In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey sits with Matt Baysinger. Baysinger is the founder and CEO of Swell Spark, an interactive entertainment company from Kansas City. His company’s business model focuses on getting people together from shared experiences. COVID-19 presented some challenges to that model. Learn how he…
3D Technology is more than those red and blue glasses you would wear in a theater. You can see it as special effects on movies, architectural building rendering, virtual reality and photorealistic images and videos. In today’s episode, Matt DeCoursey had a virtual reunion with childhood friend, Tom Connard. He…
In this episode of Startup Hustle, the Matt duo sifts through the top reasons most startups fail. Tune in as they talk about the important lessons learned about business from the past, sharing their own experiences as entrepreneurs. Listen to the Startup Hustle Podcast https://linktr.ee/startuphustle Full Scale https://fullscale.io Learn About…
When you hear the word “guru,” what comes to mind? Is it a spiritual master or someone like Yoda? In this podcast episode, Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson explore the identity of a business guru. They dive into a serious discussion of what a guru is, how to identify one,…
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson talk about how to pitch your business ideas to investors. This is a great hustling episode by Matt and Matt, both experts in sales and software development. Listen to this episode and learn more about winning over investors. Learn…
The COVID19 pandemic has forced businesses to change their office setup. For safety, most companies are looking into the Work from Home option. But for businesses that thrive on personal interactions, it’s a whole new challenge to work remotely. In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson…
Lesa Mitchell, Managing Director of Techstars, sat down with Matt DeCoursey in this episode of Startup Hustle. Techstars is a startup accelerator that helps aspiring founders scale as early-stage entrepreneurs. Lesa is a Kansas City startup icon who is constantly on the lookout for companies that can solve problems. Listen…
Matt and Matt talk with Mike Porath. He is CEO and founder of The Mighty. A massive online health community from Los Angeles, California. Mike presents how he used his background in journalism to build a now thriving digital health community. He considers the community as the true owner of…
In this episode of Startup Hustle, the Matts chat with the managing director of Elevate Simply, Brett Simpson. The group discusses the importance of leadership alignment in businesses when it comes to navigating crisis. Elevate Simply is a consultancy focused on helping leaders, teams, and organizations elevate performance. Listen to…
Do you ever scroll endlessly on the Internet hoping to find the best, most authentic experience and find none? That’s a thing of the past with Ask Buddy. It’s an AI chatbot that connects people to local experience customized based on their demographics and preferences. Ask Buddy’s founders, Dimarco Barea…
The business world is put on hold due to the recent pandemic. Investors are safeguarding their money and startups are having a tough time staying afloat. But in the midst of this crisis, how do you shift your focus from surviving to actually thriving? In this episode of Startup Hustle,…
It's movie night on Startup Hustle! In this episode Matt and Matt discuss the movie Jiro Dreams of Sushi. They discuss some of the traits shown by Jiro Ono and how entrepreneurs can apply them to their own lives. Full Scale https://fullscale.io Learn About Full Scale’s Services https://fullscale.io/our-services/ Stackify https://stackify.com…
By 2050, there is an estimated number of 3 billion people living without adequate shelter. That’s a 200% increase in just three decades. News Story, a non-profit organization, saw this problem and they aim to give innovative solutions for homeless people around the world. In this podcast episode, New Story…
Retail closure due to the global pandemic has led to some creative ways to do business. Since a lot of physical stores have shut down, the world is now adapting to a new way of shopping—online. In this episode of Startup Hustle, the Matts are joined by Heather Steppe, founder…
Guy Friedman, CEO and Co-Founder of SteadyMD, talks with the Matts in this episode of Startup Hustle. SteadyMD is located in St. Louis. It is an early-stage healthcare startup focused on direct Primary care. Its business model wraps around the development of personal long term relationships with a doctor. Listen…
An entrepreneur’s story is often a difficult one. One entrepreneur in particular fought tooth and nail to build a business in the US and fulfill his American dream. This entrepreneur is no other than Moby Hayat, Co-founder of Online-First Summit. Moby Hayat is full of big ideas for a business.…
The rapid change in the business climate has hit a lot of businesses hard. Some may be able to survive this impasse while others may not. In this episode, Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson, talk about the industries that will be suffering the most due to the present crisis. Listen…
We live in uncertain times. Most of the people all over the world are on lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many businesses are closed temporarily to help ease the widespread increase of the coronavirus and prevent overwhelming our healthcare system. Amidst this global crisis are the winners and losers.…
The music business is one of the hardest-hit industries of the COVID19 global pandemic. Countless music festivals, tours, and other major events have been canceled due to the high-risk situation. Ticketing companies brace for the lack of revenue and refund requests that will lead to serious financial loss. In this…
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt talk to Thad Langford. Thad is the managing partner of Flyover Capital. It is a venture capital and private equity firm in Kansas City that provides a platform for both investors and aspiring technology entrepreneurs. He shares his thoughts on realistic…
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey sits down with Sinuhe Montoya as they talk about how innovation is key to making your business succeed. Montoya’s company, DroneQuote, introduces the idea of using drones to the solar roofing industry. DroneQuote is the first and only online marketplace devoted to…
Startup Hustle welcomes back Aaron Fulk, CEO and founder of Lillian James Creative. In this new episode, Matt DeCoursey and Aaron Fulk continue to discuss sales, marketing, and the power of social media. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone starts to cope and adapt to the situation. Same…
In this episode, Matt DeCoursey and guest host Nicholas Shackelford, co-founder and paid media specialist of Konstant Kreative, discuss how the global pandemic created a huge effect on daily businesses and consumer behavior. Shackelford expressed how business owners and advertisers need to find opportunities that will help them build personalized…
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt interviewed Blake Miller. Miller is the founder of Homebase, an IoT technology provider in Kansas City. He has spent his career immersed with smart technology, and he gives an update on the outlook of the industry. He shares how to manage things in…
