Episodes
Jan. 6, 2023
5 Founder Tips from Matt Watson
In this episode of Startup Hustle, guest host Frank Keck kicks off our new series, “Founder Fridays with Frank,” as we explore the challenges founders face on any given day. Hear leadership tips and gain new perspectives - all of which we hope helps you help your business grow in a healthy and productive way. Matt Watson is the first guest to sit in the Founder hot seat! Enjoy hearing Frank speak about concepts like “Chunk Size” and “Team Charter” exercises as opportunities for improving your o...
Jan. 5, 2023
When the Minority Becomes the Majority
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Antonella Pisani, CEO and Founder of Eyeful Media, talk about what happens when the minority becomes the majority. Learn how to build your company to become more inclusive and welcoming to new skills, perspectives, and growth. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Eyeful Media: https://www.eyefulmedia.com Learn more about InnovateHER KC: ht...
Jan. 4, 2023
What Happens After Your Startup Fails?
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson are back together again to talk about what one can expect to happen after their startup fails. Hear details on what impacts a failing business might have on your employees, your clients, and yourself and how you can potentially lessen the devastating blow. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan. 3, 2023
Amazon PPC Strategies That Work
In this episode of Startup Hustle, good friends Andrew Morgans and Mina Elias, CEO of Trivium, reminisce over their entrepreneurial journeys and their take on Amazon PPC. It might amaze you to learn that the worst things in life can lead you to the best things. Listen to some startling insights into the inner workings of Amazon ad spending and learn fundamental strategies to benefit online sellers. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:...
Jan. 2, 2023
Why Founders Need a CTO
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Marc Adler of CTO as a Service discuss why founders need a CTO. Discover why it is a must for non-technical founders to have a CTO on their team and how you can avoid traditional high costs in developing your product or service. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about CTO as a Service: https://www.ctoasaservice.org See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Dec. 30, 2022
Startup Growth Strategies
In this episode of Startup Hustle, join Matt and Matt as they talk about startup growth strategies. Gain a better understanding of how you can attract the right customers and how you can scale your business through the smart strategies this dynamic duo shares. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec. 29, 2022
Dare to be Different
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Kerry Michaels, CEO of William Murray Golf, discuss what it means when you dare to be different in any given industry. Hear how Kerry discovered an opportunity to be daring and unique in the golf industry and exactly how she made it happen. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about William Murray Golf: https://www.williammurraygolf.com Learn mor...
Dec. 28, 2022
Career Burnout
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Christopher Jenson, Senior Health Advisor of Diagnosing Education, LLC, talk about career burnout. Learn how founders can help support employees and themselves and how to avoid the hardship of career burnout in order to deliver optimal performance. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Diagnosing Education, LLC: https://www.diagnosingeducatio...
Dec. 27, 2022
Evaluating Your Supply Chain
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Zack Leonard, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Gembah talk about evaluating your supply chain. Learn exactly what to look for in a supplier and how to maintain relationships with them, along with tips on how to ensure you give the right quality to your customers. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Gembah: https://gembah.com Learn m...
Dec. 26, 2022
Corporate-Startup Collaboration
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Neal Hansch, CEO & Managing Partner of Silicon Foundry, talk about corporate-startup collaboration. Learn how founders can maximize opportunities for growth through collaboration with well-established businesses. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Silicon Foundry: https://sifoundry.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec. 23, 2022
WTF is GPT?
In this episode of the Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt break down what all this GPT excitement is about. OpenAI is shaping the future of tech with GPT. Jump into the conversation as the Matts use ChatGPT live on the show to reveal what AI chat is really capable of. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec. 22, 2022
Venture-Backed Beauty Platform Startup
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Shannon Erley, Founder & CEO of Pomp, talk about her journey in securing venture capital for her beauty platform startup. Hear about the challenges that female founders face when looking for funding, inclusivity, and how the beauty industry has changed over the years. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Pomp: https://www.pompbeauty.com Lea...
Dec. 21, 2022
Embedded Insurance
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Matheus Riolfi, Co-Founder & CEO of Tint, talk about embedded insurance. Learn how embedded insurance works exactly and why it is wise to get insured for big purchases. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Tint: https://www.tint.ai See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec. 20, 2022
Dissecting the Chicken or Egg Dilemma
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and David Graham, Co-founder and CEO of FuzeMee, talk about a common startup problem: "The Chicken or Egg?" dilemma. Hear about the lessons David learned when taking the leap into entrepreneurship and how he designed FuzeMee to create more offline interactions than keeping people on the app. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Equip-Bid: https://bit.ly/3EX4xi3 Learn more about Marknology: http...
Dec. 19, 2022
The New Paradigm of Zero Trust
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Andrew Brick, Chief Product Officer of Notoros, talk about what it means for a system to have zero trust. From high-level blockchain topics to specifics, learn all about blockchain, how it works, and how you can use Notoros' technology in and for your business. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Notoros: https://notoros.io See omnystudio.com...
Dec. 16, 2022
The Real Story of Getting Funded
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Join Matt and Matt as they talk about the real story of getting funded. Discover options for funding your business and which methods will likely work best for you and your business. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Midwest Startup Funding: https://link.chtbl.com/mxmw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec. 15, 2022
Sales: The Most Important Founder Skill
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Shruti Kapoor, CEO of Wingman by Clari talk about sales as the most important founder skill. Learn about why founders need to be great salespeople and how you can use technology to empower your team to bring in more sales. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by EQUIP-BID: https://www.equip-bid.com Learn more about Wingman by Clari: https://www.trywingman.com Learn more about InnovateHER KC: ...
Dec. 14, 2022
Building Software to Improve the Healthcare Journey
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Dan Goldsmith, CEO of Tendo, talk about building software to improve the healthcare journey. Hear how Tendo aims to improve patient experiences and why working with diverse teams is the best way to achieve success. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Tendo: https://tendo.com Learn about all of Philadelphia's Top Startups: https://link.chtbl....
Dec. 13, 2022
Conversion Rate Optimization Strategies
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans connects with Evolve Media President and Content Creator Ian Smith. They discuss strategies to help Amazon and other online sellers with conversion rate optimization. Find out how Ian moved from employee to founder, doing what he loves most. Learn also how going solo, building brands with content, and appealing to both logical and emotional buyers can pay off. Tune into this fast-paced episode on Startup Hustle and start converting! Find Startup...
Dec. 12, 2022
Out-of-Home Advertising
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Sam Mallikarjunan, CEO & Co-founder of OneScreen.ai, talk about the Out-of-Home Advertising industry. Find out how Sam developed a tool for advertisers to help them be more efficient and sell more out-of-home ad spots. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Equip-Bid: https://bit.ly/3EX4xi3 Learn more about OneScreen.ai: https://www.onescreen.ai Learn more about Full Scale: https://fullscale.i...
Dec. 9, 2022
How to be a Startup Investor
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson talk about how to become a startup investor. Learn about the various types of investors, how to get the best out of your investments, and gain some solid advice from these experienced founders' insights. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Listen to our 2nd episode, "Getting Funded Sucks": https://link.chtbl.com/getfunded Listen to Startup Hust...
Dec. 7, 2022
Boston Top Startups
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Join Matt DeCoursey and Lauren Conaway as they introduce you to 13 top startups, this time in Boston. It’s also an excellent opportunity to find out the toughest challenges for Matt and Lauren in their pursuits. Join them and discover some of the fastest-growing and most interesting tech startups in The Olde Towne. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Meet the Top Boston Startu...
Dec. 6, 2022
The Episode 1000, 5th Birthday, 4 Million Downloads Extravaganza
In this celebratory 1000th episode of Startup Hustle, join the entire Startup Hustle host crew - Matt DeCoursey, Matt Watson, Andrew Morgans, and Lauren Conaway - as we look back on the past 5 years together, talk about the personal & professional impacts these 4 Million downloads achieved and hold a riveting game show covering all things Startup Hustle! Who do you think wins? Tune in to find out! Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: ...
Dec. 5, 2022
Improving Fraud Detection
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Conor Burke, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Inscribe, talk about improving fraud detection. Learn about new technologies in fintech, the use of AI in fraud detection, and how people are adapting to new technologies today. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Equip-Bid: https://bit.ly/3EX4xi3 Learn more about Inscribe: https://www.inscribe.ai Learn more about Full Scale: https://f...