This a trying time for all of us. Hear some quick tips for things we can do during this time in relation to donations, VC's, new hobbies and a brief outlook on what's to come.  Includes stories and reporting from The Information, WSJ, SBA Loans, tips for working from home, and how you may be able to lower your rent payment this month. 

Diego and Nick interview Roy Dekel, Founder of SetSchedule. SetSchedule is a technology and data disruptor that leverages AI-powered predictive data, trend insights, automated marketing software tools and machine learning to deliver increased business efficiency to agents, teams,  brokers, franchises and industry verticals. SetSchedule was recently named the 5th fastest growing real estate company in the US and 21st fastest growing company in California. Listen to hear Roy explain why SetSchedule is not for sale, the importance of questioning authority figures and why Roy believes you should rent and not buy in today's real estate market

Diego and Nick interview Antony Barlett, Co-Founder of Real Plans. Real Plans is a meal planning app and website that streamlines your weekly planning, shopping, and cooking with custom meal plans based on your diet.  The company was recently recognized as one of Inc Magazine's fastest growing companies. Antony shares the full journey and how they just launched Real Plans Pro which is a tool to help you meal plan for your clients (perfect for nutritionists, trainers, and teams alike.) Real Plans not only presents you with mouth-watering, nutritious, simple recipes, but you can also plan, cook, and shop the way that works best for YOU. Listen to the full episode for more! 

Diego and Nick interview Ronan McGovern, Founder of Sandymount Technologies.  Sandymount is a Massachusetts-based process technology company serving the brewing industry. The company has a patented Revos hyperfiltration technology that allows them to deliver and support machines that enable up to 75% water removal from beer while protecting sensory characteristics. In plain english, they are helping turn beer into a concentrate form which means you're able to ship so much more product only to add water once the product arrives on-site or at the local plant. Listen to the full episode to dig into this game-changing technology. 

Diego and Nick sit down with Gaurav Tanna who co-founded Buttery, an on-demand alcohol delivery company that launched in Boston, MA. Buttery was acquired by Drizly in 2018, Drizly operates across the United States and Canada, from Austin to Boston, Calgary to Tampa, New York City to Denver (and beyond). Backed by world-class institutional investors, the company has raised $35 million to date. Gaurav shares his insights with us on how they got started, the dark times, and how he was able to navigate to a successful exit! Take a listen to the journey and check out Drizly for your next alcohol delivery. 

Diego and Nick sit down with our favorite dentist, Dr. Naz, to share the importance of dental health for all of us but especially for entrepreneurs who often put off all visits to the doctor or dentist. Dr. Naz opened her West Hollywood practice in 2006, realizing her vision for the perfect dental experience; a combination of state-of-the-art equipment and highly skilled staff in a space that looks more like a high fashion boutique. Listen to her journey, what she recommends we must do, how she would change the industry and much more!

If you're in the LA area make sure to go visit Dr. Naz at 8763 Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90069

Diego and Nick sit down with Devin Adams, Restaurateur and Founder of the Townshend in Quincy, MA. Devin began his career in hospitality at Todd English’s Kingfish Hall, where he went from bar-back to bartender to sommelier, before finally landing in management. He later ran the beverage program at Lucca Restaurant in the North End, and eventually joined the opening team of Island Creek Oyster Bar. From there, he worked at Barbara Lynch’s bar, Drink, where he honed his skills both behind the bar and as a restaurateur. He was raised and lives on the South Shore firmly believing in taking five minutes out of your day to change someone else’s. 

Diego and Nick interview Alexa Baggio, Founder of PERKS. Alexa launched Perks in 2014 out of a longing for a more thoughtful and modern solution to workplace improvement and the employee experience. Underwhelmed by the traditional outlets for benefit discovery and feeling a lackluster focus on the employee experience, PERKS and the PERKS Conventions were born to change the script for employees and employers alike. 

Follow PERKS on Instagram: @perkscon

Head over to: Perks Website for a full look at their offering!

Diego interviews Matt Fioretti & Matt Adams, Founders of Quikcord.  Adams, who spent over 8 years in the US Marine Corps, learned that the US military needed a better solution for paracord. After partnering with Fioretti, Quikcord was born. This military inspired product is built for military personnel, outdoor enthusiasts, extreme sport athletes, boaters, and handymen all across the globe. Rugged, lightweight, compact, and made in the USA, Quikcord is versatile in that it stores, cuts, and dispenses paracord tangle-free every time. It also comes with a built-in emergency nighttime signaling device, which can also be used as a temporary flashlight. 

Follow Quikcord on Instagram: @QuikCord

Head over to: QuikCord Website for a full look at their product

Diego and Nick interview Christina Pardy, Founder of Sh*t That I Knit (what a great name!) Based in Boston, Sh*t That I Knit strives to create high-quality knitwear and accessories that make you feel good. Their materials are sustainably sourced and handmade by women in Peru who are working moms earning a fair wage. Beyond doing good the company was also recently featured in Katie Couric's Gifts that Give Guide - listen to the full story! 

Follow Sh*tThatIKnit on Instagram: @ShitThatIKnit

Head over to: Sh*t That I Knit website use "startup" for 15% OFF your next order :)