The 49SAF sits down with Jasmin Smith and half of her preschool supertwin duo to talk a little bit about her amazing business BabyVend and her variety of businesses. But we also talk a lot more: About Anchorage, neighborhoods, access to capital, and the city's need to go beyond celebrating diversity to work toward inclusion.

We sit down with Heather Kelly, CEO and Founder of Heather's Choice about her current experience in the Bend Outdoor Worx accelerator, what she's gained from participating in both the Alaska and Oregon startup ecosystems, and both the best and toughest days she's had running her business.

Entrepreneur, soda maker, longtime foodie and endurance athlete. Besides running his early-stage company, Mike is working to eradicate child hunger by cycling 300 miles in 3 days as part of Chefs Cycle. You can check out beachtribealaska.com to learn more about his biz, and this link for the ride: http://join.nokidhungry.org/site/TR/ChefsCycle/General?team_id=172079&pg=team&fr_id=1571

Who's interviewing who, exactly? The conclusion of our talk with Juneau entrepreneur and artist Pat Race. We cover business for good, technology, a little Alaska history--and thoughts on the future.

Who is Pat Race: Artist? Entrepreneur? Technologist? Media guru? Bearded muse of Juneau? Listen in on the first of a two-parter where we talk with Pat on his journey from tech to the creative economy. PLUS: Cofounders, naming your business the right way, finding tribes, working with the right clients.

Meet the new team member at 49SAF, Erin Baca! Erin joins us as our new fund associate. Coming to us with a background that includes consulting, strategy and operations management at both established and startup companies, Erin also is experienced in angel investor and entrepreneurial ecosystem engagement. Erin joins us to discuss Alaska Angel Conference 2019, why she joined the team, her core values and more.

We're back with the final thoughts of the Pitchfest winners! Hear their advice on pitching, as well as a discussion surrounding product-market fit and their top tips for Alaska entrepreneurs. JOIN US for events during Alaska Startup Week: Check out our workshops at twitter.com/49saf

It's the first of a two-part series! Hear from the Accelerate Alaska Pitchfest winners about classic Eship topics: Should you quit your day job--or not? Plus: Building with cofounders (or not); saying yes and saying no; and finally, the pros and cons of being an Alaska startup. 

You're hearing from: 

Alexa Daniels, CEO of Fossil Fuel (fossilfuelak.com) 

Keith McCormick, CEO of Quick Cup (quickcupapp.com) 

Orion Matthews, CEO of Thanks.org (thanks.org)

On August's cast we've got Ben Kellie of K2Dronotics, a three-year old Alaska startup. "K2" recently expanded their products to go beyond flying drone missions and managing corporate drone infrastructure to include a new effort they're branding The Launch Company: And it's all about infrastructure creation for private sector space launches. Ben's fun to listen to and (very) excited and positive about Alaska's entrepreneurial future.

The conversation expands to include a variety of audience members on whether Alaska entrepreneurs are better or worse than their counterparts in the Lower 48. Plus, what we need to do to continue moving Alaska's ecosystem forward.