Episodes

Lesa Mitchell, Managing Director of Techstars, sat down with Matt DeCoursey in this episode of Startup Hustle. Techstars is a startup accelerator that helps aspiring founders scale as early-stage entrepreneurs. Lesa is a Kansas City startup icon who is constantly on the lookout for companies that can solve problems. Learn more about: Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ Techstars https://www.techstars.com/ https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/kansas-city GigaBook: ...

Matt and Matt talk with Mike Porath. Mike is the CEO and founder of The Mighty. A massive online health community from Los Angeles, California. Mike presents how he used his background in journalism to build a now thriving digital health community. He considers the community as the true owner of this company, while he is just the founder. Learn more about: Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ The Mighty: https://themighty.com/ GigaBook: https://gigabook.com Follow us...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, the Matts chat with the managing director of Elevate Simply, Brett Simpson. The group discusses the importance of leadership alignment in businesses when it comes to navigating crisis. Elevate Simply is a consultancy focused on helping leaders, teams, and organizations elevate performance. Learn more about: Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ Elevate Simply https://www.elevatesimply.com/ GigaBook: https://gigabook.com Follow us on ...

Do you ever scroll endlessly on the Internet hoping to find the best, most authentic experience and find none? That’s a thing of the past with Ask Buddy. It’s an AI chatbot that connects people to local experience customized based on their demographics and preferences. Ask Buddy’s founders, Dimarco Barea and Lindsey explain how this intuitive app works at bringing local discovery front and center. Learn more about: Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ Ask Buddy http:...

The business world is put on hold due to the recent pandemic. Investors are safeguarding their money and startups are having a tough time staying afloat. But in the midst of this crisis, how do you shift your focus from surviving to actually thriving? In this episode of Startup Hustle, the Matt duo chats with Firebrand Ventures founder John Fein, to discuss how startups can capitalize on the situation and build something out of it. Tune in as the group shares invaluable lessons about taking risk...

It's movie night on Startup Hustle! In this episode Matt and Matt discuss the movie Jiro Dreams of Sushi. They discuss some of the traits shown by Jiro Ono and how entrepreneurs can apply them to their own lives. Learn more about: Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ Where to Watch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr09oEJqnfI Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/70181716 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/movies/details?id=Mqz7RSw5030 Vudu: https:/...

By 2050, there is an estimated number of 3 billion people living without adequate shelter. That’s a 200% increase in just three decades. News Story, a non-profit organization, saw this problem and they aim to give innovative solutions for homeless people around the world. In this podcast episode, New Story CEO and Co-founder Brett Hagler talks with Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson. Hagler shares what his organization is about and how it was formed. Learn more about: Full Scale: https://fullscale.i...

Retail closure due to the global pandemic has led to some creative ways to do business. Since a lot of physical stores have shut down, the world is now adapting to a new way of shopping—online. In this episode of Startup Hustle, the Matts are joined by Heather Steppe, founder of KC Hemp, to talk about how the current crisis has affected their way of doing business. In the midst of the economic turmoil, KC Hemp Co. saw a surge of potential in leveraging the Internet for sales and marketing. Tune ...

Guy Friedman, CEO and Co-Founder of SteadyMD, talks with the Matts in this episode of Startup Hustle. SteadyMD is located in St. Louis. It is an early-stage healthcare startup focused on direct Primary care. Its business model wraps around the development of personal long term relationships with a doctor. Listen to this episode and learn more about their core products as well as their unique doctor matching engine. Learn more about: Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.c...

An entrepreneur’s story is often a difficult one. One entrepreneur in particular fought tooth and nail to build a business in the US and fulfill his American dream. This entrepreneur is no other than Moby Hayat, Co-founder of Online-First Summit. Moby Hayat is full of big ideas for a business. However, being an immigrant made it difficult for him. In this episode, Hayat shares the struggles he encountered in school and work before he successfully built his business. Learn more about: Full Scale:...

The rapid change in the business climate has hit a lot of businesses like an atomic bomb. Some may be able to survive this impasse while others may not. In this episode, Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson, talk about the industries that will be suffering the most due to the present crisis. Learn more about: Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ GigaBook: https://gigabook.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuphustlepodcast/ Subscribe to our YouTube c...

We live in uncertain times. Most of the people all over the world are on lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many businesses are closed temporarily to help ease the widespread increase of the coronavirus and prevent overwhelming our healthcare system. Amidst this global crisis are the winners and losers. Today, the Matts are back to discuss which businesses are considered “winners” or those built to withstand any crisis. From Ecommerce to cleaning companies, each shares their thoughts on what...

The music business is one of the hardest-hit industries of the COVID19 global pandemic. Countless music festivals, tours, and other major events have been canceled due to the high-risk situation. Ticketing companies brace for the lack of revenue and refund requests that will lead to serious financial loss. In this episode of Startup Hustle, The Matts discuss how large event giants like AEG Presents are handling the unexpected turn of events. The duo sits down with the Vice President of Talent at...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt talk to Thad Langford. Thad is the managing partner of Flyover Capital. It is a venture capital and private equity firm in Kansas City that provides a platform for both investors and aspiring technology entrepreneurs. He shares his thoughts on realistic optimism as the best approach in dealing with the recent pandemic. Learn more about: Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ Flyover Capital: http://www.flyovercapital.com...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey sits down with Sinuhe Montoya as they talk about how innovation is key to making your business succeed. Montoya’s company, DroneQuote, introduces the idea of using drones to the solar roofing industry. DroneQuote is the first and only online marketplace devoted to helping customers find the best solution for solar and roofing systems for their properties using drone technology to help ensure accuracy and deliver the highest levels of peace of min...

Startup Hustle welcomes back Aaron Fulk, CEO and founder of Lillian James Creative. In this new episode, Matt DeCoursey and Aaron Fulk continue to discuss sales, marketing, and the power of social media. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone starts to cope and adapt to the situation. Same with marketing. In this trying time, businesses need to adjust their marketing strategy. How do they do this? Listen to this podcast to learn more. Learn more about: Full Scale: https://fullscal...

In this episode, Matt DeCoursey and guest host Nicholas Shackelford, co-founder and paid media specialist of Konstant Kreative, discuss how the global pandemic created a huge effect on daily businesses and consumer behaviour. Shackelford expressed how business owners and advertisers need to find opportunities that will help them build personalized and lasting relationships with their audiences from a safe distance through Facebook Ads. Learn more about: Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt interviewed Blake Miller. Miller is the founder of Homebase, an IoT technology provider in Kansas City. He has spent his career immersed in smart technology, and he gives an update on the outlook of the industry. He shares how to manage things in this new kind of environment. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/startuphustle This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Homebase: https://homebase.ai/ Listen to...

In this episode, the Matts welcome Tim Sylvester of Integrated Roadways. Integrated Roadways aims to achieve a future of connected & autonomous vehicles. And they’re doing this through Smart Pavement, a system created and patented by the company. Learn more about: Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ Integrated Roadways: http://integratedroadways.com/ GigaBook: https://gigabook.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuphustlepodcast/ Subscribe to o...

Matt and Matt celebrate 300 episodes as they take a deep dive into the 8 virtues of the Bushido Code. They give their two cents on how this Samurai code of conduct remains relevant in modern times especially in the world of entrepreneurship. The Bushido Code highlights the ageless qualities that Japanese warriors or entrepreneurs should possess to become the best leader for their company or the society they want to influence. Learn more about: Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://...

Have you ever heard of a non-profit restaurant? If not, tune in to this episode of Startup Hustle. Here, the Matts talked with Father Justin Mathews about social venturing. Well, we all know that profit is important in every business venture. But, here is another story. Thelma’s Kitchen, in Kansas City, is a restaurant that operates with a mission, using support from corporations and grants. The restaurant allows less fortunate people to dine with CEOs, allowing them opportunities they likely w...

In this episode, we’re featuring Bo Nelson of Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters. Bo shares how his business continues to thrive despite COVID-19. Indeed, this pandemic brings out the best and worst of most businesses. Bo saw the opportunity to continue his cashflow, in the midst of this, so he acted quickly. He used creative ideas mixed with some local partnerships to support Thou Mayest along with other local businesses. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored...

In this episode, Matt DeCoursey welcomes back Roy Scott, CEO and founder of Healthy Hip Hop. Scott shares how Healthy Hip Hop is coping to keep the business running amidst the global health crisis. Scott is doing a tech accelerator online and raising tech funding to be able to promote his app. Healthy Hip Hop is Roy Scott’s brainchild; it is an EdTech platform powered by the arts and social interaction. It has quickly gained traction through its live engagement and online content. With the commu...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey talks with Chris Kovac. Kovac is the founder of River Watch Beef, a company based in Kansas City. It produces premium grass-fed beef and delivers it directly to homes, groceries, and restaurants. Here, they discussed the interesting challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic to the business. The main points include huge adjustments with the whole situation and a broken supply chain. Chris manages his company on a day-by-day basis. Learn how the...