
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

Sep 13, 2022 • 40min
Why Professional Curiosity Wins on Amazon
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Vanessa Hung, Founder & CEO of Online Seller Solutions talk about what's happening in and around the e-commerce space right now. Listen to hear insights on the true value of networking, adopting the right mindset, and where to get the right education as an entrepreneur.
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
https://fullscale.io/
Learn more about Online Seller Solutions:
www.onlinesellersolutions.com
Learn more about Marknology:
https://www.marknology.com/
Tune in to Vanessa's first episode on Startup Hustle:
https://link.chtbl.com/AmazonExpansion
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Sep 12, 2022 • 45min
Wartime vs Peacetime for Startups
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Ryan Sevey, CEO & Founder of Mantium, talk about machine learning, the future of tech, and how to build a business that overcomes the struggles during wartime and continues advancing during peaceful times.
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
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Learn more about Mantium:
https://mantiumai.com/
Listen to the "Cincinnati Top Startups" overview episode:
https://link.chtbl.com/topcincy
Read up on each of the "Cincinnati Top Startups":
https://startuphustle.xyz/blog/cincinnati-top-startups-2022/
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Sep 9, 2022 • 40min
SDLC: Design and Prototyping
In this episode of Startup Hustle, join Matt and Matt as they discuss the third phase of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
The Matts have already taken us through the planning and defining requirements phases in the SDLC; today, they discuss the importance of UI and UX for your software projects and some useful tools that can help you build your prototype.
Miss out on the first SDLC episodes? Catch up: https://gigb.co/l/SfbI
Tune back in next Friday for SDLC Part 5: "Software Development."
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
https://fullscale.io/
Learn more about Software Development Lifecycle Phases:
https://fullscale.io/blog/sdlc-phases/
Learn more about how to build an MVP:
https://fullscale.io/blog/build-an-mvp-minimum-viable-product/
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Sep 8, 2022 • 51min
Why Intersectionality Matters at Work
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Katica Roy, CEO of Pipeline Equity, talk about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and why intersectionality matters at work.
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
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Learn more about Pipeline Equity:
http://pipelineequity.com
Learn more about InnovateHER KC:
https://www.innovateherkc.com/
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Sep 7, 2022 • 50min
ADHD and Entrepreneurship
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Aron Croft, CEO of Hidden ADHD, unveil the struggles of having Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as an entrepreneur, appreciating your own uniqueness, and integrating work-life balance into your life.
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
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https://hiddenadhd.com/
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Sep 6, 2022 • 48min
Evaluating a New Product Idea
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Izabella Ritz, CEO of Ritz Momentum, talk about maximizing Amazon tools and evaluating a new product idea.
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
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Learn more about Ritz Momentum:
https://www.ritzarm.com/
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Sep 5, 2022 • 40min
Small Business Insurance Simplified
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and David McFarland of Coterie talk about the complexities of the insurance industry and solutions to making small business insurance easy for business owners to secure and maintain.
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
https://fullscale.io/
Learn more about Coterie:
https://coterieinsurance.com
Listen to the "Cincinnati Top Startups" overview episode:
https://link.chtbl.com/topcincy
Read up on each of the "Cincinnati Top Startups":
https://startuphustle.xyz/blog/cincinnati-top-startups-2022
Meet all the Top Startup Cities We've Visited:
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Sep 2, 2022 • 48min
SDLC: Defining Requirements
In this episode of Startup Hustle, join Matt and Matt for details on the next phase in a successful Software Development Lifecycle plan.
Defining requirements during your SDLC planning can make or break your project’s success. That is why it’s crucial to configure them in a specific and detailed manner. Hear about the common mistakes that often lead to project failure and what considerations and functionalities must be taken into account right out the gate.
Miss out on the first SDLC episodes? Catch up: https://gigb.co/l/SfbI
Tune back in next Friday for SDLC Part 4: "Design and Prototyping."
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
https://fullscale.io/
Learn more about Functional vs Non-Functional Requirements:
https://fullscale.io/blog/functional-vs-non-functional-requirements/
Tune into "Build vs. Buy Software" for more insights on this topic.
https://fullscale.io/blog/build-vs-buy-software/
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Sep 1, 2022 • 44min
Grants for Tech Startups
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Becca Castro, Strategic Initiatives Manager at LaunchKC, talk about the various programs available in Kansas City that help entrepreneurs get mentorship and funding.
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This episode is sponsored by KCEDC:
https://edckc.com/
Learn more about LaunchKC:
https://www.launchkc.org/
Apply for the LaunchKC Grants Competition:
https://www.launchkc.org/competition/
Learn more about InnovateHER KC:
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Aug 31, 2022 • 37min
Cincinnati Top Startups
In this episode of Startup Hustle, hear Matt DeCoursey and Lauren Conaway announce Cincinnati's Top Startups! Emerging as an unexpected tech hub, Cincinnati, Ohio, is definitely upping its tech scene with these top startups.
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
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Learn more about each of these featured Top Cincinnati Startups:
https://startuphustle.xyz/blog/cincinnati-top-startups-2022
Meet all the Top Startups we’ve featured around the US:
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