CTStartup Podcast

CTStartup Podcast

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CTStartup Podcast episodes

  • Episode 72: Making Modern Entrepreneurs with Mike Roer
    Entrepreneurship has changed dramatically in the last decade, but the fundamentals of building a solid business haven't. Mike Roer of the Entrepreneurship Foundation has been spending years with his organization helping new business owners carve out a successful niche of their own.
    We sat down with him to talk about what has changed, what hasn't, and what the future of Connecticut startups looks like.
    30 min
  • Episode 71: Accelerating Additive Manufacturing in Hartford with Stanley + TechStars
    It was not that long ago that Connecticut was considered an advanced manufacturing hub without equal. We built helicopters, jet fighters, guns, tools, submarines in great numbers - and still do.
    Somewhere along the way our state lost touch with our manufacturing roots. But recently, the state has been reconnecting with our passion for production, and leading that charge is StanleyBlack&Decker, which announced a partnership with TechStars to create the Stanley + TechStars Additive Manufacturing Accelerator.
    This new program will bring 10 additive manufacturing startups to Hartford to meet with mentors in additive manufacturing from all over the world. We met with the managing director of the Hartford accelerator, Claudia Reuter, to discuss the purpose and objective of this unique accelerator, and just what sorts of companies should consider applying.
    Tune in for a very special episode of the CTStartup Podcast.
    30 min
  • Episode 70: Networking with CVG and UCONN TIP - Pt. 2
    As part of a special two-part series, the CTStartup Podcast joins the Crossroads Venture Group and UCONN TIP to speak with local startup founders, investors, and service providers at CVG's monthly networking meeting.
    In this episode we spoke with three startups (LifestyleCX, SiggPay, and The Man Defined) about the challenges and opportunities their unique businesses offer, and what they hope to get out of the CVG networking meetings.
    30 min
  • Episode 69: Networking with CVG and UCONN TIP - Pt. 1
    As part of a special two-part series, the CTStartup Podcast joins the Crossroads Venture Group and UCONN TIP to speak with local startup founders, investors, and service providers at CVG's monthly networking meeting.
    In this episode we speak with two CVG board members and a representative of UCONN about what their organizations are doing to grow the local startup ecosystem, as well as the resources available for new companies and founders.
    Next week we'll speak with the startups for their point of view on the Connecticut startup ecosystem, so stay tuned.
    30 min
  • Episode 68: Inspirational Creatures Trolls the Donald
    A creative cottage industry has always existed around mockery or support of every sitting U.S. President, and love him or hate him, President Trump has helped kicked the industry into overdrive. Individuals and companies across the country are churning out products for both Trump's biggest fans and harshest critics.
    Which brings us to this week's podcast guest, Margot Ebling of Inspirational Creatures, who brought a whole cadre of office creatures to our studio - including the latest addition, Donald J. Troll.
    We promise we're not trolling you - though we can make no such assurances for the Donald.
    30 min
  • Episode 67: Discussing The Next Generation of Entrepreneurs with CCSU's Drew Harris
    Entrepreneurship is always changing, but the past decade has seen a seismic shift in both the opportunities and challenges new business owners find themselves facing.
    Preparing these future business leaders has also changed as a result, which brings us to our interview with Drew Harris, Associate to the Dean of the School of Business at Central Connecticut State University. Our discussion center's on Drew's efforts to prepare his students for the trials and tribulations of modern business culture using his own successes (and failures) to guide them forward.
    Join us as we discuss what's new, what's not, and what has yet to come in the world of business academics.
    30 min
  • Episode 66: EIA Awards, InsureTech, and Manufactory 4.0
    We're taking a break from interviews this week to talk about the latest startup happenings in Connecticut. This includes the recent EIA awards, Upward Hartford's InsureTech accelerator, and StanleyBlack&Decker's new downtown business incubator, Manufactory 4.0.
    Tune in and catch up on the coolest startup news happening in the Nutmeg State.
    30 min
  • Episode 65: Taking Time With Hawthorn Watch Co.
    Pardon the puns, but we're taking a big step back in time this week in more than one way with our interview of Brian Dunnigan and his timepiece startup, the Hawthorn Watch Co.
    Born out of a dream and funded via Kickstarter, the Hawthorn Watch Co. burst onto the timepiece scene in 2017 with a simplistic and minimalist design that appeals to Millennial's return to a desire for simple, durable goods.
    It also so happens that Brian grew up in Durham, CT and attended school with both co-hosts Chris and Eric - making this timepiece conversation a bit of a grade school reunion as well.
    Join us for a trip down memory lane as we talk with one of Connecticut's coolest Kickstarter success stories.
    30 min
  • Episode 63: CVG CT Tech Tour - Paul Singh, Chief Hustler at Results Junkies
    With the new year here, we wanted to start off strong. Thankfully, we have our last interview from the CVG CT Tech Tour, and it features the man of the hour himself, Paul Singh.
    Paul is the founder of Results Junkies and the venture powerhouse behind the North American Tech Tour, a multi-month road trip of startups across the continent.
    Paul was invited to visit Connecticut by the Crossroads Venture Group, and we followed him as he visited Hartford, Fairfield, North Haven, and New London. There he met local entrepreneurs and investors, as well as the CT Startup podcast, where he recorded this interview.
    Sit back, grab your favorite beverage, and prepare for some New Years motivation from a man who has seen it all.
    37 min
  • Episode 64: 2017 Year-End Roundup
    It's our last podcast of 2017, and Eric, Chris, and David look back on a big year for the CTStartup Podcast, the Connecticut startup ecosystem, and the host's own businesses and ambitions. We've all been incredibly busy, and there's a lot to catch up on.
    Tune in as we recap all the ups and downs of the last year, as well as what we're looking forward to in 2018.
    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.