In this episode of Venture unscripted., Josh Barker, Founder and CEO of City Innovations, talks with Mike Gatny, the Chief Operating Officer at Connamara. The episode revolves around Mike’s journey not only in software development but how he helped Connamara shift from service-oriented goals into product-oriented success.

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In the latest Venture unscripted., City Innovation’s Josh Barker sat down with the co-CEOs of Atomic Object, Mike Marsiglia and Shawn Crowley, to dissect some of their extensive insights into the world of custom software development.

Check out the podcast to learn about Mike and Shawn’s experiences navigating the complexities of software innovation and business growth in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

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Adaptability and the ability to embrace change are essential qualities for success. 

In this episode of Venture unscripted., podcast host Josh Barker sat down with business leader Ron Neary, to dive into his invaluable insight on how to generate success through adaptability. 

Ron has been in the business world for nearly 30 years, and has held leadership roles in everything from sales to marketing to product development to operations — in both publicly traded and private equity companies. Now, as the owner of his own consulting business, Ron helps businesses identify their issues and implement creative solutions to help them generate success.​ 

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For many of us, pets are more than just animals who live in our homes — they’re family. And when it comes to taking care of family, you have to do it the right way.

In this edition of Venture unscripted., podcast host Josh Barker sits down with the co-founders of Vetr, a mobile veterinary care service that was developed at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their story of “zero to one” and entrepreneurship during a tumultuous time reveals their spirit of innovation, adaptability, and passion for pets all over the world. 

Listen to the podcast to learn how pivoting their business strategy led to revolutionizing their venture.

What if you could get the cheat code to successful entrepreneurship? Would you play to win? Or would you enjoy the journey and explore the side quests?

In this edition of Venture unscripted., podcast host Josh Barker sits down with world-renowned gamification expert, developer, and author Yu-kai Chou for insights on how to gamify entrepreneurship, what his journey has looked like over the years, and what advice he has for other entrepreneurs looking for their big break.

No two journeys of innovation and entrepreneurship will look the same. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a creative thinker, or simply someone eager to learn from those who have walked unconventional paths, understanding how your collective experience can inform your journey might completely change your trajectory. This is exactly what happened for our latest guest of Venture unscripted.

Podcast host Josh Barker sits down with Taryn Kutches, the Vice President of Brand and Business Development at Twisthink. This episode delves into Taryn's remarkable journey through entrepreneurship, her current role at Twisthink, and how she drove innovation by bringing design and technology together — offering listeners insights into her dynamic experiences and the lessons she's learned along the way.

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If you’re looking for instant success, the world of startups might not be for you. When you have an idea that you want to make into a reality, it will take time and a healthy dose of persistence. 

In this edition of Venture unscripted., City Innovations CEO, Josh Barker, sat down with Todd Kuslikis, a health and fitness entrepreneur with plenty of advice to share with startups just kicking off their journey.

Entrepreneurship can be a difficult, but often rewarding roller coaster ride. One moment, you could be flying high and the next, you might be at the very bottom of a dip. And depending on the coaster design, you might go full circle. So, are you up for the ride?

In this edition of Venture unscripted., podcast host Josh Barker sits down with Matt Gira, Director of Student Programming at the Tsai Center of Innovative Thinking at Yale and Founder of Station, to learn more about taking his venture from “zero to one,” and what that roller coaster journey looked like for him.

Entrepreneurship is an extraordinary journey. The ups, downs, and everything in between often determines where your ventures go and how well they succeed. In this edition of Venture unscripted., podcast host Josh Barker sits down with longtime entrepreneur and filmmaker John Pottenger to talk about what a 20-year career in entrepreneurship entails and the lessons John has learned along the way.

Every team, venture, and startup has a story to tell. In this special edition of Venture unscripted., podcast host Josh Barker looks inward at City Innovations’ team to pick the brain of Thad Senti, Chief Digital Officer at the company.

Thad has a unique entrepreneurial history and brings a special kind of experience and perspective to the table that makes City Innovations a strong team. He also goes in-depth about how his career started, how his company first launched, and tips for entrepreneurs when first creating their venture.