CTStartup Podcast

CTStartup Podcast

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CTStartup Podcast episodes

  • Episode 82: Making Modern Treasures with Naomi Jewelry
    It's no secret that making anything in America is a costly endeavor, but many people are willing to pay that "Made in America" tax for the right product.
    After a career in advertising and marketing, Naomi Tussin set out to created a jewelry collection that not only appeals to the aesthetic sense of those "Made in America" customer’s aesthetic sense, but also makes sense in her full and fabulous life. The result is Naomi Jewelry, based in Avon, Made in America, and making it work.
    Tune in as Naomi reveals how she moved from marketing to jewelry design, and why being made in America is worth the price.
    26 min
  • Episode 81: How Startups Can Leverage Public Libraries
    Once upon a time, public libraries were the cornerstone of many communities, providing easy access to knowledge, and knowledgeable people. They still do too, and increasingly startup founders are turning to their local libraries as resource centers for the first steps in their entrepreneurial journies.
    Today we take a brief respite from the fast-paced business world to slow down (and lower our voices) as we speak with the Director of the Avon Free Public Library about the ever evolving role these important community centers play.
    13 min
  • Episode 80: Crafting Jewelry for a Cause with Elyse Ryan
    Connecticut isn't exactly known for being business-friendly, and our residents generally aren't considered the warmest people around. But for Ohio native Elyse Ryan, Connecticut transformed her small jewelry business into a QVC staple known for helping charities such as Alex's Lemonade stand.
    Tune in as we discuss how Connecticut residents helped Elyse's business reach new heights, and how she is using her company to give back in big and meaningful ways.
    28 min
  • Episode 79: The Meaning of Mentoring with Eric Knight
    Serial entrepreneur, innovator, and inventor Eric Knight has been around the business block more than once, and when he isn't busy invent, the founder and president of Remarkable Technologies is helping new entrepreneurs young and old find their footing.
    So what does it take to be both a serial business builder AND a mentor to the next generation of entrepreneurs? Tune into this episode of the CTStartup podcast and find out the ingredients to Eric Knight's secret sauce for success.
    30 min
  • Episode 78: Baring It All with Lactation Innovation
    Since the dawn of time, mothers have breastfed their children without ever knowing exactly how much milk their offspring are actually getting. It's always been a guessing game at best, and when it comes to one's kids, most people aren't comfortable estimating how much nutrition their baby is getting.
    Enter Brittany Molkenthin, CEO of Lactation Innovations and the mind behind a revolutionary product that provides real-time updates on just how much breast milk a child has consumed during feeding.
    Join us as Brittany bares it all in her interview with the CTStartup team.
    31 min
  • Episode 76: The Complications of Coding with Mark Lassoff
    In this episode we speak with Mark Lassoff, President and CEO of LearnToProgram. LearnToProgram is a technical learning resource for web, mobile, and game development with over 1,000,000 students worldwide.
    In this episode, Eric speaks with Mark about the Connecticut ecosystem, how he became an entrepreneur, and what budding startups should hope to create (hint: it's jobs).
    30 min
  • Episode 74: Empowering Puerto Rico with the Startup Societies Foundation
    Months after Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, the island remains in a state of disrepair, and the government won't be able to fix it alone. It will take dedication, hard work, and new ideas to rebuild and empower Puerto Rico, which is exactly what the Startup Societies Foundation (SSF) hopes to achieve.
    In this solo interview with CEO Joe McKinney, we discuss exactly what a startup society is, the kinds of people it encompasses, and how entrepreneurs, citizens, and politicians can come together to build a new, better kind of economy.
    30 min
  • Episode 73: Cryptocurrency and Crowdfunding Round Table
    This week we take a bit of a break from interviews for a round table session with Chris, David, and Eric on the topic of equity crowdfunding and the rise of ICOs and cryptocurrency as a means of raising money.
    Find out which of Dave's predictions turned out wrong (hint: most of them), how Chris made a small fortune in crypto (before the latest crash), and why Eric has some serious FOMO (although maybe not as much right now).
    30 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.