The Start Down

By Mike Ficara

We've all heard of the startup, but have you heard of the Startdown? What actually happens behind the scenes when you get to work? That's what the Startdown Podcast is all about. It's the grind, hustl... more

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March 17, 2020 EP-082 Mike Ficara talks Corona...mostly because everyone else is
Let's be honest, this week is like nothing we have ever seen before. Corona virus is changing our world minute by minute. The questions of what is right and wrong to say, what we should buy, how we are working, how kids are getting their education and how to handle business is all up in the air. I give my humble entrepreneurial viewpoint on today's episode of The Start Down Podcast.

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March 10, 2020 EP-081 Mike Ficara co-hosts the Brand Ethos podcast and breaks down the importance of a clear marketing message
I had a blast co-hosting the first episode of the Brand Ethos Podcast. Brand Ethos CEO Alicia Laszewski and I break down the importance of marketing and having a personal brand.--- Support this podcast:
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March 03, 2020 EP-080 Mike Ficara speaks with Nader Hamda and Adrienne White of Ozobot
In this week’s episode, I have the wonderful pleasure of interviewing Nader Hamda and Adrienne White of Ozobot. They are the makers of robots that empower coding and STEAM education for grades K–12, tune in to hear more about how technology is shaping the future of education!--- Support this podcast:
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24min
February 25, 2020 EP-079 Mike Ficara speaks with Luke Burrows about entrepreneurship in the US and abroad
In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Luke Burrows as we talk about entrepreneurship in the US and abroad! Luke is the founder of Grow2gether a company focused on igniting the passions and unlocking the potential of others. Tune in to hear some valuable insight!--- Support this podcast:
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February 18, 2020 EP-078 Mike Ficara speaks with Jolene Levin of NorvaNivel about flexible learning spaces
In this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Jolene Levin one of the founders and owners of NorvaNivel! They started in Australia almost a decade ago and working within the U.S. for several years now. NorvaNivel design and manufacture innovative educational furniture and learning spaces. Our company was founded on the belief that every student deserves a learning environment that caters to their individual needs to foster innovation, collaboration, and creativity. Tune in to hear their amazing story and the innovations coming to the classroom!--- Support this podcast:
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February 11, 2020 EP-077 Mike Ficara speak with Cal Brunell, co-founder of Everyday Speech about teaching social-emotional skills
In this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Cal Brunell. Cal co-founded Everyday Speech with Brittany in 2012 to bring innovative technology into social-emotional learning. Passionate about helping children experience the joy of social connectedness, they recognized a significant gap between research and existing resources. Tune in to hear his amazing journey and how he got started.--- Support this podcast:
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31min
February 04, 2020 EP-076 Mike Ficara speaks with author and realtor Samantha Root about what success really means
In this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Samantha Root. She is a mother of five, an experienced realtor, and author! We delve into what success really means. Tune in to hear how she has achieved success while having a busy life.--- Support this podcast:
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32min
January 28, 2020 EP-075 Mike Ficara speaks with Patrick Ward about the state of marketing as we move into 2020
In this week's episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Patrick Ward! He is the Director of Marketing at Rootstrap, runs LinkedIn Local LA, and facilitates workshops helping nonprofits and locals in the community. Tune in to hear us talk about life, LinkedIn, and everything in between.

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23min
January 21, 2020 EP-074 Mike Ficara speaks with Pablo Gonzalez about the power of the human connection
In this week's episode, I have the opportunity to interview Pablo Gonzalez! He calls himself the Chief Executive Connector he is an audience cultivation strategist that is trying to prove to the world that the future of business development is community creation.
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49min
January 14, 2020 EP-073 Mike Ficara speaks with Mark Gura and Victor Rivero from EdTech Digest
In this week's episode I am very excited to have not one but two amazing guests! Mark Gura and Victor Rivero have over 60 years of technology experience and are the Executive Writers and Editors for EdTech Digest! Which is going on it tenth year! They focus on the minds behind whats now and whats next! Tune in to hear a wealth of knowledge. --- Support this podcast:
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46min

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