
Grit Daily Startup Show
Grit Daily Startup Show podcast explores the world of entrepreneurship, founders, and CEOs to talk scaleups and startups, from conception and funding to exits. Interviews run across all industries, with entrepreneurs sharing their best decisions, mistakes to avoid, and wildest entrepreneurial stories. With single-guest entrepreneur and multi-guest formats.
Latest episodes

May 11, 2023 • 13min
Why Entrepreneurs Should Be Leveraging Offshore Talent - Raquel Gomes - Stafi
In this episode, Sebastian Rusk talks with Raquel Gomes, the CEO and Co-founder of Stafì, a company that provides entrepreneurs with offshore talent solutions. Raquel shares her insights into why entrepreneurs should consider outsourcing and leveraging offshore talent for their businesses. She explains the benefits of working with offshore talent, dispels common myths and misconceptions, and provides practical advice for entrepreneurs who are looking to start outsourcing. Time Stamps: 00:31 - Introduction of Raquel Gomes and Stafì 02:30 - Why outsourcing is beneficial for entrepreneurs 05:21 - The common myths and misconceptions about outsourcing 09:38 - The benefits of working with offshore talent 12:42 - The importance of cultural fit in outsourcing 16:30 - How to overcome language barriers and communication challenges 20:30 - The process of finding and hiring offshore talent 25:20 - Raquel’s advice for entrepreneurs who are considering outsourcing 29:00 - Conclusion and where to find more information about Stafì Notable Quotes: "Outsourcing is really about being able to grow and scale your business in a way that's cost-effective and efficient." - Raquel Gomes "Outsourcing is not about replacing your team, it's about complimenting your team and adding additional resources to your team." - Raquel Gomes "Cultural fit is very important. You need to make sure that the team you're working with understands your culture and your values." - Raquel Gomes "Communication is key. You need to have the right tools and processes in place to make sure that communication is effective." - Raquel Gomes "Start small. You don't need to outsource your entire team right away. Start with one or two roles and see how it works for you." - Raquel Gomes Episode Links Connect with Sebastian Rusk: Beyond The Story Podcast Instagram Facebook Connect with Raquel Gomes Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Website Other Materials These materials help you promote your podcast. Quotes can be used for audio & video grams or quote cards. Blog and social posts will help your website and social media presence. Support the show: https://hype.co/@gritdailynewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 2023 • 22min
Blockchain, Crypto, and Distribution - Julie Lamb (UN World Logic Day), Marek Olszewski (cLabs), Tom White (First Momentum Capital)
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May 10, 2023 • 12min
Diabetic Solutions with SugarMD Founder Dr. Ahmet Ergin - Ahmet Ergin - Sugar MD
In this episode of The Grit Daily Startup, host Sebastian Rusk interviews Dr. Ahmet Ergin, the founder of SugarMD. Dr. Ergin is a physician, author, and entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to helping people with diabetes manage their condition. Dr. Ergin shares his personal experience with diabetes and how it inspired him to create SugarMD, a digital health platform that provides personalized diabetes care to patients. He also shares his insights on the current state of diabetes management and the potential of technology to improve patient outcomes. Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Sebastian introduces Dr. Ahmet Ergin 02:24 - Dr. Ergin shares his personal experience with diabetes 04:44 - Dr. Ergin talks about the limitations of traditional diabetes management 06:43 - Sebastian asks about the founding of SugarMD 08:39 - Dr. Ergin explains how SugarMD works 11:09 - Sebastian asks about the benefits of personalized diabetes care 12:39 - Dr. Ergin discusses the potential of technology to improve diabetes management 15:13 - Sebastian asks about the challenges of scaling SugarMD 17:17 - Dr. Ergin shares his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in the healthcare space 18:57 - Sebastian thanks Dr. Ergin and wraps up the episode Notable Quotes: "Diabetes is not just about glucose control, it's about improving the quality of life for patients." - Dr. Ahmet Ergin "Traditional diabetes management is like trying to drive a car while looking in the rearview mirror." - Dr. Ahmet Ergin "Personalized diabetes care is like having a GPS for diabetes management." - Dr. Ahmet Ergin "Technology has the potential to democratize healthcare and make it more accessible to everyone." - Dr. Ahmet Ergin Episode Links Connect with Sebastian Rusk: Beyond The Story Podcast Instagram Facebook Connect with Ahmet Ergin Instagram LinkedIn Website Other Materials These materials help you promote your podcast. Quotes can be used for audio & video grams or quote cards. Blog and social posts will help your website and social media presence. Support the show: https://hype.co/@gritdailynewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 2023 • 27min
What's Next for Web3? - Anne Ahola Ward (CircleClick), Calanthia Mei (Masa), Saro McKenna (Alien Worlds)
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May 9, 2023 • 15min
Real Estate Investing Done Right and For You - Dutch Mendenhall - Rad Diversified
In this episode of The Grit Daily Startup, Sebastian Rusk interviews Dutch Mendenhall, the CEO and founder of RAD Diversified, a real estate investment firm that offers a unique approach to real estate investing. Dutch shares his insights and experiences on how to build a successful real estate investment portfolio, how to minimize risks, and how to overcome common challenges that investors face in the industry. Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introduction 02:12 - Dutch's background and how he got into real estate investing 06:05 - How RAD Diversified is different from other real estate investment firms 10:14 - The importance of due diligence in real estate investing 13:17 - Dutch's approach to managing risks in real estate investing 17:55 - Dutch's advice on how to get started in real estate investing 20:48 - Dutch's views on the current state of the real estate market 23:10 - Dutch's thoughts on the impact of technology on real estate investing 25:57 - Dutch's final thoughts and advice for listeners Notable Quotes: "We're not just buying assets, we're actually buying a business" - Dutch Mendenhall (02:52) "We want to create something that is sustainable and that provides consistent returns to our investors" - Dutch Mendenhall (06:30) "We focus on the downside, and we don't want to lose money. We're not trying to hit home runs" - Dutch Mendenhall (13:54) "Real estate is a relationship business. It's all about networking and building those relationships" - Dutch Mendenhall (18:06) "We're moving towards a more data-driven approach in real estate investing, and I think that's a positive thing" - Dutch Mendenhall (23:52) Episode Links Connect with Sebastian Rusk: Beyond The Story Podcast Instagram Facebook Connect with Dutch Mendenhall Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Website Other Materials These materials help you promote your podcast. Quotes can be used for audio & video grams or quote cards. Blog and social posts will help your website and social media presence. Support the show: https://hype.co/@gritdailynewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 2023 • 23min
Tokens, GameFi, and Markets - JP Vega (Souq), Irina Litchfield (Lumeria), Renz Carlo Chong (BreederDAO)
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May 8, 2023 • 18min
Tokenization as a Gateway to Institutional and Enterprise Adoption of Crypto - Johnney Zhang (USPC), Favio Velarde (Sologenic), Daniela Barbosa (Hyperledger Foundation)
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May 5, 2023 • 20min
The Future of Money and Social Class - Ken Berkowitz (Souq), Willy Ogorzaly (Fox Foundation)
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May 5, 2023 • 19min
The Bid to Secure Crypto Wallets - Peter Page (Grit Daily), Tom Chalmers (Banxa), Hsuan Lee (Blocto)
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May 4, 2023 • 16min
Data, Storage, and Gaming - Peter Page (Grit Daily), Tyler Lockley (Oort)
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