they receive from their clients, and how they track and provide valuable analytics from videos. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Spot AI: htt...
Mar 06, 2023•43 min
Join Matt DeCoursey and returning guest Toby Rush, CEO & Co-Founder of Redeem as we wrap up our Top Kansas City Startups series with this discussion about Universal Links. Hear about the global systems in place that propelled the future of everything digital in our world. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Redeem: https://www.redeem.xyz Check out a previous episode with Toby Rush: Early Stage S...
Mar 03, 2023•53 min
Join Lauren Conaway and Canem Arkan for a discussion around the work Endeavor Entrepreneurs is achieving. Learn all about funding inside entrepreneurial hotspots, the challenges of women founders, and how Endeavor Entrepreneurs is helping bridge the gap in the ecosystem. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Endeavor Heartland: https://endeavor.org Learn more about InnovateHER KC: https://www.innovate...
Mar 02, 2023•48 min
Join Matt DeCoursey and Jack McColl, Founder of Credit Stacking, for a discussion about building business credit. Hear how you can leverage business credit to help scale your business and hopefully reap the benefits that could come with it. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Credit Stacking: https://www.creditstacking.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 01, 2023•40 min
Join Andrew Morgans and Megan Baumer, Business Development Director of GS1 US, for a conversation about the global language of business. Hear what the future of retail holds using 2d barcodes to manage item catalogs, allowing small businesses to compete in the global market. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about GS1 US: https://www.gs1us.org Learn more about Marknology: https://www.marknology.com See ...
Feb 28, 2023•43 min
Join Matt Watson and Mike Stemple, CEO of Inspirer & Entrepreneur in Residence for Hire, for a discussion about corporate entrepreneurship and overcoming personal adversity. Discover how your mindset can help you face challenges and how it will help you become a more successful entrepreneur through adversities. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Inspirer: https://www.inspirer.com See omnystudio...
Feb 27, 2023•49 min
Join Matt DeCoursey and Roger Ngo, Co-founder & CTO of DataAppraisal, to gain insights on how much your data is really worth. Learn how to maximize the data you collect to improve processes and also how you can create income through selling data. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about DataAppraisal: https://dataappraisal.ai See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 24, 2023•43 min
Join Matt DeCoursey and Luke Wade, Founder and CEO of Facility Ally, for a discussion about Pickleball, Sports Facility Management, and Founder life in general. Hear about the challenges in building a business as a software developer, getting funded, and how to push through all the obstacles that will undoubtedly come your way. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Facility Ally: facilityally.com Chec...
Feb 23, 2023•49 min
Join Matt DeCoursey and Jeff Wigh, Founder and CEO of Bryght Labs, for a conversation about Consumer Electronics Startups. Hear the real story behind managing consumer electronics products, from funding to product development to product fulfillment. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Bryght Labs: https://playchessup.com Meet all The Top Startup Cities We've Visited: https://gigb.co/l/x1fD Learn abo...
Feb 22, 2023•51 min
Join Matt DeCoursey and Nick Smith, Founder and CEO of Saile, to learn how you can automate sales at your company. Hear about the top traits of great salespeople and how you can integrate new technologies into automating sales processes to have a higher close rate. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Saile: www.saile.ai Check out a previous episode with Nick Smith: The Solution to Your Sales Problem...
Feb 21, 2023•48 min
Join Matt DeCoursey and Phil Reynolds, CEO & Co-founder of DevStride, as we continue our Top Kansas City Startups series with a discussion about second-time founders. Hear about the lessons these serial founders gained from their 1st time in the entrepreneur game and how your valuable experiences help to shape your decisions in creating new business ventures the next time around. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Join Matt DeCoursey and Jeff Havelka, CEO of Beyond Warehousing, as we continue our Top Kansas City Startups series with a discussion about creating a unique business. Learn all about 3PL (Third Party Logistics) business, how it works, and why company culture is so important to help you, your clients, and your business grow. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Beyond Warehousing: https://www.beyondw...
Feb 17, 2023•45 min
Join Matt DeCoursey and returning guest Jasper Mullarney, CEO & Co-founder of Epigraph, as we continue our Top Kansas City Startups series with a discussion around 3D Commerce. Learn how to use new technologies created to help maximize sales for your eCommerce store. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Epigraph: https://epigraph.us Check out Jasper's previous episode on Startup Hustle: Visualiza...
Feb 16, 2023•44 min
Join Matt DeCoursey and Jannae Gammage, CEO of Foresight, to kick off Startup Hustle's two-week series featuring Kansas City's Top 2023 Startups. Enjoy this exciting conversation about America's new business plan. Learn about your options in finding capital for your business, even when you are part of a minority. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Foresight: https://www.tryforesight.io Check out Ja...
Feb 15, 2023•48 min
Join Matt DeCoursey and Chuck Schneider, CEO & Founder of Redpoint Summit, in this second episode featuring one of Kansas City's Top 2023 Startups. Learn how you can use analytics to create actionable outcomes for processes or procedures in your organization. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Redpoint Summit: https://www.redpointsummit.com Meet all the Top Startups we’ve featured around the US...
Feb 14, 2023•46 min
Join Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson as we announce Kansas City's Top 2023 Startups! We are kicking off a two-week series to spotlight the founders behind these emerging Midwest growth companies. And, while KC may very well be the heart of flyover country, investors aren't skipping over these opportunities. Meet the 12 top Kansas City-based startups and hear why each growing company has everyone stopping to pay attention. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is spon...
Feb 13, 2023•40 min
Join Matt DeCoursey and Adam Tank, Chief Customer Officer of Transcend, for a conversation about raising capital before you have an actual product. Hear how you can get your business funded even when you technically haven't started building it yet. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Transcend: https://transcendinfra.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 10, 2023•51 min
Join Lauren Conaway and Karen Hughey, Founder and CEO of Nucleus Training Solutions, for a conversation regarding the high cost of turnover. Hear great insights on managing your team, professional training, career development strategies, and how to recognize the great work being produced by your employees. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Nucleus Training Solutions: https://www.nucleustrainingsol...
Feb 09, 2023•51 min
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Kara Lowe, President & CEO of KC Tech Council, talk about growing your local tech industry. Learn all about the tech brain drain, how serious it is, and how tech founders can help nurture the local tech ecosystem. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about KC Tech Council: https://www.kctechcouncil.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
Feb 08, 2023•47 min
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Shan Shan Fu, Founder of Millennials in Motion, talk about how effective pay-per-click is. Listen in to learn about effective PPC strategies you can use and how to manage them properly in order to get optimum results. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Millennials in Motion: https://millennialshops.com Get your FREE Audit and Strategy here: http...
Feb 07, 2023•42 min
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and returning guest Benjamin Ritter, Leadership and Career Coach of Live for Yourself Consulting, talk about creating a career you will love. Discover interesting ways of exploring career options and how to find the best one that you are most passionate about and love doing. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Check out Benjamin Ritter's previous Startup Hustle episode ...
Feb 06, 2023•43 min
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Join Matt and Matt as they talk about what happened to startup valuations. Learn from some great examples of business devaluations and how you can be strategic in increasing the valuation of your business. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 03, 2023•33 min
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Drew Jarvis, CMO and Co-Founder of Sunny Period (Menstrual Mates, Inc.), talk about revolutionizing the period care industry. Learn how to help break the stigma around menstruation, support menstruators to become more comfortable during their periods, and do what great entrepreneurs do best: solve problems. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Sun...
Feb 02, 2023•44 min
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Glenn Fisher, Managing Partner at NavMD, talk about employee benefits. Learn how you can better manage your employee benefits costs and still retain the best employees for your organization. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about NavMD: https://navmd.com Listen to our Kansas City Inc. 5000 Series: https://gigb.co/l/PlVc See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Feb 01, 2023•45 min
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Jacob R. Anson, Co-founder of AgencyJR, talk about email conversion protocol™. Explore the difference in approach between retention and proactive customer acquisition, and gain a better understanding of what you need to do to optimize your email list and convert more. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about AgencyJR: https://www.agencyjr.com Learn mo...
Jan 31, 2023•42 min
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Hoss Devin, CEO and Founder of Automotive Innovations, dive into the common challenges entrepreneurs traditionally face when running a dev team. Gain valuable advice from these seasoned founders on what to look out for and how to avoid the traditional pitfalls startup founders make while managing a development team. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more abo...
Jan 30, 2023•50 min
In this episode of Startup Hustle, guest host Frank Keck kicks off the 4th and final segment in this “Founder Fridays with Frank” series as we talk about the challenges our Startup Hustle hosts (also CEO & startup founders) face on any given day. Hear company culture tips and gain new perspectives. Startup Hustle's host, Lauren Conaway (our go-to for DEI knowledge and community building) is the final guest to sit in the Founder hot seat with Frank. Hear about Lauren's entrepreneur journey, h...
Jan 27, 2023•50 min