Episodes
Feb. 9, 2022
Linktree, Getting to 20 Million Users
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Zak Islam, Chief Technology Officer at Linktree, talk about the company's journey in getting to 20 Million Users. Linktree serves as an agnostic tool enabling creators, brands, artists, publishers, agencies, and businesses of all sizes to curate an online ecosystem, engage with their audience and monetize their passion. As of December 2021, Linktree has over 20 million users, across 150 verticals, and 140 regions globally. Find Startup Hust...
Feb. 8, 2022
Expanding Your eCommerce Business
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Andy Hooper, CEO at Global E-Commerce Experts talk about how to expand your eCommerce business. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is supported by Compiler: https://link.chtbl.com/compiler?sid=podcast.startuphustle Learn more about Global E-Commerce Experts: http://globale-commerceexperts.com/ Learn more about Marknology: https://www.marknology.com/ Listen to all of Andrew’s hosted episodes on Startup...
Feb. 7, 2022
What is Social Venturing?
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Jim Erickson, Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, MO talk about LaunchKC's dedication to connecting social entrepreneurs through their new Social Venture Studio. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by KCEDC: https://edckc.com/ Learn more about LaunchKC: https://www.launchkc.org/ Learn more about Social Venture Studio: https://www.keystonedistrict.org/social-venture-studio Lear...
Feb. 4, 2022
Preparing for an Exit
In this episode of Startup Hustle, join Matt and Matt for Part 48 of "How to Start a Tech Company" as they talk about best practices and their own personal experiences in preparing for an exit. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Watch this episode of Startup Hustle TV "Startup Acquisition, An Inside Look": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu2WZ1U3gTI&t=334s Listen to more episodes in this “How to Start a Tech...
Feb. 3, 2022
Navigating the Blockchain Industry
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Cynthia Huang - Growth, Marketing & Community Lead at DTravel, talk about Cynthia's vast experience in blockchain, along with her advice on how to navigate the blockchain industry. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about DTravel: https://www.dtravel.com Learn more about InnovateHER KC: https://www.innovateherkc.com Learn about NFTs in this S...
Feb. 2, 2022
How to Relaunch a Startup
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Zach Harris, Founder and CEO of Benefitbay, Inc. discuss how to relaunch a startup. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Learn more about Benefitbay, Inc.: www.benefitbay.com Listen to the "Omaha Top Startups" overview episode: https://link.chtbl.com/TopOmaha Read about the Top Omaha Startups: https://startuphustle.xyz/blog/top-omaha-startups/ See omny...
Feb. 1, 2022
Why is Cloud Security Important?
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and John Grange, CTO of OpsCompass talk about why cloud security is important. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/9Wlp This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about OpsCompass: https://opscompass.com Learn more about Marknology: https://www.marknology.com Listen to the "Omaha Top Startups" overview episode: https://link.chtbl.com/TopOmaha Read about the Top Omaha Startups: https://startu...
Jan. 31, 2022
Revenue-Based Financing
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Asher Ismail, Co-founder at Uncapped talk about revenue-based financing. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Gusto: https://gusto.com/startuphustle Get three months free when you run your first payroll. Learn more about Uncapped: https://weareuncapped.com/ Learn more about Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan. 28, 2022
What is an Acquisition?
In this episode of Startup Hustle, join Matt and Matt for Part 47 of "How to Start a Tech Company" as they answer the question "What is an Acquisition?" and also share their own personal experiences selling their companies. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by WIX: https://www.wix.com Learn more about Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Watch Startup Hustle TV's "What is an Acquisition?" episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JP-ltvymLk&t=21...
Jan. 27, 2022
Financial Wellness for Entrepreneurs
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Will Peng, CEO and Co-founder of Northstar talk discuss financial wellness for entrepreneurs. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Learn more about Northstar: https://www.northstarmoney.com/ Learn more about InnovateHER KC: https://www.innovateherkc.com/ Listen to all of Lauren’s hosted episodes on Startup Hustle: https://gigb.co/l/8VjN See omnystudio....
Jan. 26, 2022
Omaha Top Startups
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and co-host Lauren Conaway, Founder & CEO of InnovateHER KC discuss the Top Omaha Startups. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by WIX: https://www.wix.com Learn more about InnovateHER KC: https://www.innovateherkc.com Learn more about Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about each of these featured Top Omaha Startups: https://startuphustle.xyz/blog/top-omaha-startups Meet all the To...
Jan. 25, 2022
Video Marketing for eCommerce
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Jose 'Caya' Cayasso, Co-founder & CEO at Slidebean talk about video marketing for eCommerce. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by WIX: https://www.wix.com/ Learn more about Slidebean: https://slidebean.com Learn more about Marknology: https://www.marknology.com/ Check out all of Startup Hustle's episodes hosted by Andrew: https://gigb.co/l/99tB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Jan. 24, 2022
Dealing with Startup Failure
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Bob Armbrister, President and CEO of Spark Business Works talk about how to deal with startup failure. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Learn more about Spark Business Works: https://www.sparkbusinessworks.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan. 21, 2022
Raising Capital in Later Stages
In this episode of Startup Hustle, join Matt and Matt for Part 46 of "How to Start a Tech Company" while they talk about raising capital in later stages. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by WIX: https://www.wix.com/ Learn more about Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Dive into the entire “How to Start a Tech Company” series: https://gigb.co/l/21su See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan. 20, 2022
Set Goals & Achieve Them!
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Debra Eckerling, Founder of The D*E*B Method and Author of Your Goal Guide discuss best practices for entrepreneurs, businesses, and teams to define, plan and achieve their goals. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by WIX: https://www.wix.com/ Learn more about The DEB Method: http://TheDEBMethod.com Learn more about InnovateHER KC: https://www.innovateherkc.com/ Listen to all of Lauren’s ...
Jan. 19, 2022
Purpose First Entrepreneurs
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Pete Wilkins, Managing Director of Hyde Park Angels in Chicago, IL, discuss what it means to be a purpose-first entrepreneur. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Learn more about Purpose First Entrepreneur: https://purposefirstentrepreneur.com/ Learn more about Hyde Park Angels: https://hydeparkangels.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Jan. 18, 2022
The Three Principles of Marketing
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Erik Huberman Founder and CEO of Hawke Media talk about three primary principles of marketing. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by WIX: https://www.wix.com/ Learn more about Hawke Media: http://hawkemedia.com/ Learn more about Marknology: https://www.marknology.com/ Check out all of Startup Hustle's episodes hosted by Andrew: https://gigb.co/l/99tB See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Jan. 17, 2022
The Biggest Mistakes SaaS Companies are Making
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Dmitriy Pisarev, Founder of Business JetPack discuss the biggest mistakes SaaS companies are making right now. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Learn more about Business JetPack: https://www.businessjetpack.com/ Check out the reaction video: https://youtu.be/gJa2-yq8edQ Tune into Matt & Matt's "How to Start a Tech Company" Series: https://gigb.co/l/...
Jan. 14, 2022
When it's Time to Quit
In this episode of Startup Hustle, join Matt and Matt for Part 45 of "How to Start a Tech Company" as they discuss how you know when it's time to quit. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by WIX: https://www.wix.com/ Learn more about Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Dive into the entire “How to Start a Tech Company” series: https://gigb.co/l/21su See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan. 13, 2022
Burnout Prevention & Recovery
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Caitlin Donovan, Speaker, Author, and Podcast Host talk about how to prevent burnout and the recovery process. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/startuphustle This episode is sponsored by WIX: https://www.wix.com/ Learn more about Cait Donovan: https://caitdonovan.com Learn more about InnovateHER KC: https://www.innovateherkc.com/ Listen to all of Lauren’s hosted episodes on Startup Hustle: https://gigb.co/l/8VjN Se...
Jan. 12, 2022
What It's Like to be a Midwest Founder
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Ken Ma, CEO & Founder of AreaHype talk about what it's like to be a Midwest Founder. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Learn more about AreaHype: https://www.areahype.com/ Hear what it's like "Investing in the Midwest" in this episode of Startup Hustle: https://link.chtbl.com/midwestinvestment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan. 11, 2022
Operating at Scale
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Glenn Hopper, Chief Financial Officer of Sandline Discovery talk about how to operate at scale. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is supported by Compiler: https://link.chtbl.com/compiler?sid=podcast.startuphustle Learn more about Sandline Discovery: https://glenn-hopper.com/ Learn more about Marknology: https://www.marknology.com/ Check out all of Startup Hustle's episodes hosted by Andrew: https:/...
Jan. 10, 2022
How to Scale a SaaS Product
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Joe Welu, Founder and CEO of Total Expert talk about how to scale a SaaS Product. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Learn more about Total Expert: https://totalexpert.com/ Tune into Matt & Matt's "How to Start a Tech Company" Series: https://gigb.co/l/21su See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan. 7, 2022
Raising Capital as a Minority Founder
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Donald Hawkins, President, and CEO of kinly talk about Donald's experience as a minority founder raising over $20M in venture capital during a pandemic. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Learn more about kinly: www.bekinly.com Listen to Donald's prior Startup Hustle podcast appearance: https://link.chtbl.com/pipelineE Listen to the "Kansas City Top St...