Startup Hustle Videos

April 27, 2020

Hustle Harder

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.…

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April 24, 2020

Struggling Due to Crisis

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…

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April 23, 2020

Benefiting from Crisis

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.…

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April 22, 2020

Music Festival Startups

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…

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April 21, 2020

Venture Capital Update

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…

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April 20, 2020

Drone Quote

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…

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April 17, 2020

Marketing Adjustment

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…

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April 16, 2020

Facebook Ads

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…

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April 15, 2020

IoT Update

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…

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April 14, 2020

Integrated Roadways

In this episode, the Matts welcome Tim Sylvester of Integrated Roadways. Integrated Roadways aims to achieve a future of connected & autonomous vehicles. And they’re doing this through Smart Pavement, a system created and patented by the company. Listen to the Startup Hustle Podcast https://linktr.ee/startuphustle Full Scale https://fullscale.io Learn About…

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April 13, 2020

Samurai Entreprenuership

Matt and Matt celebrate 300 episodes as they take a deep dive into the 8 virtues of the Bushido Code. They give their two cents on how this Samurai code of conduct remains relevant in modern times especially in the world of entrepreneurship. The Bushido Code highlights the ageless qualities…

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April 10, 2020

Social Venturing

Have you ever heard of a non-profit restaurant? If not, tune in to this episode of Startup Hustle. Here, the Matts talked with Father Justin Mathews about social venturing. Well, we all know that profit is important in every business venture. But, here is another story. Thelma’s Kitchen, in Kansas…

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April 9, 2020

Where's My Coffee?

In this episode, we’re featuring Bo Nelson of Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters. Bo shares how his business continues to thrive despite COVID-19. Indeed, this pandemic brings out the best and worst of most businesses. Bo saw the opportunity to continue his cashflow, in the midst of this, so he acted…

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April 8, 2020

Healthy Hip Hop Update

In this episode, Matt DeCoursey welcomes back Roy Scott, CEO and founder of Healthy Hip Hop. Scott shares how Healthy Hip Hop is coping to keep the business running amidst the global health crisis. Scott is doing a tech accelerator online and raising tech funding to be able to promote…

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April 7, 2020

Food Supply Chain Issues

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey talks with Chris Kovac. Kovac is the founder of River Watch Beef, a company based in Kansas City. It produces premium grass-fed beef and delivers it directly to homes, groceries, and restaurants. Here, they discussed the interesting challenges brought by the COVID-19…

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April 6, 2020

Venture Backed Exclusion?

Business owners are reeling as the global health crisis affects their business and employees. It’s a fast-growing and widespread concern when it comes to managing money in the middle of a global pandemic. The Matts get into an interesting discussion on how small and large businesses are dealing with managing…

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April 3, 2020

PPP Loans

Matt discusses the process of applying for a PPP Loan with guest, Darrell Blackburn, COO of Full Scale. Listen to the Startup Hustle Podcast https://linktr.ee/startuphustle Full Scale https://fullscale.io Learn About Full Scale’s Services https://fullscale.io/our-services/ Stackify https://stackify.com GigaBook https://gigabook.com Find us on Instagram https://instagram.com/startuphustlepodcast Follow us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@startuphustle Matt DeCoursey’s…

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April 3, 2020

Restaraunt Woes

In this episode of Startup Hustle, the Matts talk to Eze Redwood to get a feel of how the food industry is handling the global pandemic. With the COVID19 outbreak hitting the economy hard, restaurants and food manufacturers are taking in new measures to keep their business afloat. Some are…

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April 2, 2020

Grant Money for Startups

Matt and Matt talk to Black and Veatch's Sarah Ruhl and Ryan Pletka about their Ignite X COVID-19 Response Accelerator. Black and Veatch are awarding 250k in non-dilutive grants and in-kind services to startups that can help make any kind of impact when it comes to the COVID-19 problem. Go…

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April 2, 2020

Pet Tech Pivot

In this episode, Lisa Tamayo, CEO of Scollar, and Matt D. openly discuss the struggles that they both have faced as entrepreneurs upon dealing with the current global crisis. Lisa shared how they encountered situations in the production of their device and how they found a way around communicating with…

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April 1, 2020

Recreational Wreckage

No industry is immune to the effects of social distancing or mandated limitations on how many people can gather together. Today’s guest, Luke Wade talks with Matt and Matt about how it has affected KC Crew, a cutting edge adult sports league and special events company. For a business that’s…

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March 31, 2020

Super Food Startups

In this episode Matt and Matt continue to self isolate, with today's remote guest, Life Equals Co-founder and CEO, Kyle Fitzgerald about his super food shot. They discuss the impact that Covid-19 has had on both his business and how people view their own health as they are stuck in…

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March 30, 2020

Risk Management

In this episode Matt and Matt sit in their home offices and discuss risk management.They talk about effective ways to protect your business, employees and customers by anticipating the possibility of a crisis and develop a risk management plan. This ensures that everyone on your team understands what to do…

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March 27, 2020

Using Data Science

Data should be a force for good. That’s the goal behind mySidewalk, a data-driven community intelligence platform designed for public service. mySidewalk’s CEO Stephen Hardy sits in with the Matts to discuss everything about data science and the problems he’s trying to solve to make cities a better place to…

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