Startup Hustle

Startup Hustle

Startup Hustle is a podcast for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs. With the mission of telling the real story of startups and entrepreneurs, topics range from funding to failure and beyond. Join Matt Watson, CEO of Full Scale, on the Startup Hustle podcast for candid conversations and actionable insights.

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June 5, 2025

Three Core Principles CTOs Use to Create an Engineering Culture that Inspires and Retains Top Talent with John Durrant

Building Human-Centric Engineering Teams: Culture, Motivation, & Purpose 🛠️ In this episode of Product Driven, Matt Watson talks with John Durant, founder of Human Centric Engineering, about the critical elements that create ...
May 29, 2025

AI in QA Testing: How TestChimp is Revolutionizing Software Quality Assurance with Nuwan Samarasekera

🧪 The AI Testing Revolution: Reimagining QA in the Era of Generative Intelligence In this intellectually stimulating conversation, Matt Watson and Nuwan Samarasekera (Founder & CEO of TestChimp) explore the transformative imp...
May 22, 2025

Solving the Hidden Challenges of Growing Engineering Teams at Scale with Gleb Braverman from HackerPulse

🔍 Engineering Visibility: Unlocking Team Performance at Scale with Hacker Pulse In this intellectually stimulating exploration, Matt Watson and Gleb Braverman (Founder & CEO of Hacker Pulse) delve into the universal challenge...
May 20, 2025

How Full Scale Ventures Builds Product-Driven Startups with Craig Ferril

Full Scale Ventures Launches & The Power of Venture Studios 🚀 In this transformative episode of Product Driven, host Matt Watson introduces his exciting new venture with Craig Ferril—Full Scale Ventures. They dive deep into t...
May 15, 2025

When Great CTOs Go Into Beast Mode with Ron Timoshenko

🦸‍♂️ Unlocking CTO Mode: When Technical Leaders Become Innovation Heroes In this intellectually stimulating conversation, Matt Watson and Ron Timoshenko (CIO of Rimbull Health) unpack the multifaceted nature of the CTO role a...
Dec. 11, 2024

The Best Startup Pitch Framework

In this episode, Matt Watson interviews Rajiv Nathan, the Startup Hype Man, who shares insights on how to pitch a startup to investors and customers effectively. Rajiv discusses his journey from a marketing background to beco...

Recent Blog Posts

March 17, 2023

Dallas Top Startups, 2023

Dallas, Texas, is home to a thriving startup scene, with diverse tech companies making waves in the industry. This article will look at 14 top tech startups in Dallas. We highlight their unique offerings and discuss their impact on the tech indu…

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Feb. 13, 2023

Kansas City Top Startups, 2023

And . . . we're back! This list of the top startups in Kansas City is our annual and third foray into the entrepreneurial space here in the heart of the Midwest. As always, we delve into the many startups that flourish in KC, which is continually …

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Dec. 7, 2022

Boston Top Startups, 2022

Boston, Massachusetts, is rich in nicknames and pop culture associations. However, it is best known for being a city of firsts and innovation. The city is a major tech hub and one of the US's best places for tech jobs. Find out how these 13 Boston…

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About the Host

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Matt Watson

Founder, Full Scale

Tech entrepreneur and startup CTO for 20+ years. Started 4 companies with 2 exits. Including VinSolutions in 2011 for $150M.