Episodes

Jan. 3, 2024

Managing Software Projects

Join Matt Watson and Alex Polyakov, CEO of Project Simple, as they talk about manage software projects. Listen to their entertaining discussion about conflicts between product development and engineering needs. Gain insights ...

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Jan. 2, 2024

How to Build Your Startup's Waitlist

Join Matt Watson and Josh Ledgard, Founder of KickoffLabs, as they discuss crafting a killer startup’s waitlist. Josh tells Matt how KickoffLabs evolved through customer feedback and insights. Explore the pivotal role a waitl...

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Dec. 28, 2023

Raising Capital Lessons, Big Pharma & Patient Support

Join Matt Watson and Luke Buchanan, CEO of Redi.Health, for an exciting conversation about navigating the pharmaceutical industry as a startup founder. Uncover the challenges and triumphs of navigating the big pharma industry...

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Dec. 27, 2023

A Medical Device-to-Market Journey

Join Lauren Conaway and Bradford Holden, CEO of Resilient Lifescience, as they discuss the intricate journey of bringing a medical device to market. Together they address the pressing issue of the opioid crisis and shed light...

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Dec. 26, 2023

API Security

Join Matt Watson and Jeremy Snyder, Founder and CEO of FireTail, for an inside look into API security. Matt and Jeremy discuss IT, cybersecurity, and the rising API security risks. They also talk about what it is like to sell...

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Dec. 26, 2023

Why Women Need to Put Themselves Forward for Leadership

Join Lauren Conaway and Kelly Sievers, Managing Director of Women’s Capital Connection, as they discuss why women should actively pursue leadership roles. Kelly and Lauren navigate the challenges that women encounter in the b...

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Dec. 21, 2023

Early Startup Reality Checks

Join Matt Watson and Finn Hodgins, CEO and Founder of Grouped, as they explore the crucial realities of early-stage startups. Finn shares the challenges of his journey as a first-time entrepreneur. They delve into decisions o...

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Dec. 20, 2023

Tackling the Racial Wealth Gap

Join Lauren Conaway in a dynamic conversation with Brandon Calloway, CEO of Generating Income For Tomorrow (GIFT), as they discuss the critical topic of narrowing the racial wealth gap. This episode explores actionable insigh...

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Dec. 19, 2023

Team-Powered Scaling

Join Andrew Morgans and Jordan Ross, CEO and Founder of 8 Figure Agency, as they explore the dynamics of team-powered scaling. Uncover the essential elements for successfully scaling a business, drawing insights from Jordan's...

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Dec. 18, 2023

What's New with ChatGPT and Scaling into Product Market Fit

Join Matt Watson as he welcomes Matthew Curtis, Founder of Insight Voice, back to the show. Enjoy an engaging conversation about the latest developments in ChatGPT, navigating the path to product-market fit, and the evolving ...

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Dec. 14, 2023

Optimizing Product Launches for Growth

Join Matt Watson and Ryan Glasgow, CEO and Founder of Sprig, as they talk about optimizing product launches for growth. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Gusto: https://gusto....

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Dec. 13, 2023

Sports Tech and the Value of Startup Communities

Join Matt Watson and Mark Lukenbill, CEO of Mpruv Sports, as they dive into the world of sports tech and the invaluable role of startup communities. Mark unfolds his journey as a non-technical founder in building a sports tec...

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Dec. 12, 2023

Community Building vs. Traditional Marketing

Join Andrew Morgans and Kristian Hansen, the mind behind Slø Jeans, as they delve into the nuances of community building versus traditional marketing. Kristian shares the intriguing story of how he unintentionally built the S...

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Dec. 11, 2023

Matt Takes the Exit, Matt Goes All In

What does every startup founder dream about? An exit! Join Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson as we celebrate the end of an era! The dynamic Matt duo has enriched Startup Hustle for six years with hundreds of podcast episodes. To...

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Dec. 8, 2023

Tech for Mental Wellbeing

Join Matt DeCoursey and Nicholas Mercadante, Founder and CEO of PursueCare, for an insightful conversation on leveraging technology for mental well-being. Dive into their discussion on addressing the opioid addiction crisis a...

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Dec. 7, 2023

Building a Secure Startup

Join Matt DeCoursey and Darren Gallop, CEO and Co-Founder of Carbide, as they talk about building a secure startup. Matt and Darren share the importance of having your company compliant with information and data security poli...

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Dec. 6, 2023

Going from Low Code to Custom Code

Join Matt Watson and Nick Farrish, President and Founder of Kudu Solutions, as they talk about the journey of going from low code to custom code. Nick shares he decided to switch to custom code. Additionally, Nick and Matt ta...

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Dec. 5, 2023

Mastering Specialization for Growth

Join Andrew Morgans and George Kocher, Founder of Brand North, as they talk about mastering specialization for growth. In this insightful conversation, Andrew and George reveal the transformative impact of focusing on strengt...

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Dec. 4, 2023

Connected Vehicles & Monetizing Data

Join Matt Watson and Alex Rawitz, Founder and COO of DIMO, as they explore the untapped potential of vehicle data monetization. Discover why modern cars are data gold mines, the value of standardized automotive data structure...

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Nov. 30, 2023

Biomanufacturing Tech Hubs

Join Matt DeCoursey and Dennis Ridenour, CEO of BioNexus KC, as they delve into the world of biomanufacturing tech hubs, unraveling how BioNexus KC is transforming Kansas City into a nexus for biomanufacturing and digital hea...

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Nov. 29, 2023

Protecting Global Small Businesses on Amazon

Join Andrew Morgans and Paul Rafelson, Founder of Rafelson Law Firm, as they delve into safeguarding global small businesses on Amazon. Discover how Amazon and e-commerce propel small businesses to scale, why government regul...

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Nov. 28, 2023

How to be an Influencer

Join Matt Watson and Matthew Brown, Chief Excitement Officer of The Matt Brown Show - Show Worx Media, for an engaging discussion about how to be an Influencer. Matt and Matt talk about the power and dynamics of influence, em...

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Nov. 27, 2023

Building a High Tech Marketing Agency

Join Matt Watson and Katie Donovan, CEO of Camp Digital, as they talk about building a high-tech marketing agency. Listen to Matt and Katie discuss what it is like to be a marketing agency for home services companies and how …

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Nov. 22, 2023

Pittsburg Top Startups

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Lauren talk about Pittsburg's Top Startups! Tune in to hear what's happening in Steel City's startup scene and meet 10 emerging growth companies poised for a disruptive 2024. Find S...

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