Built Different

Hey Extropians! Join us as Ricky and Sean talk about some of the Do's and Don'ts we have learned about building a pitch deck. In this episode, we reflect on some of our first attempts at building a pitch deck for presenting to potential investors and how our message has changed over the years. We want to share what we have found that works for us and what people in the industry have shared...

Hey Extropians! Join us as Ricky and Sean reflecting about what our some of the setbacks Extropian has had and what we did to continue forward beyond them. In this episode, we discuss our technology and some of the more difficult times in the company history. In the past, we have been very stealthy with what we were willing to share about our technology, but we want our followers to get an inside...

Extropian Sponsored Fighter Chris Geliga is BACK and you will not want to miss this next fight. After securing two 145 Belts, Chris is taking his 7-0 record into the ring again for his first fight in Sunset Fight Promotions on Saturday February 1st, 2025 in Largo, FL. Watch this video to see him catch up with Extropian CEO Ricky Alphonse about training, his goals for the future, and how he feels a...

Hello Extropian Fans! It is officially a new year. With 2024 in the books, Extropian is looking forward to another year of great progress. Ricky and Sean share their personal goals for 2025 as well as highlight some goals for the company overall! This week's episode is a chance to challenge ourselves as a company and as a team. It is time to hold ourselves accountable and make sure that the compan...

Ricky Alphonse and Sean Greener look back at a year's worth of wins, losses, opportunities, and challenges. 2024 had its challenges and not all the goals set were achieved, but that's okay. There was still lots of progress made and lessons that were learned. Get ready for an exciting 2025! Extropian welcomes in the new year on Episode 82 of The Built Different Podcast. Extropian: Redefine what's p...

Hey Extropians! Join Ricky and Sean as they talk about 'Stealth Mode'. We explain what it means to be in stealth mode, why Extropian was in it, and why we are beginning to transition out of it! It's time for the world to know about Extropian and the great technology we are bringing to market. While there are reasons for remaining under the radar, there are also advantages to transparency. We also...

Hey Extropians! Ricky and Sean have done a lot of thinking and reflecting about what our intentions were with the podcast and what direction we wanted to take it moving forward. In this episode, we discuss how we started it and why followed by the ultimate goal we have for it's future. In the past, we have been very stealthy with what we were willing to share about our technology and we feel now i...

In this exclusive interview, we sit with Extropian Athlete Keith 500 Forbes to discuss his upcoming match! He will be fighting Brock Waldie at Combat Night Orlando 10/5. Come see him fight! Tickets available below! BUY TICKETS NOW: https://eventite.com/events/combat-night-orlando/evnt_c2035cf6-05b0-42a9-829c-34a91cfde365?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZjJN4LDbZpWXQv1pFKNHgt7GkZ5f7xSrceYTV3PYNSPd29XJD4...

In this episode of our podcast, Ricky, Leonard, and Sean discuss the 2024-2025 football season including our own teams we root for, fantasy football, and big news around the NFL. What teams will surprise people? What teams will fail to live up to the expectations? Plus our predictions for who will make the Super Bowl! Check out the video to see all this and some healthy debates about some of the N...

Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world. English Premier League is one of the top leagues in the world and it is starting back up this weekend! CEO Ricky Alphonse talks about his fandom for Arsenal, the atmosphere of a Premier League match, and how the league works with transfers and loans. Hopefully we are in for an exciting season this year! Extropian: Redefine what's possible....

The 2024 Summer Olympics are here and it has been a very exciting start! Extropian CEO Ricky Alphonse and COO Sean Greener take some time to discuss previous Olympic memories, some of our favorite events to watch, and what are our thoughts on some of the events that have already happened as well as the unique Opening Ceremonies this year. Join us to hear our thoughts on it all. We finish up with a...

Extropian has many ties to the city of Atlanta and the people at Georgia Institute of Technology. Our early prototypes were developed with the help of Dr. W. Hong Yeo and his research team. Recently, Ricky took a visit back to Atlanta to meet up with Dr. Yeo and discuss the future collaborations with his team and the Center for Wearable Intelligent Systems and Healthcare (WISH) of which we are an...

Hello Extropians! Hope you are all enjoying these summer months wherever you are! In this special episode of the Built Different Podcast, Ricky and Sean talk about Independence Day. Join to hear some of our favorite 4th of July memories, our plans this year, and what the holiday means to us. Comment below to tell us your favorite 4th of July memories! Extropian: Redefine what's possible. Tune...

This week's episode is an opportunity for us to catch our followers up on what has been going on in Extropian this year. Halfway through 2024, Ricky and Sean share their thoughts on how the year has been so far. As always, there are highs and lows in business and even more so with startups. The key is finding out how to bounce back and maximize your resources. We also take some time to discuss...

Join Ricky and Sean as they talk with two very knowledgeable men in the field of Pickleball! Today's first guest is Keal Blache. He currrently lives in Cincinnati, Ohio and is an avid pickleball player with a tennis background. Keal works for vivenu as VP of Partnerships and has experience in sports technology, sport business, and marketing/branding. His girlfriend, Kelsey Matthews, is also a...

The NBA has been dominated by a few future Hall of Famer players and teams for years. Between the dominant runs of the Golden State Warriors and LeBron James' teams, it has been tough for other teams to break in and get to the NBA Finals. In the past few years, we've seen numerous teams make it far with mostly drafted and developed players like the Denver Nuggets and Milwaukee Bucks. This...

Extropian always tries to use our podcast and our platform to be sources of information and advice for our supporters. Being a young startup, we have run into plenty of obstacles and challenges, but our mission to bring our technology to life has never wavered. In this episode, Ricky and Sean give a little sneak peak into the behind the scenes of what may be going on in a company, even if it seems...

In this episode of our podcast, Ricky and Sean do a mock first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. As big football fans, this event is a big day for the future of our franchises and can shape the landscape of the league for years to come! This is also an extremely exciting day for the players as they officially enter the NFL and find out where they will call home for the foreseeable future. We didn't...

Hello Extropian Fans! In this episode, Ricky and Sean address some real talk about the state of today's society. There are some concerning trends that we've noticed with the work ethic and behavior of younger generations. How does this next generation compare to what we have seen from previous generations and are there reasons for optimism that the next generation will grow into some of th...

Hello Extropians! It is one of Ricky and Sean's favorite sports times of the year. March Madness is officially back. In this special early release episode of the Built Different Podcast, we talk about our brackets, why we like March Madness, and some of the trends we have noticed in recent years. We also talk about the record breaking career of Women's NCAA Player Caitlyn Clark! This is an...

In this episode of our podcast, Ricky and Sean discuss a recap of the 2024 NFL Combine. As big football fans, this event is typically a first glance at some of the important insights scouts and analysts will use to predict the draft. We discuss some of the notable performances and even broken records from this year's combine as well as the other major storyline, the non-attendees. Why are play...

Join us as we dive into all things Super Bowl! In this episode of our podcast, Ricky and Sean discuss a recap of the 2023-2024 football season including our own fandoms, our fantasy league, and big news around the NFL. We also talk about some traditions and history behind the biggest event in American football. And, of course, the big question on everyone's mind - who will come out on top betw...

Welcome All! Founder and CEO Ricky Alphonse sits down with COO Sean Greener as they discuss the importance of branding. Branding in business can build a community, generate increased recognition, and be crucial in overall company success if done correctly. We talk about what companies we support or like because of favorable branding. Ricky and Sean also hash out the constant Apple vs. Android deba...

Ricky and Sean sit down and talk about all the newest technology from the world's most innovative technology and automotive companies, including LG, GE, and Hyundai. CES is an opportunity to see the newest cutting-edge advancements in several different fields. Tune in to hear our take on the biggest trade show in the world! If you attended CES or watched recaps online, let us know what your fa...

Hello Extropian Fans! It is officially a new year. With 2023 in the books, Extropian is looking forward to another year of great progress. Ricky and Sean share their personal goals for 2024 as well as highlight some goals for the company! This week's episode is a chance to challenge ourselves as a company and as a team. Being more active and exercising, reading more books, improving in our hob...