614Startups

On this episode, Elio interviews Dave Gillespie, Founder of Gillespie Lawe Group. Dave discusses stumbling into law in search of a career path after earning his Bachelors Degree in Philosophy. Dave's journey as a young attorney while working in startups gave him the insight into founding Gillespie Law Group. Now the firm serves startups in Columbus and across the country including out of their newest office in Boulder, Colorado. Enjoy!

On this episode of the 614Startups Podcast, Elio interviews Donald Washington III of Smooth Transition. Donald discusses his early years growing up in "The Trenches" a rough neighborhood of Indianapolis, Indiana, playing football and being recruited by The Ohio State University.

From OSU, Donald was drafted into the NFL where he played for the Kansas City Chiefs, then spent some time playing professionally in Canada finishing his football career with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Donald now uses his experiences of playing for Coach Jim Tressel and following his "Winner's Manual" to help young men develop and grow into mature and successful adults through his work at Smooth Transtion.

Raw, real and moving! Enjoy!

Hello and welcome to another episode of 614 Startups Podcast. On this episode, Elio chats with Crew Cypher of BillboardsIn. We discuss Crew’s time in Silicon valley, why he moved and loves Columbus, and we shed some light on BillboardsIn, the nation’s largest online outdoor advertising marketplace, designed to help you easily find your perfect ad space. With over a million assets nationwide, BillboardsIn can provide a great selection of competitively-priced options for you to choose from.

On this episode, Elio interviews Harley Blakeman, Co-Founder and CEO of HonestJobs. Harley founded HonestJobs after serving time in prison and experiencing firsthand the difficulty formerly incarcerated individuals face in finding gainful employment after serving time. Harley discusses his personal journey from behind bars, to graduating college, to starting his own company and helping others.

Welcome to another episode of the 614Startups Podcast. Elio interviews Dr. Shari Hicks-Graham, Founder and CEO of LivSo. Dr. Hick-Graham is a board-certified dermatologist and owner of Downtown Dermatology. Dr. Shari Hicks-Graham discusses her journey from her early days as a new dermatologist, running her own practice, and launching a product company with some of the best branding I have seen in the early startup stage.

On this episode, Elio interviews Brooke Yoakam, Founder of GiftPocket. Brooke is a 16-year old entrepreneur and she recently launched GiftPocket. GiftPocket is an app that let's you store and use gift cards electronically. The app can also lets you exchange your gift cards with other GiftPocket users. Brooke discusses her early experience as an entrepreneur and what's next for her and GiftPocket.

On this epsiode, Elio interviews Ross Kayuha of ParaGen Technologies. Ross discusses his entrepreneurial journey, getting funding for ideas that require long-term thinking, and what's next for ParaGen. Enjoy!

On this episode, Duke Armstrong shares his startup journey of founding Propello Life, a nutritional supplement company, that helps their customers achieve peak physical performance. We talk brand, the fitness lifestyle and the long term impact Propello Life seeks to make globally. This is a must listen. Enjoy!!

Check out Propello Life and learn more about their company and products at www.propellolife.com.

On this episode, Maurice Womack, Founder of OASIS talks about bringing STEAM education to underserved communities, bending the cost curve, making an impact and leaving a legacy. An instant classic for all social entrepreneurs. Enjoy!

On this episode, Elio interviews Nile Woodson, Co-Founder of Hai Poke, a Hawaiian style tuna poke and vegetarian sushi bowl restaurant and food truck in Columbus, Ohio. Nile discusses getting started in the restaurant business without any experience, learning the ropes on the fly, and Hai Poke’s expansion plans.