Startup Hustle

Join Matt DeCoursey and Nicholas Mercadante, Founder and CEO of PursueCare, for an insightful conversation on leveraging technology for mental well-being. Dive into their discussion on addressing the opioid addiction crisis and the crucial need for accessible healthcare. Nick and Matt explore treatments and strategies to support those in need, unraveling the challenges faced in developing PursueCare's innovative technology, gaining the support of health insurance companies, and navigating the evolving landscape of telemedicine adoption.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io   Learn more about PursueCare: https://www.pursuecare.com   Hear about all of the top Connecticut Startups: https://link.chtbl.com/connecticut   Read about the Top Connecticut Startups as featured in Inc.: https://www.inc.com/inc-masters/connecticut-startups-to-watch-in-2024  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Matt DeCoursey and Darren Gallop, CEO and Co-Founder of Carbide, as they talk about building a secure startup. Matt and Darren share the importance of having your company compliant with information and data security policies and how to ensure you're protected against breaches. Together, they explore the challenges of building a secure startup, the importance of partnering with security and policy experts, and why it pays to have your startup secured and compliant.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Gusto: https://gusto.com/startuphustle Get three months free when you run your first payroll.   Learn more about Carbide: https://carbidesecure.com   Learn more about Full Scale: https://fullscale.io  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Matt Watson and Nick Farrish, President and Founder of Kudu Solutions, as they talk about the journey of going from low code to custom code. Nick shares he decided to switch to custom code. Additionally, Nick and Matt talk about the challenges of open-source software, the cost of low-code, no-code, software development outsourcing, and the software development timelines.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io   Learn more about Kudu Solutions: https://www.kudupro.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Andrew Morgans and George Kocher, Founder of Brand North, as they talk about mastering specialization for growth. In this insightful conversation, Andrew and George reveal the transformative impact of focusing on strengths, sharing their experiences of doubling down on core competencies to propel company growth. The discussion explores the pivotal moment when they recognized the necessity of specialization, emphasizing the potency of referrals in this strategy. The challenges inherent in scaling a bootstrapped company are candidly discussed, providing valuable insights for entrepreneurs. Tune in to gain practical wisdom and strategic approaches.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Gusto: https://gusto.com/startuphustle Get three months free when you run your first payroll.   Learn more about Brand North: https://brandnorth.com   Learn more about Marknology: https://www.marknology.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Matt Watson and Alex Rawitz, Founder and COO of DIMO, as they explore the untapped potential of vehicle data monetization. Discover why modern cars are data gold mines, the value of standardized automotive data structures, and the future of app stores for vehicles. Tune in for insights into the lucrative world of vehicle data.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io   Learn more about DIMO: https://dimo.zone  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Matt DeCoursey and Dennis Ridenour, CEO of BioNexus KC, as they delve into the world of biomanufacturing tech hubs, unraveling how BioNexus KC is transforming Kansas City into a nexus for biomanufacturing and digital health. Uncover challenges, from advocating for biomanufacturing to securing funding, and witness how KC's collaborative spirit propels the region's ascent as a tech hub for biomanufacturing.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io   Learn more about BioNexus KC: https://bionexuskc.org  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Andrew Morgans and Paul Rafelson, Founder of Rafelson Law Firm, as they delve into safeguarding global small businesses on Amazon. Discover how Amazon and e-commerce propel small businesses to scale, why government regulation should target Amazon, not the sellers, and how FBA democratizes e-commerce. Plus, Paul underscores the importance of e-commerce sellers engaging in legal conversations.     Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io   Learn more about Rafelson Law Firm: https://ecomattorneys.com   Learn more about Marknoloigy: https://www.marknology.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Matt Watson and Matthew Brown, Chief Excitement Officer of The Matt Brown Show - Show Worx Media, for an engaging discussion about how to be an Influencer. Matt and Matt talk about the power and dynamics of influence, emphasizing why startup founders should evolve into thought leaders. Uncover the hurdles of expanding your influence and grasp the significance of articulating your values effectively.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Gusto: https://gusto.com/startuphustle Get three months free when you run your first payroll.   Learn more about The Matt Brown Show: https://mattbrownshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Matt Watson and Katie Donovan, CEO of Camp Digital, as they talk about building a high-tech marketing agency. Listen to Matt and Katie discuss what it is like to be a marketing agency for home services companies and how Google helped them. They also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working in a family business, the challenges of remote work, go-to-market strategies in the plumbing industry, and the ESOP model.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Gusto: https://gusto.com/startuphustle Get three months free when you run your first payroll.   Learn more about Camp Digital: https://campdigital.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Lauren talk about Pittsburg's Top Startups! Tune in to hear what's happening in Steel City's startup scene and meet 10 emerging growth companies poised for a disruptive 2024.    Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io   Learn more about InnovateHER KC: https://www.innovateherkc.com   Meet all the Top Startups we’ve featured around the US: https://gigb.co/l/x1fD   Episode Highlights:  Intro to the Pttisburg Top Startups episode (0:31) Koop Technologies - Insurance for all automation risks (2:58) Mach9 - Automated geospatial production platform (4:53) Mapless AI - One-stop, plug-in solution for remote car operation (7:56) Netail - AI SaaS solutions for the retail and consumer industry (11:03) OtterTune - AI-powered automatic PostgreSQL and MySQL tuning (16:38) Resilient Lifescience - Wearable medical device to prevent opioid overdose deaths (21:31) Stack AV - Autonomous trucking solutions (25:49) Stratus Materials - Next-generation Lithium-Ion Cathode active materials (27:35) Thoro.ai - Providing superior autonomy solutions (31:37) TRAiNED - Harnessing the skills of a Neurodivergent Workforce (36:11) Lauren’s favorite Pittsburg top startups: (43:24) Matt’s favorite Pittsburg startup: (44:20) AI is here to stay (47:50) Read the feature on Inc.com: https://www.inc.com/inc-masters/pittsburgh-startups-to-watch-in-2024.html  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.