Best Matt Ralston Podcasts (2024)

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281. Non-Competes Illegal and TikTok Ban 26:25

2h ago26:25

26:25

In this episode, Logan and Evan delve into two major news stories that are shaping the business and technology landscape: the FTC's proposed ban on non-compete agreements and the potential ban or forced sale of TikTok in the United States. They kick off the discussion by exploring the FTC's initiative to restrict non-compete clauses, examining its …

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280. Chase Minnifield of EZOS on the Continuous Evolution and Expansion of the Kentucky Market 51:42

11d ago51:42

51:42

In this episode, Evan and Logan interview Chase Minnifield, the CEO and co-founder of EZOS, a software platform for property management. Chase shares his journey from being an NFL player to becoming a successful entrepreneur. He started with a services-based company called Helping Hands and then transitioned to building Easy Turn, a software soluti…

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279. Amanda Ralston of NonBinary Solutions on Pioneering Change in Neurodivergent Healthcare 39:06

20d ago39:06

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In this episode, Logan and Evan sit down with Amanda Ralston, founder of NonBinary Solutions. They explore her transition from applied behavior analysis to tech entrepreneurship, focusing on innovative solutions for neurodivergent conditions. Amanda discusses the challenges in standardizing autism treatment, her forthcoming SaaS product, and her un…

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278. Stevens Bonhomme of Feedcoyote: From Microsoft to the Startup World 40:36

27d ago40:36

40:36

In this episode of the Middle Tech Podcast, Logan Jones and Evan Knowles welcome back Stevens Bonhomme, CEO of Feedcoyote, a platform connecting freelancers globally. Stevens discusses his transition from Microsoft to launching Feedcoyote, driven by a passion to solve freelancing challenges. He sheds light on the journey of creating and growing Fee…

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277. Brian Frey on the Intersection of AI and Copyright Law 58:59

1M ago58:59

58:59

In this episode, Logan and Evan are joined by Professor Brian Frey, a law professor at the University of Kentucky's College of Law. They discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on copyright law, delving into the complexities and controversies surrounding AI's ability to generate texts, images, and videos. Frey shares insights into how AI chal…

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276. Complet3D: Eric Sparks on the Transformative Power of 3D Printing 23:10

1M ago23:10

23:10

In this episode, Logan and Evan explore the world of 3D printing with Eric Sparks, founder and CEO of Complet3D. Based in Lexington, Kentucky, Complet3D began by addressing the urgent need for PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic and has since expanded into various sectors. Eric discusses how 3D printing technology has evolved, sharing insights into it…

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275. goTenna: Andrea Garrity & Jameson Morgan on Empowering Critical Connections Off-Grid 54:37

2M ago54:37

54:37

In this episode, Logan and Evan welcome Andrea Garrity, Chief Growth Officer, and Jameson Morgan, Director of Partnerships from Gotenna. They discuss goTenna's transition from consumer-focused products to vital communication technologies in defense and emergency situations. The conversation explores the role of goTenna's mesh network radios in ensu…

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274. Edelen Renewables: Adam Edelen on Bringing the Promise of Renewable Energy to Forgotten Places 1:03:07

2M ago1:03:07

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In this episode of Middle Tech Podcast, Logan Jones and Evan Knowles talk with Adam Edelen, CEO of Edelen Renewables. The discussion explores Adam's transition from Kentucky state government to renewable energy, focusing on his goal to introduce sustainable energy solutions to overlooked regions in America. The conversation covers the challenges of…

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273. AI Advancements: Sora’s Ai Generated Video, Google’s Gemini 1.5, and Nvidia’s Staggering Valuation 1:13:05

2M ago1:13:05

1:13:05

In this episode, Logan Jones and Evan Knowles dive into the latest developments in the artificial intelligence space. They discuss the AI revolution, emphasizing NVIDIA's rise as a key player in the AI gold rush. The episode delves into the transformative impact of AI on media production, illustrating how tools like OpenAI's Sora are reshaping cont…

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272. Powderkeg: Midwest Momentum with Matt Hunckler 1:06:51

2M ago1:06:51

1:06:51

In this episode, Logan and Evan sit down with Matt Hunckler, the entrepreneurial mind behind Powderkeg – a platform connecting developers, investors, and employers in tech hubs outside of Silicon Valley. Matt shares his journey of starting the platform, the growing probability of tech opportunities in the Midwest, and the importance of cultivating …

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271. Wicked Technologies: Alli Truttmann on Tackling Night Sweats & Incontinence with Innovation 36:50

3M ago36:50

36:50

In this episode Logan and Evan are joined by Alli Truttmann, the founder of Wicked Technologies. They explore Alli’s entrepreneurial journey, from the conception of her idea while recovering from a sports injury, to building and scaling her business. The conversation dives into the details of her invention, Wicked Sheets, blogging as a key SEO stra…

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270. Vsimple: Building Profitable Businesses with Buddy Bockweg 39:59

3M ago39:59

39:59

In this episode, Logan and Evan talk with tech entrepreneur Buddy Bockweg. Buddy shares insightful and contrarian perspectives about entrepreneurship and the challenges he faced when integrating AI into his business platform, Vsimple. They delve into the importance of understanding the meaning of entrepreneurship, building strong partnerships, the …

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269. Moolathon: Transforming Fitness into Fundraising with Mac Wilkinson 35:46

3M ago35:46

35:46

Join us on this episode of the Middle Tech Podcast as we catch up with Mac Wilkinson and hear about his platform, Moolathon. As we walk through his journey from being a former athlete to the founder of a performance-based fundraising platform, our hosts Evan and Logan discuss Moolathon’s transformation, its impact, and how Mac harnessed the potenti…

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268. Evan's Start-Up Journey: Building, Learning, Failing, and Trying Again 1:15:47

3M ago1:15:47

1:15:47

In this episode, Logan and Evan discuss Evan's journey of building his startup, from inception to it's recent acquisition. We dive into the challenges encountered in fundraising venture capital, defining go-to-market strategies, and the mental toll of managing a business under pressure. Evan shares his insights about the importance of team dynamics…

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SOG 130: Frank Nobilo 1:30:03

4M ago1:30:03

1:30:03

TV commentators get their fair share of criticism but few can take issue with New Zealand's Frank Nobilo who joins episode 130 of State of the Game. Nobilo is as thoughtful and articulate as any analyst in the business and he's also not afraid to speak his mind on everything from 'rollback' (he doesn't like the term) to his controversial belief tha…

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267. Season 6 Recap with Logan Jones, TJ Barnett, and Evan Knowles 32:30

5M ago32:30

32:30

In this episode, Logan, TJ, and Evan reflect on season six and provide updates regarding various aspects of their projects. They discuss highlights, table their favorite episodes, and explore key aspects of the interactions they had in startup ecosystem. With topics ranging from AI to intriguing tech news and in-depth founder interviews, they dive …

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266. Jane Mosbacher Morris of TO THE MARKET: Driving Transformation in Ethical Supply Chains 34:39

5M ago34:39

34:39

In this episode, Logan and Evan go deep into another exciting conversation with Jane Morris. We’re delighted to welcome Jane back after a year, this time, shedding light on her journey with TO THE MARKET. Jane gives a comprehensive update on the fascinating strides her supply chain software has been making in the ethical and sustainable procurement…

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265. Roland Achenjand of C2 Keep on Leveraging Spirituality in Startups 41:42

5M ago41:42

41:42

In this episode, Evan speaks with Roland Achenjand, a pharmacist turned tech entrepreneur. As the founder of C2 Keep, a compliance management tool for pharmacies, Roland brought his intimate knowledge of healthcare regulations into the realm of technology. From Kentucky to the wider United States, C2 Keep has grown to make an impact in the world of…

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264: Katie Trauth Taylor of Narratize on Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI 45:09

6M ago45:09

45:09

In this episode, Evan sits down with Katie Trauth Taylor, the founder of Narratize. Katie is a serial founder with a passion for innovation storytelling and a background in narrative science. Her journey includes spearheading her first company, Untold Content, which focused on accelerating innovation through storytelling. With her expertise in lang…

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263. Riya Shah of Fetal Life: Student Founder Revolutionizing Maternal Health 33:48

6M ago33:48

33:48

In this episode Evan welcomes Riya Shah, an exceptional young founder and the driving force behind Fetal Life. Riya shares her amazing story of inventing a patented at-home contraction monitoring device for pregnant women, revolutionizing the way they track contractions. Join Evan and Riya as they discuss her journey as a student entrepreneur, the …

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262. Matthew Sunday of The Corps on Taking High-Stakes Concepts from Ideas to Reality 39:34

6M ago39:34

39:34

In the latest episode of the Middle Tech Spotlight Series, we sat down with Matthew Sunday, the founder and Chief Engineer of The Corps. The Corps specializes in bringing ideas and concepts to reality for the Department of Defense and other high stakes organizations where lives are quite literally on the line. Our conversation covered various aspec…

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SOG 129: The Politics of Public Golf with Dan Andrews 1:03:36

6M ago1:03:36

1:03:36

Public golf facilities around the world are under pressure as a recent announcement to shut down half of Moore Park in Sydney, one of the nation's busiest public courses, proves. So what are the politics of public golf in a world where cities face increasing housing pressure? Former Victorian Premier and avid golfer Dan Andrews joins the pod to dis…

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Middle Tech Live | A Panel Discussion on The State of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in KY 55:06

6M ago55:06

55:06

For this week’s episode, we’re releasing a panel discussion recorded live at the 2023 SOAR Summit in Corbin, Kentucky. Moderated by Logan Jones, our panelists included Lincoln Brown, Geoff Marietta, Sabrina McWhorter, and JP Blevins. A primary theme of the discussion was diving into the differences between small business entrepreneurship and high-g…

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261. Akhil Suresh Nair on AI-Driven Ecommerce Success 47:51

7M ago47:51

47:51

In this episode, we're joined by Akhil Suresh Nair, the founder of Xena Intelligence, a remarkable company based right here in the heart of Kentucky. Xena Intelligence has pioneered an AI-powered eCommerce tool that's making a significant impact on businesses. We'll delve into Ankil's entrepreneurial journey, starting from what motivated him to cre…

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SOG 128: Digging Deeper on Saudi Arabia with Dr Joshua Ralston 1:28:11

7M ago1:28:11

1:28:11

LIV Golf has brought Saudi Arabia into sharp focus for golf and golfers but how much do we really know about the Kingdom and how it works? Dr Joshua Ralston from the Edinburgh University School of Divinity joins the pod to discuss some of the big, ethical questions facing golf. Sign up for Geoff's excellent Quadrilateral substack here Buy Mackellar…

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260. Becca Self & Wes Murry of Hunsicker on Building a Lexington-Based Venture Studio 57:57

7M ago57:57

57:57

In this episode, Logan sat down with Becca Self and Wes Murry from Hunsicker, a Lexington-based Venture Studio. Our conversation covers the venture studio model, Hunsicker's "Kentucky Advantage", and their approach to social impact through their ventures. Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MiddleTech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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259. Koby Hastings & Chris Michelson on Navigating the SalesRiver: Evolution, Fundraising, and Growth 55:34

7M ago55:34

55:34

In this episode, Logan and Evan sit down with Koby Hastings and Chris Michelson from SalesRiver (formerly Leadrilla) in Lexington, Kentucky. SalesRiver's software is transforming how insurance sales teams work, making them more efficient, transparent, and compliant. Today, we'll catch up with Koby and Chris, discussing their recent achievements: Th…

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258. Nick Durham on Investing in the Built World 45:56

8M ago45:56

45:56

On this week’s episode, we sat down with Nick Durham, one of the general partners at Shadow Ventures. Shadow Ventures focuses on investing in companies building technology for the “built world” (ie construction & real estate) and they recently established an office in Louisville, led by Nick. Our conversation covered Shadow Venture’s investment the…

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257. Albert Lukonga on Establishing Kentucky's First Fashion House 48:13

8M ago48:13

48:13

On this week's Spotlight Series, caught up with Albert Lukonga, Founder and CEO of Albert Couture - Kentucky's First "Fashion House". We originally spoke with Albert back in 2020 for ep. 112, right when he was getting the business off the ground. Since then, Albert has been making waves not only in Kentucky, but in the fashion world as a whole. He'…

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256. Tech Transforms Real Estate: Jennifer Mason's TitleWise Vision | Spotlight Series 26:03

8M ago26:03

26:03

In this episode, we're excited to sit down with Jennifer Mason, the driving force behind TitleWise, an innovative company that's making waves in Southern Indiana. Jennifer Mason is no stranger to the world of entrepreneurship, and as the creative mind behind TitleWise, she's taken her own experiences and translated them into an inspiring solution. …

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Undermine Special Report: New Summer 2023 Songs 42:37

8M ago42:37

42:37

Today we bring you a special report, looking at the new songs played during Phish’s Summer 2023 Tour, with Tom sharing insights about some of the songs he wrote with Trey. Please consider subscribing to Osiris Premium on Memberful, or to Osiris Premium on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for your support. Undermine is brought to you by Osiris Media. Executiv…

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255. Fusion Reaction Success, Sentient Solutions Acquisition, Neuralink's $280M Raise 13:44

9M ago13:44

13:44

In this week's episode, Logan and Evan explore the world of fusion energy with groundbreaking news from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. For the second time, they've achieved net energy gain in a fusion reaction, pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery. We break down the significance of this achievement and its potential implicati…

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Adam VanWingerden of Silver Fern on Building Beyond Buzz | Spotlight Series 30:21

9M ago30:21

30:21

In the latest episode of the Middle Tech Spotlight Series, we had an enlightening conversation with Adam VanWingerden, the co-founder and CEO of Silver Fern, a company that is simplifying the complex world of the horticulture industry. Silver Fern offers modular ERP software designed to help growers make key changes for growth without the typical g…

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254. Forecastr's $4.5M Raise, Worldcoin's Real Human Verification, and Meta's AI Persona Advancements 18:28

9M ago18:28

18:28

This week, Logan and Evan start off by discussing Forecastr, a promising business-to-business, software-as-a-service company that recently raised an impressive $4.5 million in funding. With plans to allocate the capital to product development, sales, and finance, Forecastr aims to further expand its presence in the market. Join us as we explore For…

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Armando Diaz of Working With Saint on the Intersection of Creativity & Business | Spotlight Series 27:59

9M ago27:59

27:59

On this episode of the Middle Tech Spotlight Series, we sat down with Armando Diaz, the creative force behind Working With Saint, a design agency making waves in the creative space. Armando shares his journey from the inception of Working With Saint to its current success, discussing the challenges of running a design agency, managing cash flow, fi…

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253. AppHarvest's Bankruptcy, AI Job Risks, and Room-Temperature Superconductors 19:18

9M ago19:18

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In this episode, Logan and Evan start by discussing the recent bankruptcy filing of AppHarvest and its efforts to reorganize and improve operational efficiency. Next, they delve into the KY Solar project, an ambitious initiative to transform a former coal mine into a massive solar energy center. They also share exciting news about a groundbreaking …

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252. Microsoft & Meta Join Forces, Apple's Ajax Framework, and Hollywood Strikes 18:50

9M ago18:50

18:50

In this episode, Logan and Evan discuss the recent announcement of a game-changing partnership between tech giants Microsoft and Meta. They are teaming up to bring you Llama 2, Meta's open-source LLM (Large Language Model), as a free resource on Microsoft's Azure cloud computing platform. This move opens up unprecedented opportunities for innovatio…

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Adam Bowe of Cake on Disrupting Industries | Spotlight Series 28:22

10M ago28:22

28:22

In this series, we bring you candid conversations with entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem supporters who are shaping the future of innovation. Today, we sit down with Adam Bowe, the mastermind behind Cake, a game-changing platform based in Lexington, KY. Cake is the one-stop marketplace for buying and selling insurance agents' books of busines…

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We've Got A Band E8: Mike Hanford 57:24

10M ago57:24

57:24

We're back with comedian, actor, and Phish fan Mike Hanford. Thanks for tuning in this season. We've Got A Band is presented by Section 119 and Osiris Media. Created by Gabrielle Bluestone and James Del. Executive Producers are Gabrielle Bluestone, James Del, RJ Bee and Matt Dwyer. Edited and Produced by RJ Bee and Matt Dwyer. Mixed and Mastered by…

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251. AppHarvest Updates, Facebook Data Dilemmas, and Musk's xAI 16:36

10M ago16:36

16:36

Welcome to Middle Tech Podcast, in this episode, we bring you the latest updates on AppHarvest's struggles as founder Jonathan Webb steps back, and the agricultural startup faces challenges with creditors and potential eviction. Our hosts, Logan and Evan, share their insights on the implications of these developments for the Kentucky-based company …

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Randall Stevens of Avail on The Role of Natural Language Search in Streamlining Workflows | Spotlight Series 42:47

10M ago42:47

42:47

In this episode, we feature Randall, founder of Avail, a groundbreaking software platform in the architecture and engineering industry. We discuss leveraging Exif data, the power of generative AI, and balancing innovation and regulation. Tune in to hear Randall's entrepreneurial journey and learn about the milestones achieved by Avail. Get ready fo…

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We've Got a Band E7: Dan Kanter, Part 2 54:43

10M ago54:43

54:43

We're back with Dan Kanter! Hear James and Gabrielle talk with the guitarist about his Phish journey, meeting Trey, and more! We've Got A Band is presented by Section 119 and Osiris Media. Created by Gabrielle Bluestone and James Del. Executive Producers are Gabrielle Bluestone, James Del, RJ Bee and Matt Dwyer. Edited and Produced by RJ Bee and Ma…

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250. Meta's Threads Launch, Rivian's $10M Kentucky Investment, Twitter's Rate Limits 21:36

10M ago21:36

21:36

In this episode, Logan and Evan kick off by highlighting Rivian's game-changing investment in Kentucky, where they plan to establish a state-of-the-art remanufacturing facility. Discover how this move will support warranty, repair, and service needs for their electric vehicles. Next, we dive into the highly anticipated launch of Threads by Meta, a …

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We've Got a Band E6: Dan Kanter, Part 1 1:24:32

10M ago1:24:32

1:24:32

Dan Kanter, the musical director and former lead guitarist for Justin Bieber, is this week’s guest. Dan is best known for his work Bieber, but he’s also a songwriter, producer, and of course, a Phish fan.This is part 1 of James and Gabby’s conversation with Dan, and part 2 will be next week. We've Got A Band is presented by Section 119 and Osiris M…

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JP Blevins of Live Oak Bank: The Journey of Building a Publicly Traded Company | Spotlight Series 34:32

10M ago34:32

34:32

Welcome to the Spotlight Series, where we shine a light on extraordinary individuals who have forged their own path to success. In the latest episode of the Middle Tech Spotlight Series, we sat down with JP Blevins, a former University of Kentucky basketball player who has played a significant role in building two hyper-successful companies: Live O…

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We've Got A Band E5: Scott Rogowsky 1:25:45

10M ago1:25:45

1:25:45

This week’s episode finds James and Gabby in conversation with the Quiz Daddy Scott Rogowsky. Scott talks about his fan journey, the rise and fall of HQ Trivia, and more. We've Got A Band is presented by Section 119 and Osiris Media. Created by Gabrielle Bluestone and James Del. Executive Producers are Gabrielle Bluestone, James Del, RJ Bee and Mat…

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