The Accelerator with Michael Conniff

In this episode of The Accelerator with Michael Conniff, our guest is Frederick Cary .  He is a senior executive, strategic consultant, attorney, and investment banker with over 25 years of experience building global companies. He is the CEO of IdeaPros, a company that helps entrepreneurs turn their ideas into profitable ventures across various sectors. Fred talks to Michael Conniff about his uniq...

We are thrilled to have Brian Will in this episode of The Accelerator with Michael Conniff's podcast. Brian Will is a serial entrepreneur, a two-time Wall Street Journal best-selling author, and an industry-leading business and sales management consultant. The conversation kicks off with Michael asking  Brian about his book The Dropout Multi-Millionaire .Brian shares his incredible story of overco...

In this episode, we have a special guest who is a master of go-to-market strategies and a passionate advocate of data-driven technologies. He is Raviv Kerem, a seasoned specialist in strategy operations, product, and go-to-market. Raviv Kerem has an impressive background that spans across different industries and continents. He is originally from Israel, where he witnessed the rise of one of the m...

In this episode of The Accelerator with Michael Conniff, we speak with Pat Riley, the CEO of Morrow and Managing Partner at Morrow Ventures. The conversation starts off with Pat explaining the mission of Morrow. The mission of Morrow is to give startups the power to create and grow their business and to make an impact wherever they call home. Pat believes that accelerators are the best way to do t...

Joining us from Mexico, our guests today delve into the podcasting arena. Jorge Gonzalez, the founder of Nodalab, introduces their collaborative platform for podcast creation and growth. Sofia Benedicto, Nodalab's co-founder, podcast producer, digital content developer, and creative writer, is Accompanying him. Remarkably, there are over 200 million content creators worldwide, with the industry va...

In today's enlightening conversation, we unveil the inspiring journey of Iambic—a next-generation shoe brand that delivers precision-fit shoes at scale through AI, virtual scanning, and streamlined manufacturing.  Speaking with us today is Maeve Wang who is the co-founder and CEO of Iambic and Raza Hassan, co-founder and CTO.  At the heart of Iambic lies a deeply personal struggle endured by Maeve...

Welcome back to The Accelerator Podcast hosted by Michael Conniff! In today's episode, we are excited to introduce three remarkable guests: Ryan Coles, Ph. D. He is a Professor at UConn (University Of Connecticut) School of Business along with Peter Goggins from Pisces Atlantic and Massyl Malem from PatentPlus AI. Our conversation begins with Professor Coles, who shares his inspiring journey into...

Are you passionate about real estate investing but feel like the traditional options are limiting your chances? Well, let's introduce you to Daniel Rajnoch, the visionary founder of InvestBay, a platform that's changing the game for aspiring real estate investors. InvestBay's mission is to make real estate investment accessible to everyone, regardless of the financial challenges they may face. The...

Are you ready for a game-changing episode of The Accelerator? This week, we dive into the fascinating world of sports and innovation with a groundbreaking company - The Union Community Inc! We had the honor of sitting down with Saskia Webber and Michael Magid, the visionary co-founders of The Union Community Inc! The Union Community Inc is a game-changing platform designed to revolutionize the way...

Welcome, everyone, to another exciting episode of the Accelerator with Michael Conniff podcast! We're here to bring you inspiring conversations with remarkable entrepreneurs who are making waves in various fields. Today, we have an extraordinary guest joining us: the incredible Brent Barcus. Not only is he a successful real estate investor, but he's also a remarkably talented musician and sound de...

In this episode of The Accelerator with Michael Conniff, we explore the world of freelancing and sit down with Karl Swanepoel, the visionary founder, and CEO of Revolancer. With over 20,000 users, Revolancer is revolutionizing the freelance marketplace by giving freelancers, businesses, and independent professionals the freedom they deserve.  Karl's personal experience as a freelancer on outdated...

On this episode of The Accelerator with Michael Conniff, we're catching up with Katie Dunn and Kat Weaver, the dynamic duo behind Power To Pitch. Power to Pitch is helping founders confidently raise their first round of capital and get directly matched with investors. Kat is the CEO of Power to Pitch. In the podcast, the discussion revolves around Kat Weaver's experiences with pitch contests, her...

In a captivating discussion, Marek Palys, co-founder and Head of Sales at Startup House, spoke with Michael Conniff about the unique value proposition of his company in serving startups.  Marek's entrepreneurial journey began at the age of 26 when he and his best friend decided to quit their jobs and establish their first company, a decision that would lay the groundwork for their future endeavors...

Join us for an invigorating episode of 'The Accelerator', as host Michael Conniff engages in a rich conversation with Russell Brand, the Director at Responsible Solutions Limited and Entrepreneur in Residence at the Founders Institute. This episode unveils the inspiring journey of Responsible Solutions, a company that emerged in 1994 to introduce open-source technologies to the federal government,...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Accelerator with your host, Michael Conniff! In this episode, we're diving deep into telehealth with our special guest, Jordan Schley, the trailblazing founder of Care2Talk. Born out of a personal need to connect with his grandfather during the pandemic, Jordan's vision quickly transformed into Care2Talk, a revolutionary telehealth platform tailored spec...

In this exciting episode of the Accelerator with Michael Conniff podcast, we sit down with Dr. Arlen Meyers, Founder, President, and CEO of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs (SoPE). SoPE is a non-profit global biomedical and healthcare innovation network dedicated to helping doctors bring their ideas to life. Join us as Dr. Meyers shares the story of how an irritating situation inspired him t...

In this episode, we have Aviv Shalgi as our guest. Aviv is the CEO of Solar Simplified, a company that helps homeowners, renters, and businesses save money on their monthly utility bills by connecting them to local solar farms. He's a true visionary when it comes to renewable energy, and we're excited to hear his story. Aviv started his career working in Israeli intelligence. He has had an interes...

Our guest today is Chris Foltz. He is the Global Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Founder Institute, which is the largest pre-seed startup accelerator in the world. Along with that, he is also the Managing Director at Responsible Solutions, with his partner Russell Brand. Chris is a seasoned businessman, mentor, and startup accelerator genius. He has gone through his own struggles in life and is deepl...

In today’s episode of The Accelerator with Michael Conniff, we're excited to bring you an exciting conversation featuring Sam Bogoch, CEO of Axle AI. Axle AI is a cutting-edge company using AI to revolutionize the media industry and make media smarter. Axle AI is the home of radically simple AI-driven MAM, no-code video workflows, and collaborative browser editing. What's really cool about Axle AI...

At The Accelerator with Michael Conniff, we bring you insights into the world of disruptive startups and the entrepreneurs behind them. In this episode, recorded in October 2022, we catch up with Brian Cordero, the Founder, and CEO of Greenclick Technologies, a company that is shaking up the car rental service industry. Greenclick Technologies is the world's first 24/7 car rental service at hotels...

We recently had the pleasure of hosting Amina Patterson, former Head of Operations at AlphaCode, on The Accelerator with Michael Conniff podcast. Amina is an experienced strategist and startup supporter who shared her insights on the thriving startup scene in South Africa and her time at AlphaCode. AlphaCode is an accelerator that provides a physical workspace and virtual platform for financial se...

Welcome to The Accelerator with Michael Conniff, where we talk to trailblazers in the world of startups and venture capital. In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Shelton, the founder and managing partner of TFX Capital, an early-stage technology venture capital firm that invests in service-driven, high-performing, and commercially tested military and national security Veterans. Brandon passio...

In this episode, we're talking about an innovative platform that's shaking up the industry and empowering artists like never before. Our guest is Kofi Mensah, the brilliant mind behind SAGOS DISTRO.Kofi is the CEO of SAGOS DISTRO. Originally from Ghana, Kofi moved to New York seven years ago with a background in music management. He started SAGOS as a side hustle while working in accounting, but h...

In this episode, the CEO of Arrow, Rolan Reichel, and Michael had a motivating conversation. Small businesses are being helped by the company to increase their social influence, their impact, and their revenue. With the use of artificial intelligence and a pending patent, Arrow, businesses may use content creation to gain the impact they require. Every company, according to Rolan, is involved in t...

Get ready for an engaging conversation as Michael sits down with the unstoppable Jennifer Eden, CEO, and Co-founder of Tampon Tribe. Jennifer, together with her business partner Gabriela Alves(Gaby), embarked on a journey to create a company that is truly making a difference in the world. It all began in Beijing, where Jennifer worked on marketing for Gaby's restaurant. Their successful partnershi...