Episodes

Food Sustainability: Challenges & Strategies
Oct. 6, 2022

Food Sustainability: Challenges & Strategies

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Shanita McAfee-Bryant, Founder and Executive Director of The Prospect KC talk about passion, sustainability, people empowerment, and the real challenges in food sustainabi...

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Telehealth Solutions for Underserved Communities
Oct. 5, 2022

Telehealth Solutions for Underserved Communities

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Dr. Shelley Cooper, CEO of Diversity Telehealth, discuss the common challenges in today's healthcare industry, explore developing tech solutions, and why providing valuabl...

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The Grooming Project
Oct. 4, 2022

The Grooming Project

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Natasha Kirsch, Executive Director of The Grooming Project, talk about how the welfare system works, providing a curriculum for those who have limited opportunities for wo...

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Impacting Youth with Healthy Hip Hop
Oct. 3, 2022

Impacting Youth with Healthy Hip Hop

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Roy Scott, CEO of Healthy HipHop, talk about music & education, using tech to help make education more fun, censorship, child safety, and how Healthy Hip Hop is positively im...

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SDLC: Deployment
Sept. 30, 2022

SDLC: Deployment

In this episode of Startup Hustle, join Matt and Matt as they discuss the next phase in the Software Development Lifecycle - Deployment! Learn about the importance of monitoring KPIs, automation, testing, and how to ensure ev...

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The Value of Self-Care
Sept. 29, 2022

The Value of Self-Care

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Veronica Baesso, Founder and CEO of Ambrosia Box, talk about why it is essential to integrate self-care into your daily routine. Learn all about how self-care shouldn't be...

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St. Louis Top Startups 2022
Sept. 28, 2022

St. Louis Top Startups 2022

In this episode of Startup Hustle, join Matt DeCoursey and co-host Lauren Conaway as they discuss what's happening in the St. Louis, Missouri startup community and highlight the top emerging growth companies in the area. Find...

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Top Tips for Launching a Brand
Sept. 27, 2022

Top Tips for Launching a Brand

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Carlos Alvarez, Founder of Wizards of Ecom, talk about what exactly you need to prioritize when launching a brand. Learn from the experts how to find a business that align...

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Vacation Rental Industry Startups
Sept. 26, 2022

Vacation Rental Industry Startups

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Jason Sprenkle, CEO of Key Data, talk about building businesses, how to make sure it scales, and the vacation rental industry. Enjoy hearing how Jason saw opportunities in th...

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SDLC: Testing
Sept. 23, 2022

SDLC: Testing

In this episode of Startup Hustle, join Matt and Matt as they discuss the testing phase of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Hear why testing is such an important part of the SDLC process, learn about the different t...

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Why Employees Mentally Check Out
Sept. 22, 2022

Why Employees Mentally Check Out

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Andreas Widmer, Director of The Arthur and Carlyse Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship talk about building a business out of passion, allowing individuals to fee...

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How 1031 Exchanges Support Entrepreneurs
Sept. 21, 2022

How 1031 Exchanges Support Entrepreneurs

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Alex Olson, Senior Real Estate Broker of Xchange CRE, explore the process known as a 1031 exchange. Learn its definition, function, and how it can help you protect your we...

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Events for Amazon Sellers
Sept. 20, 2022

Events for Amazon Sellers

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Augustas Kligys, Founder of Orange Klik, talk about the earlier struggles of being a digital nomad, the benefits of attending in-person and virtual events, and how to cura...

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Accelerating SaaS Potential With Fintech
Sept. 19, 2022

Accelerating SaaS Potential With Fintech

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Joe Keeley, CEO & CoFounder of Justifi, talk about Fintech, creating a business around purpose, and how to use money to power growth (without the need to raise more capital)....

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SDLC: Software Development
Sept. 16, 2022

SDLC: Software Development

In this episode of Startup Hustle, join Matt and Matt as they talk about the exact steps involved in the software development process itself, including details on how to prevent common pitfalls along the way. Miss the first S...

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Self Awareness
Sept. 15, 2022

Self Awareness

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Kirsten Moorefield, Cofounder & COO of Cloverleaf.me talk about cognitive diversity, gender stereotypes, and all about self-awareness that will help you create strong team...

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The Current State of Digital Marketing
Sept. 14, 2022

The Current State of Digital Marketing

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Michael Richards of 561 Media talk about digital marketing, how it evolved, and the current advertising tactics that help you win more customers. Find Startup Hustle Every...

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Why Professional Curiosity Wins on Amazon
Sept. 13, 2022

Why Professional Curiosity Wins on Amazon

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Vanessa Hung, Founder & CEO of Online Seller Solutions talk about what's happening in and around the e-commerce space right now. Listen to hear insights on the true value ...

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Wartime vs Peacetime for Startups
Sept. 12, 2022

Wartime vs Peacetime for Startups

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Ryan Sevey, CEO & Founder of Mantium, talk about machine learning, the future of tech, and how to build a business that overcomes the struggles during wartime and continues a...

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SDLC: Design and Prototyping
Sept. 9, 2022

SDLC: Design and Prototyping

In this episode of Startup Hustle, join Matt and Matt as they discuss the third phase of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). The Matts have already taken us through the planning and defining requirements phases in the ...

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Why Intersectionality Matters at Work
Sept. 8, 2022

Why Intersectionality Matters at Work

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Katica Roy, CEO of Pipeline Equity, talk about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and why intersectionality matters at work. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gi...

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ADHD and Entrepreneurship
Sept. 7, 2022

ADHD and Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Aron Croft, CEO of Hidden ADHD, unveil the struggles of having Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as an entrepreneur, appreciating your own uniqueness, and in...

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Evaluating a New Product Idea
Sept. 6, 2022

Evaluating a New Product Idea

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Izabella Ritz, CEO of Ritz Momentum, talk about maximizing Amazon tools and evaluating a new product idea. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This epis...

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Small Business Insurance Simplified
Sept. 5, 2022

Small Business Insurance Simplified

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and David McFarland of Coterie talk about the complexities of the insurance industry and solutions to making small business insurance easy for business owners to secure and maint...

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