We were lucky enough to get a hands-on look at Spheregen's up and coming augmented reality headset. Come virtually join us in this week's podcast as we learn about this fascinating new form of virtual reality.

For more information on Spheregen click the link below:

http://www.spheregen.com/

Introducing NewHaven.io -- The water cooler of the New Haven tech scene

The creators' ultimate goal is to bring a human element to the New Haven tech scene by creating a unified community for people working within it.

They explain to us how the current local tech scene features an expansive catalog of different types of tech and how they are working to bring this wide variety of people together.

http://newhaven.io

We are celebrating our 100th Episode with an extended cast and an all-new logo!

It's hard to believe we've already done 100 episodes of the CT Startup Podcast - we couldn't have made it this far without your support and we just want to say thanks, and here's to the next 100 episodes!

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In this episode we take a retrospective look back at 2018 and discuss all the things each our hosts has accomplished and then we take a look forward and discuss the things we think are going to happen and also the things we hope to have happen.

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Let us know what your predictions are for 2019 in the comments. If you liked the episode please drop a like, and if you'd like to hear more content like this be sure to subscribe so you can hear new content every Friday!

If you are trying to build a business, then you are trying to become a leader. But what defines leadership, and more importantly, what separates the good leaders from the great leaders?

That is what we are exploring in a new podcast series being produced in partnership with Janis Collins and The Refinery in Stamford.

In this talk Janis speaks with Jenny Lawton of Techstars discuss the art of resilience and how to move on from failure. Their discussion sheds light on what drives leaders during times of crisis, as well as the personal and professional toll the startup lifestyle can take.

Thanks for tuning in for this very special episode of CTStartup.

Life doesn't care for your excuses, and neither does Chris Brennan of fitness startup JEKL out of Plainville. JEKL trains students about the mind-body connection and how it affects every aspect of our lives.

A former Olympian trainee, Chris shares with us his journey and perspective on how your attitude can be the difference between success and failure. You can find more info about Chris and his program at www.jekl7.com

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Janis Collins has been helping companies innovate, create and quickly launch new businesses for more than 25 years. First, through her own company, which focused on helping high tech startups and then later advising and funding new financial service companies.

In this podcast Janis helped us kick off our new series which will be revolving around the Refinery Leadership Program. The Refinery's mission is to accelerate women-led tech companies. They are based out of West Port, Connecticut.

Tune in and hear about the pivot the Refinery is going through and the upcoming frontiers they will be facing in the CT Startup Ecosystem.

When we last spoke with Andrew Ginsberg at the UCONN TIP program, his video streaming app Loki was still in its infancy. Now a year and a half later, Loki has launched on both Android and iPhone, and his startup is gaining steam throughout the state.

Join Chris and Eric as they talk to Andrew about his journey from dorm-room app designer to startup founder, and what he hopes to accomplish in 2019.

Download Loki Today:

https://loki.live/

This week we talk with co-host Chris Demoro, who recently returned from Florida for a project that was part work, part play, and all fun. Chris fills us in on the spirit of Suwannee Hulaween, his passion for music festivals, and how what he learned about growing a community helped him grow his business.

Informative with a touch of comedy, this episode is not one to be missed.

Suwannee Hulaween:

https://www.suwanneehulaween.com/

Hartford has been gaining a lot of momentum lately, in part because of the hard work of groups such as Innovation Destination: Hartford (IDH). IDH represents a coalition of entrepreneurs and service professionals dedicated to enhancing the Hartford region’s ability to support startups and second-stage entrepreneurs, and their efforts have not gone unnoticed.

The IDH website showcases entrepreneurial success stories, movers and shakers within the entrepreneurial community, and events and programs designed to serve the entrepreneur. They have also become a force on social media, with interviews and updates that show how Hartford continues to make progress as a tech and innovation hotbed.

Check out their website at www.innovationhartford.com and stay informed of what's happening in the Hartford startup ecosystem.

This week we take a break from our normal interview schedule for a laid-back roundtable discussion on a rather serious subject – climate change. The conversation revolves around the IPCC's recent (and dire) climate change report, how much carbon emissions need to be reduced, and the obligation of business owners to do something about it.

We are once again joined by Matthew Moroney, founder of Raise Green and the subject of last week’s podcast. Check out his startup at www.raisegreen.com.