Grit Daily Startup Show

Sebastian Rusk brings listeners into the world of gaming on the Grit Daily Startup Show. In this episode, Sebastian talks with Soufia Trabelsi to discuss topics from decentralized networks, to investments, to the distinctions of web3 and crypto, to the traditional IP entering the web3 space, and even open source communities. Soufia shares their insight on the gaming world and sees potential web3 far beyond just gaming. They believe ownership will no longer be a luxury, but a necessity within the next 1-2 years. Most importantly, everyone is open to rewarding conversations with the community-driven atmosphere. Tune in to the Grit Daily Startup Show to hear more inspiring conversations just like this!Key Takeaways:Investing in Intellectual Property and Early Stage ProjectsThe Potential of Web 3 Beyond GamingThe Value of IP Ownership in Video GamesCommunication and Community Support in Open Source ProjectsTopics with Timestamps:[00:03:44] Investing in Intellectual Property and Initiating Early Stage Projects[00:07:13] The Possibilities of Web 3.0 Beyond Gaming[00:10:38] The Importance of Ownership of Intellectual Property in Video Games[00:14:04] Community Engagement and Support in Open Source ProjectsNotable Quotes:"It's a model that intrinsically works.""It's all about evolution.""The market right now for gaming is very speculative. It's more of an investor model, and I think we're gonna head more towards the gamer first model which I really hope to see you within the next 1 to 2 years.""Resources The Grit Daily PodcastConnect with Sebastian RuskTwitterFacebookLinkedInConnect with Soufia TrabelsiLinkedinCall to ActionIf you enjoyed this podcast and want to support us, please subscribe on the platform you listen to podcasts from, leave a review and share with your friends. We’d greatly appreciate it!Support the show: https://hype.co/@gritdailynewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grit Daily Startup is the perfect podcast for an entrepreneur or startup enthusiast to stay informed about the latest in business. Host Sebastian Rusk interviews Nicholas Donarski, founder and CEO of Ore System, this week. Donarski has dedicated his professional life to cybersecurity but is currently working on a game that supports veterans. The game shines a light on veteran owned organizations and gives veterans an outlet to share their stories with the world, while raising money for veteran charities through the proceeds. Donarski is excited to bring this game to life as it combines high-end graphics with deeper stories and meta. Tune into Grit Daily Startup now to hear all about Nick's journey. Topics Discussed and Key Points:-Supporting Veterans through Video Games-Fundraising for Veterans Charities Using Video Games-Launching a New Business in the USTimestamps:[00:04:01] Supporting Veterans through Video Games[00:07:35] Fundraising for Veterans Charities Using Video Games[00:11:23] Launching a New Business in the USNotable Quotes:"The amount of office work that you don't realize that's involved in actually getting, you know, a successful startup off the ground.""I'm making video games for a living. Who can't be happy about that?""Balancing being a startup with that home life, man. That's probably the greediest piece of doing startups.""We're donating through to veterans' charities through the proceeds of it. And really kind of that's our core element is to get the content out there, make it fun, allow vets to share their stories, allow people to experience what those veterans have actually done in their life."Resources:The Grit Daily PodcastConnect with Sebastian Rusk:FacebookTwitterLinkedInConnect with Nicholas DonarskiInstagramTwitterLinkedInFacebookWebsiteCall to ActionIf you enjoyed this podcast and want to support us, please subscribe on the platform you listen to podcasts from, leave a review and share with your friends. We’d greatly appreciate it!Support the show: https://hype.co/@gritdailynewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sebastian Rusk of the Grit Daily Podcast interviews Terry Beard of Public Speaking Expert about the world of startups. Terry shares Jeff Bezos' thoughts on the importance of speaking and writing skills and emphasizes the importance of bringing people together who know the startup process. He encourages listeners to find their own voice while concluding the interview with a call to start a movement he is currently working on.Topics Discussed and Key Points:The Importance of Writing and Speaking Skills in the WorkplaceFinding Your Voice and Starting a MovementTimestamps:[00:03:59] The Importance of Writing and Speaking Skills in the Workplace[00:08:06] Finding Your Voice and Starting a MovementNotable Quotes:"People need and must find their voices. And I have felt really successful. My younger son graduated number 1 at Cal Berkeley, and number 1 at Stanford. All because he found his voice. I mean, that's a report card.""If we want to find alignment, we got to be in alignment with ourselves first. We have got to be working on becoming a full built out package ourselves before we can expect others to be there if we want them working with us.""Don't stick with anything. Gotta be flexible. Gotta be nimble. Gotta be able to get up and speak, get people to be in fellowship with you in a sense of community.""It's the old 80 20 rule. 20 percent of the people are doing all the acne. Over 80 percent of the American public don't talk about the fact that people are scared to death of speech anxiety, and we just don't talk about it. That's not a very good report card. Right?" Resources:The Grit Daily PodcastConnect with Sebastian Rusk:FacebookTwitterLinkedInConnect with Terry Beard:WebsiteLinkedInCall to ActionIf you enjoyed this podcast and want to support us, please subscribe on the platform you listen to podcasts from, leave a review and share with your friends. We’d greatly appreciate it!Support the show: https://hype.co/@gritdailynewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Grit Daily Startup Show, presented by host Sebastian Rusk! In this episode, Sebastian has an exciting guest – Ty Greenfield from NFT and Chill podcast. Ty discusses how NFTs can be used for voting, ticketing, art galleries and more. They also talk about decentralization and how companies will have to get into web 3 if they want to have a fan base. So join in and hear more from Ty and Sebastian as they talk empowering creators, the crypto winter, and more! Don't miss the Grit Daily Startup Show - the perfect podcast for the entrepreneur in you.Key Takeaways:The Potential Uses and Benefits of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) Web3 and Non-Fungible Token (NFT) Adoption in the Crypto Market The Power of Decentralization: Taking Control of Your Own DestinyTopics with Timestamps:[00:04:03] Exploring the Possibilities and Advantages of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)[00:08:28] The Crypto Market's Adoption of Web 3 and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)[00:12:51] The Strength of Decentralization: Empowering Yourself and Shaping Your Future[00:17:14] Saying goodbye and farewellNotable Quotes:“We need new revelations. We need a lot more new ideas on what NFTs can do for the whole world.” “Never invest with money you don't have. Never invest with money you can't afford to lose. And just try and keep your conviction. That's what it's about and just take the emotions out of it.” “You know in my last episode we talked about NFTs as containers, which was kind of an incredible concept. Where an NFT can house not only just that image or some data, but it can house assets. So certain coins, maybe PoAP certificates, all-in-one NFT, it’s just one transaction to be easily transferred.”Resources The Grit Daily PodcastConnect with Sebastian RuskTwitterFacebookLinkedInConnect with Ty GreenfieldLinkedinPodcastCall to ActionIf you enjoyed this podcast and want to support us, please subscribe on the platform you listen to podcasts from, leave a review and share with your friends. We’d greatly appreciate it!Support the show: https://hype.co/@gritdailynewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grit Daily Startup is your premier podcast for all the business behind the scenes. Hosted by Sebastian Rusk, this show dives into the world of startups, from the good and the bad to the gritty details. We welcome Arthur Weissman who tells us how to stay informed about Fintech through his company Industry FinTech, the tech that seeks to make efficient impacts on financing industries by instilling accepted standards. Plus, find out the experiences and resources available in South Florida for those who have their own business ideas and feel obligated to make them a reality. Listen to Grit Daily Startup for essential advice on starting safely and responsibly.Key Takeaways:Impact of FinTech on Attracting CapitalCreating a Successful Start-up in South FloridaThe Obligation to Pursue Business IdeasTopics with Timestamps:[00:03:30] Impact of FinTech on Attracting Capital[00:06:56] Creating a Successful Start-up in South Florida[00:10:12] The Obligation to Pursue Business IdeasNotable Quotes:"The worst part is the hindsight to realize that when you thought it was a great idea, it may not be a great idea." "We all have our great ideas that we have in the shower, while meditating, while whatever it is. But when it's getting that validation, that comes from people willing to join your team to work for a lot less than they could anywhere else." "If you give up every time you lose a client, someone says no, an investor backs out, you know, a key person quits, you're gonna be destined for failure. Don't be at this game then." "If anyone has an idea about starting a business, you are almost obligated to go do it. Right? So my advice to anyone is, there's no such thing as a bad idea. There's no such thing as trying something new. Do it safely in a responsible manner, especially if you have family and other responsibilities."Resources: The Grit Daily PodcastConnect with Sebastian RuskTwitterFacebookLinkedInConnect with Arthur WeissmanLinkedInWebsiteCall to ActionIf you enjoyed this podcast and want to support us, please subscribe on the platform you listen to podcasts from, leave a review and share with your friends. We’d greatly appreciate it!Support the show: https://hype.co/@gritdailynewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grit Daily Startup is a podcast hosted by Sebastian Rusk with a focus on the behind-the-scenes of startups. This week, Sebastian sits down with Diane Yoo, She is one of the few woman to run a venture capital firm. Diane shares her wisdom on both the highs and lows of the startup process, noting that pivots can both be a good and bad thing. As for 2023, Diane is excited for the incredible opportunities available. And no matter what roadblocks arise, she emphasizes staying true to a larger vision. Sebastian closes by reminding us to remain hopeful and resilient in the face of the startup process.Key Takeaways:Pivoting in the Startup Process: Challenges and Opportunities in 2023Finding Strength and Resilience in Difficult Times.Topics with Timestamps:[00:03:36] Pivoting in the Startup Process: Challenges and Opportunities in 2023[00:06:57] Finding Strength and Resilience in Difficult Times.Notable Quotes:"It is an underrepresented, almost a double whammy community and underfunded with less than single digit 1 percent." "It was gritty. It is intense. It is like what you would think of an accelerator. It takes a lot of time weekly, but it doesn't stop there. It's when you graduate. It's all about the fundraising. Right? And I think that every entrepreneur can relate to that." "So that's Fenix Global, my other firm. Really excited to make an incredible impact on that. We know that Asian American women, while they're highly educated, they may be in the Ivy leagues, they're highly experienced, yet they're underrepresented." "It is all those gritty hours you have to get stuff done. All the hours that you don't know about.” Resources: The Grit Daily PodcastConnect with Sebastian RuskTwitterFacebookLinkedInConnect with Diane YooLinkedInWebsiteCall to ActionIf you enjoyed this podcast and want to support us, please subscribe on the platform you listen to podcasts from, leave a review and share with your friends. We’d greatly appreciate it!Support the show: https://hype.co/@gritdailynewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing Grit Daily's Startup Show, hosted by Sebastian Rusk! This podcast features candid conversations with ambitious entrepreneurs and industry leaders, giving a voice to the underdog, and inspiring audiences to break free from the traditional box of education. In this episode, Michael Huynh takes a frank look at blockchain technology, urging educational reform and advocating for free, accessible information. Meanwhile, Eric Spivak speaks on the unique opportunity that comes with digital knowledge and the power of education. Join Sebastian Rusk as he continues to open the floor to inspiring conversations with these dynamic tech professionals. Tune in to the Grit Daily Startup Show!Key Takeaways:The Power of Taking Action: Empowering the Underdog The Lack of US Companies Focusing on Cryptocurrency Development The Uncertainty of Block Trade in the Future The Benefits of Entrepreneurship in Asia Compared to the US Education System Dropping Out of High School to Make Money Through Online Gaming Free Access to Information.Topics with Timestamps:[00:03:16] The Empowerment of Taking Action: Giving Power to the Underdog[00:06:43] A Scarcity of US Companies Concentrating on Cryptocurrency Development[00:09:50] The Possibilities of Block Trade in the Future[00:13:12] The Advantages of Introducing Innovative Solutions to Challenges[00:16:55] Brands Launching into Digital Channels with a Focus on Revenue.[00:19:49] Comparing the Benefits of Entrepreneurship in Asia to those of the US Education System[00:22:48] Skipping High School to Earn Money Through Online Gaming[00:25:50] Access to Information Free of Charge.Notable Quotes:“We wanted it to be where the little guy actually gets a voice.” “The blunt truth of crypto and what Webroot is all about is that there are big players in here. And you have to make sure that you are not over leveraging yourselves.” “I think with that level of adoption and adaptation and how to overcome adversity, that's what you're seeing in this space. You're seeing a lot of really, really, really intelligent individuals creating solutions for problems that we've not had a whole new trick up our sleeve to play with.”"It's bigger than rap. It's much more than commerce and transactional and financial shifts. It's a global shift and a format change." Resources The Grit Daily PodcastConnect with Sebastian RuskTwitterFacebookLinkedInConnect with Michael HuynhLinkedInWebsiteConnect with Eric SpivakLinkedInWebsiteCall to ActionIf you enjoyed this podcast and want to support us, please subscribe on the platform you listen to podcasts from, leave a review and share with your friends. We’d greatly appreciate it!Support the show: https://hype.co/@gritdailynewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Sebastian Rusk, your host of the Grit Daily Startup show, as he welcomes his guest, Adam Pieczonka, the founder and CEO of 1907 Foundation and 1907 Capital, a nonprofit dedicated to funding brain research. Adam started the 1907 Foundation in 2019 because he realized the tremendous knowledge gaps that exist in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health. Adam is passionate about the topic and believes that the mental health conversation has gotten more attention this past year due to being stuck at home. Adam explains that to make real change, regular people should become interested in the underlying neurobiology of mental health issues and fund research.  Tune in to Grit Daily Startup for more information, and get the full podcast details at gritdaily.comKey Takeaways:Mental Health Awareness and ConversationThe Highest ROI in Mental HealthTopics with Timestamps: [00:04:20] Raising Awareness and Facilitating Discussions about Mental Health[00:08:33]The Most Profitable Investment in Mental Health CareNotable Quotes:"It's easy to sort of dismiss mental health issues as ingrained where someone's just fundamentally defunct and it's a black box and it's impossible to cure these issues." “The real crux of the issue is a funding and capital allocation issue, which I'm trying to use my background for." “The fundamental leaps that are gonna come in mental illness in solving the core issues has to happen within universities and hospitals within laboratories because unlike other areas of medicine, you can't just put the patient on a table and cut out the cancer, right?”Resources:Resources The Grit Daily PodcastConnect with Sebastian RuskTwitterFacebookLinkedInConnect with Adam PieczonkaWebsiteCall to ActionIf you enjoyed this podcast and want to support us, please subscribe on the platform you listen to podcasts from, leave a review and share with your friends. We’d greatly appreciate it!Support the show: https://hype.co/@gritdailynewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Grit Daily podcast, we sit down with Dallas Jones, vice president of Ecosense, to discuss the testing of homes for Radon. Radon is a leading cause of lung cancer, and Ecosense has been testing for the substance for decades. Dallas explains how the company has been able to make sophisticated technology accessible to homeowners at an affordable price. Make sure to tune in to the Grit Daily podcast, hosted by Sebastian Rusk, to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at startups.Key Takeaways:The Dangers of Radon Exposure and Lung Cancer Risk.The Impact of Rayon on Human Health and the Environment: An Overview of Eecosense Testing ServicesThe Benefits of Homeowners Investing in Professional-Level SensorsTopics with Timestamps:[00:04:40] The Risks Associated with Radon Exposure and Lung Cancer[00:09:19] An Overview of Ecosense's Testing Services for Assessing the Impact of Rayon on Human Health and the Environment[00:13:14] The Advantages of Homeowners Investing in Professional-Grade SensorsNotable Quotes:"Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. It’s the leading cause of lung cancer and people who don't smoke and is one of the top 10 causes of cancer mortality overall or any type of of cancer." "The EPA estimates 21000 Americans die of radon induced lung cancer every year." "The CDC tells us that the risk of rate on exposure to children may be twice as serious as it is to adults that have smaller lungs."Resources The Grit Daily PodcastConnect with Sebastian RuskTwitterFacebookLinkedInConnect with Dallas JonesLinkedInWebsiteCall to ActionIf you enjoyed this podcast and want to support us, please subscribe on the platform you listen to podcasts from, leave a review and share with your friends. We’d greatly appreciate it!Support the show: https://hype.co/@gritdailynewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Grit Daily Startup Show is the place to learn about innovative startups, and this week Sebastian Rusck is featuring Scott Bonvissuto at Console Vault. Founded in 2001, this company has built a reputation of designing products that make life easier for its customers. On the show, Scott gives a great example of the importance of innovation, encouraging potential entrepreneurs to take the plunge if they have a great idea, even if they are already in school. He also emphasizes that there is no need to reinvent the wheel, and advises to watch previous successes and build upon what has worked. Be sure to listen to this episode of the Grit Daily Startup Show to learn more about Console Vault, and the essential principles of startup life.Key Takeaways:The Benefits of Innovation and ReflectionStaying Motivated During SchoolTopics with Timestamps:[00:03:51] The Benefits of Incorporating Innovation and Reflection in Education[00:07:09] Maintaining Motivation During SchoolNotable Quotes:"Never give up. You know, and that's that's pretty much it in a nutshell. You know, it's easy to say, hey, just keep your nose with the grindstone and just keep moving along. But a lot harder to do it.”"The best stuff is being independent and being your own boss." “If you're out there and you're in school and you're thinking about doing something, you never wanna wonder, what if I did it? Just Do it. You could always go back." Resources The Grit Daily PodcastConnect with Sebastian RuskTwitterFacebookLinkedInConnect with Scott BonvissutoLinkedInWebsiteCall to ActionIf you enjoyed this podcast and want to support us, please subscribe on the platform you listen to podcasts from, leave a review and share with your friends. We’d greatly appreciate it!Support the show: https://hype.co/@gritdailynewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.