Episodes

Dec. 2, 2022

What is a Startup Ecosystem?

In this episode of Startup Hustle, hosts Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson talk about startup ecosystems. Hear what startup ecosystems are made from, where to find them, and how to maximize the support you can gain from building...

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Dec. 1, 2022

Hiring Fractional CFOs

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Alejandra Santos, Founder and CEO of Startup Tandem, talk about how to know when hiring a fractional CFO makes good sense. Learn about why it is so important to know the …

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Nov. 30, 2022

The Limits of AI/ML

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and David Magerman, Managing Partner & CTO of Differential Ventures, talk about the limits of AI/ML. Learn about AI and ML learning modes, their limitations, and how you can m...

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Nov. 29, 2022

Preparing to Sell Your eCommerce Brand

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Thomas Smale, CEO of FE International, talk about the process of preparing to sell your eCommerce brand. Learn everything you need to know about M and A, what to expect an...

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Nov. 28, 2022

Digital Pathology Software Solutions

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and David West, Co-founder and CEO of Proscia, talk about pathology's shift from microscope to digital. You can learn about the software powering the modern laboratory, the big d...

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Nov. 25, 2022

Using Customer Data to Drive Value

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and AnnMarie Wills, CEO and Co-founder of Leverage Lab, discuss using data to make decisions, deliver a personalized experience to customers, and drive value. They draw on the...

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Nov. 24, 2022

Competing at the Highest Level

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Marco Assis, CEO & Partner of Propio Language Services, continue our Kansas City Inc. 5000 series in a riveting discussion about competing at the highest level. Listen in ...

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Nov. 23, 2022

Hiring Elite Employees

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Cary Daniel, Co-Founder, and CEO of Nextaff, pick back up on this week's Kansas City-based 2022 Inc. 5000 recipient spotlights! Learn all about what you need to do as an o...

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Nov. 22, 2022

Creating A Workplace Where People Want To Work

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Cameron McNie, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, continue our Kansas City Inc. 5000 series with an exciting discussion around leadership and company cul...

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Nov. 21, 2022

From Startup to Inc. 5000

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Steve Bernstein, Partner at CrowdPharm, kick off our week-long series featuring Kansas City-based 2022 Inc. 5000 recipient companies. What a fun conversation between Matt ...

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Nov. 18, 2022

Fintech Isn't Dead

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Ryan Hemingway, Managing Director of Epic Ventures, enjoy a very fluid discussion together covering a wide variety of Fintech topics. So, is Fintech dead, and should start...

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Nov. 17, 2022

Getting Your Team Unstuck

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Maura Charles, CEO & Digital Product Consultant at Keep it Human, talk about how to get your team unstuck. Learn how to create highly functional and diverse teams and how ...

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Nov. 16, 2022

Online Auction Solutions

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Andy O'Hanlon, CEO and Founder of Equip-Bid, talk about online auction solutions. Hear about Andy's entrepreneurial journey and learn how Equip-Bid provides online, easy s...

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Nov. 15, 2022

Balancing Entrepreneurship with Family

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Mac Lackey, Founder of Mac Lackey, talk about balancing entrepreneurship with family. Hear first-hand experiences and how these founders are able to achieve a balance betw...

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Nov. 14, 2022

Delegating Your Way to Success

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Alice Default, Founder & CEO of Double, talk about productivity hacks for busy CEOs. Listen in to hear how you can maximize your time through delegation and prioritizing task...

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Nov. 11, 2022

Letting Your Leadership Team Lead

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Will Robinson, CEO of Encapture, talk about what it takes to become a leader. Hear their view on leadership, team dynamics, empowerment, and how freeing it is to step back...

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Nov. 10, 2022

Accessing Free Founder Perks and Discounts

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Jeff Erickson, Head of Partnerships at Forecastr, share how to access free founder perks and discounts. Hear why it is so helpful to get the right education, mentorship, a...

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Nov. 9, 2022

How to Market Your Mobile App

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Zino Rost van Tonningen, CEO of TyrAds, talk about how to market your mobile app. Learn all about the value of advertising, privacy laws, how to prepare for the future of …

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Nov. 8, 2022

How Advertising on Amazon Works

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Elizabeth Greene, Co-Founder of Junglr discuss exactly how advertising on Amazon works. Learn the importance of using ads and SEO (the right way) to gain more visibility a...

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Nov. 7, 2022

Tax Credits for Startups & Small Businesses

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Doug Ludlow, CEO of MainStreet talk about tax credits for startups and small businesses. They discuss the various types of tax credits and incentives available on the federal...

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Nov. 4, 2022

Growing Your Willset, Mindset and Skillset

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Aaron Velky, Co-founder & CEO of Money Club, talk about "willset" and what sets it apart from mindset and skillset. Hear how to be a rockstar entrepreneur by going through...

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Nov. 3, 2022

AI in Health Tech

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Navid Alipour, Founder & CEO of AI Med Global talk about creating a business with passion, using AI and machine learning in health tech, and how it can help detect breast …

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Nov. 2, 2022

Lessons Learned While Building an App

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Kiante Young, Founder of Success Airlines App, talk about education, how to better learn life skills outside of school, and the important lessons learned while building an...

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Nov. 1, 2022

Warehouse Automation Explained

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Lior Elazary, CEO & Co-Founder of inVia Robotics, explain the ins and outs of warehouse automation. Learn all about integrating robotics and your workforce to make warehou...

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