Gritty and Curious

Gritty and Curious

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Gritty and Curious episodes

  • Why schooling will never be the same - Maxwell Witt

    In this episode, Austin interviews the CEO of Integrate Tech, Maxwell Witt. Integrate Tech is on a mission to evolve the role of educational software from data manager to people-empowerer.


    They discuss:


    (1) The future of education

    (2) How business has changed as a result of COVID-19

    (3) Blended learning environments

    (4) How data analytics can improve a student's educational experience

    (5) What data points improve student learning? What data points impede student learning?

    (6) The rise of online courses and trade schools

    (7) The Lambda School educational model

    (8) Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs


    Maxwell Witt

    CEO of Integrate Tech

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxwell-witt-62512742


    Integrate Tech

    Website - https://www.integrateschool.com/


    Austin Schlessinger

    Host of Gritty & Curious

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/austinschless

    LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/

    Newsletter - https://grittycurious.substack.com/

    36 min
  • Building the top GTM platform for conferences - Jason Alvarez-Cohen & Nick Eischens

    In this episode, Austin interviews CEO of Popl (Jason Alvarez-Cohen) and COO of Popl (Nick Eischens). Popl allows you to instantly share everything.


    They discuss...

    (1) Social strategy/TikTok/Instagram

    (2) Coming up with a name

    (3) Scaling a business

    (4) Importance of mentors

    (5) Developing an app

    (6) Creating a brand that sticks


    Jason Alvarez-Cohen

    CEO of Popl

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jasonalco/

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason11ac/


    Nick Eischens

    COO of Popl

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/neisch_guy/

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-eischens/


    Popl

    TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@popl.co

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popl.co/

    Website - popl.co


    Austin Schlessinger

    Host of Gritty & Curious

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/austinschless

    LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/

    Newsletter - https://grittycurious.substack.com/


    Shout out to Dylan Fiolek! He's responsible for the new intro/outro music! What do you think?


    Dylan Fiolek

    Producer/DJ

    Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/dylan-fiolek

    Youtube -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfq5BcchwHF8WP4YEDJJj2Q

    32 min
  • How to build an audience on the internet - Brandon Zhang

    In this episode of Gritty and Curious, Austin chats with Brandon Zhang. Brandon is a writer, podcaster, and thought leader. He is curious about growth, marketing, self-Improvement, and education. He is the epitome of what it means to be gritty and curious. 

    p.s. He is also one of Austin's favorite people to follow on twitter.

    They discuss...

    (1) How to find your niche on the internet

    (2) Quality content vs. the quantity of content

    (3) Why you should start a newsletter

    ...and so so so much more.

    Brandon Zhang

    Student at Columbia University | Host "The Student Mindset Podcast" | Writes about: Growth, Marketing, Self-Improvement, Education

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/brandonthezhang

    Website - http://www.brandonzhang.com/

    Newsletter - https://www.brandonzhang.com/newsletter

    Austin Schlessinger

    Co-Founder of Gritty & Curious | Host of Gritty & Curious Podcast

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/austinschless

    LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/

    Newsletter - https://grittyandcurious.substack.com/

    36 min
  • The solution to healthcare disparities - Anjana Sreedhar

    In this episode, Austin speaks with Anjana Sreedhar, Author of Healthcare of a Thousand Slights

    They discuss...

    (1) Why she wanted to write a book

    (2) Long term project motivation and strategies

    (3) Advice for aspiring authors

    (4) What it means to be gritty and curious

    Anjana Sreedhar

    Author of Healthcare of a Thousand Slights

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjanasreedhar/

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anjana.sreedhar01/

    Austin Schlessinger

    Founder of Gritty & Curious | Host of Gritty & Curious Podcast

    LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/austinschless

    46 min
  • #28 - 22k Youtube Subscribers in 2 Months - Ben Crawford

    In this episode, Austin chats with Ben Crawford. Ben grew his Youtube channel to 22k subscribers in 2 months. He's a videographer and photographer. He's on a mission to grow the sport of running.  They discuss... (1) How he grew his Youtube channel (2) How he got really really good at videography/photography (3) How he tells stories through his videos (4) Content creation consistency (5) Character development Ben Crawford Videographer | Photographer | Youtuber IG (personal) - https://www.instagram.com/ben_crawford/ IG (photography) - https://www.instagram.com/bencrawfordphoto/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa2vGJcdOPwY0vIJR346eIw/featured Austin Schlessinger Founder of Gritty & Curious | Host of Gritty & Curious Podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/austinschless LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/ Newsletter - https://grittyandcurious.substack.com/

    36 min
  • How to learn a language in 6 months - Juan David Campolargo

    In this episode, Austin speaks with Juan David Campolargo, Author of Generation Optimism.

    They discuss...

    (1) How he learned to speak English fluently in 6 months

    (2) How he started a business at 14 y/o

    (3) His mission to create the next generation of doers

    Juan David Campolargo

    Author of Generation Optimism | (2) TEDx Speaker | Entrepreneur | Investor | Optimist

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdcampolargo/

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/jdcampolargo

    Website - https://www.juandavidcampolargo.com/start-here

    Newsletter - https://www.juandavidcampolargo.com/newsletter

    Austin Schlessinger

    Co-Founder of Gritty & Curious | Host of Gritty & Curious Podcast

    LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/austinschless

    Newsletter - https://mygandclife.substack.com/

    1 hr 10 min
  • What is the future of fitness? - Matt Spettel

    In this episode, Austin speaks with Matt Spettel, CEO of DeltaTrainer

    They discuss...

    (1) The future of the fitness industry

    (2) Data analytics, data mining, and testing

    (3) Advice for aspiring creators

    Matt Spettel

    CEO and Co-Founder of DeltaTrainer

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-spettel/

    Email - [email protected]

    Austin Schlessinger

    Co-Founder of Gritty & Curious/Host of Gritty & Curious Podcast

    LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/austinschless

    1 hr 6 min
  • Should you drop out of college? - Michael Martocci
    In this episode, Austin speaks with Michael Martocci, the CEO and Founder of SwagUp.They discuss...(1) Dropping out of college(2) Advice for people starting their first job(3) Advice for people who cannot find jobs as a result of the pandemic(4) What it means to be entrepreneurialMichael MartocciCEO and Founder of SwagUp.LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-c-martocci-29a7188a/Twitter- https://twitter.com/MichaelMartocciAustinFounder and host of the Gritty & Curious podcast. His passions are business, fitness, and technology.LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/Twitter https://twitter.com/austinschless
    1 hr 12 min
  • Launching audio at Morning Brew - Josh Kaplan

    In this episode, Austin speaks with Josh Kaplan, the Head of Podcasting, Strategy, and Operations at Morning Brew. 

    They discuss... 

    (1) Morning Brew's strategy in tackling the podcasting medium

    (2) Lessons learned from starting a podcast

    (3) The Future of Audio

    Josh Kaplan

    Head of Podcast, Strategy, and Operations at the Morning Brew.

    He is the backbone of Business Casual - a Morning Brew podcast.

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-kaplan-35029b73/

    Twitter- https://twitter.com/JKaplan1

    Austin

    Founder and host of the Gritty & Curious podcast.

    His passions are business, fitness, and technology.

    LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/

    Twitter https://twitter.com/austinschless

    54 min
  • #23 - Podcast Creation, COVID-19, Healthcare - The Triage Podcast - Christie Schweighardt, Natalie Settimo, and Rachana Kelshikar
    I speak with the hosts of The Triage podcast - Christie, Natalie, and Rachana - about...
    WHY they started The Triage
    The podcast creation process
    COVID-19's effect on us physically and mentally
    Tips on how to maintain good physical and mental health amid the pandemic
    Why COVID-19 numbers are so high
    The Triage 🙍🏼‍♀️🙍🏻‍♀️🙍🏽‍♀️
    The Triage aims to discuss important healthcare topics that are prominent today.
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetriage/
    Christie Schweighardt
    Currently professional working in the value-based care industry, she has experience working with healthcare nonprofits & is involved with healthcare policy research.
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christieschweighardt/
    Natalie Settimo
    Current Masters in Public Health student, has experience working with healthcare nonprofits &  does healthcare policy research.
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-settimo/
    Rachana Kelshikar
    Second-year medical student, has experience working in the pharmaceutical industry & conducts research about healthcare policy
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachana-kelshikar-900232100/
    Gritty & Curious 💪🧠
    Gritty and Curious is an incubator that takes you from building yourself to building an audience.
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sam-austin-blog/?viewAsMember=true
    Austin Schlessinger
    Austin is the founder and host of the Gritty & Curious podcast. His passions are business, fitness, and technology.
    LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/
    Twitter – https://twitter.com/austinschless
    Interested in going from building yourself to building an audience? 🤔
    Join the Gritty & Curious Incubator...
    Here's a link to our waiting list!
    https://www.parthean.com/gritty-and-curious-waiting-list
    48 min

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