
Startup Hustle
Startup Hustle is a podcast for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs. With the mission of telling the real story of startups and entrepreneurs, topics range from funding to failure and beyond. If you want to start, own, or build a business then you're in the right place.
Latest episodes

Dec 16, 2022 • 51min
The Real Story of Getting Funded
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Join Matt and Matt as they talk about the real story of getting funded. Discover options for funding your business and which methods will likely work best for you and your business.
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
https://fullscale.io
Learn more about Midwest Startup Funding:
https://link.chtbl.com/mxmw
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Dec 15, 2022 • 43min
Sales: The Most Important Founder Skill
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Shruti Kapoor, CEO of Wingman by Clari talk about sales as the most important founder skill. Learn about why founders need to be great salespeople and how you can use technology to empower your team to bring in more sales.
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This episode is sponsored by EQUIP-BID:
https://www.equip-bid.com
Learn more about Wingman by Clari:
https://www.trywingman.com
Learn more about InnovateHER KC:
https://www.innovateherkc.com/
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Dec 14, 2022 • 43min
Building Software to Improve the Healthcare Journey
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Dan Goldsmith, CEO of Tendo, talk about building software to improve the healthcare journey. Hear how Tendo aims to improve patient experiences and why working with diverse teams is the best way to achieve success.
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
https://fullscale.io
Learn more about Tendo:
https://tendo.com
Learn about all of Philadelphia's Top Startups:
https://link.chtbl.com/topphilly
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Dec 13, 2022 • 39min
Conversion Rate Optimization Strategies
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans connects with Evolve Media President and Content Creator Ian Smith. They discuss strategies to help Amazon and other online sellers with conversion rate optimization. Find out how Ian moved from employee to founder, doing what he loves most. Learn also how going solo, building brands with content, and appealing to both logical and emotional buyers can pay off. Tune into this fast-paced episode on Startup Hustle and start converting!
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
https://fullscale.io
Learn more about Evolve Media:
https://www.evolvemediaagency.com/content
Learn more about Marknology:
https://www.marknology.com
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Dec 12, 2022 • 43min
Out-of-Home Advertising
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Sam Mallikarjunan, CEO & Co-founder of OneScreen.ai, talk about the Out-of-Home Advertising industry. Find out how Sam developed a tool for advertisers to help them be more efficient and sell more out-of-home ad spots.
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This episode is sponsored by Equip-Bid:
https://bit.ly/3EX4xi3
Learn more about OneScreen.ai:
https://www.onescreen.ai
Learn more about Full Scale:
https://fullscale.io
Meet all of Boston's Top Startups:
https://link.chtbl.com/bostontop2022
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Dec 9, 2022 • 47min
How to be a Startup Investor
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson talk about how to become a startup investor. Learn about the various types of investors, how to get the best out of your investments, and gain some solid advice from these experienced founders' insights.
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
https://fullscale.io
Listen to our 2nd episode, "Getting Funded Sucks":
https://link.chtbl.com/getfunded
Listen to Startup Hustle's "How to be a VC":
https://link.chtbl.com/Grace_Gong
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Dec 7, 2022 • 54min
Boston Top Startups
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Join Matt DeCoursey and Lauren Conaway as they introduce you to 13 top startups, this time in Boston. It’s also an excellent opportunity to find out the toughest challenges for Matt and Lauren in their pursuits. Join them and discover some of the fastest-growing and most interesting tech startups in The Olde Towne.
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
https://fullscale.io
Meet the Top Boston Startups:
Acho: https://acho.io
AdeptID: https://www.adept-id.com
Aryeo: https://www.aryeo.com
Because Intelligence: https://www.becauseintelligence.com/home
CloudTruth: https://www.cloudtruth.com
DipJar: https://www.dipjar.com
FeatureByte: https://featurebyte.com
OneScreen.AI: http://onescreen.ai
Overjet: http://www.overjet.ai
Perch: https://www.perchhq.com
Silvertree: http://silvertree.io
Vendr: https://www.vendr.com
Wonderment: https://www.wonderment.com
Meet all the Top Startups we’ve featured around the US:
https://gigb.co/l/x1fD
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Dec 6, 2022 • 1h 34min
The Episode 1000, 5th Birthday, 4 Million Downloads Extravaganza
In this celebratory 1000th episode of Startup Hustle, join the entire Startup Hustle host crew - Matt DeCoursey, Matt Watson, Andrew Morgans, and Lauren Conaway - as we look back on the past 5 years together, talk about the personal & professional impacts these 4 Million downloads achieved and hold a riveting game show covering all things Startup Hustle! Who do you think wins? Tune in to find out!
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
https://fullscale.io
Learn more about Marknology:
https://www.marknology.com
Learn more about InnovateHER KC:
https://www.innovateherkc.com
Check out these Startup Hustle series:
Andrew’s Episodes: https://gigb.co/l/99tB
Lauren’s Episodes: https://gigb.co/l/8VjN
The Matts' How to Start a Tech Company Series: https://gigb.co/l/21su
The Matts' SDLC Series: https://gigb.co/l/SfbI
Top City Startup Series: https://gigb.co/l/x1fD
Heather Steppe's Cannabis Series: https://gigb.co/l/yvph
Hernan Sias' Digital Marketing Series: https://gigb.co/l/M6R4
Inc. 5000 Series: https://gigb.co/l/PlVc
Jannae Gammage's Mental Health Series: https://gigb.co/l/kriK
Launch KC's Social Venture Studio Series: https://gigb.co/l/vpKz
NFT Series: https://gigb.co/l/9Wlp
Pipeline Entrepreneurs Series: https://gigb.co/l/HHqw
Ron Shigeta's Food Innovation Series: https://gigb.co/l/TcRb
Steve Hoffman's Silicon Valley Investment Trends Series: https://gigb.co/l/FsWV
How to Start a Startup Series: https://gigb.co/l/30HE
Million Dollar Bedroom Series - https://gigb.co/l/A6S2
Milestone Episode Mentions:
Episode 1 - “Welcome to the Hustle” - aired on 12/7/17:
https://link.chtbl.com/welcometothehustle
Episode 500 - aired on 1/13/21:
https://link.chtbl.com/episode500
Episode 664 - "Startup Hustle Hosts Celebrate 2 Million Downloads!" - aired on 8/27/21:
https://link.chtbl.com/startuphustle2million
Most popular episodes in recent history:
Starting an e-Commerce Business - https://link.chtbl.com/Hannah_Gardner
Creating a Go-To-Market Strategy - https://link.chtbl.com/gotomarketstrategy
Thank you to our amazing listeners, sponsors, and team for your support over these past 5 years!
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Dec 5, 2022 • 39min
Improving Fraud Detection
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Conor Burke, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Inscribe, talk about improving fraud detection. Learn about new technologies in fintech, the use of AI in fraud detection, and how people are adapting to new technologies today.
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This episode is sponsored by Equip-Bid:
https://bit.ly/3EX4xi3
Learn more about Inscribe:
https://www.inscribe.ai
Learn more about Full Scale:
https://fullscale.io
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Dec 2, 2022 • 50min
What is a Startup Ecosystem?
In this episode of Startup Hustle, hosts Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson talk about startup ecosystems. Hear what startup ecosystems are made from, where to find them, and how to maximize the support you can gain from building a strong professional network within your own community.
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This episode is sponsored by Double:
https://withdouble.com/sign-up/why-double?utm_campaign=HUSTLE22
Learn more about Full Scale:
https://fullscale.io
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