Startup Hustle

Feeling trapped on a workaholic hamster wheel?

This episode of Startup Hustle dives deep into the entrepreneur's struggle for work-life balance and that elusive thing called happiness.

Join serial entrepreneur and travel addict Michael Motamedi as he discusses aligning your company goals with your desire to, you know, not die alone. We'll crack the code on the "happiness threshold" (it's not about that third yacht) and explore wh...

This episode of Startup Hustle is a goldmine for aspiring entrepreneurs!  Yaniv Bernstein, host of the StartUp podcast and founder of Funding Fit, joins the show to dish on the exciting and often messy world of startups.

Ever heard of "entrepreneurial ADHD"?  Yaniv, a former Google employee who freely admits to this condition, dives into the challenges founders face, including the pitfalls to avoid.  Learn from his experience to d...

Join us as Matt Watson chats with Greg Head about the power of in-person events like the SaaS Open. We're talking about ditching the Zoom fatigue and forging real connections with founders who GET IT.

They discuss the value of talking to other entrepreneurs and attending events. They highlight the power of community and the benefits of connecting with like-minded individuals. They also touch on the importance of in-person events a...

Do you ever feel like you're the only one getting things done at your startup? This episode is for you! Matt Watson chats with Greg Schmedding, a problem-solver with a proven track record in the staffing industry, about the critical hires every startup needs to flourish.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why delegating and letting go are essential for startup growth (and how to do it without losing control)
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In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson chats with Rex Kurzius, founder and CEO of Asset Panda, about the exciting (and sometimes messy!) world of building a global SaaS company.

Get ready to hear about:

• The entrepreneurial itch: Rex, a serial entrepreneur, shares his insights on what drives him to build new businesses constantly.
• From home inventory to global asset tracking: Di...

Ever wonder what happens when you buy out your business partner?

Join Jeff Munn and Matt Watson, the new CEO of Full Scale, as they go through Matt’s entrepreneurial rollercoaster in the first 90 days!

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Matt's origin story: From problem solver to accidental business owner, Matt shares his hilarious and relatable journey.
• Leadership lessons learned (the har...

Have you ever wondered how entrepreneurship can change communities?

This episode dives deep into business ownership with Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, a leader with an impressive track record in government, education, and philanthropy. Now, she's at the helm of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, a powerhouse dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs, especially women and people of color.

Here's what you won't want to miss:

Ever felt like your website is about to crash from a sudden surge in traffic?

Our guest founder knows that feeling all too well. In this episode, we chat with the Chief Innovation Officer of WP Engine, Jason Cohen, about the company's incredible journey and his own path from burnt-out developer to successful entrepreneur.

You'll learn:

• How Jason's early struggles with WordPress led to the creation of a billion-dollar busin...

Join Matt Watson for a blast-from-the-past reunion with his long-time friend, Danny Zaslavsky! This episode dives deep into Danny's fascinating journey, from growing up in a car dealership to becoming the founder of a tech startup, DealerCue.

Matt and Danny reminisce about their early days working together, the challenges they faced in the car business, and the power of technology to revolutionize the industry. They'll discuss:

Have you ever struggled to find reliable contractors for your home repairs? You're not alone! In this episode, we'll hear from Bo Lais, the CEO and founder of Lula. He started out helping homeowners but discovered a hidden goldmine in the property management industry.

Bo and his wife faced the same challenge as many homeowners: finding qualified contractors. This led them to create a platform to connect homeowners with reliable pr...

Tired of dead-end jobs and feeling stuck in your career? Hope is on the horizon.

In this episode, Matt Watson chats with Kadima Careers's Founder, CEO & Chief Accelerator, Alan Stein. Alan, a seasoned professional with a unique career path, shares his insights on:

• Fast-tracking your career and exploring side hustles: Learn how Alan went from being "tired of getting fired" to helping others land their ...

Do you feel lost in the world of product development? Are you struggling to gain traction, validate your idea, or build a team that delivers?

In this episode, we're joined by Adam Judelson, founder and CEO of First Principles Catalyst, to dissect the common problems tech companies face with product development. From the challenges of early-stage startups to building the right product team, Adam brings his wealth of experience.

Ma...

Ever wonder how to create a product that caters to both small businesses and giant corporations?

Join Matt Watson as he dives deep into the world of product strategy with Jeff Weiner, CEO of Realquantum. Discover how the company revolutionized commercial real estate appraisal software and the crucial differences in catering to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) vs. enterprise giants.

They dive deep into Jeff's journey, from...

Ever wonder how top brands create ads that resonate with you on a personal level? In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson dives into AI-powered marketing with Matt Swalley, Co-founder and Chief Business Officer of Omneky.

Discover how Omneky's platform leverages cutting-edge AI to:

• Craft hyper-personalized ads: Target different age groups, cultures, and individuals with tailored messages that reson...

Forget drones, the future swims!

Imagine a world where robots don't fly, they dive - not through water, but through mountains of sand, grains, and powders. This isn't science fiction, it's the reality being built by Lorenzo Conti, the engineer behind a revolutionary technology. Join Matt Watson as he digs deep into the technology behind moving through "granular materials" with unprecedented efficiency.

In this episode, we dive he...

Join host Matt Watson as he goes into the complex world of automotive technology with a twist of entrepreneurial spirit. In this episode, Matt sits down with the innovative mind behind WebBuy and the visionary founder of Pauldron, CTO Steve Dimock.

Buckle up as they traverse through the rugged landscapes of Montana, exploring the untamed frontier of tech industry growth. From the emergence of pioneering companies like Onyx to the ...

Ever wondered how tech is transforming the dusty world of paving and construction? Join us on the podcast as we chat with Bryce Wuori, CEO of PaveWise, who turned a family business into a cutting-edge tech company!

Here's what you'll learn:

• From asphalt to algorithms: How Bryce pivoted a traditional business and tackled industry challenges with software solutions.
• Weathering the storm: Discover how PaveWise uses AI to pred...

Ready to supercharge your test automation and launch your startup to new heights? Elevate your company's efficiencies with insights from Chris Harbert, Founder and CEO of Testery, on mastering test automation and scaling globally.

Forget the tired advice about needing a Silicon Valley address. Chris defied the odds, building a thriving remote-first company from his home base in Columbia, Missouri. We'll unpack his journey, from th...

Want to learn how an ambitious entrepreneur built a global print-on-demand empire from scratch? Then you'll love this conversation between Matt Watson and James Berdigans, founder and Executive Chairman of Printify.

James shares his inspiring story of starting Printify after his previous business failed due to inventory issues. He realized the potential of print-on-demand and set out to create a platform that empowers anyone to st...