
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

Oct 10, 2022 • 44min
Build Your Business Before Fundraising
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Nick Santora, Founder of Curricula talk about how to build your business before considering any fundraising efforts. Learn all about Curricula and how Nick managed to grow the business without funding and the challenges he encountered along the way.
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
https://fullscale.io/
Learn more about Curricula:
www.curricula.com
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Oct 7, 2022 • 37min
SDLC: Operations and Maintenance
In this episode of Startup Hustle, join Matt and Matt as they discuss the final phase in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Hear expert advice on how to manage the operation and maintenance needs of your software product.
Software development doesn't end when the product is deployed! The best practices the duo share will help to make sure your software product is properly maintained and working at all times.
Listen to the entire SDLC series: https://gigb.co/l/SfbI
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Oct 7, 2022 • 38min
Why Compost?
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Kristan Chamberlain, Executive Director of KC Can Compost, talk about the massive effects waste has on our world. Learn why composting is one solution to negate these negative impact, and how composting nurtures the earth for many years to come.
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This episode is sponsored by KCEDC:
https://edckc.com/
Learn more about Social Venture Studios:
https://www.launchkc.org/
Learn more about KC Can Compost:
https://kccancompost.com/
Learn more about Full Scale:
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Oct 6, 2022 • 47min
Food Sustainability: Challenges & Strategies
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Shanita McAfee-Bryant, Founder and Executive Director of The Prospect KC talk about passion, sustainability, people empowerment, and the real challenges in food sustainability. Learn how you can contribute to addressing societal issues and help alleviate food insecurity in your area.
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This episode is sponsored by KCEDC:
https://edckc.com/
Learn more about Social Venture Studios:
https://www.launchkc.org/
Learn more about The Prospect KC:
https://www.theprospectkc.org/
Learn more about InnovateHER KC:
https://www.innovateherkc.com/
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Oct 5, 2022 • 51min
Telehealth Solutions for Underserved Communities
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Dr. Shelley Cooper, CEO of Diversity Telehealth, discuss the common challenges in today's healthcare industry, explore developing tech solutions, and why providing valuable telehealth solutions helps everyone involved, particularly our underserved communities.
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This episode is sponsored by KCEDC:
https://edckc.com/
Learn more about Social Venture Studios:
https://www.launchkc.org/
Learn more about Diversity Telehealth:
https://www.diversitytelehealth.com/
Learn more about Full Scale:
https://fullscale.io/
Listen to Dr. Cooper's first Startup Hustle appearance, Bootstrapping Tips for Startups:
https://link.chtbl.com/bootstrappingstartups
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Oct 4, 2022 • 42min
The Grooming Project
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Natasha Kirsch, Executive Director of The Grooming Project, talk about how the welfare system works, providing a curriculum for those who have limited opportunities for work, and how The Grooming Project is changing lives through education in the pet grooming business.
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This episode is sponsored by KCEDC:
https://edckc.com/
Learn more about Social Venture Studios:
https://www.launchkc.org/
Learn more about The Grooming Project:
https://thegroomingproject.org/
Learn more about Marknology:
https://www.marknology.com/
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Oct 3, 2022 • 34min
Impacting Youth with Healthy Hip Hop
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Roy Scott, CEO of Healthy HipHop, talk about music & education, using tech to help make education more fun, censorship, child safety, and how Healthy Hip Hop is positively impacting youth and parents today.
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This episode is sponsored by KCEDC:
https://edckc.com/
Learn more about Social Venture Studios:
https://www.launchkc.org/
Learn more about Healthy Hip Hop:
https://www.healthy.hiphop
Learn more about Full Scale:
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Sep 30, 2022 • 34min
SDLC: Deployment
In this episode of Startup Hustle, join Matt and Matt as they discuss the next phase in the Software Development Lifecycle - Deployment! Learn about the importance of monitoring KPIs, automation, testing, and how to ensure everything is perfectly ready for deployment.
Miss out on the first SDLC episodes? Catch up: https://gigb.co/l/SfbI
Tune back in next Friday for the final SDLC episode: Operations and Maintenance
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
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Sep 29, 2022 • 43min
The Value of Self-Care
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Veronica Baesso, Founder and CEO of Ambrosia Box, talk about why it is essential to integrate self-care into your daily routine. Learn all about how self-care shouldn't be a reward but a necessity for all.
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
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Learn more about Ambrosia Box:
https://ambrosiabox.com/
Learn more about InnovateHER KC:
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Sep 28, 2022 • 50min
St. Louis Top Startups 2022
In this episode of Startup Hustle, join Matt DeCoursey and co-host Lauren Conaway as they discuss what's happening in the St. Louis, Missouri startup community and highlight the top emerging growth companies in the area.
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
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Learn more about InnovateHER KC:
https://www.innovateherkc.com/
Read about these St. Louis Top Startups:
https://startuphustle.xyz/blog/st-louis-top-startups-2022/
Meet all the Top Startups we’ve featured around the US:
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