Startup Hustle

In today's episode of Startup Hustle, the studio is full of energy as Matt DeCoursey welcomes KC’s most elusive yet heralded musician, Kemet Coleman. Coleman, otherwise known as Kemet the Phantom, is a member of the Hip-Hop duo COA (Center of Attention) and also the lead singer of the 7-member Funk/Rap/Soul band, The Phantastics. The Phantastics strive to evoke emotion and energy from their audience. A big part of making music for the group is combining different genres and creating songs that invite everyone to enjoy themselves. For Coleman, creativity is the definition of freedom. He is not only a musician but also an entrepreneur who has unconditional love for KC and the KC people. Get more of Coleman on this podcast and discover his creative process of telling stories to people through music.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by: https://fullscale.io   Learn more about Kemet the Phantom: http://www.kemetthephantom.com/   Learn more about The Phantastics: http://www.yourphantastic.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raising capital for young startups can be tough. And that’s why Pure Pitch Rally is a great place to start for many early-stage startups in the Kansas City area. In today's episode of Startup Hustle, the Matts sit down with Karen Fenaroli, Founder of Pure Pitch Rally and CEO of Fenaroli & Associates. Hear all about how Full Scale, the team behind Startup Hustle, plans to give away 50K at the next Pure Pitch Rally! If you are a tech startup and looking for some funding, then this episode is for you!   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by: https://fullscale.io   Learn more about Pure Pitch Rally: https://purepitchrally.com/   Fast forward to the most popular Startup Hustle series, How to Start a Tech Company: https://gigb.co/l/21su  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey is joined by James Dewitt, CEO and CoFounder of United American Hemp, to talk about the Industrial Hemp industry. United American Hemp believes that the fusion of precision agriculture and organic cultivation yields superior results for the cannabis industry.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by: https://fullscale.io   Learn more about United American Hemp: https://unitedamericanhemp.com   Tune in to Startup Hustle's entire Cannabis Series:  https://gigb.co/l/yvph  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCorusey welcomes Josh Parson, CoFounder, and COO of Backlot Cars, to the show. Backlot Cars is a leading online marketplace for auto dealers. They allow auto dealers, auto finances, and rental car companies to liquidate their inventory direct to their end-market, all without the cost of auctions, making it an easy, transparent, and enjoyable experience. By cutting out the auctions, both parties enjoy the added bonus of saving time and a headache from the average bidding war.  And less than two years after recording this episode, Backlot Cars was acquired for $425M!   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by: https://fullscale.io   Learn more about Backlot Cars: https://backlotcars.com/   Fast forward to the most popular Startup Hustle series, How to Start a Tech Company: https://gigb.co/l/21su  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of 2018, the most-searched diet on Google was the keto diet. Many people are trying it out because they don’t need any exercise to start losing weight. If you are interested in learning about keto, then this podcast is for you! Listen in as Matt DeCoursey welcomes Greg Blome, CoFounder of Omega Power Creamer, a keto-friendly company. Omega Power was founded in early 2014 as two college roommates started experimenting with their diet at the St. Louis kitchen. They started selling keto coffee creamer online with a goal to help people make the easiest keto coffee. After a year of R&D, they finally opened up sales in December 2015, and customers can’t get enough of it. Tune in to this podcast episode and find out how this keto coffee creamer helps people make delicious healthy coffee.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by: https://fullscale.io   Learn more about Omega Power Creamer: https://powercreamer.com/   Fast forward to the most popular Startup Hustle series, How to Start a Tech Company: https://gigb.co/l/21su  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word "networking"? Nicole Jacobs Silvey, president and founder of Connection Coach K, joins Matt DeCoursey for another Startup Hustle episode about the importance of networking. She shares tips on ways to prepare for your next networking event successfully.    Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by: https://fullscale.io   Learn more about Connection Coach K: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolejacobsconsulting/   Fast forward to the most popular Startup Hustle series, How to Start a Tech Company: https://gigb.co/l/21su  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s Startup Hustle episode, Matt and Matt welcome Swappa CEO and Founder Ben Edwards to the show. Edwards, a mobile developer, was once a victim of fraud on eBay after purchasing a mobile phone. This led him to launch Swappa in 2010 to create a trusted online marketplace to buy and sell mobile phones and other used technology.    Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by: https://fullscale.io   Learn more about Swappa: https://swappa.com/   Check out all of Startup Hustle's eCommerce-focused episodes hosted by Andrew Morgans: https://gigb.co/l/99tB    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s Startup Hustle episode, the Matts engage in a sumptuous conversation with their guest, Brandon O’Dell, CEO and founder of Friend That Cooks. As a part-time job, Brandon cooks meals for his friends when he isn’t busy with his food service consulting projects. Friend That Cooks offers a weekly meal preparation service for clients, creating meals they could reheat any day of the week.    Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by: https://fullscale.io   Learn more about Friend That Cooks: https://weeklymealprep.com/   Fast forward to the most popular Startup Hustle series, How to Start a Tech Company: https://gigb.co/l/21su  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode of Startup Hustle, the Matts discuss everything about Startup Law with Polsinelli’s Chair of Technology Transactions and Data Privacy Group, Greg Kratofil Jr.  He’s an attorney representing several early-stage venture funds. Listen to insights shared on the challenges of building a business and the value of putting together a solid operating agreement.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by: https://fullscale.io   Learn more about Polsinelli: https://www.polsinelli.com   Fast forward to the most popular Startup Hustle series, How to Start a Tech Company: https://gigb.co/l/21su  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you working your socks off to success? In this epic episode, Matt DeCoursey is joined by Jason Grill, founder of JGrill Media. The two discussed how JGrill Media is able to connect individuals, entrepreneurs, and startups with the media outlets on a national and local level to get the exposure they need to grow their brand.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by: https://fullscale.io   Learn more about JGrill Media: http://jgrillmedia.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.