Let's Talk Serious Startups: The Nuts & Bolts

In this amazing episode, Andrea Travillian discusses how she became an entrepreneur and angel investor, how her company helps founders plan for the future, and the importance of financial strategy for...

You don't want to miss this episode. Super angel investor David S. Rose shares how he became successful, how Gust.com is part of 80% of angel investments around the world, how to raise capital and wha...

In this episode Jeff Beale shares how to become a thought leader, how to identify key market demographics, and the smart way to build customer loyalty. ...

CEO John Shumate explains how valuations are structured, why investors are starting to look at middle America startups for investment, and the shift in how business plans are viewed by investors. ...

In this fantastic interview, entrepreneur turned venture capital investor Nick Matzorkis, tells how he built 18 companies from scratch, how to fail fast, and what he sees as the future for startups!...

In this great episode, John Livesay dives into the complexities of raising capital, how to impress potential investors, and 3 things you better be able to answer!...

In this great episode, Michael Prywes talks about his transition from being a movie producer to an attorney for startups, and shares insight on how media startups and artists can protect themselves. ...

In this fantastic episode Joel Holland, Founder & Executive Chairman of VideoBlocks.com shares how he starting his company in college, the importance of focus, and how to leverage video to grow your c...

TEDex speaker Tom Hunt tells his story of going from the corporate world to selling leggings for me, to launching a startup that helps entrepreneurs maximize their time.  ...

Best selling author, public speaker and regular Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, Forbes contributor Ebong Eka shares his story of success and how to become a thought leader. ...

In this episode angel investor and venture capital fund manager Shane Spencer breaks down funding types, what investors are looking for, the specifics to know if you want to get funded, and how to get...

Serial entrepreneur and angel investor Peter Shankman shares his coming up with HARO, how so many startup ideas are sparked from personal need, and how to get his attention as an investor. And what no...

Tim Ozgener explains the importance of customer experience, how he transitioned from an actor and comic to CEO of CAO Cigars, led the company to exit, and now is giving back to the world of modern art...

San Francisco angel investor of the year Manny Fernandez explains new things happening in the world of equity crowdfunding, why he founded Dreamfunded, and even offers to help startup founders with re...

Social media expert Laura Roeder shares how she bootstrapped Edgar to a multi-million dollar company, and how to leverage social media!...

Angel investor Tatyana Gray explains shifts in the investment world, and shares different things that turn off investors to founders and ways to impress them. ...

Angel investor Ivan Raiklin talks about why he started investing in sharing economy startups, the power of podcasting and shares insight into becoming successful....

David and Monica have a great interview with Michael Johnstone, a serial entrepreneur who is currently a portfolio manager for Mark Cuban!...

Founder of Fast Company Alan Webber shares his amazing story of growing Fast Company, his experience in entrepreneurship and what led him to run for Governor of New Mexico....

Founder of ARPR Anna Ruth Williams talks about how her firm specializes in startup PR and how to actually get covered!...

In part two of our interview with Paul Singh he explains aspects of the invisible game being played in business....

Venture Capitalist Paul Singh discusses being involved with 500 Startups, what he's doing with Distruption Corporation and how to become a successful entrepreneur!...

Alex Goldfayn talks about being a marketing expert for Yelp, Netflix and other major companies, and how often marketing strategy is more important than the product or service being sold....

John and David welcome their new partner Monica Selby and announce the acquisition of Nibletz Media, the voice of startups everywhere else. They talk with Nibletz CEO Nick Tippmann about startups, med...

Caryn is Techli’s Editor-in-Chief. She is a writer who loves sharing stories of innovation, no matter the location. She has her masters in mass communication from SIUE and has been in corporate market...

Josh Brown is an attorney specializing in franchise law for startups. He has worked with hundreds of entreprenuers to launch and grow franchises and other startups....

Gary Swart is the CEO of oDesk, the world’s largest online workplace—which has more than 4 million freelancers, and on which more than $1 billion of work has been done. Gary is a thought leader in ent...

Patrick Riley currently oversees the Global Accelerator Network which is an affiliation of short-term mentorship-driven accelerators started by TechStars. He started his career working for W.L. Gore a...

Austin Allred is the founder of Grasswire, who moved from Utah to the Valley and lived in his car for 3 months until raising capital. ...

Alex Harris is the president of Alex Designs LLC. He graduated from FSU in 1998, then worked as Creative Director at eDiets.com from 2000-2011. In 2001, Alex Harris began doing conversion rate optimiz...

MICHEAL J. BURT represents the new age leader: the Zebra and the Cheetah. Part coach, part entrepreneur, and all leader, Coach Burt is the go-to guy for entrepreneurs who want to become people of inte...

Alex Lawrence has been launching and growing successful companies for more than 20 years. His most recent partnership, Lendio, ranks #34 on the Inc. 500 list. He is also the Vice Provost of Innovation...

Monica Selby is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Nibletz Media, Inc. She is a Mississippi native and got her start in the Memphis startup scene. A proud graduate of Ole Miss, Monica’s writing as ...

Joshua is the CEO and Founder of Chop Dawg, full service company lined up with leading designers and developers that take ideas from concept and turn them into reality. Chop Dawg helps create startups...

Jon is Managing Director of TechStars London and has previously founded and worked on startup accelerators around the globe. He’s co-founder of F6S.com which has grown into one of the most important s...

Jon is Managing Director of TechStars London and has previously founded and worked on startup accelerators around the globe. He’s co-founder of F6S.com which has grown into one of the most important s...

Mark W. Schaefer is a globally-recognized blogger, speaker, educator, business consultant, and author who blogs at {grow} – one of the top marketing blogs in the world. He teaches graduate marketing c...

Jon Ferrara is an American entrepreneur and the founder of Nimble LLC, his most recent venture. Ferrara is best known as the co-founder of GoldMine Software Corp, one of the early pioneers in the Sale...

Jon Ferrara is an American entrepreneur and the founder of Nimble LLC, his most recent venture. Ferrara is best known as the co-founder of GoldMine Software Corp, one of the early pioneers in the Sale...

Eric Dobson is the CEO of Angel Capital Group. Since growing two companies to more than $4M in investment as an entrepreneur, he now manages the portfolio of 25 companies in which ACG has already inve...

Eric Dobson is the CEO of Angel Capital Group. Since growing two companies to more than $4M in investment as an entrepreneur, he now manages the portfolio of 25 companies in which ACG has already inve...

David Meerman Scott is an internationally acclaimed strategist whose books and blog are must-reads for professionals seeking to generate attention in ways that grow their business. David speaks on Rea...

David Meerman Scott is an internationally acclaimed strategist whose books and blog are must-reads for professionals seeking to generate attention in ways that grow their business. David speaks on Rea...

John Lee Dumas is the Founder and Host of EntrepreneurOnFire, a business podcast that interviews today’s most inspiring and successful Entrepreneurs 5-days a week. EntrepreneurOnFire is a top-10 busin...