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Today we sit down with Vermont legend Hannah Wood, founder of the beloved Talent Skatepark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is a special day. We get to put serial entrepreneur and fellow podcaster Jon Tota in the hot seat to talk eLearning, SaaS, and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we sit down with Thomas Dickerson, co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Geopipe, a company that creates immersive digital twins and rich 3D data about real cities, right here in Vermont. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we sit down with co-founder of employee owned Chroma Technology in Bellows Falls, Vermont. Chroma is a leading manufacturer of specialized optical filters, coatings, and mirrors, and leading firms in life sciences, agriculture, security, and aerospace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we sit down with Nora Ganley-Roper, co-founder of Lost Lantern Whiskey, who turned a dream road trip into a truly unique and forward thinking business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we sit down with Vermonter, Paul Ralston, who after the sale of his beloved Vermont Coffee Company is by no means ready to wrap up his tenure as an entrepreneur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we sit down with Jeff Frolik, Co-Founder of Packetized Energy, a company making electricity flexible so distributed energy can be clean, affordable, and easy to use. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we sit down with Peggy Farabaugh, founder of Vermont Woods Studios, a hand-crafted wood furniture company passionate about preserving wildlife habitat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we sit down with Eric Sorkin, Co-owner and CEO of Runamok Maple, the company that has taken Vermont’s most beloved export in limitless new directions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we sit down with Andy Rossmeissl, co-founder of VCET portfolio company, Faraday, a pioneer in AI based consumer behavior solutions for Direct to Consumer businesses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Sam sits down with friend of VCET Cyrus Schenck, founder and CEO of Renoun, the best all mountain and powder skis on planet earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we sit down with Caitlin Pascucci, the founder of Sangha Studio, Vermont’s only nonprofit, donation-based yoga studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we sit down with Adriana Teresa Letorney, Founder of Visura: a curated marketplace that connects image buyers, media publications, and organizations with professional, local visual storytellers worldwide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we sit down with Coumba Meyerson, a longtime friend of VCET that has fused her passion for design and entrepreneurial savvy to pave her own way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we sit down with the Addison County's Mary Cullinane and Stacey Rainey, the dynamic duo behind Community Barn Ventures and the Stone Mill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Start Here heads to the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont to chat with Geoff and Gillian Sewake, the husband and wife team behind Vermont’s newest brewery: Whirligig Brewing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we sit down with Ryan Christiansen, President & Head Distiller at Caledonia Spirits. Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate www.caledoniaspirits.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we sit down with Stacy Huffstetler, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Widget Brain. Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate www.widgetbrain.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we sit down with Matt Benedetto, Founder & CEO of Unnecessary Inventions. Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate www.unnecessaryinventions.com/about/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we sit down with Byron Batres, Founder & CEO of EZ-Probate. Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate www.ez-probate.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we sit down with Marina McCoy, Founder & CEO of Waste Free Earth LLC. Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate www.wastefree.earth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we sit down with Dr. Barry Finette, Co-Founder & CEO of THINKMD. Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate www.thinkmd.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we sit down with Michael Wood-Lewis, Co-Founder & CEO of Front Porch Forum. Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate. www.frontporchforum.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we sit down with Georgia Grace Edwards, Founder & CEO of SheFly Apparel. Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate. www.sheflyapparel.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we sit down with Monique Priestley, Founder of The Space on Main in Bradford, VT. Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate. https://thespaceonmain.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.