In this podcast episode, meet Connor Harbison, the founder of Atlas Urban Farms. Connor is an entrepreneur with a passion for revolutionizing the culinary world by helping chefs grow their own ingredients cost-effectively (and hydroponically). With an MBA from Babson College and a history of launching startups, including 2bird Mask, his journey is a testament to resilience and community impact. From leading a pandemic-era startup accelerator to serving for AmeriCorps VISTA, his story reflects a dedication to business and community.

In this podcast episode, meet Justin McAfee, an engineer with a passion for innovation. Discover how he's pioneering a highly-efficient cooling solution for energy-hungry data centers with Wright One. Justin has also created HyperConnector to, well, connect us entrepreneurs and augment meaningful interpersonal relationships (www.hyperconnectme.com). He’s also an emerging fund manager with an exciting outlook on investing. Join us for a conversation filled with inspiration and innovation!

Join us for a conversation with Sol Clarity's head of finance, Malav Sukhadia, to hear about how the Boston-based venture is changing the solar panel industry forever.

Listen in for a captivating episode as we sit down with Erik Bullen, an experienced startup ecosystem expert, mentor, and investor. Erik shares his wealth of knowledge and insights gained from his diverse experiences in the startup world. Discover the key qualities that lead to success in founders and co-founders, and gain valuable advice on building strong teams, navigating challenges, and fostering innovation.

00:40 – Introducing Erik Bullen

06:50 – Qualities to look for in co-founders

14:25 – The human factor & forging friendships

17:50 – A team beyond the core founders

32:15 – Navigating (not avoiding) conflict & wrapping up

Overview: Learn how SaaS startups can deliver value and win their earliest customers with Chris Combs, co-founder of the AI-enabled contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform - LinkSquares.

Time stamps:

1:00' - Why Boston is a great place to build a startup

4:00' - The Origins of LinkSquares

10:12' - Learning from your customers first

17:00' - Building product customers want (and how to know what they want)

24:35' - Sourcing and contacting your first leads

27:10' - Structuring & negotiating early contracts

35:00' - Always having an outcome

Listen in to hear David's advice on stress testing your venture at many stages. David is currently a Managing Partner at Augmentum Ventures, where he leverages his extensive experience with managing the innovation and development of enterprises at many stages across healthcare, life science, technology, service, IT, and other industries. David is also a mentor at MassChallenge, a review board member of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, and a reviewer/judge for the Edison Awards.

Time Stamps:

1. 1:00' - About David Hendren

2. 2:00' - What's "Pressure Testing" an Idea?

3. 5:30' - Finding Direction With an Idea

4. 26:30' - "The Grammy Rule"

5. 33:40' - Wrapping Up, Macro Insights & Advice

Join us for a conversation about using data to drive decisions at your startup with the Co-founder & CEO of Humanyze - Ben Waber

Time stamps:

3:10' - Choosing the right metrics

6:40' - Embracing that outcomes are random

13:10' - Controlling what you can

25:00' - Recognizing risk in startups

35:00' - The future of people analytics