CTStartup Podcast

CTStartup Podcast

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CTStartup Podcast episodes

  • Episode 112: Pete Sena & David Salinas of Digital Surgeons/District New Haven
    In this episode, Eric talks with Digital Surgeons co-founders Pete Sena and David Salinas.
    This podcast is a one of the ones we recorded pre-covid shutdown where we sat down and talked about direct to consumer marketing and product development. Pete dives into actionable tactics you can use even in these uncertain times. David Salinas also hops in and out to give his hot takes on everything as they are always fire!! "
    51 min
  • Episode 111: Pre-Pandemic Round Table
    Welcome back to season 5 of CT Startup! This episode was recorded just before the world was turned upside-down by the COVID-19 pandemic. So much has changed, and very little of the content still makes sense...but hey, we're all bored, stuck inside, looking for something to listen to. So tune in
    41 min
  • Episode 110: Designing and Fabricating with Hugo & Hoby
    In this episode of CT Startup we have an in-depth exchange with Ben from Hugo & Hoby; a design, fabrication, and delivery company for custom made furniture all along the East Coast. Ben explains to us how he got involved in the furniture business, how he works with fabrication shops on the East Coast, sustainably sources raw materials, and so much more!
    For more on Hugo & Hoby please visit their website below:
    https://www.hugoandhoby.com/
    27 min
  • Episode 109: Facing Entrepreneurial Challenges with Ryan Keating
    Welcome to the second episode of Issues Series with CT Startup. This weeks guest is Ryan Keating of Keating Insurance and we discuss his background of growing up in Connecticut, leaving, and then returning with motivation to improve his family business and grow as an entrepreneur. Following his general introduction we discuss issues Ryan has faced in the Connecticut Startup Ecosystem and how has worked to overcome them.
    Thank you for joining us, if you enjoy this episode be sure to subscribe.
    https://www.keatingagency.com/
    34 min
  • Episode 108: On Toll Booths & Minimum Wage w/ Special Guest Jim Strange
    Welcome to our inaugural Issues podcast, a new series that falls under the CTStartup umbrella. We'll discuss a wide variety of topics and issues that Connecticut residents face and experience on a day-to-day basis.
    Kicking off this new series is Jim Strange, a Connecticut native who has experienced extensive change during his multiple decades of living here. Jim gives us some insight on how the tolling system works, contrasts our system to neighboring states, and then following that we begin a discussing regarding the $15.00 minimum wage.
    Thank you for listening, if you enjoy this episode please be sure to subscribe so you'll receive updates when we post new episodes.
    28 min
  • Episode 107: Rhino Guard's Battle Against Malodor
    Our guest this week is David, who started a mask insert company with the primary goal to fight malodor (aka unpleasant odor) in particular medical and non-medical situations. That company was Rhino Guard. Learn how it's changing the way people handle disharmonious scents. 
    https://www.rhinoguardmask.com/
    18 min
  • Episode 106: What's Happening Right Meow with MEWS
    This week's guests come from the Middletown Chamber of Commerce (MEWS).
    We had the honor of seeing and recording our guests from the comfort of their chamber; The Middletown Entrepreneur Work Space.
    We discuss the background of this new workspace, where it is now, and where it's headed.
    https://www.middlesexchamber.com/
    26 min
  • Episode 105: Dana Bucin and Immigration
    This week we sit down with Dana Bucin of Murtha Cullina Attorneys at Law, the same law firm where co-host David Menard is a partner.
    Dana specializes in immigration law, and in this podcast she breaks down how being an immigrant entrepreneur gave her (and others) a leg up when it came to applying for legal residency. Dana also takes time to teach us to appreciate our place in American society, as well as the changes that have made attaining legal citizenship much more difficult. Tune in for a different take on business and immigration on this episode of CTStartup.
    If you'd like to email her with any questions, do it here: [email protected]
    31 min
  • Episode 104: The Long Road to MakerspaceCT
    We're doubling up on original content this week with this special episode of CTStartup Podcast. We chat live with one of the founders of Connecticut's largest makerspace during their final construction kickoff party.
    Learn about the long road that led them to this point and the latest news on the Makerspace(including the grand opening date) by listening to this podcast and visiting their website:
    https://makerspacect.com/
    59 min
  • Episode 103: Polling in on Bestest the App
    We're happy to introduce Kelly Helmuth of Bestest the polling app. We sat down with Kelly and learned about the ins and outs of her development process while getting hands-on experience with it. Tune in to find out what makes this app so addictive, and be sure to download and try it out yourself at the link below.
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bestest/id1348937378?mt=8
    25 min

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The CTStartUP podcasts is all about connecting people who are passionate about the growing Connecticut startup ecosystem. The story of how CTStartUP podcast got started is not unlike how startups begin.