Grit Daily Startup Show

In this episode of the Startup Show, John Biggs interviews Matthew Gialich, founder and CEO of AstroForge, a pioneering company aiming to mine asteroids for precious metals. AstroForge targets platinum group metals essential for electronics and renewable energy, addressing Earth's limited supply. Gialich shares plans for their first mission using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and the potential to disrupt the $16 trillion precious metals market. Learn about the challenges, risks, and innovative vision driving AstroForge's quest to revolutionize the mining industry through sustainable space exploration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Startup Show, John Biggs interviews Peter "Fish" Fishman, CEO and co-founder of Mozart Data. Fishman shares how Mozart Data provides data infrastructure as a service, helping small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) streamline data management. Co-founded with Dan Silberman, Mozart Data centralizes data from various sources, allowing businesses to gain insights without extensive engineering resources. Fishman discusses their journey from manual data tasks to a successful product, the impact of the pandemic on their startup, and future plans to leverage AI for enhanced data analysis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Startup Show, John Biggs interviews Zac Townsend, CEO and co-founder of Meanwhile, a life insurance company exclusively denominated in Bitcoin. Meanwhile operates within Bermuda's regulated environment, ensuring stability and compliance. The company offers whole life insurance policies with Bitcoin payouts, promoting financial inclusion and empowerment. Despite its unconventional approach, Meanwhile has garnered significant interest and investment from both the crypto and insurance sectors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Startup Show, John Biggs interviews Amrutha Gujjar, CEO and co-founder of Structured, a platform revolutionizing revenue intelligence and observability. Structured simplifies data analysis for businesses, enabling them to identify high-value customer segments and drive growth. Gujjar shares her journey from Meta engineer to entrepreneur, emphasizing the platform's focus on unifying data sources and automating analysis through AI. Learn about Structured's customer-centric approach, its successful fundraising journey with Y Combinator, and how it empowers businesses to make data-driven decisions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Startup Show, John Biggs interviews Philippe Noël, CEO and founder of ParadeDB, about his company’s modern approach to database search. ParadeDB integrates directly with Postgres, providing an efficient and cost-effective alternative to Elasticsearch. Noël discusses the challenges of running both Elastic and Postgres, the benefits of open-source tools, and ParadeDB's mission to reduce operational costs while improving performance. Discover how ParadeDB aims to transform database search with its innovative design and commitment to open-source principles. Tune in to learn more about the future of database search technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Grit Daily Startup Show, John Biggs talks with Justin Fiaschetti, CEO and co-founder of Inversion, about pioneering space re-entry vehicles. Inversion's innovative space capsules aim to revolutionize global transportation, delivering cargo anywhere on Earth in under an hour. Learn about the upcoming mission, humanitarian applications, and the future of rapid, space-based logistics. Tune in to hear how Inversion plans to make space capsule re-entries as routine as airplane flights, transforming the way we think about global deliveries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Biggs interviews Hunter Brooks, CEO and co-founder of Ellipsis, on the Grit Daily Startup Show. Discover how Ellipsis, an AI dev tool, goes beyond code review to fix bugs and deliver tested, working code. Learn how this innovative tool helps developers ship products faster and focus on creative tasks. Listen to the full episode to understand the magic behind Ellipsis and its impact on the tech industry. Try Ellipsis with a 7-day free trial available on their website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Startup Show with host John Biggs! In this episode, John interviews Steve McKinney, the founder of McKinney Consulting, based in Seoul, South Korea. Steve shares insights on executive searches, job hunting, and success factors for career growth. They discuss the importance of understanding corporate culture, presenting oneself effectively in interviews, and the significance of stakeholder management in career success. Steve also talks about his upcoming book and online coaching programs focused on helping individuals identify and apply their success factors. Tune in to gain valuable tips and strategies for navigating the job market and advancing in your career. Don't miss this insightful conversation with Steve McKinney on Startup Show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join John Biggs on "Grit Daily Startup Show" as he welcomes Alex Back, the visionary behind Couch.com, an innovative platform changing how we shop for sofas. Couch.com, often thought of as the "Match.com for couches," addresses a surprisingly complex issue: finding the perfect couch. Unlike traditional furniture giants, Couch.com guides consumers through a sea of choices, using detailed user preferences to direct them to the ideal sofa, whether they need a pink tufted piece in three days or a durable option for pet owners. Alex shares fascinating insights into the journey of acquiring the Couch.com domain and his transition from running a direct-to-consumer brand to creating a targeted consumer experience. Whether you're furnishing a new home or just curious about the future of online furniture shopping, this episode provides a fresh perspective on navigating the vast world of couch buying. Tune in to discover how Couch.com is simplifying the sofa search, making it as relaxing as lying on your perfect couch.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover a cleaner, greener way to compost with Manali Yavatkar on the latest episode of "Grit Daily Startup Show" hosted by John Biggs. Manali introduces her innovative kitchen invention, the Palm Bin, a thermoelectric cooling food waste bin designed to make composting clean, easy, and odorless. Unlike traditional composting methods that can get warm and smelly, the Palm Bin keeps food scraps cool, eliminating odors and the hassle of frequent emptying. With a background in biomedical engineering and data science, Manali shares her journey from tech to sustainability, driven by her passion for environmental impact. The episode dives deep into the challenges of hardware innovation, from fundraising to finding sustainable materials. Whether you're a sustainability enthusiast or a tech-savvy listener, tune in to explore how Manali's Palm Bin is turning the tide on household waste management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.