Grit Daily Startup Show

In this episode of the Startup Show, John Biggs interviews Sylvia Kang, CEO of Mira, a company revolutionizing women’s hormonal health with its at-home hormone testing device. Kang explains how Mira fills a critical gap in women’s healthcare by offering continuous hormone tracking that helps women better understand their fertility, menopause, and hormone imbalances. With over 1.3 million data points, Mira provides personalized insights and empowers women to manage their health proactively. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Grit Daily’s Startup Show, host John Biggs interviews James O'Sullivan, founder and CEO of Nuke from Orbit, a new platform designed to help users lock down their sensitive data after a phone theft. Inspired by O'Sullivan's personal experience of having his phone stolen in Dublin, the service allows users to cancel cards, block SIMs, and secure accounts with the help of trusted contacts — offering a one-button solution that addresses the vulnerabilities of losing access to both a phone and essential data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Grit Daily's Startup Show, John Biggs interviews Scott Hickle, founder of Throne, a health-tech startup revolutionizing gut health and hydration monitoring. Throne’s innovative device clips onto the side of a toilet, using computer vision to analyze bowel movements and hydration in real-time. It aims to provide continuous health insights, including early detection of issues like colon cancer. With plans to launch at $299 plus a monthly subscription, Throne has received strong early interest as it prepares to roll out its beta units.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Grit Daily Startup Show, host Leonard Kim interviews Nicholas Mathews, founder of Stillwater Behavioral Health, who shares his incredible journey from battling addiction to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Mathews opens up about his difficult upbringing and the personal struggles that led him down a path of substance abuse. After reaching rock bottom, he sought treatment and found his life's purpose in helping others. Now sober for over a decade, Mathews has not only built a thriving treatment facility but has also launched several other ventures, all while staying committed to making a positive impact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Grit Daily Startup Show, Leonard Kim interviews Ezra Strauss, Head of Partnerships at Portal Gaming. Strauss discusses his shift from finance to gaming and how Portal is tackling Web3 challenges like blockchain fragmentation by enhancing interoperability. He highlights Portal's efforts to simplify the Web3 experience with tools like Portal Pay and its partnership with Futureverse to build an interconnected metaverse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Grit Daily Startup Show, host Leonard Kim interviews Vlad Yanchenko, the founder of Machinet and CEO of Agentplace, about the transformative impact of AI on software development. Yanchenko shares his journey and discusses how AI is redefining the role of developers and the future of programming. He introduces Machinet’s AI-driven developer tools and his latest venture, AgentPlace.io, which aims to revolutionize web development with AI-powered, dynamic websites. Yanchenko emphasizes the opportunities and challenges ahead as AI continues to reshape the tech landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Startup Show, host John Biggs sits down with Dr. Christoph Guger to explore how g.tec Medical Engineering is revolutionizing brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) for medical rehabilitation and consumer use. Their Recoverix system helps stroke patients regain movement, while their Unicorn series brings mind-controlled technology to everyday users. g.tec's advances in BCI technology offer new hope for patient recovery and innovative ways to interact with devices. Tune in to learn more about the future of neurotechnology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, host John Biggs sat down with Nikita Bridan to discuss how he and his twin brother Iliya are revolutionizing the electric vehicle industry with their company, Oilstainlab. They discuss the unique approach that blends cutting-edge EV technology with nostalgic design elements from classic cars, aiming to create high-end, boutique electric vehicles that appeal to enthusiasts. They also discuss the challenges of breaking into the market, as well as the brothers' passion for building tangible, real-world products.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the podcast, host John Biggs sits down with Nissan Yaron to discuss HumAIns and the company's evolution from enhancing infotainment systems to pioneering AI-driven autonomous systems and agents. Nissan delves into how leveraging OpenAI's GPT-3 technology enabled HumAIns to create sophisticated AI agents capable of natural language interactions and autonomous task management. He also touches on the broader impacts of topics like AI on employment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Startup Show, John Biggs sits down with Alex Mans, CEO of FLYR, to explore how his company is modernizing the airline industry's outdated infrastructure by replacing 1980s technology with advanced, modular systems. He shares insights on overcoming industry challenges, forming strategic partnerships with major airlines, and the importance of perseverance in transforming a technology-stagnant industry into a more efficient and customer-friendly space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.