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CTStartup Podcast CTStartup Podcast
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The CTStartUP podcasts is all about connecting people who are passionate about the growing Connecticut startup ecosystem. The story of how CTStartUP podcast got started is not unlike how startups begin.
IT BEGAN WITH COFFEE
Two entrepreneurs Mike Kauffman and Eric Francis had been meeting for coffee and discussing everything from what they were working on to what they wanted to see for Connecticut. The two connected over the fact that they are avid podcast listeners and thought it would be fun to start a podcast interviewing entrepreneurs and startups that are based in CT. At the same time Mike and Eric were talking about this, two startups lawyers were having a similar conversation.
Dave Menard and James McLaughlin lawyers for Murtha Cullina LLP are also avid podcast listeners and thought about doing a podcast interviewing startups as well. Then one magical day during a meeting between Eric and Dave they both mentioned their ideas about a podcast interviewing startups and just like that the wheels began turning.
Soon after that meeting, Mike, Dave, James, and Eric got together to sketch out the idea of the CTStartUP podcast. Just over a month later they were recording shows and establishing the team.
WHAT IT IS & WHAT WE HOPE IT TO BE
The CTStartUP podcast is a representation of how the Connecticut startup ecosystem is getting stronger and how when you meet the right people magic can happen. Our hopes are that others within the CT will be able to have the same experience we have had in getting CTStartUP off the ground. We want our listeners to use the podcast to learn about the exciting things happening in the ecosystem and to reach out to our guests.
We are excited to be on this journey and are looking forward to Connecting Connecticut through the Startup ecosystem.
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Episode 152: Breaking Into The Pain Relief Market with The Feel Good Lab
For some startups, disruption begins a home. The Feel Good Lab has been on a multi-year journey that has yielded some tough lessons that have made them a better, stronger competitor in the natural pain relief market.
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Episode 151: Bringing family heritage to Connecticut through Coffee
Connecticut has a reputation for making a great deal of things, from complex aerospace components to tobacco. But coffee? That's not exactly in our wheelhouse - though Sasha and Ian Fay of Ovelle Coffee are bringing their family heritage of Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee back to Connecticut.
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Episode 150: Changing the Bathing Suit Narrative with OneWith Swimwear
CTStartup is BACK after an extended break, and we're stepping things up with a new recording studio, new sponsors, and exciting new guests. We are kicking things off by interviewing Hayley Segar of OneWith Swimwear, a new bathing suit brand disrupting the market with swimwear that feels as great as it looks.
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Episode 149: Revisiting reSET and their innovative food incubator
Eric revisits reSET the place that helped get him and his business started so many years ago. He speaks with Stefanie Robles, who heads the food incubator program at reSET, which seeks to give food startups a path to building a sustainable business plan in 8 weeks.
This episode sponsored by CTNext and Connecticut Innovations.
Customer Reviews
Great podcast!
I’ve listened to a few episodes and so far they have been entertaining and informative. The hosts are good and the topics have been interesting.
Great podcast
A great podcast for any seasoned or new entrepreneur. Informative interviews with great guests. Keep em coming guys!
Great interviews, keep them coming
These guys, although it seems like they are new to the podcast world, definitely bring a great chemistry together. They have had some amazing interviews from some crazy startups with really successful stories. I would recommend this to any entrepreneur out there, not just for Connecticut. I have learned a lot so far. Really Digestable!