In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Na'im Al-Amin, Founder & CEO of SWAGG, INC, talk about turning difficult circumstances into opportunities. Hear how Na'm was able to turn his life around from drugs and violence and how he purposefully uses his story as a means to help others find their way to a healthy, meaningful life after incarceration.

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In this episode of Startup Hustle, Join Matt DeCoursey and Lauren Conaway as they introduce you to 13 top startups, this time in Boston. It’s also an excellent opportunity to find out the toughest challenges for Matt and Lauren in their pursuits. Join them and discover some of the fastest-growing and most interesting tech startups in The Olde Towne. 

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In this celebratory 1000th episode of Startup Hustle, join the entire Startup Hustle host crew - Matt DeCoursey, Matt Watson, Andrew Morgans, and Lauren Conaway - as we look back on the past 5 years together, talk about the personal & professional impacts these 4 Million downloads achieved and hold a riveting game show covering all things Startup Hustle! Who do you think wins? Tune in to find out!

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Episode 1 - “Welcome to the Hustle” - aired on 12/7/17:

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Episode 500 - aired on 1/13/21:

https://link.chtbl.com/episode500

Episode 664 - "Startup Hustle Hosts Celebrate 2 Million Downloads!" - aired on 8/27/21:

https://link.chtbl.com/startuphustle2million

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Starting an e-Commerce Business - https://link.chtbl.com/Hannah_Gardner

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In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Conor Burke, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Inscribe, talk about improving fraud detection. Learn about new technologies in fintech, the use of AI in fraud detection, and how people are adapting to new technologies today.

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In this episode of Startup Hustle, hosts Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson talk about startup ecosystems. Hear what startup ecosystems are made from, where to find them, and how to maximize the support you can gain from building a strong professional network within your own community.

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In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Alejandra Santos, Founder and CEO of Startup Tandem, talk about how to know when hiring a fractional CFO makes good sense. Learn about why it is so important to know the financials for your business, and how a Fractional CFO can help propel you and your team to success.

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In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and David Magerman, Managing Partner & CTO of Differential Ventures, talk about the limits of AI/ML. Learn about AI and ML learning modes, their limitations, and how you can maximize the use of data and machine learning to improve your own processes.

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In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Thomas Smale, CEO of FE International, talk about the process of preparing to sell your eCommerce brand. Learn everything you need to know about M and A, what to expect and how to properly prepare for a business exit.

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In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and David West, Co-founder and CEO of Proscia, talk about pathology's shift from microscope to digital. You can learn about the software powering the modern laboratory, the big data generated in the process, and how it can help to improve disease diagnosis and patient outcomes. 

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In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and AnnMarie Wills, CEO and Co-founder of Leverage Lab, discuss using data to make decisions, deliver a personalized experience to customers, and drive value. They draw on their respective experiences in the retail industry to express their opinions on statistics, on personalization, and the customer journey.

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