Best Halcyon AI Podcasts (2024)

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Last Month in Security Episode 002: Change Healthcare Attack Raises Stakes 49:14

2h ago49:14

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Welcome to our new series "Last Month in Security", where we bring you the latest insights and updates from the frontlines of cyber defense. In this episode, we delve into the key events and trends that shaped the past month in cyber security. From major data breaches to emerging threats, we provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges faced …

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Security Gets Serious Episode 001: Ben Carr on CISO Challenges 36:53

2h ago36:53

36:53

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Security Gets Serious," where we delve into the world of cybersecurity with industry experts. In Episode 001, our host Ben Carr, shares invaluable insights into the challenges faced by CISOs in today's digital landscape. As organizations navigate increasingly complex cyber threats, understanding the role of a CI…

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Security Gets Serious Episode 002: Ryan Permeh on AI-Driven Security 55:23

2h ago55:23

55:23

Experts disagree as to whether AI is the game changer for humanity as promised or will spell the end of us all – it just depends on who you ask. AI/ML have been in use in security solutions for some time, and it hasn’t killed anyone yet (mostly). But are there still ethical considerations that arise when applying AI/ML in cybersecurity? Yes, becaus…

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Last Month in Security 003: Takedowns, Change Healthcare Updates and Proxy Attacks 48:57

2h ago48:57

48:57

In this edition of the Halcyon video/podcast series Last Month in Security, host Anthony M. Freed and panelists Ben Carr and Ryan Golden are joined by Halcyon CEO John Miller to continue our examination of the recent Change Healthcare attack that crippled healthcare payment processes across the country. We also delve into recent takedowns of two of…

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Security Gets Serious Episode 003: Jon Miller on Building Security Startups 54:24

2h ago54:24

54:24

The security market has exploded in recent years as we have seen words like hacker” and “cyber” go from being obscure terms to part of the everyday vernacular of end-users everywhere. So, what does it take to build a successful security startup? What hurdles do founders face and how do they overcome them to disrupt the market and advance the tradec…

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Last Month in Security 004: DBIR 2024 and How Vulnerability Exploits Rule 1:07:19

2h ago1:07:19

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In this edition of the Halcyon video/podcast series Last Month in Security, host Anthony M. Freed and panelists Ben Carr and Ryan Golden fly solo and dig into the impact that vulnerability exploits are having on the threat landscape. The latest Verizon DBIR is out, and the Halcyon team was excited to make our debut as contributors to the report, wh…

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Last Month in Security 005: Shady Vendor Ethics and Ransomware Targets Chokepoints 49:25

2h ago49:25

49:25

The other week, the UK has its own Change Healthcare level attack where medical procedures were canceled at multiple London hospitals for weeks on end, and a critical emergency declared following a ransomware operation that disrupted pathology services provider Synnovis. As well, CDK Global fell prey to a ransomware attack that led to a massive dis…

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Security Gets Serious Episode 004: Richard Greenberg on AI, Ethics and Learning from Failure 1:11:32

2h ago1:11:32

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In this episode of Security Gets Serious, host Ben Carr sits down with Richard Greenberg (CISSP), President of ISSA-LA, a well-known cybersecurity leader and evangelist, former CISO, advisor and speaker. Ben and Richard dive into the buzz around how AI is being used to both enhance cybersecurity defenses and as a tool for cyber attackers, then they…

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Last Month in Security Episode 001: Healthcare in the Crosshairs 46:27

1h ago46:27

46:27

Welcome to our new series "Last Month in Security", where we bring you the latest insights and updates from the frontlines of cyber defense. In this episode, we delve into the key events and trends that shaped the past month in cyber security. From major data breaches to emerging threats, we provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges faced …

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#0124 - Aron Kansal of SimpleTix and Vikram Bodas from Occom Ventures 37:49

5h ago37:49

37:49

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber (www.linkedin.com/in/frankgruber) is joined by Aron Kansal of SimpleTix (www.simpletix.com/) and Vikram Bodas from Occom Ventures (www.occomventures.com/). Aron Kansal is the founder of SimpleTix, an online ticketing product for attractions, festi…

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#0123 - CEO of TheLi.st, Ann Shoket, Discusses Networking and Community for Women Entrepreneurs 15:23

1M ago15:23

15:23

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankgruber) is joined by Ann Shoket, Founder of New Power Media and CEO of TheLi.st, a private community of innovators and entrepreneurs devoted to helping each other network, succeed, and thrive in a competitive envi…

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#0122 - Indiegogo CEO Becky Center discusses the growth and development of Indiegogo 26:25

2M ago26:25

26:25

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankgruber) is joined by Becky Center, CEO of crowdfunding behemoth Indiegogo. In this interview, we discuss the growth and development of Indiegogo, the expansion of crowdfunding, and how to handle partnerships, succ…

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#0121 - GameStop CEO, Author, and Entrepreneur Gary Kusin Discusses His New Book “Always Learning: Lessons on Leveling up from GameStop to Laura Mercier” 45:10

2M ago45:10

45:10

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankgruber) is joined by Gary Kusin, Co-Founder of GameStop and Laura Mercier Cosmetics, former President and CEO of Kinkos, and author of his new book “Always Learning: Lessons on Leveling up from Gamestop to Laura M…

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#0120 - Beyond the Buzzwords: How AI Can Be Leveraged to Support Entrepreneurial Ecosystems 55:49

3M ago55:49

55:49

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, Frank Gruber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankgruber) introduces a panel of entrepreneurial experts as they discuss the emergence of AI and how to utilize this new tool in support of entrepreneurial endeavors. This panel, which took place at the Established House at SXSW 2024, and features insigh…

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#0119 - Serial Entrepreneur Paulo Andrez Chats About His New Book “Zero Risk Startup” 35:55

3M ago35:55

35:55

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, Frank Gruber (http://linkedin.com/in/frankgruber) interviews serial entrepreneur and unicorn investor, speaker, and author, Paulo Andrez as we’ll talk about his new book, Zero Risk Startup which comes out in May 2024. Get your copy of the book here: https://amzn.to/4aoRJgZ We invite you all to joi…

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#0118 - Investor Extraordinaire Arlan Hamilton Explores Her New Book “Your First Million” 30:00

3M ago30:00

30:00

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an interview with Arlan Hamilton that took place at the Established house at SXSW in Austin, Texas. Arlan is the Founder and Managing Partner at Backstage Capital and the author of her new book “Your First Million.” What’s amazing is she launched a $20M+ fund from scratch while she was hom…

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#0117 - Exploring Hands-Free Tech with Corten Singer of Augmental 35:17

5M ago35:17

35:17

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an interview with Corten Singer from Augmental, the winner of the CTA Foundation Pitch competition at CES 2024. Corten is the cofounder of Augmental, which just recently launched the MouthPad, a bluetooth-enabled intraoral interface for hands-free control of your computer, smartphone, and …

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#0116 - Startups and Mental Health with Rich Belsky From Crevo 50:21

7M ago50:21

50:21

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an interview from Rich Belsky, who recently founded Crevo - www.crevo.com. Crevo is an entrepreneurial wellness consultancy focused primarily on early-stage startup founders and CEOs, solopreneurs, and corporate leaders. Crevo combines tactical, strategic guidance with mindset and energy m…

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#0115 - Investor Discussion: Halcyon Fund & StartFast Ventures 28:12

10M ago28:12

28:12

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an investor discussion was led by our own Established Co-CEO Jen Consalvo at a pitch event we hosted online a few months ago. The panel included Dahna Goldstein, who is the Chief Investment Officer of Halcyon and Co-Managing Director of the Halcyon Fund. Phoebe Van Duinen was also on the p…

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#0114 - Dr. Richard Munassi Discusses The Tampa Bay Wave Accelerator Program 12:33

12M ago12:33

12:33

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an interview with Dr. Richard Munassi that took place at SXSW. Dr. Munassi is a serial entrepreneur, the co-founder of Blackfin Technology Partners, and co-founder of Medzoomer. Discussing his latest venture as the Director of the Tampa Bay Wave Accelerator program, Munassi highlights his …

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#0113 - Mike Evans Returns to Discuss His New Memoir "Hangry: A Startup Journey" About Co-Founding GrubHub 29:10

1y ago29:10

29:10

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an interview with Mike Evans that took place at SXSW. Mike is the Co-Founder of GrubHub, as well as the founder of Fixer, a Chicago-based company building the "right now" handyman service. Mike’s latest book venture, "Hangry: A Startup Journey", is an exciting memoir about his co-founding …

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#0112 - Rohit Bhargava From the Non-Obvious Company Chats About New Book "The Future Normal: How We Will Live, Work and Thrive in the Next Decade" 22:07

1y ago22:07

22:07

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an interview with Rohit Bhargava that took place at SXSW. Rohit is the Founder and Chief trend curator of the Non-Obvious Company, where he is a forward thinking storyteller, author and keynote speaker. Most recently, Rohit Co-authored "The Future Normal: How We Will Live, Work and Thrive …

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#0111 - Hope Shimabuku From the USPTO Chats About Intellectual Property Resources 21:45

1y ago21:45

21:45

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an interview with Hope Shimabuku that took place at SXSW. Hope is the Regional Director of the Texas Regional United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), where she carries out the strategic direction of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the US…

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#0110 - Kathryn Finney Talks About Her Book “Build The Damn Thing: How to Start a Successful Business if You're Not a Rich White Guy” 28:40

1y ago28:40

28:40

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an interview with Kathryn Finney that took place at SXSW. Kathryn is a longtime community contributor and she is the Founder and Managing General Partner of Genius Guild, a Chicago-based venture fund that invests in scalable businesses led by Black founders using innovation to build and pr…

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#0109 - Charles Layne, Monique Villa, and Khrys Hatch from LaunchTN Talk About their Ongoing Work in the Tech Ecosystem 26:00

1+ y ago26:00

26:00

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear a panel discussion that took place at the Established Lounge during SXSW with members from our partner for the event, Launch Tennessee. Specifically, the panel included Charles Layne, who currently serves as the Innovation Manager at Launch Tennessee where he works to facilitate the develo…

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#0108 - Startup Opportunities with America’s Seed Fund Featuring SBA’s Jennifer Shieh & Michele Schimpp and SBIR and STTR Program Special Guests 36:00

1+ y ago36:00

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On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear a panel discussion from SXSW with Jennifer Shieh and Michele Schimpp both from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Jennifer Shieh is the Director of Ecosystem Development at the SBA, and Michele Schimpp is the Deputy Associate Administrator at the SBA. During the conversation, we discu…

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#0107 - The Rebirth of Gowalla with Founder and CEO Josh Williams 21:05

1+ y ago21:05

21:05

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an interview from SXSW with Josh Williams, the Founder and CEO of Gowalla. In 2009, Josh and a small team of designers and technologists introduced Gowalla to the world at SXSW, helping inspire millions to “check in” on social media. Gowalla was then purchased by Facebook (now Meta) in 201…

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#0106 - SXSW 2023 Startup of the Year VC Panel and the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse 1:00:41

1+ y ago1:00:41

1:00:41

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear a VC panel discussion from the Established Lounge at SXSW 2023 in Austin, which took place just after the announcement of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse. The panelists included Erica Duignan Minnihan, who is the Founder and General Partner at Reign Ventures, Maria Pope, who is the Head o…

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#0105 - Jen Batchelor and Kin Euphorics are Changing the World with their new Adult Beverages 42:05

1+ y ago42:05

42:05

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear from Jen Batchelor, the Co-Founder & CEO at Kin Euphorics (https://www.kineuphorics.com/). For those unfamiliar, Kin introduced a new category of adult beverage to the world with their collection of non-alcoholic, nootropic, botanic, and adaptogenic formulas that offer uplifting effects an…

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#0104 - Deepen Parikh of Courtside Ventures Talks About Their New $100M Fund 33:16

1+ y ago33:16

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On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear from Deepen Parikh, who is one of the founding partners at Courtside Ventures (www.courtsidevc.com). Courtside Ventures is an early-stage VC fund, investing across sports, collectibles, wellness/fitness and gaming, and they just announced their new $100M Fund. We also again shine a spotlig…

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#0103 - Startup of the Year Alum, Robbie Cabral from BenjiLock, and Evelyn Tichenor from GoodMaps Live at CES 2023 42:34

1+ y ago42:34

42:34

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear from Robbie Cabral, who is the CEO and Founder at BenjiLock (www.benjilock.com), which has redefined the personal security experience through fingerprint hybrid technology with the consumer in mind. BenjiLock is a Startup of the Year alumni and they were also featured on Shark Tank. We als…

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#0102 - Grow Your Startup Investor Panel Discussion With Rich Maloy, Monique Idlett-Mosley, And Peter Alemis 42:06

1+ y ago42:06

42:06

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we’ve got an investor conversation that my Co-Founder, Jen Consalvo, and I had a discussion during our “Grow your startup” pitch competition. During the event, five companies had a chance to showcase their companies in front of our esteemed investor panel, which included our long-time friend and f…

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#0101 - Roy Schwartz the Co-Founder and CEO of Axios HQ Talks About His Best-selling Book “Smart Brevity” 32:14

1+ y ago32:14

32:14

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear from Roy Schwartz, the co-founder and CEO of Axios HQ. Roy led Axios through multiple fundraising rounds, oversaw all company strategy and business operations and launched Axios HQ, an internal communications software platform to help teams communicate more effectively. Schwartz also serve…

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#0100 - Mike Evans Takes Us Through His New Memoir "Hangry: A Startup Journey" About Co-Founding GrubHub 51:00

1+ y ago51:00

51:00

On this very special 100th episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear from Mike Evans, the Co-Founder of GrubHub and the Founder of his new company, Fixer, which is a Chicago company building the "right now" handyman service. Mike talks about his journey as an entrepreneur and his new book “"Hangry: A Startup Journey" which is his memoir a…

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#0099 - Kurt Wilkin Talks About Building The Right Team As A Company Achieves Success 32:33

1+ y ago32:33

32:33

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear from Kurt Wilkin, who is the CEO at HireBetter (HireBetter.com), which is a national recruiting firm working directly with leaders of high-growth companies to build game-changing teams. He is also the Founder and a Partner at Bee Cave Capital, a Texas-based early-stage venture group that i…

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#0098 - Nate Andorsky Decoding Your Why And Finding Product Market Fit 31:16

1+ y ago31:16

31:16

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear from Nate Andorsky, who is the founder of Effectual Ventures, a company that helps startups find and accelerate product market fit. Prior to that, he spent the last decade building an Inc. 5000 company and he was working with everyone from early stage startups to Fortune 500 companies such…

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#0097 - Steve Case Talks About His New Book “The Rise of the Rest: How Entrepreneurs in Surprising Places are Building the New American Dream” 36:55

2y ago36:55

36:55

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear from a very special guest, Steve Case, who is currently the Chairman and CEO of Revolution and the Chairman of The Case Foundation. Most notably, he was also the Co-Founder of America Online or AOL. In 2014, Steve also launched Revolution’s Rise of the Rest, an initiative to accelerate the…

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#0096 - Touraj Parang Talks About His New Book “Exit Path: How to Win the Startup End Game” 34:05

2y ago34:05

34:05

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear from Touraj Parang, the President and COO at Serve Robotics and an Operating Advisor at Pear VC. Previously, he built and sold his own company Jaxtr, and helped with the acquisition of webs.com to Vistaprint. He also spent time as an acquirer at GoDaddy where he acquired dozens of business…

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#0095 - Venture Capitalist Mike Asem From M25 Discusses Investing In Early-Stage Startups 32:59

2y ago32:59

32:59

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear from Mike Asem, who is the founding partner at M25 (https://m25vc.com), which is a venture capital investment firm targeting early-stage, tech-enabled startups in the Midwest. Mike also created a new board game called, “Unicorns To The Moon” and you can find out more about that game at: ww…

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#0094 - Author Susan McPherson Talks About The Lost Art of Connecting 27:18

2y ago27:18

27:18

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear from Susan McPherson, who is a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert. Susan is also the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, and the author of “The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships.” Find more about…

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#0093 - Investing In The Midwest With Chris Deutsch Of Lofty Ventures And teaBOT 38:31

2y ago38:31

38:31

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear from Chris Deutsch, who is the Founder of Lofty Ventures (loftyventures.com) and the Re-Founder at teaBOT (teabot.com). Chris has spent over 20 years starting up, investing in and working with early-stage, venture-backed startups in ecommerce, web and mobile applications, enterprise softwa…

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#0092 - Erica Duignan Minnihan Returns To Talk About Investing And The We-Economy 17:19

2y ago17:19

17:19

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, Erica Duignan Minnihan Returns! Erica is a long-time community member and the Founder and General Partner at Reign Ventures. She was at our 9th Annual Summit and talked with Matt Hunckler from Powderkeg about investment strategies and her interest in the new “We-Economy.” We are again continuing o…

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#0091 - NFTs With Nick O’Neill From The Nifty 43:06

2y ago43:06

43:06

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, I talk with my long-time friend, Nick O’Neill, the Co-Founder and CEO of The Nifty (www.thenifty.com). The Nifty is a Web3 metaverse company with an audience of aspiring and existing NFT collectors and creators. They host daily shows, provide NFT market monitoring software, and are building an NFT…

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#0090 - Navigating A Startup During A Pandemic With Courtney Caldwell and Dr. Tye Caldwell from ShearShare 18:12

2y ago18:12

18:12

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear a panel discussion from our last Summit with Courtney Caldwell and Dr. Tye Caldwell from ShearShare, who both talk about navigating a startup during a pandemic, and more. ShearShare (shearshare.com) is an Established Ventures portfolio company and they are the #1 salon and barbershop booth…

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#0089 - Accelerating Startups with Travis Holoway, Rodney Williams, and Lesa Mitchell 18:56

2y ago18:56

18:56

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear a panel discussion from our last Summit called “Startup Lessons from Accelerating Startups” with Travis Holoway and Rodney Williams of the Established Ventures portfolio company, SoLo Funds (solofunds.com), and Lesa Mitchell, formerly of Techstars and now with HighAlpha Innovation. The cre…

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#0088 - Jenn Lim Returns To Talk About Leadership And Building A Company Culture 32:25

2y ago32:25

32:25

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear a conversation between our long-time friend Jenn Lim from Delivering Happiness and the author of Beyond Happiness and our Co-CEO, Jen Consalvo, when the two talk about leadership and building a company culture, amongst interesting topics. Also, we are continuing our segment where we highli…

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#0087 - NFL Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks Discusses Grit, Passion, Leadership, And Legacy 18:43

2y ago18:43

18:43

In this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear a conversation between NFL Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks and Lakshmi Shenoy, the CEO of Embarc Collective, the two will chat about grit, passion, leadership, and legacy at the 9th Annual Startup of the Year Summit. Derrick played 14 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was inducted to …

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#0086 - Lawyer Nick Outman Talks About Setting Up A Startup For Success From A Legal Perspective 19:38

2y ago19:38

19:38

In this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear a conversation between Nick Outman of the law firm Hill Ward Henderson (www.hwhlaw.com) and Lauren Coffey from Tampa Bay Inno and Tampa Bay Business Journal. The two talk about funding and setting up a startup for success from a legal perspective at the 9th Annual Startup of the Year Summi…

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#0085 - Andrew Nguyen From BARK Chats About Product Strategy And The Product Mindset 19:00

2+ y ago19:00

19:00

In this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear a conversation between Andrew Nguyen from BARK and Matt Hunckler of Powderkeg, when they talked about product strategy and the “product mindset” at our 9th Annual Startup of the Year Summit. Andrew is a customer obsessed product leader who builds and grows consumer products. He’s a human c…

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#0084 - Jesse Middleton From The Community Fund and Flybridge Talks About Building a Brand and Community 35:56

2+ y ago35:56

35:56

In this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear a conversation between Jesse Middleton, who is the General Partner at Flybridge and Co-Founder at The Community Fund and Matt Hunckler of Powderkeg, which is a long time partner of Established and Startup of the Year. Flybridge is a seed-stage venture capital firm focused on supporting amb…

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