Grit Daily Startup Show
Grit Daily Startup Show podcast explores the world of entrepreneurship, founders, and CEOs to talk scaleups and startups, from conception and funding to exits. Interviews run across all industries, with entrepreneurs sharing their best decisions, mistakes to avoid, and wildest entrepreneurial stories. With single-guest entrepreneur and multi-guest formats.
Episodes
Jeeva AI CEO Gaurav Bhattacharya joins the Grit Daily Startup Show to unpack how his company reached $5 million in revenue just seven months after launch, without a marketing team. He breaks down how agentic AI is reshaping sales workflows, replacing repetitive SDR tasks with intelligent automation. From pricing strategies to product-market fit, this episode dives deep into how AI is becoming the new sales co-founder.
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Founder and CEO of Glīd, Kevin Damoa, joins the Grit Daily Startup Show to unveil how his hybrid rail-road technology could revolutionize freight logistics. From reducing port congestion to improving rail safety and cutting emissions, Damoa explains how Glīd is tackling inefficiencies at every step of the supply chain. It’s a bold look at the future of transportation—and why rail might just be the next big thing in tech...
Astrologer Bernie Ashman joins the Grit Daily Startup Show to unpack why 2025 could be a breakout year for invention, intuition, and transformation. With decades of experience reading charts for entrepreneurs, creatives, and even tech founders, Ashman shares how planetary shifts like Pluto in Aquarius and Uranus in Gemini could shape business and personal growth alike. It's a fresh perspective on timing, cycles, and the unseen forc...
Miles Beckett has never been one to follow the script, from YouTube’s early days to healthcare SaaS, and now, AI-powered dental tech with Flossy. In this episode, he shares how solving real-world problems, not chasing hype, has kept him building companies that actually scale. It's a conversation about grit, precision, and why sometimes, the “boring” markets are the biggest opportu...
Jesse Frimpone joins the show to break down how he turned side hustles into a tech-driven e-commerce education platform. He shares how Prestige Knowledge helps everyday people use AI, automation, and TikTok to launch scalable online businesses. From flipping RGB lights to running multiple digital storefronts, Frimpone’s journey is packed with insight and strategy.
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Jeff Mahony, CEO of NEFT Vodka, joins the Grit Daily Startup Show to share how the brand is redefining vodka through sustainability, design, and a return to sipping culture. From its unbreakable barrel packaging to its clean, two-ingredient recipe, NEFT is challenging everything we think we know about vodka. Mahony also dives into his tech roots and how blockchain innovation intersects with his appr...
Discover how Wendy Glavin helps professionals and entrepreneurs unlock their hidden strengths by looking to their past. In this episode, she shares her unique “Decoding Your Value” approach, showing how transferable skills and continuous learning can lead to career reinvention and startup success. Whether you're navigating a job loss, shifting industries, or building a business, Glavin’s insights offer a fresh per...
Rachel Rey, founder of Prestige Consulting, joins the show to discuss luxury real estate investment in Switzerland and the UAE, highlighting opportunities in stable, high-growth markets. She shares insights on how investors can navigate foreign ownership regulations, capitalize on wellness-integrated properties, and secure long-term financial gains. Plus, an...
Join host Jordan French as he sits down with Thomas Ruble of Nirvana Finance to explore a groundbreaking approach to cryptocurrency stability. Ruble discusses how Nirvana’s algorithmic market-making removes human interference, ensuring a decentralized asset with a built-in price floor. Discover how this innovation challenges traditional crypto market d...
Evan Floersch, CEO of the Texas Ranchers, joins Jordan French on Grit Daily Startup Show to break down the explosive growth of Major League Pickleball and why now is the best time to invest in the sport. From building a franchise with celebrity investors to shaping pickleball’s future as a mainstream phenomenon, he shares how the Texas Ranchers are making waves both on and off the court.
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Michael Farb, CEO of Boatsetter, joins Jordan French on Grit Daily Startup Show to discuss how his platform is making boating more accessible and profitable for both renters and owners. He breaks down the growing demand for on-the-water experiences, the impact of peer-to-peer rentals, and how Boatsetter is reshaping the boating industry. Tune in for insights...
Water quality is under increasing scrutiny, but Spout Water is redefining access to clean drinking water by harvesting it directly from the air. In this episode of Grit Daily Startup Show, founder Reuben Vollmer sits down with host Jordan French and shares how his experience with water scarcity led to the development of a high-tech countertop water harvester that offers a sustainable, self-sufficient alternative to municipal water....
On this episode of Grit Daily Startup Show, host Jordan French interviews Darryl Kelly, CEO of Aspect, about his mission to modernize the 52-year-old company while centering humanity in its workplace solutions. Kelly discusses how Aspect leverages AI and innovative design to empower employees, enhance customer experiences, and address challenges in an increasingly complex customer journey. The conversation highlights Kelly’s ...
In this episode of The Startup Show, Mark McQuade, CEO of Arcee, delves into how his company is redefining enterprise AI with smaller, specialized language models. He discusses the importance of model ownership, cost efficiency, and the shift toward agentic systems capable of task automation. McQuade also shares insights on building sustainable AI businesses, emphasizing the need for revenue-driven strategies over pure tech innovat...
Catherine Seys, director of Excurio, joined John Biggs on the Grit Daily Startup Show to discuss their groundbreaking immersive VR expeditions that let users explore historical and cultural worlds like ancient Egypt or Impressionist Paris in shared, free-roaming environments. With nearly two decades of expertise in immersive tech, Excurio has mastered blending cutting-edge technology with rich storytelling, creating accessible and ...
In this episode of the Grit Daily Startup Show, Adam Pisk, co-founder of BruntWork, discusses how his company is revolutionizing outsourcing by leveraging global talent and advanced AI to connect businesses with skilled remote workers. Adam shares insights into the challenges and opportunities of remote work, emphasizing the importance of clear communication, training, and realistic expectations for success. He also highlights Brun...
In this episode of The Startup Show, host John Biggs talks with Eddi Weinwurm, founder of ObviousFuture, about their approach to artificial intelligence. Eddi explains how ObviousFuture’s compact, on-prem AI systems prioritize privacy and efficiency, offering secure solutions for industries like media, healthcare, and surveillance. From their innovative video editing assistant, CaraOne, to their vision of personalized, reside...
In this episode, Ken Rosenfeld, managing partner of the Rosenfeld Law Firm, delves into his approach to criminal defense, emphasizing the importance of mental health advocacy in achieving justice. He discusses his use of tools like brain scans to support clients, the evolving societal perspective on mental health, and how these changes influence the legal system. Rosenfeld also reflects on balancing his demanding career with person...
In this episode of the Startup Show, Punsri Abeywickrema shares the journey of building Cloud of Goods, a platform connecting people with short-term rental needs to local businesses and entrepreneurs. After two failed attempts and a pandemic-driven shutdown, he successfully relaunched the company in 2023, focusing on empowering small rental businesses and creating new gig-economy opportunities. Now operating in over 230 cities, Clo...
Dust Moto CEO Colin Godby joins John Biggs to discuss how his Oregon-based company is revolutionizing the dirt bike market with high-performance electric bikes designed to lower the barrier to entry for new riders. He explains their unique funding approach, including a WeFunder equity campaign and early customer pre-orders, as well as the challenges and opportunities of domestic manufacturing. Colin also shares insights on building...
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