Rising Tide Startups

When you meet someone like Chris McShanag, you can't help but feel energized by the passion they bring to their work. In this latest episode of the Rising Tide Startups, our host, Kevin Prewett, had the pleasure of chatting with this virtual assistant industry trailblazer, whose story of transitioning from the asset-intensive sector to launching MedVA, BizVA, and OrthoVA is as inspiring as it is i...

Imagine having a strategic partner working remotely yet closely with you, handling complex tasks that go beyond the traditional virtual assistant's to-do list. That's the reality Gina's company, Athena Executive Services, offers to swamped business owners.   In the latest episode of Rising Tide Startups podcast, we interview Gina Cotner, the founder and CEO of Athena. Gina is a driven individual w...

Join us as we kick off the new year with a very special conversation on Rising Tide Startups, featuring the Czarina Lei Pineda. In this episode, Czarina (or Cha as her friends call her) shares her journey working as a virtual assistant and the unexpected turns that led to her collaborating with our host, Kevin Prewett, in enhancing the workflow of this great podcast. Cha's impact on the show inclu...

Welcome to another episode of The Rising Tide Startups, hosted by Kevin Prewett. In this episode, join us as we feature Shawn Lemon's journey. Shawn, a seasoned consultant, has seamlessly transitioned and became a pioneering Digital Organizer From his roots at the Genius Bar, Shawn ventured into entrepreneurship, launching Digital Organizer. Shawn shares his personal and professional triumphs, sha...

This episode, Jason Shapiro, founder of 82i, shares about his transition from investor to founder. 82i provides affordable and accessible advanced financial expertise and advisory services to startups, with an innovative pricing model based on hourly rates and no commitments. Jason Shapiro, the founder of 82i, forged his path from roles in investment firms like Resolve Growth Partners and Clayton...

What happens when a university student transitions into entrepreneurship right after graduation? We've got the right person to talk about this - our guest Eric Harrison, founder of Thrive: Bootstrapped. Join us as he shares his challenges, the mentorship gap he aims to bridge for bootstrap founders, and the valuable insights he's gathered along the way.  Eric is a passionate advocate for startups...

Welcome to this week's episode of The Rising Tide Startups Podcast, featuring Aviv Ben-Yosef, an R&D Impact Expert with a knack for helping tech companies triple their Impact-per-Engineer, even in as little as 90 days. He’s a tech executive turned consultant, who possesses an extraordinary talent for leading successful teams. Aviv's unique journey started from being a coding prodigy to being a coa...

Welcome to another episode of the Rising Tide Startups. In this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting a conversation with Ben Foster, experienced product management expert. Ben is a co-founder of Prodify, a boutique advisory and coaching firm specializing in product management and related disciplines. He's also the Chief Product Officer at WHOOP, adding to his rich history in the realm of produc...

In the ever-changing world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it can be tough to keep up with the latest tech and figure out how to use it for your business. In this episode of the Rising Tide Startups podcast, hosted by Kevin Prewett, we chat with the brilliant Shanif Dhanani, founder of Locusive, a company that bridges the gap between data and AI. Shanif shares his journey and gives valuable insig...

Check out our newest podcast episode for Rising Tide Startups featuring Dana Lindahl, a thriving entrepreneur who is the founder and CEO of Legendary Podcasts. Dana shares his journey from freelance writing to starting a cold email company, and ultimately transitioning into podcasting guesting services.  Through his experiences, he emphasizes the importance of adaptability and growth in the entrep...

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Rising Tide Startups.. Today, we have the pleasure of chatting with Andreas Flodström, the Founder and CEO of Beetroot, a tech consulting and academy enterprise based in Ukraine. Andreas shares his experience building Beetroot and how the company has not only survived, but thrived, despite the challenges they've faced. He also talks about Beetroot's commi...

Welcome to Rising Tide Startups where our host, Kevin Prewett, interviews Marin Smiljanic, CEO of OmniSearch. Marin shares his journey as an entrepreneur and the potential of Eastern European countries in tech. With extensive experience in startups and industry giants like Amazon, Marin brings wisdom to this episode. He emphasizes the importance of aligning founders with their products, managing e...

This is a special, short-form episode with Kevin Prewett, host of Rising Tide Startups.  In this episode, Kevin shares six quick lessons learned through running a side-gig.  Take a listen...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Rising Tide Startups, where host Kevin Prewett sits down with Luke Charlton.  Luke is the founder of LukeCharlton.com, a platform dedicated to helping coaches turn advertising into high-paying clients. He shares his inspiring journey from leaving his full-time job in Australia to finding success with Facebook ads. Through his experiences, he highlights the im...

Welcome to another episode of "Rising Tide Startups" with your host, Kevin Prewett. In this episode, we are honored to feature John Ehrhard, a true trailblazer in the world of entertainment, entrepreneurship and innovation.  As the founder and CEO of Orson, John brings over two decades of experience in producing and directing captivating stories for various television networks. Orson, his groundbr...

Get ready for another episode of Rising Tide Startups, hosted by Kevin Prewett. This time, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Steve Marcinuk, an AI Entrepreneur and seasoned founder who courageously pursued his dreams in South America, leaving behind the conventional post-Ivy grind. We  explore the untapped potential of entrepreneurs and the game-changing capabilities of AI. We also discuss...

Join us on another episode of The Rising Tide Startups as we interview Scott McCrady, a seasoned international executive with a proven track record in sales, business development, and operations. Scott shares his fascinating journey from engineer to business owner As CEO of SolCyber, Scott is revolutionizing the security industry by providing accessible and affordable global Fortune 500-level cybe...

Welcome to another episode of Rising Tide Startups! In this episode, host Kevin Prewett welcomes back on the show David Tao, the Co-Founder, and CEO of Barbend, a prominent platform dedicated to strength training and fitness content. David shares his experiences, having spent nearly a decade building and leading editorial teams in the health and fitness industry. During this conversation, Kevin an...

Welcome to another episode of Rising Tide Startups. Join Kevin Prewett as he chats with Brent Bowers, a former U.S. Army Officer turned successful land investor and entrepreneur. Bowers has taught over 300 students about land investing, and shares valuable tips on getting started, emphasizing the importance of taking small daily actions and effectively managing their time. Discover the transformat...

In this episode of Rising Tide Startups, Kevin Prewett interviews Rick Girard, founder of Intertru and Stride Search. They discuss the importance of hiring the right people for startup roles and the need for a structured hiring process. Girard shares insights on hiring for personality traits and emphasizes the significance of eliminating biases from interviews. They also touch on the importance of...

Join us on another episode Rising Tide Startups as we sits down with the dynamic duo behind Take2Content, Kristina Clifford and Shelby Dash. Take2Content is a premier boutique production company that specializes in creating comedic branded video content and ads. During the episode, Kristina and Shelby take us on a thrilling ride through their entrepreneurial journey, from humble beginnings to the...

Welcome to another episode of The Rising Tide Startups. Our host, Kevin Prewett, is joined by Sarry Ibrahim, a seasoned financial expert specializing in assisting high net-worth individuals, real estate investors, business owners, and retirees. With a focus on "banking on oneself," Sarry's business revolves around life insurance products as an independent insurance agency and a broker. He empowers...

Join us for another exciting episode of the Rising Tide Startups Podcast.  In this episode, our host, Kevin Prewett,  engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Andrew Williams, a seasoned entrepreneur and the visionary behind Remote Tribe. Andrew proudly identifies himself as a citizen of the world, having embarked on an incredible journey of exploration over the past few years.  Together, th...

Tune in to another exciting episode of Rising Tide Startups Podcast as we chat with Ryan Barone, the mastermind behind RentRedi  - a software that's revolutionizing the way independent landlords manage their properties through subscription-based service.  RentRedi provides a range of features to make the property management process a breeze. In this episode, we dive deep into Ryan's journey of sta...

Excited for another great episode of the Rising Tide Startups Podcast featuring a very special guest, Christina Hawatmeh.  Christina is the founder and CEO of Scopio, a worldwide platform that links creatives with individuals and businesses seeking genuine and impactful visuals for their projects. During the podcast, Christina will reveal the fascinating backstory behind Scopio's name and the purp...