Episodes

In this episode of Startup Hustle, hosts Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson talk about startup ecosystems. Hear what startup ecosystems are made from, where to find them, and how to maximize the support you can gain from building a strong professional network within your own community. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Double: https://withdouble.com/sign-up/why-double?utm_campaign=HUSTLE22 Learn more about Full Scale: https://fullscale.io See ...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Alejandra Santos, Founder and CEO of Startup Tandem, talk about how to know when hiring a fractional CFO makes good sense. Learn about why it is so important to know the financials for your business, and how a Fractional CFO can help propel you and your team to success. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Double: https://withdouble.com/sign-up/why-double?utm_campaign=HUSTLE22 Learn more abo...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and David Magerman, Managing Partner & CTO of Differential Ventures, talk about the limits of AI/ML. Learn about AI and ML learning modes, their limitations, and how you can maximize the use of data and machine learning to improve your own processes. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Equip-Bid: https://bit.ly/3EX4xi3 Learn more about Differential Ventures: https://www.differential.vc Learn ...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Thomas Smale, CEO of FE International, talk about the process of preparing to sell your eCommerce brand. Learn everything you need to know about M and A, what to expect and how to properly prepare for a business exit. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Equip-Bid: https://bit.ly/3EX4xi3 Learn more about FE International: https://feinternational.com/ Learn more about Marknology: https://w...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and David West, Co-founder and CEO of Proscia, talk about pathology's shift from microscope to digital. You can learn about the software powering the modern laboratory, the big data generated in the process, and how it can help to improve disease diagnosis and patient outcomes. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Learn more about Proscia: https://proscia.com/ Se...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and AnnMarie Wills, CEO and Co-founder of Leverage Lab, discuss using data to make decisions, deliver a personalized experience to customers, and drive value. They draw on their respective experiences in the retail industry to express their opinions on statistics, on personalization, and the customer journey. Listen to the entire KC Inc.5000 series: https://gigb.co/l/PlVc Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is ...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Marco Assis, CEO & Partner of Propio Language Services, continue our Kansas City Inc. 5000 series in a riveting discussion about competing at the highest level. Listen in to hear Propio's secret to growth and how you can create a lasting impact on your employees and customers. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Equip-Bid: https://bit.ly/3EX4xi3 Learn more about Propio Language Services: h...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Cary Daniel, Co-Founder, and CEO of Nextaff, pick back up on this week's Kansas City-based 2022 Inc. 5000 recipient spotlights! Learn all about what you need to do as an organization to attract elite employees, have higher retention rates, and in general, succeed when it comes to your employees. Cary even shares his own research findings on how to predict quality hires. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode i...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Cameron McNie, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, continue our Kansas City Inc. 5000 series with an exciting discussion around leadership and company culture. Happy employees are critical to any and all companies. Hear how Cameron engages his team to create a workplace where people truly enjoy coming to work. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Steve Bernstein, Partner at CrowdPharm, kick off our week-long series featuring Kansas City-based 2022 Inc. 5000 recipient companies. What a fun conversation between Matt and Steve about the entrepreneurial journey... from childhood memories and impacts to being an early-stage startup to being featured in Inc. 5000. Hear discussions on the value of learning from successful entrepreneurs, experiencing failures, and finding new opportunities i...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Ryan Hemingway, Managing Director of Epic Ventures, enjoy a very fluid discussion together covering a wide variety of Fintech topics. So, is Fintech dead, and should startup founders start throwing in the towel? Tune in to find out! Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Double: https://withdouble.com/sign-up/why-double?utm_campaign=HUSTLE22 Learn more about Epic Ventures: https://epicvc.com/...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Maura Charles, CEO & Digital Product Consultant at Keep it Human, talk about how to get your team unstuck. Learn how to create highly functional and diverse teams and how to activate them to unlock optimal engagement and job performance. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Double: https://withdouble.com/sign-up/why-double?utm_campaign=HUSTLE22 Learn more about Keep it Human: https://keepit...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Andy O'Hanlon, CEO and Founder of Equip-Bid, talk about online auction solutions. Hear about Andy's entrepreneurial journey and learn how Equip-Bid provides online, easy solutions for businesses letting go of old items to also make some extra cash. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Learn more about Equip-Bid: https://bit.ly/3EX4xi3 See omnystudio.com/li...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Mac Lackey, Founder of Mac Lackey, talk about balancing entrepreneurship with family. Hear first-hand experiences and how these founders are able to achieve a balance between their passion for entrepreneurship and their valuable relationships. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Learn more about Mac Lackey: https://maclackey.com/ Learn more about Marknolo...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Alice Default, Founder & CEO of Double, talk about productivity hacks for busy CEOs. Listen in to hear how you can maximize your time through delegation and prioritizing tasks. Living the life of a busy CEO is tough, so learning how to delegate effectively is vital. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Find an EA (and enjoy a Double discount!): https://withdou...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Will Robinson, CEO of Encapture, talk about what it takes to become a leader. Hear their view on leadership, team dynamics, empowerment, and how freeing it is to step back and let your company's leadership team lead. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Double: https://withdouble.com/sign-up/why-double?utm_campaign=HUSTLE22 Learn more about Encapture: https://encapture.com/ Learn more abou...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Jeff Erickson, Head of Partnerships at Forecastr, share how to access free founder perks and discounts. Hear why it is so helpful to get the right education, mentorship, and support throughout your entrepreneurial journey. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Equip-Bid: https://bit.ly/3EX4xi3 Learn more about Forecastr: https://www.forecastr.co/ Learn more about InnovateHER KC: https://ww...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Zino Rost van Tonningen, CEO of TyrAds, talk about how to market your mobile app. Learn all about the value of advertising, privacy laws, how to prepare for the future of advertising to users, and how to grow and monetize your app. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Double: https://withdouble.com/sign-up/why-double?utm_campaign=HUSTLE22 Learn more about TyrAds: https://tyrads.com/ Learn mor...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Elizabeth Greene, Co-Founder of Junglr discuss exactly how advertising on Amazon works. Learn the importance of using ads and SEO (the right way) to gain more visibility and hear about effective strategies that will help you grow your eCommerce business. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Learn more about Junglr: https://www.junglr.com/ Learn more about ...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Doug Ludlow, CEO of MainStreet talk about tax credits for startups and small businesses. They discuss the various types of tax credits and incentives available on the federal and state level. Small businesses and startups can literally save thousands by using the platform shared in this episode. Doug also provides insights on why MainStreet is viable now when it wasn’t 10 years ago. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 Learn...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Aaron Velky, Co-founder & CEO of Money Club, talk about "willset" and what sets it apart from mindset and skillset. Hear how to be a rockstar entrepreneur by going through the necessary changes and evolutions within your own willset, mindset, and skillset to improve your entrepreneurial journey. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Learn more about Money Clu...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Navid Alipour, Founder & CEO of AI Med Global talk about creating a business with passion, using AI and machine learning in health tech, and how it can help detect breast cancer and heart disease. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Learn more about InnovateHER KC: https://innovateherkc.com Learn more about AI Med Global: https://aimedglobal.com/ See om...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Kiante Young, Founder of Success Airlines App, talk about education, how to better learn life skills outside of school, and the important lessons learned while building an app. Enjoy hearing the purpose behind why Success Airlines was built and how it can help children excel. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Learn more about Success Airlines App: https:...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Lior Elazary, CEO & Co-Founder of inVia Robotics, explain the ins and outs of warehouse automation. Learn all about integrating robotics and your workforce to make warehouse management more efficient. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Equip-Bid: https://bit.ly/3EX4xi3 Learn more about inVia Robotics: https://inviarobotics.com/ Learn more about Marknology: https://www.marknology.com/ S...