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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...

In this episode of the Keep Going Podcast, I speak with author Eliot Pepper about his latest book, 'Foundry,' a spy thriller centered around semiconductor manufacturing. We delve into the creative process, the intersection of fiction and entrepreneurship, and the importance of storytelling in pitching ideas. Eliot shares insights on finding joy in the creative process, drawing parallels between wr...

In this episode of the Startup Show, I interview Maria Amelie from Factiverse , a company dedicated to combating misinformation through advanced fact-checking technology. We discuss the origins of Factiverse, its innovative model for real-time fact-checking, and the challenges of monetizing such a service in the current media landscape. The conversation also touches on the importance of location a...

In this episode of Keep Going, I talk to Michael Cecchi, a restaurateur and author, who shares his insights on the restaurant business, the importance of creating memorable experiences, and the lessons learned from failures. Michael discusses the challenges of the industry, the significance of human connection in restaurants, and how skills acquired in hospitality can translate to other fields. He...

In this episode of The Startup Show, I interview Lauren Pedersen, co-founder of SportAI , a company focused on AI-powered technique analysis for sports. W discuss the democratization of sports training through technology, the journey of transitioning from employee to entrepreneur, and the evolving startup scene in Oslo. Lauren shares insights on the importance of belief in the problem being solved...

In this conversation, Claire Atkin , CEO of Check My Ads, discusses the challenges and importance of transparency in digital advertising. She explains how Check My Ads acts as a watchdog to ensure that advertisers know where their ads are placed and to combat fraud and money laundering in the ad tech industry. Claire shares insights on building the organization from a newsletter to a nonprofit and...

In this episode of the Startup Show, I interview Jørgen Erdal from Evyon , a company focused on repurposing discarded electric vehicle batteries into stationary energy storage solutions. Erdal discusses the technology behind battery repurposing, the market dynamics, competition, and the company's future plans, including international expansion and upcoming funding rounds. This is our first episode...

In this episode of Keep Going, John Biggs interviews Shauntel Ludwig , CEO of Synergy Innovation, about her journey in the cannabis industry, the challenges of brand management, and the innovations in vaporizer technology. We discuss the ups and downs of the cannabis market, the importance of differentiation, and the lessons learned from acquisitions. Shauntel shares valuable advice for those look...

In this episode of The Startup Show, I interview Ben Costantini from Sesamers , discussing the startup ecosystem in Europe. We explore the importance of events in discovering new startups, the challenges faced by founders in tier 2 cities, and the strategies for maximizing opportunities at major events. Ben shares insights on ecosystem management, innovation, and success stories from startups that...

In this episode, I interview Joshua Doležal , a writer and coach, about his work and the importance of writing personal stories. Joshua Doležal is the author of a Substack newsletter, The Recovering Academic , and a memoir, Down from the Mountaintop . Learn more about his coaching services at www.joshuadolezal.com .  Doležal discusses his diverse background and the challenges of finding focus in h...

Craig Greiwe , Chief Growth Officer for Go Digital Media Group, shares his inspiring journey from poverty to success and the lessons he learned along the way. He discusses the importance of evaluating every decision and looking at everything holistically. He emphasizes the power of taking small steps every day to move forward and the value of asking for help. Craig also talks about the challenges...

In this episode of the Startup Show, we interview Sylvia Kang, CEO of Mira , a company focused on hormone testing for women's health. They discuss the innovative home testing device developed by Mira, which allows women to monitor their hormonal health through urine samples. Sylvia shares insights from the extensive data collected, highlighting the variability in hormonal cycles and the impact of...

Zach Supalla , founder and CEO of Particle, discusses the journey of building a hardware platform for IoT products. He shares how Particle started with development kits for prototyping and eventually transitioned to selling their platform to companies launching IoT products at scale. Zach highlights the challenges of the consumer IoT market and the shift towards industrial applications. He emphasi...

Smartphones hold vast amounts of personal and financial data, so the threat of theft can have devastating consequences. James O’Sullivan , founder and CEO of Nuke from Orbit , experienced this firsthand and turned his misfortune into an innovative solution aimed at protecting users from the fallout of stolen devices. On this episode of Grit Daily’s Startup Show, host John Biggs sat down with O’Sul...

In this episode Dr. Neal Baer , a Denver-born physician and writer, shares his journey from being a teacher to becoming a successful show runner for shows like ER and SVU. He emphasizes the role of luck in his career and the importance of taking advantage of unexpected opportunities. The whole interview truly made me smile. Dr. Baer has had a wild career and he attributes his drive to living with...

In this episode of Grit Daily’s Startup Show , host John Biggs interviewed Scott Hickle , the founder of Throne , a health-tech startup aiming to revolutionize gut health and hydration monitoring. Throne uses a camera that clips onto the side of a toilet to provide real-time health insights. According to Hickle, Throne is designed to address a gap in the market, offering a solution for continuous...

What can you to when your brain is taking you for a bumpy ride? Dr. Marcel Green , a board-certified psychiatrist, discusses his work in interventional mental health and the use of psychedelics in therapy and how creative people can break the bonds that are holding them to destructive thoughts. My favorite part of our chat? Dr. Green also talks about the potential of psychedelics, like ketamine, i...

Diego Ugalde, CEO and founder of the Trident Approach , shares insights on leadership and the integration of psychedelics in a CEO's life. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in communication and leading from a place of deep understanding. "Inertia can kill. If you find yourself on this roller coaster, you have the ability to stop it immediately,” he says. In this excellent episode, Die...