Talking Too Loud with Chris Savage

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Prior to COVID, America’s Test Kitchen was 100% in-studio with their kitchen, office, and sets with equipment and crew. Mykim’s team put their heads together to figure out how to create content in people’s homes by assessing everyone’s individual circumstances and home kitchens. Mykim also dives into what life was like before working at America's Test Kitchen—in high school, she used her creative mind to design artwork for skateboards. Plus, America's Test Kitchen is launching a new YouTube channel with a series called Test Kitchen Kids Takeover.Links to learn more about Mykim Dang:Mykim’s LinkedInMykim’s TwitterMykim’s WebsiteAmerica’s Test Kitchen YouTubeMykim Dang in Show BusinessMykim Dang in Out of Office HoursFollow us:twitter.com/wistia (http://twitter.com/wistia)Subscribe:wistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard? Leave us a review! We want to hear from you!Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you’d want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.

Golden Wok is Walter Chen’s investment fund that allows him to invest in early-stage companies. Sacra helps people understand and decide which company to join, invest in, pay attention to, partner with and integrate with.Links to learn more about Walter Chen:Walter’s LinkedInWalter’s TwitterSacraAnimalzFollow us:twitter.com/wistiaSubscribe:wistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard? Leave us a review!We want to hear from you!Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you’d want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.

Victoria started her digital marketing career at some bigger shops like ESPN and CBS Sports. In her conversation with Chris, she also digs into the challenges Resy and the broader restaurant industry faced during the pandemic, the brand’s American Express acquisition, and the hopes of returning to indoor dining. Links to learn more about Victoria Vaynberg:Victoria’s LinkedInResy WebsiteFollow us:twitter.com/wistiaSubscribe:wistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard? Leave us a review!We want to hear from you!Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you’d want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.Relevant LinksAmerican Express and Resy dining experience benefits for Amex cardholders

In 2009, Ben launched Zeo at Brown University. He helped invent a technology that measured sleep with a headband. However, he soon discovered people did not want to wear headbands to sleep. The project then evolved into Change Collective, which later became Ten Percent Happier. Links to learn more about Ben Rubin:Ben’s TwitterBen’s LinkedInTen Percent Happier’s WebsiteFollow us:twitter.com/wistiaSubscribe:wistia.com/series/talking-too-loud Love what you heard? Leave us a review! We want to hear from you!Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you’d want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.

In 2011, Sahil left his job as the second employee at Pinterest to work on Gumroad. He wanted to sell an icon he designed in Photoshop to his audience on Twitter and Dribble, but realized there was no easy way for him to do it. Prior to founding Gumroad, Sahil was a designer and engineer at the virtual DJ website, Turntable.Links to learn more about Sahil Lavingia:Sahil’s TwitterSahil’s LinkedInSahil’s WebsiteGumroad’s WebsiteReflecting on My Failure to Build a Billion-Dollar CompanyPostNo Meetings, No Deadlines, No Full-Time EmployeesPostFollow us:twitter.com/wistiaSubscribe:wistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard? Leave us a review!We want to hear from you!Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you’d want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.

In 2010, Jesse and his wife, professional runner Lauren Fleshman, co-founded Picky Bars from their hometown of Bend, Oregon. Previously, Chris interviewed Lauren as a guest on Brandwagon. Last year, Picky Bars eclipsed $4 million in revenue. What’s unique about their business is they’re 90% direct to consumer, which is a pretty big number on the direct to consumer side versus the vast majority of competitors. They contract manufacture all of their products to about four different facilities in the Pacific Northwest, and they have 10 employees fulfilling all of their shipments in-house out of Bend.Links to learn more about Jesse Thomas:Jesse’s TwitterJesse’s LinkedInPicky Bars’ WebsiteWork, Play, Love PodcastFollow us:twitter.com/wistiaSubscribe:wistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard? Leave us a review!We want to hear from you!Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you’d want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.

Want to join our podcast crash course with Wistia's Lead Producer and podcast expert, Adam Day? Sign up here!Jim McKelvey is the Founder of Invisibly, a platform helping folks control their online data and identity. He’s also running a nonprofit called LaunchCode, which teaches folks how to code, land a job, or hire tech talent. What about his other hobbies? He’s passionate about glass-blowing, and even has a book about it! Links to learn more about Jim McKelvey:Jim’s TwitterJim’s LinkedInJim’s WebsiteCheck out InvisiblyCheck out Jim’s nonprofit, LaunchCodeJim’s book The Innovation StackFollow us:twitter.com/wistiaSubscribe:wistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard? Leave us a review! We want to hear from you!Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you’d want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.

Julia Austin is an executive coach with a focus on the engineering process, staffing, and functional operations. Along with being an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School, she’s a board member, advisor, and angel investor. Prior to her current endeavors, Julia was the CTO at DigitalOcean, VP of Innovation for VMware, Inc., the VP of Engineering at Akamai Technologies, and has held technical management and consulting positions at several other startups and mature companies.Links to learn more about Julia Austin:Julia’s Twitter Julia’s LinkedInFollow us:twitter.com/wistia Subscribe:wistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard? Leave us a review! We want to hear from you!Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you’d want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.Relevant LinksGood For Her

Andrew Mason got a degree in music and never intended on becoming an entrepreneur originally. Since he’s been in business, he’s always felt a little bit like an outsider. He’s helped grow a few different startups, finding their unique brand and feel. Links to learn more about Andrew Mason:Andrew’s TwitterDescriptDescript's TwitterFollow us:twitter.com/wistia Subscribe:wistia.com/series/talking-too-loud Love what you heard? Leave us a review! We want to hear from you!Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you’d want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.