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NOTE: This episode contains bad words. On the latest episode of Editor in Grief , Jim and I sat down with journalist and columnist Brian Karem to talk about the state of journalism today. Brian, a veteran reporter and host of Just Ask the Question , pulled no punches as we discussed what he calls "bend over and take it in the a** journalism." CrankWheel is a 10x simpler screen sharing solution, ta...

If you’ve been following along, you know we don’t just skim the surface—we dig deep into the dirt yogurt. This week, my co-host, Dr. Marcel Green, and I took on one of our favorite topics: psychedelic mushrooms. From their ancient history to their modern resurgence, we explored what makes these fungi so fascinating. Try SubMarket Want to tap into newsletter audiences without the usual affiliate ha...

On the latest episode of Keep Going , I sat down with Adam Leeb, the founder and CEO of Astrohaus, the company behind Freewrite —a set of distraction-free writing tools designed to give writers a focused and productive experience. Adam’s journey over the past decade is a fascinating look into the challenges and successes of building a niche hardware company. Try CrankWheel CrankWheel is a 10x simp...

When Joaquín Cuenca Abela first saw DALL-E, he knew his company needed to change. As CEO of Freepik , a platform that started as a search engine for free images and grew into a major provider of illustrations and vectors, he recognized that AI image generation would transform the creative industry. Keep Going - A Guide to Unlocking Success is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts an...

When we started Personal Nirvana , the idea was simple: explore the world of psychedelics, self-care, and mental health, and see what sticks. I don’t claim to be the expert here—that’s where my co-host, Dr. Marcel Green, comes in. Marcel’s the brain of this operation, a guy who’s spent years helping people navigate the murky waters of their mental health with tools like ketamine therapy. I just as...

In a recent episode of the Keep Going podcast, hosted by John Biggs, Evan Wray, CEO and co-founder of Mavely , shared his entrepreneurial journey. Mavely , a platform empowering everyday influencers, has carved a niche in the creator economy, facilitating over $1 billion in sales through its network of creators. During the conversation, Wray unpacked the challenges and milestones of building Mavel...

When Jim and I decided to start Editor-in-Grief , we envisioned it as more than just another media podcast. We wanted to create a space where we could dissect what’s happening in the media—the real story, not the version filtered through PR departments or sanitized for public consumption. It’s a chance to unpack the philosophy, the problems, and the outright absurdities of the industry we’ve been...

After 20+ years in journalism, I decided it was time to start complaining professionally. That's why I launched Editor in Grief with my friend and former Daily News Editor-in-Chief Jim Rich. This is our first episode and we're diving into the dumpster fire that digital media has become. Jim and I have seen it all. We watched newspapers scramble to adapt to digital, saw the rise of blogging (I was...

In this episode of The Startup Show I talked to Tim Huntzinger, founder of XOTO . Tim unveiled his company’s groundbreaking electric scooter—a self-stabilizing, front-wheel-drive vehicle that promises to combine the safety and convenience of a car with the fun and accessibility of a two-wheeler. What is XOTO’s Scooter? Unlike kick scooters or electric bikes, XOTO’s scooter is a full-sized, DOT-app...

These podcasts have become a kind of window into my brain. In Keep Going I wanted to focus on ending hustle culture and being honest about the trials and triumphs in entrepreneurship. In the Startup Show, I want to do what I did best: focus on new businesses that are changing the world. Now we want to change your mind. In this podcast I’m working with Dr. Marcel Green of Hudson Mind . I spoke to D...

Some entrepreneurs are shaped by opportunity; others are forged through setbacks. Caleb Counts, co-founder of Connected Cannabis, embodies the latter. In this episode of Keep Going , Counts shared his journey from navigating the gray areas of cannabis sales as a teenager to leading a multi-state cannabis operation. His story is one of perseverance, reinvention, and a refusal to quit, even when fac...

In the Pacific Northwest, an ambitious startup is revving up to disrupt the dirt bike market. Dust Moto, based in Oregon, is designing electric dirt bikes that promise to deliver the same adrenaline-fueled performance as their gas-powered counterparts, but with a twist — they’re leveraging electric technology to make the sport more accessible to a wider audience. “We’re developing electric dirt bi...

For over 14 years, Daniel Ionescu dedicated himself to reshaping local journalism. As the founder of The Lincolnite , a pioneering local news platform in the UK, and later, the tech-driven initiative My Local , Ionescu worked tirelessly to provide sustainable models for independent journalism. However, in August 2024, the financial realities of the industry forced him to shut down both ventures. K...

California-based electric vehicle (EV) technology company Voltu is gearing up to revolutionize the commercial EV market. Founded by Argentinian bioengineer George Gebhart , the company plans to introduce its first Class 3 pickup truck, a “work truck,” by 2025. Gebhart sat down with Grit Daily Startup Show host John Biggs to share insights into Voltu’s strategy, challenges, and future plans. A Diff...

In this episode of Keep Going, we sit down with Zina Jarrahi Cinker , the mind behind XPANSE. What began as a science and tech event has evolved into something much larger—a convergence of creativity, cutting-edge research, and interdisciplinary dialogue. From Nobel laureates to artists, XPANSE brings together some of the most intriguing minds to explore ideas that challenge the status quo. What i...

In this episode of the Startup Show I sit down with Catherine Seys , Director of Excurio , to discuss how her company is transforming the way we experience history and culture. Excurio specializes in creating immersive expeditions , leveraging VR to transport users to different times and places in a deeply engaging and interactive way. What is Excurio? Excurio’s immersive expeditions are 45-minute...

In this week's episode of Keep Going we dive into a riveting conversation with Mitch Goldstone, CEO of ScanMyPhotos . Mitch shares an honest and compelling story of navigating adversity, highlighting the resilience and reinvention required to transform challenges into opportunities. The Story of a Missed Opportunity Mitch recounts a pivotal moment when his business was featured in a three-minute s...

Data pipelines may sound like something out of a tech engineer’s playbook, but their importance is hard to overstate in a data-driven world where companies need to gather, transform, and utilize data efficiently or risk falling behind. That’s where  Rivery , a platform helping businesses streamline this process, is focusing its efforts. In the latest episode of Grit Daily Startup Show, host John B...

Can failure be a foundation for success? Want to hear a few hard truths from the CEO of a huge media company? Meet Medium CEO Tony Stubblebine. Keep Going - A Guide to Unlocking Success is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Tony shares his journey through entrepreneurship, detailing the challenges and failures he f...

In this episode of Keep Going, host I interview Michal Habdank-Kolaczkowski , CEO of Rally Call and former PR expert for various tech startups. Michal shares his journey from working with climate startups to his experiences with Bee Hero and Waze. Throughout his career in strategic startup communications and branding, he has played a pivotal role in launching and supporting transformative initiati...

In this conversation, I talk to Dr. Abby Medcalf about the challenges entrepreneurs face in maintaining relationships while pursuing their business goals. We explore the importance of connection, the impact of personality traits on relationships, and practical strategies for fostering engagement with partners and family. Dr. Medcalf emphasizes the need f… This is a public episode. If you'd like to...

How do you jump careers? How do you go from selling ideas to selling a physical product? And how do you do it while potentially skirting the law? That’s what Ben Kennedy, founder of Fable , had to figure out when he flipped from being a behind-the-scenes marketing professional into a cannabis drinks mogul. In this episode of Keep Going, I interview Kennedy, about the unique aspects of Fable's prod...

In this conversation, Edouard Leeuwenburg, COO of Husense , discusses the innovative use of radar technology combined with AI to monitor human behavior while ensuring privacy compliance. Husense provides real-time human activity monitoring solutions for indoor and outdoor spaces using radar technology. Unlike camera-based systems, their sensors detect movement through walls and operate independent...

In this episode of the Startup Show, I interview Pippa Boothman , CEO of Playfinity , a company dedicated to keeping kids active through gamified sports. We discuss the innovative products Playfinity offers, including a gaming baseball and soccer ball, and the challenges of expanding into new markets. The conversation highlights the importance of engaging kids in physical activity and the strategi...

In this episode of the Startup Show, I interview Andreas Edesberg from Sloyd AI , a unique 3D marketplace that leverages AI to allow users to create and customize 3D assets quickly and efficiently. The conversation explores the target audience, including game developers and graphic designers, the company's structure and revenue status, and exciting future developments in customization features. Wa...