Zero to Umm...

Send us a text Episode Stack: https://stackl.ist/4atMQnD (All the links) Summary In this episode I sit down with Perry "Dr. Octopus" Knoppert who shares his journey from homelessness to self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of nonlinear thinking and the power of asking for help. He discusses the challenges of conforming to societal expectations and the liberation that comes from embracing one...

Send us a text Kyle, Marty, and Will Hubbard discuss the inception and growth of Agree.com, a startup focused on revolutionizing the e-signature and payment process.  They share their backgrounds, the challenges of fundraising, and the importance of collaboration in the startup ecosystem. The discussion highlights the journey from idea to prototype, the significance of securing initial funding, an...

Send us a text This episode highlights the inspiring journey of Alex Lotier, Co-Founder of Culture Kicks. From their initial struggles to building a brand that resonates with millions. Through discussions on mindset, partnerships, and community engagement, they share valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs. • Emphasizing the importance of a positive mindset   • The significance of partnerships...

Send us a text Wrapping up the first season of Zero to Umm , I’m taking a moment to look back on the year—what worked, what didn’t, and some of the biggest lessons along the way. Just a casual reflection to close things out.  Thanks for listening and being part of it all!

Send us a text What if you could transform the emotional turbulence of entrepreneurship into a journey of growth and opportunity? Join us as we explore the profound intersection of personal and professional development with our insightful guest. We uncover the emotional rollercoaster faced by entrepreneurs, especially during transitional phases, and the importance of a creative mindset to unlock b...

Send us a text Episode Stack: https://stackl.ist/49o3tk9 (All the links) Summary Maxine has quickly become one of my favorite people in the world and this episode was so much fun to make. Her passion for connecting people and sharing knowledge through those connections is easily felt when you talk to Maxine.  We explore the themes of entrepreneurship, collaboration, and the evolving work culture....

Send us a text Episode Stack: https://stackl.ist/3YXM0uc (All links relating to this episode 🎁) Overview I loved making this episode with Ben and it feels like we came from similar places and similar mindsets as it relates to computers, learning, and business.  Ben, the co-founder of Contra, is revolutionizing traditional employment norms.  Growing up in a small town in South Carolina, Ben's curi...

Send us a text Episode Summary In this podcast episode, Kyle interviews Sarah, the Founder of Mys Tyler, an innovative fashion platform. Transitioning from the telecommunications industry to fashion, Sarah discusses her journey from running sales and marketing for a telecommunications company to becoming an entrepreneur.  She speaks about her first business, Doodad, a telecommunications venture th...

Send us a text TLDR; About Ruky Founder and Managing Attorney of Firm for the Culture LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rukayatutijani   Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/firmfortheculture Firm for the Culture Events : https://bit.ly/m/FFTC-Events Summary In this conversation, Rukayatu ("Ruky") Tijani shares her journey from a traditional legal career to founding Firm for the Culture, a c...

Send us a text Meet Dani Grant - Co-founder & CEO of Jam ( jam.dev ) Jam - https://jam.dev 1 click to capture a perfect bug report. Trusted by 32 of the Fortune 100, and 150K happy users. 🍓 Jam on X - @jamdotdev Jam on Instagram - @jamdotdev Dani - LinkedIn Summary In this conversation, Kyle Hudson and Dani Grant discuss the journey of building their respective companies, focusing on the impo...

Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Kyle Hudson and Birute discuss the journey of entrepreneurship, focusing on the creation and growth of beCreatives. They explore the challenges of balancing family life with business, the importance of personal growth, and the evolution of their company in response to changing market dynamics, including the rise of AI. Birute shares her personal story o...

Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Kyle Hudson and Denzil Eden discuss the journey of entrepreneurship, focusing on Denzil's experiences from his early coding days to founding Smarty. They explore the challenges of transitioning from a corporate career to startup life, the importance of validating ideas through sales, and the lessons learned along the way. Denzil shares insights on navig...

Send us a text Summary Mike Preuss and Kyle covers topics such as their diverse range of hobbies, the early stages of building Visible, the challenges and pivots they faced, and finding balance as a founder. They discuss the importance of trusting your gut, the struggle of market sizing and messaging, and the shift from selling to investors to selling to founders. They also touch on the growth of...

Send us a text Meet Teja Yenamandra Founder & CEO of Gun.io ( @gunio ) Gun.io -  World-class engineering talent, on tap. 🤠 - http://gun.io Gun.io - X - https://x.com/gundotio Teja - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tejayenamandra Summary Teja and Kyle discuss the early days of building a startup and the mindset required to be successful. They talk about the challenges of starting a busi...

Send us a text What is this? What does the title of this podcast even mean? What is a Stacklist?  All these questions, and more, will be answered in this very short five minute introduction. I look forward to a long and wonderful journey of interviewing founders and entrepreneurs to understand how they started and grew a company from idea into reality.