Startup Savant

Dec 12 2023 86 ep. 53 mins 17
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Meet Ethan, host of Startup Savant, a business podcast about the stories, challenges, and triumphs of fast-scaling startups and the founders who run them. https://startupsavant.com/podcast @startupsavantpodcast For feedback, interview requests and more, connect with us at [email protected]

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Building a Business That Scales: In-Depth with Ken Gavronovic

Dec 12 2023 48 mins  
This week on the Startup Savant podcast, we dove deep with Ken Gavranovic into scaling businesses that stand the test of time. We uncovered the essence of product-led growth – shining light on the user experience as a catalyst for organic expansion. Ken shared the riveting journey of Interland; from equity hurdles to a triumphant IPO, emphasizing the monumental leap from $0 to $2

The Power of Self-Belief with Curtis Matsko of Portland Leather Goods

Nov 29 2023 54 mins  
Curtis Matsko, the founder of Portland Leather Goods, joins the podcast to share the story and learnings of growing his company from its humble origins launching inside his garage. Curtis shares tales about convincing his girlfriend to leave her job and trust in his now wildly successful company and living at a Zen monastery. Portland Leather Goods Links: - https://www.portlandl

The Secret to Superior Product Demos with Author Chris Matthews

Nov 14 2023 50 mins  
Author Chris Matthews joins the podcast to share his experience in the startup world and how it led him to write his new book Start Telling People. This episode we dive into how to create superior product demos, mistakes you might be making when showcasing your products, and how to bridge the gap to create a better startup culture in your business. Chris Matthews Links: - http://w

The Basics to Startup Legal With Venturous Counsel

Oct 31 2023 54 mins  
This week we are joined by Aravinda Seshadri founder of Venturous Counsel, a startup law firm specializing in helping diverse-led startups and their allies navigate the legal complexities of entrepreneurship. The pair chat about the insights and advice on the basics of startup legal, covering topics such as equity distribution, founder shares, funding options, building strategic pa

The Business of Fluoride-Free Toothpaste: Risewell

Oct 17 2023 52 mins  
Kori Estrada, founder of Risewell, joins the podcast. Kori shares the story behind her fluoride-free toothpaste brand, the problematic nature of fluoride in oral care products, and how the brand found the replacement ingredient, hydroxyapatite. With a background in finance, Kori didn't foresee a career in better-for-you products, the founder discusses the journey to becoming a foun

Lessons From a Serial Entrepreneur: Wissam Tabbara of Truebase

Oct 03 2023 49 mins  
Wissam Tabbara, founder of Truebase, discusses how to build and scale startups, focusing on developing the right go-to-market strategy and not just the product. He emphasizes starting with identifying the problem you want to solve first, rather than starting with a solution looking for a problem to solve. Tabbara shares his experience founding multiple successful companies and insi

From Grammy-Winner to Entrepreneur: The Story Behind Devo Harris' Adventr

Sep 19 2023 48 mins  
Devo Harris went from grammy award winning producer and founder of GOOD Music alongside Kanye West to successful tech startup founder. Harris founded Adventr to introduce interactive video marketing to the mainstream and to create valuable experiences for consumers. On this episode of the podcast, we chat with Devo about how his background influenced his entrepreneurial journey, th

Pillow Talk: The Genius SEO of Weighted Pillow Startup Quiet Mind

Sep 12 2023 51 mins  
What is a weighted pillow and why did the founders of YouTube and GoPro invest in the company behind it? Mikey Goldman, founder of Quiet Mind, joined the Startup Savant podcast to discuss the creation of the first-ever weighted pillow. Diagnosed with ADHD and math dyslexia, Mikey was overprescribed a litany of medications to manage his symptoms daily. The founder decided there mu

How Sweety Landed the #1 US Retailer as their First Customer

Sep 05 2023 50 mins  
#77. Tiffany Yang, the co-founder of Sweety, shares her journey from taking her family’s small shaved ice cream shop and creating a nationally distributed brand in stores like Walmart and Costco. She shares the wild tale of landing Walmart as Sweety’s first retail customer and the challenges the startup faced along the way. Tiffany also highlights the importance of storytelling

Putting an End to 'Junk Food Media' with Hidden Compass

Aug 29 2023 52 mins  
What caused the rise of clickbait? This week we are joined by Sivani Babu, co-founder of Hidden Compass, to discuss the rise of clickbait or ‘junk food media,’ its role in the devolution of journalism as we know it today, and how Hidden Compass is turning the tides to create a better tomorrow for media. Hidden Compass Links: - https://hiddencompass.net/ - https://www.instagra