The Established Podcast

The Established Podcast continues to raise the bar for innovators and founders while expanding its lens to include the builders, investors, and changemakers shaping what’s next. Each episode shines a light on standout startups, ideas, and trends from the Established network and beyond, uncovering the stories and lessons behind how remarkable people and companies become established.

#0144 - Shawn D. Nelson Talks About Starting and Building Lovesac 11/19/2025

#0143 - Johnny Crowder, Margo Jordan, and Hannes Bend, Chat About Mental Health 10/28/2025

#0143 - Johnny Crowder, Margo Jordan, and Hannes Bend, Chat About Mental Health On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear from our very own Jamilah Corbitt, who hosted a panel discussion about mental health and resilience. She was joined by: Johnny Crowder, founder of Cope Notes, who is using daily text messages to improve mindset and emotional wellness. Margo Jordan, CEO of Enrichly, helping youth build confidence and self-worth through gamified learning. Hannes Bend, founder of Transforming AI, blending mindfulness and technology to support emotional well-being. This conversation was recorded live at one of our Monthly Innovation Circle sessions inside the Established Network. If you’re not already in, you’re missing out. Go to and claim your spot. 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. Watch the episode on the Established YouTube Channel at: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their companies to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Check out Startup of the Year at: Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: Connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) - @EstablishedUs Connect with us on Facebook - /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/38811870

#0142 - Jared Goralnick From Your360.ai Talks About Self-Awareness and the Future of Feedback 10/01/2025

#0141 - Eric Mathews From Start Co. Chats About Unleashing Unprecedented Potential 09/09/2025

#0141 - Eric Mathews From Start Co. Chats About Unleashing Unprecedented Potential On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear from Eric Mathews, CEO of Start Co. He’s a proven startup strategist, venture architect, and author. He’s launched companies, coached founders, and written books that cut through the noise. This conversation was recorded live at one of our Monthly Innovation Circle sessions inside the Established Network. If you’re not already in, you’re missing out. Go to and claim your spot. 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. Watch the episode on the Established YouTube Channel at: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their companies to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Check out Startup of the Year at: Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: Connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) - @EstablishedUs Connect with us on Facebook - /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/38142845

#0140 - Dr. Amy Beckley of Proov Talks About Leveraging SBIR Opportunities 07/28/2025

#0140 - Dr. Amy Beckley of Proov Talks About Leveraging SBIR Opportunities On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear from Dr. Amy Beckley, Founder and CEO of Proov, a company on a mission to help women take control of their reproductive health. Amy was interviewed by Jamilah Corbitt during our Monthly Innovation Circle. She is also part of the Established Ventures portfolio and a longtime supporter of our community. 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 we’ll continue hosting these events on the third Thursday of every month. Sign up today at: As part of the Established Network, we also host the Monthly Innovation Circle, with some great featured speakers and we’ll continue hosting these events on the third Thursday of every month. Sign up today at: Watch the episode on the Established YouTube Channel at: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: Connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) - @EstablishedUs Connect with us on Facebook - /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/37583720

#0139 - PR Storytelling with Sarah Evans, Head of PR at Zen Media 06/17/2025

#0139 - PR Storytelling with Sarah Evans, Head of PR at Zen Media 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 we’ll continue hosting these events on the third Thursday of every month. Sign up today at: Watch the episode on the Established YouTube Channel at: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: Connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) - @EstablishedUs Connect with us on Facebook - /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/37041670

#0138 - Isaiah McPeak, The CEO of Green Pants Studios, Stops By to Talk About What it Takes to be a Startup Leader 04/30/2025

#0138 - Isaiah McPeak, The CEO of Green Pants Studios, Stops By to Talk About What it Takes to be a Startup Leader 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 part of the Established Network, we also host the Monthly Innovation Circle, with some great featured speakers and we’ll continue hosting these events on the third Thursday of every month. Sign up today at: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: Connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) - @EstablishedUs Connect with us on Facebook - /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/36377685

#0137 - Josh Baer From Capital Factory Joins To Discuss Innovation in Austin 04/23/2025

#0137 - Josh Baer From Capital Factory Joins To Discuss Innovation in Austin 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, capital, and collaboration collide. As part of the Established Network, we also host the Monthly Innovation Circle, with some great featured speakers and we’ll continue hosting these events on the third Thursday of every month. Sign up today at: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: Connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) - @EstablishedUs Connect with us on Facebook - /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/36279325

#0136 - Bestselling Author, Amy Jo Martin, Joins Us To Chat About Working With Huge Brands 04/15/2025

#0136 - Bestselling Author, Amy Jo Martin, Joins Us To Chat About Working With Huge Brands 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 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 we’ll continue hosting these events on the third Thursday of every month. Sign up today at: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: Connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) - @EstablishedUs Connect with us on Facebook - /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/36152485

#0135 - Jenny Fielding on "Venture Everywhere" and Investing in Global Startups 03/19/2025

#0135 - Jenny Fielding on "Venture Everywhere" and Investing in Global Startups 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 global entrepreneurship, the importance of investing in diverse ecosystems, and the mindset required to succeed as a startup founder. Her experience spans across industries, and she has been instrumental in supporting the next generation of innovators. You can order your copy here: https://amzn.to/3FyWYQX We invite you all to join our Startup of the Year community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: www.est.us Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminates at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: www.established.us Connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) - @EstablishedUs Connect with us on Facebook - /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/35779195

#0134 - Robert Quinn of MakeSense Discusses Haptic Innovation and Scaling Mission-Driven Technology 01/28/2025

#0134 - Robert Quinn of MakeSense Discusses Haptic Innovation and Scaling Mission-Driven Technology 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 Laboratory, Intelligent Systems and Networks Research Group, Imperial College London, where he continues to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in haptic technology. Watch the podcast on our YouTube channel: We invite you all to join our Startup of the Year community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminates at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: Connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/35046060

#0133 - Briana Warner of Atlantic Sea Farms Discusses Sustainable Aquaculture and Scaling Socially Responsible Businesses 12/23/2024

#0132 - Rachel Holt of Construct Capital Talks About Investing in the Future of Transportation and the Built World 11/26/2024

#0131 - AIN Ventures Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Sherman Williams Shares His Experience in the Venture Capital World - Startup of the Year Podcast 11/05/2024

#0131 - AIN Ventures Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Sherman Williams Shares His Experience in the Venture Capital World - Startup of the Year Podcast 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 of the Year community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: …… Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their companies to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Check out Startup of the Year at: The program includes in-person and virtual events, including our annual SXSW startup pitch and competition. All of this culminates at our Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced and has an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: Connect with us on X - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/33792817

#0130 - Dan Berger From Assemble Talks About Productive Corporate Offsite Retreats - Startup of the Year Podcast 10/31/2024

#0130 - Dan Berger From Assemble Talks About Productive Corporate Offsite Retreats - 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 Definitive Guide to Finding Belonging.” Watch the podcast on our YouTube channel: We invite you all to join our Startup of the Year community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: …… Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their companies to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Check out Startup of the Year at: The program includes in-person and virtual events, including our annual SXSW startup pitch and competition. All of this culminates at our Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced and has an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: Connect with us on X - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/33704052

#0129 - Founder & CEO at Little Words Project, Adriana Carrig - Startup of the Year Podcast 10/16/2024

#0129 - Founder & CEO at Little Words Project, Adriana Carrig - 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 Adriana Carrig, Founder & CEO at Little Words Project, a bracelet sharing company that invites female entrepreneurs into a collaborative and uplifting digital community. Frank and Adriana discuss sisterhood, inclusive and compassionate business environments, and the value of community when creating a career. Watch the podcast on our YouTube channel: We invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminates at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: Connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/33487017

#0128 - Allyson Kapin, General Partner and Co-Founder at W Fund, Talks About Bias in Tech and Investing 09/30/2024

#0128 - Allyson Kapin, General Partner and Co-Founder at W Fund, Talks About Bias in Tech and Investing On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber (), is joined by Allyson Kapin. Allyson Kapin, the Founder of Women Who Tech, Co-Founder of Rad Campaign, and a General Partner and Co-Founder at W Fund, leads grassroots movements to bolster diversity in the tech and startup sectors; she is an active investor in tech startups, especially women-led and BIPOC startups. Her work draws global attention to significant gender bias in tech and venture capital by shaking up the culture and economy, making it exceedingly difficult for women to launch and scale startups. Her fund W Fund and nonprofit Women Who Tech provides capital and advises startups building the most innovative tech companies, ultimately closing the funding gap for good. We invite you all to join our Startup of the Year community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: …… Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their companies to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Check out Startup of the Year at: The program includes in-person and virtual events, including our annual SXSW startup pitch and competition. All of this culminates at our Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced and has an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: Connect with us on X - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/33267072

#0127 - Aubrie Pagano, General Partner at Alpaca VC, Discusses Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, and Her Investment Philosophy 08/29/2024

#0127 - Aubrie Pagano, General Partner at Alpaca VC, Discusses Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, and Her Investment Philosophy On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber (), is joined by Aubrie Pagano. Aubrie Pagano is a General Partner at Alpaca VC, a venture capital firm investing in the people, products, and platforms reimagining the real world. Before joining Alpaca VC, Aubrie co-founded Bow & Drape, a fashion-tech startup that was acquired by Winn Brands in 2019. She is passionate about supporting founders and shares her journey from being a startup founder to becoming a venture capitalist. This interview covers what it takes to transition from entrepreneurship to venture capital, the challenges and opportunities in choosing where to invest, and how to maintain a balance between personal and professional life. We invite you all to join our Startup of the Year community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: …… Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their companies to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Check out Startup of the Year at: The program includes in-person and virtual events, including our annual SXSW startup pitch and competition. All of this culminates at our Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced and has an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: Connect with us on X - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/32790942

#0126 - Rohit Bhargava, Founder of the Non-Obvious Company, and Natalia Talkowska, Founder of Natalka Design, Discuss Self Promotion in Today's Digital World 08/08/2024

#0126 - Rohit Bhargava, Founder of the Non-Obvious Company, and Natalia Talkowska, Founder of Natalka Design, Discuss Self Promotion in Today's Digital World On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber () is joined by Natalia Talkowska and Rohit Bhargava. Natalia Talkowska is the Founder of Natalka Design, a high-stake visual consultancy that provides communication tools to enable leaders to communicate and engage with their audiences so that they can take action. Rohit Bhargava is the Founder and Chief Trend Curator of the Non-Obvious Company, a network of experts that aims to help leaders, organizations, and individuals develop habits to see what others miss. This interview covers what it takes to think outside of the box and to see conventional practices and techniques in a new light. The group discusses marketing, identity, networking, and more. We invite you all to join our Startup of the Year community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their companies to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: The program includes in-person and virtual events, including our annual SXSW startup pitch and competition. All of this culminates at our Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced and has an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: Connect with us on X - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/32500932

#0125 - OtO Founder and CEO Ali Sabti Discusses the Growth and Development of the Automated Lawn Care Industry 07/31/2024

#0125 - OtO Founder and CEO Ali Sabti Discusses the Growth and Development of the Automated Lawn Care Industry On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber () is joined by Ali Sabti, CEO of automated lawn servicing company OtO (). We invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminates at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: Connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/32367362

#0124 - Aron Kansal of SimpleTix and Vikram Bodas from Occom Ventures 07/16/2024

#0124 - Aron Kansal of SimpleTix and Vikram Bodas from Occom Ventures On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber () is joined by Aron Kansal of SimpleTix () and Vikram Bodas from Occom Ventures (). Aron Kansal is the founder of SimpleTix, an online ticketing product for attractions, festivals, concerts, museums, and more. They have all the functionality of Eventbrite with a no-contract policy, instant payouts, and a very intuitive user experience. Aron is a Startup of the Year Alumni from our days as Tech Cocktail / Tech.Co, as SimpleTix showcased at our winter mixer in Washington, D.C. in February of 2012. SimpleTix was recently acquired by Occom Ventures, a private equity fund led by Vikram Bodas, Ian Whitney and Bo Gibson. The firm purchased a majority stake in the company. We invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminates at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: Connect with us on X - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/32160757

#0123 - CEO of TheLi.st, Ann Shoket, Discusses Networking and Community for Women Entrepreneurs 06/07/2024

#0123 - CEO of TheLi.st, Ann Shoket, Discusses Networking and Community for Women Entrepreneurs On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber () is joined by Ann Shoket, Founder of New Power Media and CEO of TheLi.st, a private community of innovators and entrepreneurs devoted to helping each other network, succeed, and thrive in a competitive environment. In this interview, Ann discusses loneliness, the role networking holds in today's competitive environment, and the importance of creating a highly curated, highly valuable community for female entrepreneurs. We invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminates at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: Connect with us on X - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/31651187

#0122 - Indiegogo CEO Becky Center discusses the growth and development of Indiegogo 05/16/2024

#0122 - Indiegogo CEO Becky Center discusses the growth and development of Indiegogo 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 Becky Center, CEO of crowdfunding behemoth Indiegogo. In this interview, we discuss the growth and development of Indiegogo, the expansion of crowdfunding, and how to handle partnerships, success, and failure in an ever-changing economy. We invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminates at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: Connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/31334572

#0121 - GameStop CEO, Author, and Entrepreneur Gary Kusin Discusses His New Book “Always Learning: Lessons on Leveling up from GameStop to Laura Mercier” 04/30/2024

#0121 - GameStop CEO, Author, and Entrepreneur Gary Kusin Discusses His New Book “Always Learning: Lessons on Leveling up from GameStop to Laura Mercier” 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 Gary Kusin, Co-Founder of GameStop and Laura Mercier Cosmetics, former President and CEO of Kinkos, and author of his new book “Always Learning: Lessons on Leveling up from Gamestop to Laura Mercier.” Be sure to check out Kusin’s new book, “Always Learning: Lessons on Leveling up from Gamestop to Laura Mercier.” You can order it here: . We invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminates at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: Connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/31057533

#0120 - Beyond the Buzzwords: How AI Can Be Leveraged to Support Entrepreneurial Ecosystems 04/26/2024

#0120 - Beyond the Buzzwords: How AI Can Be Leveraged to Support Entrepreneurial Ecosystems On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, Frank Gruber () introduces a panel of entrepreneurial experts as they discuss the emergence of AI and how to utilize this new tool in support of entrepreneurial endeavors. This panel, which took place at the Established House at SXSW 2024, and features insight from: Sherrod Davis, Co-Founder and CEO of Ecomap Technologies Nicola Corzine, Founding CEO and Executive Director of the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center Ryan Groves, CEO and Founder of Slyngshot, a platform that helps new and aspiring entrepreneurs launch their big ideas Brittany Sickler, Director of Ecosystem Development / Office of Investment and Innovation at the US Small Business Administration We invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: Connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/31002898

#0119 - Serial Entrepreneur Paulo Andrez Chats About His New Book “Zero Risk Startup” 04/17/2024

#0119 - Serial Entrepreneur Paulo Andrez Chats About His New Book “Zero Risk Startup” On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, Frank Gruber () interviews serial entrepreneur and unicorn investor, speaker, and author, Paulo Andrez as we’ll talk about his new book, Zero Risk Startup which comes out in May 2024. Get your copy of the book here: We invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: Connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/30865633

#0118 - Investor Extraordinaire Arlan Hamilton Explores Her New Book “Your First Million” 04/04/2024

#0118 - Investor Extraordinaire Arlan Hamilton Explores Her New Book “Your First Million” On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an interview with Arlan Hamilton that took place at the Established house at SXSW in Austin, Texas. Arlan is the Founder and Managing Partner at Backstage Capital and the author of her new book “Your First Million.” What’s amazing is she launched a $20M+ fund from scratch while she was homeless. She has invested in 200+ companies led by underrepresented, underestimated founders. She is the author of the bestselling book, It’s About Damn Time, and the host of the popular visual podcast, Your First Million. Check this all out at Arlan’s website: Arlan is also hosting a large event April 9th to 12th in Los Angeles. Aspiring or current entrepreneurs, investors, job seekers, and hiring managers are encouraged to check out Your First Million LIVE in LA, which is an event designed to amplify underestimated voices and talent. During the event, you’ll receive the tools, resources, and connections to empower you to thrive as you work towards Your First Million! We invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: Connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/30680553

#0117 - Exploring Hands-Free Tech with Corten Singer of Augmental 02/21/2024

#0117 - Exploring Hands-Free Tech with Corten Singer of Augmental On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an interview with Corten Singer from Augmental, the winner of the CTA Foundation Pitch competition at CES 2024. Corten is the cofounder of Augmental, which just recently launched the MouthPad, a bluetooth-enabled intraoral interface for hands-free control of your computer, smartphone, and tablet. Learn more at: We also chat about the excitement around our upcoming event at SXSW. Join us as we host a day of events for innovators and startups at the Established House on March 10th, 2024. More details . We invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: Connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/30053723

#0116 - Startups and Mental Health with Rich Belsky From Crevo 12/20/2023

#0116 - Startups and Mental Health with Rich Belsky From Crevo On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an interview from Rich Belsky, who recently founded Crevo - . Crevo is an entrepreneurial wellness consultancy focused primarily on early-stage startup founders and CEOs, solopreneurs, and corporate leaders. Crevo combines tactical, strategic guidance with mindset and energy management training to help leaders identify, avoid, and manage breakdowns and challenging environments. We invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: Connect with us on Twitter - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/29169278

#0115 - Investor Discussion: Halcyon Fund & StartFast Ventures 09/19/2023

#0115 - Investor Discussion: Halcyon Fund & StartFast Ventures On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an investor discussion was led by our own Established Co-CEO Jen Consalvo at a pitch event we hosted online a few months ago. The panel included Dahna Goldstein, who is the Chief Investment Officer of Halcyon and Co-Managing Director of the Halcyon Fund. Phoebe Van Duinen was also on the panel, and she is the Principal and Investment Manager at Halcyon and is responsible for the end-to-end process of social impact investing through their three capital vehicles, VC Fund, Angel Network, and Microloan Fund. Lastly, Olivia Goldstein also participated in the chat. Olivia is the Vice President at StartFast Ventures. We also again shine a light on an amazing company in our ecosystem. Today, that company is Keepers, which is an all-in-one app providing full housekeeping management. They are saving short-term rental hosts time by integrating directly with their Airbnb and VRBO calendars so that as soon as a reservation is created, a job notification is sent to all housekeeper users. Learn more about them at: We invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: Connect with us on Twitter - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us /episode/index/show/startupoftheyear/id/28085408

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