Startup of the Year Podcast

The Startup of the Year Podcast, hosted by the team at Established.

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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”

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

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 Mercier.”  

 

Be sure to check out Kusin’s new book, “Always Learning: Lessons on Leveling up from Gamestop to Laura Mercier.” You can order it here: www.GaryKusin.com.

 

We invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: www.est.us/join    

 

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Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource.     Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: www.startupofyear.com    

 

The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminates at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment.   

 

Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: www.established.us 

 

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

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

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 insight from:

 

  • Sherrod Davis, Co-Founder and CEO of Ecomap Technologies

  • Nicola Corzine, Founding CEO and Executive Director of the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

  • Ryan Groves, CEO and Founder of Slyngshot, a platform that helps new and aspiring entrepreneurs launch their big ideas

  • Brittany Sickler, Director of Investment and Innovation Ecosystem Development at the US Small Business Administration

 

We invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: www.est.us/join    

 

Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: www.est.us   

 

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Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource.     Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: www.startupofyear.com    

 

The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment.   

 

Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: www.est.us 

 

Connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us 

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

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

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 join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: www.est.us/join    

 

Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: www.est.us   

 

Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: www.startupofyear.com/daily-dealflow

 

Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: www.podcast.startupofyear.com

 

Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: www.soty.link/ESTYouTube  

   

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Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource.     Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: www.startupofyear.com    

 

The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment.   

 

Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: www.est.us 

 

Connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us 

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

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

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 homeless. She has invested in 200+ companies led by underrepresented, underestimated founders. She is the author of the bestselling book, It’s About Damn Time, and the host of the popular visual podcast, Your First Million. Check this all out at Arlan’s website: https://arlansfirstmillion.com 

 

Arlan is also hosting a large event April 9th to 12th in Los Angeles. Aspiring or current entrepreneurs, investors, job seekers, and hiring managers are encouraged to check out Your First Million LIVE in LA, which is an event designed to amplify underestimated voices and talent. During the event, you’ll receive the tools, resources, and connections to empower you to thrive as you work towards Your First Million! https://www.yourfirstmillion.live

 

We invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: www.est.us/join    

 

Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: www.est.us   

 

Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: www.startupofyear.com/daily-dealflow

 

Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: www.podcast.startupofyear.com

 

Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: www.soty.link/ESTYouTube  

   

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Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource.     Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: www.startupofyear.com    

 

The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment.   

 

Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: www.est.us 

 

Connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us

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

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

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 tablet. Learn more at: www.augmental.tech 

 

We also chat about the excitement around our upcoming event at SXSW. Join us as we host a day of events for innovators and startups at the Established House on March 10th, 2024. More details here.

 

We invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: www.est.us/join    

 

Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: www.est.us   

 

Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: www.startupofyear.com/daily-dealflow

 

Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: www.podcast.startupofyear.com

 

Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: www.soty.link/ESTYouTube  

   

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Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource.     Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: www.startupofyear.com    

 

The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment.   

 

Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: www.est.us 

 

Connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us

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

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

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 management training to help leaders identify, avoid, and manage breakdowns and challenging environments. 

 

We invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: www.est.us/join    

 

Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: www.est.us   

 

Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: www.startupofyear.com/daily-dealflow

 

Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: www.podcast.startupofyear.com

 

Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: www.soty.link/ESTYouTube  

   

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Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource.     Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: www.startupofyear.com    

 

The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment.   

 

Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: www.est.us 

 

Connect with us on Twitter - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us 

 

#0115 - Investor Discussion: Halcyon Fund & StartFast Ventures 

#0115 - Investor Discussion: Halcyon Fund & StartFast Ventures 

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 panel, and she is the Principal and Investment Manager at Halcyon and is responsible for the end-to-end process of social impact investing through their three capital vehicles, VC Fund, Angel Network, and Microloan Fund. 

 

Lastly, Olivia Goldstein also participated in the chat. Olivia is the Vice President at StartFast Ventures. 

 

We also again shine a light on an amazing company in our ecosystem. Today, that company is Keepers, which is an all-in-one app providing full housekeeping management. They are saving short-term rental hosts time by integrating directly with their Airbnb and VRBO calendars so that as soon as a reservation is created, a job notification is sent to all housekeeper users. Learn more about them at: www.uskeepers.com 

 

We invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: www.est.us/join    

 

Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: www.est.us   

 

Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: www.startupofyear.com/daily-dealflow

Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: www.podcast.startupofyear.com

Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: www.soty.link/ESTYouTube  

   

 

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Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource.     Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: www.startupofyear.com    

 

The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment.   

 

Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: www.est.us 

 

Connect with us on Twitter - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us

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

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

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 four-year journey towards creating this non-profit incubator, its top notch program and various communities and cohorts. 

 

We also again shine a spotlight on one of the startups from our community and that company is Boon, which is disrupting the recruiting industry by democratizing it through referrals. To learn more, visit: https://goboon.co 

 

We invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: www.est.us/join    

 

Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: www.est.us   

 

Checkout Startup of the Year at: www.startupofyear.com

  

Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: www.startupofyear.com/daily-dealflow

Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: www.podcast.startupofyear.com

Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: www.soty.link/ESTYouTube  

   

 

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Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource.     Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year.    

 

The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment.   

 

Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. 

 

Connect with us on Twitter - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us

 

#0113 - Mike Evans Returns to Discuss His New Memoir

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

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 of GrubHub and his journey as an entrepreneur. You can grab yourself a copy today at mikeevans.com

 

We also want to mention that for the first time since 2019, SBA’s America’s Seed Fund Road Tour will take to the road for an in-person experience. From July 17-21, the bus will stop in five Midwest states, connecting innovators with the largest source of seed funding in the country. 

 

Each Road Tour stop facilitates programming and One-on-One in-person meetings between innovators and federal agency representatives to help attendees navigate over $4 billion in early-stage funding opportunities through America’s Seed Fund. Established will be there, and if you are in the region, we hope you are, too! We encourage you to register to attend and to share this special in-person opportunity with your connections, networks, and ecosystem.  

 

America’s Seed Fund Road Tour | Midwest Tour Stops: 

  • Monday, July 17 | Oklahoma City, OK 
  • Tuesday, July 18 | Wichita, KS 
  • Wednesday, July 19 | Kansas City, MO 
  • Thursday, July 20 | Lincoln, NE 
  • Friday, July 21 | Des Moines, IA 

 

For more information, visit https://www.americasseedfund.us/road-tour

 

We also again shine a spotlight on one of the startups from our community and that company is Atlantic Sea Farms, which is revolutionizing the US seaweed industry while making our customers, our planet, and our coastal economies healthier by creating craveable and innovative products from sustainably farmed sea greens. To learn more, visit  https://atlanticseafarms.com

 

We invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: www.est.us/join    

 

Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: www.est.us  

 

Checkout Startup of the Year at: www.startupofyear.com

  

Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: www.startupofyear.com/daily-dealflow

Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: www.podcast.startupofyear.com

Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: soty.link/ESTYouTube

   

 

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Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource.     Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year.    

 

The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment.   

 

Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. 

 

Connect with us on Twitter - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us

 

Bio of Startup of the Year Podcast

The Startup of the Year Podcast, hosted by the team at Established, sets the stage for startups worldwide, offering valuable insights and in-depth discussions on emerging companies that have been featured in the popular Daily Dealflow newsletter. Going beyond the headlines, the podcast delves into the stories behind these startups, showcasing their journeys, challenges, and successes.

With a finger on the pulse of the global startup ecosystem, the podcast also explores the latest news, trends, and developments that impact entrepreneurs and innovators around the world. By providing a deeper understanding of the startup landscape, the podcast equips listeners with knowledge and insights to navigate their own entrepreneurial journeys.

From interviews with founders and industry experts to discussions on funding, market trends, and technology, the Startup of the Year Podcast delivers valuable content that inspires and educates. By sharing the stories of startups, the podcast celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and highlights the potential for innovation and disruption across various industries.

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