#0114 - Dr. Richard Munassi Discusses The Tampa Bay Wave Accelerator Program
Release Date: 08/10/2023
#0139 - PR Storytelling with Sarah Evans, Head of PR at Zen Media
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On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber (), is joined by Sarah Evans, who is a Partner and Head of PR at Zen Media. She is also a professional moderator and tech host. Get Involved! Founders, investors, startup teams, entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs), and innovators, we invite you to join the Established Network, our digital hub where creativity, capital, and collaboration collide. As part of the Established Network, we also host the Monthly Innovation Circle, with some great featured speakers and...
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#0138 - Isaiah McPeak, The CEO of Green Pants Studios, Stops By to Talk About What it Takes to be a Startup Leader
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On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber (), is joined by Isaiah McPeak, the CEO of Green Pants Studios (). He is a master at helping people sharpen their ideas, communicate more effectively, and launch winning products. He is an author, debater, product strategist, and startup leader. Get Involved! Founders, investors, startup teams, entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs), and innovators, we invite you to join the Established Network, our digital hub where creativity, capital, and collaboration collide. As...
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#0137 - Josh Baer From Capital Factory Joins To Discuss Innovation in Austin
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On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankgruber), is joined by Joshua Baer, the Founder & CEO of Capital Factory, Austin’s premier startup hub connecting founders with mentors, investors, and talent. The interview took place in front of a live audience down in Austin at the Established House. Get Involved! Founders, investors, startup teams, entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs), and innovators, we invite you to join the Established Network, our digital hub where creativity,...
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#0136 - Bestselling Author, Amy Jo Martin, Joins Us To Chat About Working With Huge Brands
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On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankgruber), is joined by Amy Jo Martin, who is a bestselling author, speaker, and founder who has worked with some of the biggest brands and athletes in the world, and she’s all about helping people design lives they love. The interview took place in front of a live audience down in Austin at the Established House. Get Involved! Founders, investors, startup teams, entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs), and innovators, we invite...
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#0135 - Jenny Fielding on "Venture Everywhere" and Investing in Global Startups
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On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankgruber), is joined by Jenny Fielding. Jenny Fielding is the co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, an early-stage fund that has invested in over 300 companies across the globe. Take a look at Jenny’s website here: She is also the former Managing Director of Techstars and has mentored hundreds of founders through her work as an investor and entrepreneur. Jenny recently authored "Venture Everywhere," a book that explores...
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#0134 - Robert Quinn of MakeSense Discusses Haptic Innovation and Scaling Mission-Driven Technology
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On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankgruber), is joined by Robert Quinn. Robert Quinn is the founder of MakeSense Technology, a company pioneering haptic solutions that address visual problems through innovative, non-audio/visual communication technologies. The technology stems from over a decade of research in haptics, led by a team from some of the world's most renowned institutions. Robert also serves as an honorary visiting researcher at the Manipulation and Touch...
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#0133 - Briana Warner of Atlantic Sea Farms Discusses Sustainable Aquaculture and Scaling Socially Responsible Businesses
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On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankgruber), is joined by Briana Warner. Briana Warner is the CEO of Atlantic Sea Farms, a company dedicated to cultivating sustainable seaweed farming along the coast of Maine. Under her leadership, the company has become a pioneer in producing kelp-based products that benefit local communities, improve ocean health, and offer a sustainable alternative to traditional agriculture. Briana’s work exemplifies a commitment to environmental stewardship,...
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#0132 - Rachel Holt of Construct Capital Talks About Investing in the Future of Transportation and the Built World
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On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber (), is joined by Rachel Holt. Rachel Holt is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Construct Capital, a venture capital firm focused on investing in the future of transportation, mobility, supply chain, and the built world. She has a proven track record in venture capital and innovation, focusing on building and scaling companies in industries undergoing significant transformation. Rachel’s previous experience includes a key role at Uber, where she was a Regional General Manager and later...
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#0131 - AIN Ventures Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Sherman Williams Shares His Experience in the Venture Capital World - Startup of the Year Podcast
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On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankgruber) is joined by Sherman Williams, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at AIN Ventures, a pre-seed and seed-stage focused venture fund that invests in dual-use technology and veteran-led startups. Frank and Shermann discuss all things investing - from the importance of non-dilutive funding to the accelerating energy transition occurring around the globe. Watch the podcast on our YouTube channel: We invite you all to join our Startup...
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#0130 - Dan Berger From Assemble Talks About Productive Corporate Offsite Retreats - Startup of the Year Podcast
Startup of the Year Podcast
On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber (), is joined by Dan Berger. Dan Berger is an entrepreneur with a strong track record in the event planning industry. He is the Founder of Assemble, a boutique chain of corporate retreat centers designed to enhance team collaboration and productivity. Previously, Dan founded Social Tables, an event-planning software company that made waves in the industry and was acquired by Cvent for $100 million in 2018. He is also the author of the upcoming book, “The Quest — The...
info_outlineOn this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an interview with Dr. Richard Munassi that took place at SXSW.
Dr. Munassi is a serial entrepreneur, the co-founder of Blackfin Technology Partners, and co-founder of Medzoomer. Discussing his latest venture as the Director of the Tampa Bay Wave Accelerator program, Munassi highlights his four-year journey towards creating this non-profit incubator, its top notch program and various communities and cohorts.
We also again shine a spotlight on one of the startups from our community and that company is Boon, which is disrupting the recruiting industry by democratizing it through referrals. To learn more, visit: https://goboon.co
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