Episodes

Oct. 20, 2022

What is Revenue Operations (RevOps)?

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Catherine Mandungu, Founder & CEO of Think RevOps talk about revenue operations. Learn all about the importance and impact of data, how to have (and keep) high-quality dat...

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Oct. 19, 2022

Preparing Your Business for the Next Crisis

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Rick Jordan, CEO of Reachout Technology, and Podcast Host of All-In w/ Rick Jordan, talk about how to prepare your business for the next crisis. Learn all about determinin...

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Oct. 18, 2022

Building a Startup from the Idea Up

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Rishabh Jain, CEO of Fermat Commerce, discuss how to create an impact through marketing, and building your brand throughout each stage of the business. Learn why data is a...

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Oct. 17, 2022

Software for a Better World

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Richie Kendall, Co-Founder & CXO of Goodworld, talk about corporate social responsibility, how it encourages team member engagement, and how corporations can help support cau...

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Oct. 14, 2022

Midwest Startup Funding

In this special episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and returning guest Dan Kerr, Partner at Flyover Capital, reconnect to talk about the first annual Mid by Midwest (MXMW) funding event taking place in Kansas City on N...

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Oct. 14, 2022

Productivity Hacks for Entrepreneurs

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Hadi Radwan, CoFounder of Asteya, talk about how they manage companies, how they stack up activities, and some productivity hacks that might help entrepreneurs find balanc...

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Oct. 13, 2022

Activism: How Taking a Stand Builds Your Brand

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Nidhi Lucky Handa, Founder of LEUNE, talk about the unique challenges of being a cannabis business, the challenges involved in changing the public perception of cannabis, ...

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Oct. 12, 2022

Empowering the Inventors of Tomorrow

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Nikil Ragav, Founder & CEO of inventXYZ, talk about the basic tools inventors need to succeed. Hear how inventXYZ makes it simple for schools to teach students how to crea...

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Oct. 11, 2022

Financing for Amazon Sellers

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Don Henig, CoFounder of Accrueme, talk about life as a serial entrepreneur, gratitude, and financing options for Amazon sellers. Learn all about how Accrueme helps Amazon ...

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Oct. 10, 2022

Build Your Business Before Fundraising

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Nick Santora, Founder of Curricula talk about how to build your business before considering any fundraising efforts. Learn all about Curricula and how Nick managed to grow th...

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Oct. 7, 2022

SDLC: Operations and Maintenance

In this episode of Startup Hustle, join Matt and Matt as they discuss the final phase in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Hear expert advice on how to manage the operation and maintenance needs of your software prod...

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Oct. 7, 2022

Why Compost?

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Kristan Chamberlain, Executive Director of KC Can Compost, talk about the massive effects waste has on our world. Learn why composting is one solution to negate these nega...

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Oct. 6, 2022

Food Sustainability: Challenges & Strategies

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Shanita McAfee-Bryant, Founder and Executive Director of The Prospect KC talk about passion, sustainability, people empowerment, and the real challenges in food sustainabi...

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Oct. 5, 2022

Telehealth Solutions for Underserved Communities

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Dr. Shelley Cooper, CEO of Diversity Telehealth, discuss the common challenges in today's healthcare industry, explore developing tech solutions, and why providing valuabl...

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Oct. 4, 2022

The Grooming Project

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Natasha Kirsch, Executive Director of The Grooming Project, talk about how the welfare system works, providing a curriculum for those who have limited opportunities for wo...

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Oct. 3, 2022

Impacting Youth with Healthy Hip Hop

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Roy Scott, CEO of Healthy HipHop, talk about music & education, using tech to help make education more fun, censorship, child safety, and how Healthy Hip Hop is positively im...

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Sept. 30, 2022

SDLC: Deployment

In this episode of Startup Hustle, join Matt and Matt as they discuss the next phase in the Software Development Lifecycle - Deployment! Learn about the importance of monitoring KPIs, automation, testing, and how to ensure ev...

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Sept. 29, 2022

The Value of Self-Care

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Veronica Baesso, Founder and CEO of Ambrosia Box, talk about why it is essential to integrate self-care into your daily routine. Learn all about how self-care shouldn't be...

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Sept. 28, 2022

St. Louis Top Startups 2022

In this episode of Startup Hustle, join Matt DeCoursey and co-host Lauren Conaway as they discuss what's happening in the St. Louis, Missouri startup community and highlight the top emerging growth companies in the area. Find...

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Sept. 27, 2022

Top Tips for Launching a Brand

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Carlos Alvarez, Founder of Wizards of Ecom, talk about what exactly you need to prioritize when launching a brand. Learn from the experts how to find a business that align...

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Sept. 26, 2022

Vacation Rental Industry Startups

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Jason Sprenkle, CEO of Key Data, talk about building businesses, how to make sure it scales, and the vacation rental industry. Enjoy hearing how Jason saw opportunities in th...

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Sept. 23, 2022

SDLC: Testing

In this episode of Startup Hustle, join Matt and Matt as they discuss the testing phase of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Hear why testing is such an important part of the SDLC process, learn about the different t...

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Sept. 22, 2022

Why Employees Mentally Check Out

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Andreas Widmer, Director of The Arthur and Carlyse Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship talk about building a business out of passion, allowing individuals to fee...

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Sept. 21, 2022

How 1031 Exchanges Support Entrepreneurs

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Alex Olson, Senior Real Estate Broker of Xchange CRE, explore the process known as a 1031 exchange. Learn its definition, function, and how it can help you protect your we...

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