Ravin Gandhi knows what it’s like to have a start-up, and a successful one, at that. He founded GMM Nonstick Coatings, which turned into one of the world’s largest suppliers of nonstick coatings to the $9 billion American housewares industry. He joined Scott in the studio to tell his story and talk about what he looks for when investing in the next generation of start-ups. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3363874/3363874_2017-06-11-035414.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D5824.mp3

Need to find the coolest happy hours around town? There’s an app for that. Phil Castro joined Sean on the Startup Showcase to tell him about why he started the BarPass App, and where he plans on bringing it in the future. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3361235/3361235_2017-06-03-170235.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D5824.mp3

Zissou Tasseff-Elenkoff is combining his knack for art with his love for sports. He joins Scott Kitun in the studio to talk about, All Star Press, a design and print company dedicated to spreading our love and desire for printed material.

Katy Lynch from Codeverse joined Scott to talk about her company Codeverse, whose mission is to literally teach 1 billion kids to code by creating a child friendly coding language called, KidScript. They also discussed the importance of parents getting behind and learning about the coding education.

After over 10 years gaining experience in tech and computer science, Michael Asare decided to put his valuable skills toward starting an app called FeeBelly. This app finds costs that are hidden in the small print of agreements and contracts, so that you don’t have to comb through them yourself (or, more likely, scan right past them.) http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3356317/3356317_2017-05-20-180417.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D5824.mp3

Beth Bond, Kaitlin Hayes Reimann and Amanda Signorelli joined Scott in studio to talk about uBack, an app that helps non-profits, companies and individuals change the world from their mobile device. They also talked about the upcoming TechWeek and a new mission & focus of empowering and funding entrepreneurs in Kansas City. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3353812/3353812_2017-05-13-181112.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D5824.mp3

When Greg Jumes left the marine-corps he found the challenge of reverting back to civilian life both stressful and ostracizing. He told Scott about the app he founded, Victor, which aims to help alleviate this stress in finding their life after service. They also talked about the We Work Creator Awards. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3353810/3353810_2017-05-13-180910.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D5824.mp3

Scott Kitun spends his 5 good minutes talking about the huge impact 1871 has made on the start-up community in Chicago. He reminds listeners that the place is the largest incubator in the world and comments on the unique contribution it has made to Chicago’s tech ecosystem. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3353809/3353809_2017-05-13-180809.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D5824.mp3

Dr. Jack Dybis, Co- Founder of IVme Wellness + Performance Center, talks with Scott Kitun about the importance of staying hydrated and how Jack built his company in the new emerging business of medical entrepreneurship. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3351469/3351469_2017-05-07-162109.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D5824.mp3