Startup Hustle Videos

Another exciting podcast episode here as Matt DeCoursey is accompanied by new guest host, John Thomson, for another discourse on being an entrepreneur and founding a startup. John Thomson is the founder and CEO of PayIt, Missouri’s most funded startup. And how so? Well, PayIt is a startup with a…

Have you ever heard of analyst relations? Chances are that you haven't and that's okay! In this episode of the Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt are joined by one of the managing partners of Spotlight Analyst Relations, Andrew Hsu. Hsu talks about his experiences in building up his startup and…

Transforming your rambunctious little startup into a hustling and bustling one is no easy feat. Listen in as Matt and Matt sit down with the CEO and co-founder of DEG, Linked by Isobar, Neal Sharma. In this episode of the Startup Hustle, this terrible trio will talk about the perfect…

The 21st Century opened a lot of possibilities for women and women-identifying individuals alike. In this era of women empowerment, InnovateHER KC creates a community of women of many professions: politicians, educators, doctors, designers and community leaders, both at a micro and macro level. In this episode, Matt DeCoursey and…

"What does it look like to lose what you have worked so hard for? What's it like to feel crushed after seeing your dreams fail in front of you? In the first podcast episode, Jake Randall discussed how he was able to counter business failure and learn from the harsh…

It's quite common for new businesses to fail, and the way to counter failure is to be ready, so you can see it coming before it hits you between the eyes. In today’s episode, Matt DeCoursey welcomes his guest co-host, Jake Randall, as they talk about how Randall bounced back…

Technology has the highest dropout level for women compared to any other industry. Matt and Matt are accompanied by lead angular developer at Bitovi, founder, and president of Kansas City Women in Technology, Jennifer Wadella. Kansas City Women in Technology is a grassroots organization with the aim of increasing the…

Do you have a brilliant idea sitting on the shelf? An idea that is just waiting for a chance to shine in the spotlight? This podcast will inspire you to take the first step towards turning that idea into a reality. In today’s Startup Hustle episode, Matt and Matt are…

From former lawyer to sports agent to adjunct professor at William Jewell College, Tyler Prochnow, CEO of Subscription Ink, Co. and KC Arena Sports & Entertainment, LLC, seems to be able to do it all. Tyler Prochnow takes a seat with Matt and Matt to talk about the rodeo that…

Entrepreneurs are constantly innovating and creating in order to make their product stand on top of the rest. Sometimes these pushes for innovation can lead to developing neighborhoods into creative powerhouses such as Silicon Valley. In this episode of the Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt are joined by CEO of…

Have you ever wondered what this Esports thing is all about? Matt and Matt sit down with the founders of High School Esports, CEO Mason Mullenioux, and CTO Aaron Hawkey to talk about how this rising phenomenon is creating, community, college scholarships, and even a career path for the best…

Is Chipotle a franchise or just a string of businesses owned by one company? Co-owner of The Smoothie Shop and Supplements and the co-founder and CEO of Diffactory, Kevin Oldham sits down with Matt and Matt to discuss the successes and struggles of being a franchise. Starting a franchise must…

It's not always easy to keep children engaged in school and it can be even harder to tell when they are struggling. Co-Founder and CEO of Boddle Learning, Clarence Tan, sits down with Matt and Matt to talk about his new program to make sure children have fun with math…

Okay, let's be real. Who doesn't like food trucks? They are literal meals that move on wheels. CEO and Founder of Custom Trailer Pros, Justin Prestidge, accompany Matt and Matt, in this episode of the Startup Hustle, to talk about the difficulties of starting and running a food truck. Statistically…

A couple of years ago, the idea of CBD stores being everywhere was an idea many shudder at but, now, the stigma has lessened and many have become more comfortable with the idea of these stores. Matt and Matt sit down the founders of HempHaven, Jay Humfeld and Danielle Friedrich,…

Connecting eager investors with early stage companies is the goal of Darcy Howe, founder of the KCRise Fund. Listen in on this episode of Startup Hustle as she talks to Matt and Matt about the success she has seen in small companies. Howe doesn't stop there and talks about the…

There is a certain kind of magic in the startup community in Kansas City. Adam Arredondo, CEO of the Kansas City Startup Foundation, joins Matt and Matt to talk about startup communities and Arredondo's experience with founding 1 Million Cups. Arredondo explains the significant effect that startups can have on…

Classic analytics answers many questions regarding consumers, but it often fails to answer the question: why do consumers buy what they buy? Matt and Matt get a chance to sit down with the CEO of Proof Positioning, Grant Gooding. Proof Positioning dives deeper than classical analytics by using neuroscience to…

A podcast is a fun and simple way to reach tons of people with your voice, but how do you start one? Matt and Matt are accompanied by CEO and founder of Empowered Electric, Josh Levin. Empowered Electric is an electrical company in North Kansas City, which focuses on delivering…

Have you ever wondered how you can spice up your love life? We know someone who can help! Matt and Matt are joined by Kristen Thomas, owner and headcoach at Open the Doors Coaching. Thomas helps people prepare themselves to love again and figure out what they want out of…

In this episode of the Startup Hustle, Luke Thompson, owner of KC Soda Co. and Mass Street Soda, accompanies Matt and Matt to talk about the history behind his soda pop shop. In 2014, Thompson opened Mass Street Soda in Lawrence, Kansas because he was inspired by a craft soda…

Kansas City mayoral candidate Quinton Lucas joins Matt and Matt to talk about his ideas for promoting local businesses and bringing more jobs to Kansas City. Listen in as they discuss the significance of startups and local businesses and their effect on Kansas City. This topic is near-and-dear to both…

I don't know about you but I would love to buy a sports arena, especially if I only had to pay $1! Matt and Matt are joined by CEO and co-founder of Foutch Brothers, LLC, Steve Foutch. In this episode of the Startup Hustle, Foutch addresses the challenges that he…

Some say learning music at a young age is beneficial and critically important to a child's growth. Meyer Music has provided musical equipment to schools in the Kansas City area for over 60 years. Matt and Matt sit down with Mike Meyer, 2nd generation owner of Meyer Music, to talk…