Join Lauren Conaway and Caroline Winnett, Executive Director at Berkeley SkyDeck, as discuss the connection between academia and startup synergy. Listen to Lauren and Caroline talk about how SkyDeck married innovation and infrastructure at UC Berkeley. They also explore how the world of academia connects with the startup ecosystem, how SkyDeck helps founders connect with advisors, and how SkyDeck and UC Berkeley fund startups. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode i...
Jul 13, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Matt DeCoursey and Lauren Conaway as they spotlight Connecticut's Top Startups. Meet 12 incredible early-stage companies making big marks in their respective industries. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more InnovateHER KC: https://innovateherkc.com Meet all the Top Startups we’ve featured around the US: https://gigb.co/l/x1fD Episode Highlights: Full Scale’s 5th Anniversary (1:54) Bento Engine: AI Tha...
Jul 12, 2023•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Andrew Morgans and Ryan Cramer, Head of Marketing & Growth at Frisbi, as they explore the hardships (and opportunities!) of international selling. The duo share their expertise on what sellers should consider when thinking about selling internationally. Hear about the growing markets worldwide, why there’s a blue ocean once you overcome the hurdles of entering a new market and so much more. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: h...
Jul 11, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Matt Watson and Caleb Avery, CEO & Founder of Tilled, for a conversation about payment facilitation as a service. Hear them discuss payfac, creating a frictionless merchant experience, and the holy grail of margins. Plus, listen to them share their thoughts on being a solo founder and the importance of having the right people around you. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Tilled: https://t...
Jul 10, 2023•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Matt DeCoursey and Paolo Tiramani, CEO of Boxabl, as they talk about embracing first-principle thinking. Listen to them discuss what first-principle thinking is, why assumptions are dangerous, and why they institutionalize mistakes. Additionally, they also share their thoughts on entrepreneurship, having the right people around you, and many more awesome insights for entrepreneurs. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullsc...
Jul 07, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Lauren Conaway and Amina Moreau, CEO & Co-founder of Radious, as they talk about how to close the company-employee chasm. Hear how Radious provides solutions for the work-from-home vs. remote work problem. Lauren and Amina also share their thoughts on why your choice of word matters, why being a great storyteller will help you become a better entrepreneur, and the real difference between innovation and disruption. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sp...
Jul 06, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Matt DeCoursey and James Wolfe, Founder & CEO of Alt+Esc, as they talk about optimizing your life through tech innovation. Hear a great conversation about the difference between doing business in fashion and in hardware. They also talk about consumer awareness, building a moat, dealing with IP imitations, and the importance of vendor agreements and relationships. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn mo...
Jul 05, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Andrew Morgans and Cullen Stack, CEO of StackYourMessage, for a discussion centered around monetizing your message. Learn from Cullen’s journey from earning millions at a young age to understanding the value of his intellectual property. Plus, Andrew and Cullens share their thoughts on understanding and defining your message in order to monetize them. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about StackYo...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Matt Watson and Ryan McBeth, Owner of Ryan McBeth Productions, as they talk about Ryan’s journey from the military to software engineer to YouTuber. Hear them discuss the secrets of content creation, monetizing short-form and long-form videos, and so much more. Learn about Orange Smash and why creating dilemmas for your competitors is better than problems. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Ry...
Jul 03, 2023•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Matt DeCoursey and Courtney Lindau, Partner at Nimble Gravity, as they explore the art of data storytelling for business growth. Listen to them discuss what data science is, the difference between structured and unstructured data, and how storytelling comes from understanding your data. Additionally, Matt and Courtney also talk about the importance of simplifying the process, understanding that everything changes and every business is different. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb....
Jun 30, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Lauren Conaway and returning guest Brandy Archie, Founder & CEO at AccessAble Living, as they talk about today’s Sandwich Generation and supporting people with mobility issues to stay independent. Find tips on how to close gaps in the healthcare system using an OT mindset and technological solutions. Learn how AccessAble Living’s mobile app, AskSamie is expanding to help more people with disabilities. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Fu...
Jun 29, 2023•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Matt DeCoursey and Dustin Baker, Founder and CEO of Shatterbox, for a discussion around Gen Z, Talent Wars, and the Middle Market. Learn how to attract and retain talent in today’s competitive working environment. Also, hear them share their thoughts on mentorship, work culture, and reinventing apprenticeship. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Shatterbox: https://shatterbox.io Meet all of Tul...
Jun 28, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Andrew Morgans and Stef van Boekel, Founder and CEO of Marketplace Distri, as they reveal their best tips for scaling globally. Listen to them discuss why it is vital for businesses to think internationally, the challenges in E-commerce logistics, and more. Also, they share why entrepreneurs should learn to embrace changes and see the margins. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Marketplace Dis...
Jun 27, 2023•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Matt Watson and Anand Nandakumar, CEO and Founder of Halo.Car, as they talk about the journey to autonomous vehicles. Listen to them as they discuss helping the world move away from gasoline to electricity through autonomous cars. Matt and Anand also share their experience of being an engineer to becoming a CEO. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Halo.Car: https://www.halo.car See omnystudio.c...
Jun 26, 2023•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Matt DeCoursey and Jason Simms, CEO and Founder of theirsay, a public relations firm for a conversation centered around earned PR. Listen to them discuss the components that make good earned PR. Hear why relationships are such a huge part of PR and why it’s so hard to manage your own public relations. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about theirsay: https://theirsay.com See omnystudio.com/listener...
Jun 23, 2023•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Lauren Conaway and Sarah Dusek, Investor and Co-Founder of Enygma Ventures & The Quiver Tree Collection, as they discuss women in investment. Hear their take on why we need more women entrepreneurs and how women founders can have a more significant impact. Lauren and Sarah also highlight the importance of democratizing access to funding and why we must invest in the best ideas. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullsc...
Jun 22, 2023•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Matt DeCoursey and Alex Zubey, CEO of Arriv, as they talk about improving the efficiency of your sales cycle. Gain insights from this top Tulsa startup founder on navigating sales inside the healthcare industry. Learn about the extreme value of properly tracking your sales cycle and the various factors that affect your sales funnel. Plus, Matt and Alex share their thoughts on navigating the sale processes, onboarding, and more. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This epi...
Jun 21, 2023•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Daniel Sokolovsky, CEO and Co-Founder of Warp, talk about the future of freight. Andrew and Daniel share their thoughts on what’s wrong with the current freight industry in the US and how Warp is trying to solve such pain points through their technology. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Warp: https://wearewarp.com See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Jun 20, 2023•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Matt Watson and Jason Sebastian, President of QuesTek, as they talk about the digital transformation of materials science. Learn about material science, steel, and how innovators resolve material-based challenges. Also, get to know how QuesTek is leading the charge in transforming material science to digital with their software. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about QuesTek: https://www.questek.c...
Jun 19, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Matt DeCoursey and Steven Woods, Founder and CEO of Stirlingshire for a conversation centered around changing the asset management model. Hear them discuss how Stirlingshire is giving clients more control of their assets. Enjoy a founder-to-founder conversation about disrupting an industry and how fighting the 8,000-pound gorilla can be worthwhile and lucrative. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more ab...
Jun 16, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Lauren Conaway and Silvija Martincevic, CEO of Deputy, as they talk about how to empower shift workers with technology. Listen to them discuss why feedback and communication are vital to any business. Plus, they share their thoughts on why your company’s success starts with keeping your employees happy and valued. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Deputy: https://www.deputy.com Learn more abo...
Jun 15, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Matt DeCoursey and Lauren Conaway as we spotlight the top Las Vegas startups! Meet 11 emerging growth companies positioned to win big in the world's entertainment capital. Discover the exciting range of Las Vegas startups, spanning energy storage, sneaker resale, shipping solutions, medical platforms, and more. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more InnovateHER KC: https://innovateherkc.com Meet all the...
Jun 14, 2023•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Andrew Morgans and Andrew Lipp, CEO and Co-founder of EQL, as they talk about elevating your e-Commerce business through innovative retail tech. Listen to them discuss hype marketing, specifically how and why it works. Plus, hear about the power of establishing emotional customer connections and uncover solutions for product drop-offs. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about EQL: https://www.eql.co...
Jun 13, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Matt Watson and Emily Omier, Positioning Consultant at Emily Omier Consulting, for a conversation around monetizing open-source software. Listen to their insightful discussion about what an open source is, the pros and cons of an open-source business, and the business models of an open source. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Emily Omier Consulting: https://www.emilyomier.com See omnystudio....
Jun 12, 2023•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Matt DeCoursey and David Van Wie, Founder, and CIO of Aventurine Capital Group LLC, as they talk about deep tech venture capital. Listen to their stimulating conversation on why foundational technology investment needs a different investment model, the difficulties in patenting software, what makes a genius, and more. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Aventurine Capital Group LLC: https://www...
Jun 09, 2023•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Lauren Conaway and Jahna Riley, Director of Education at Porter House KC, as they explore innovative solutions for underserved entrepreneurs. Hear how Porter House KC is helping black and brown entrepreneurs in their journey. Gain insights on how YOU can help change the narrative about entrepreneurship and support underserved entrepreneurs. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about InnovateHER KC: ht...
Jun 08, 2023•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Matt DeCoursey and Adam Fulham, Founder & CEO of Startup Network Europe, as they discuss startup communities and the transition from online to in-person events. Hear Matt and Adam share their thoughts on what makes a great startup community, what to do when attending an event, and how to stand out. Plus, learn why it's always a good idea for entrepreneurs to ask for help. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io...
Jun 07, 2023•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Andrew Morgans and Daniel James, Founder and CEO of Flight Performance, as they talk about how to dominate your growth marketing strategy. Listen to them discuss why marketers should always think customer-first, performance and growth marketing, the importance of communication, and having the proper foundation. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Flight Performance (formerly Mint Performance Ma...
Jun 06, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Matt Watson and Jason Rogers, CEO of Invary, as they discuss the adventure of going from software engineer to CEO. Listen to them discuss the significant adjustments and balancing that must be endured - from writing code to leading and managing all the many functions of a business. Additionally, they share the importance of understanding the roles of each team member and helping them succeed. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: htt...
Jun 05, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Matt and Matt for an exciting conversation about differentiating in and for your business. The dynamic duo is back behind the mic together! Discover the elements that will make your company stand out and, in turn, help you better serve your clients. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Listen to some of the Matt's series together: How to Start A Tech Company Series: https://gigb.co/l/21su Software Development Li...
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