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Talking Through It Techstars
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The world of entrepreneurship moves fast. And nowhere does it move faster than inside a Techstars accelerator. With startups and mentors and investors all coming together, move fast or get left behind -- and that usually starts with candid conversations.
Each week Neal Sales-Griffin, Managing Director of Techstars Chicago’s accelerator program, brings together a rotating cast of high-powered and provocative guests to talk through the most pressing topics of the moment, in a free-form and unscripted conversation.
If you’re a founder, mentor or investor, or hope to be one day, this is a must-listen. It’s Talking Through It, first and fresh takes, from the Techstars Podcast Network.
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Crossover: Talking Through It + Give First! Talking through unicorns, NFTs, and giving first with David Cohen
In this special episode, Give First host David Cohen and Talking Through It host Neal Sáles-Griffin take turns interviewing each other: it’s two Techstars podcasts in one.
David discusses with Neal on how giving first grew the Chicago startup ecosystem, and then Neal talks through today’s hot issues with David.
Today’s Topics:
Finding Unicorns
Crypto, NFTs, What’s Next?
Dream Dinner Guest
This Week’s Startup to Watch:
https://hey.com/. Plus, listen to Neal’s conversation with Hey and Basecamp founder Jason Fried here.
If you haven’t seen it yet, check out the National Geographic documentary series City So Real, a portrait of contemporary Chicago, including Neal’s candidacy in the 2019 mayoral election.
Techstars personnel and/or guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, and not the opinion of either Techstars or any company discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities are for illustrative and/or informational purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investor or prospective investor, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by Techstars. Certain of Techstars funds own (or may own in the future) securities in some of the companies discussed in this podcast.
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Talking through virtual accelerators, mentors, and Techstars Chicago theme song with Whitney Gregory & William Birdsong
In this week’s special founder edition episode of Talking Through It, Neal Sáles-Griffin talks with alumni from his recent Techstars Chicago class: Whitney Gregory, CEO of Eemerg Roadside Assistance, and William Birdsong, CEO of Documentor.
Today’s Topics:
Natural Disasters in TexasThe Virtual Accelerator ExperienceMentor MadnessApplication Tips for FoundersThe Techstars Chicago Demo Day Song, City So RealThis Week’s Startups To Watch:
Eemerg Roadside AssistanceDocumentor
City So Real song by William Birdsong and Tyni Birdsong
Techstars personnel and/or guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, and not the opinion of either Techstars or any company discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities are for illustrative and/or informational purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investor or prospective investor, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by Techstars. Certain of Techstars funds own (or may own in the future) securities in some of the companies discussed in this podcast.
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Talking through pandemic productivity, Clubhouse, and making work a happier place with Claire Lew
In this week’s episode of Talking Through It, Neal Sáles-Griffin talks with Claire Lew, CEO of Know Your Team.
Today’s Topics:
Hitting a pandemic wallRobinhoodClubhouseAddressing toxicityPositive workplacesThis Week’s Startups To Watch:
FrankRosecrans Ventures
Techstars personnel and/or guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, and not the opinion of either Techstars or any company discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities are for illustrative and/or informational purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investor or prospective investor, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by Techstars. Certain of Techstars funds own (or may own in the future) securities in some of the companies discussed in this podcast.
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Talking Through the Start of 2021, Cryptocurrency, and the Power of Relationships with Mike McGee and Jimmy Odom
In this week’s episode of Talking Through It, Neal Sáles-Griffin catches up with Mike McGee, Director of Special Projects at AnitaB.org, and Jimmy Odom, Partner at Bit Capital Group.
Today’s Topics:
Impeachment & InsurrectionCryptocurrencyNetworksWhat’s Good
This Week’s Startups To Watch:
Strike21e8Ethel’s Club
Follow Mike on Twitter
Follow Jimmy on Twitter
Techstars personnel and/or guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, and not the opinion of either Techstars or any company discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities are for illustrative and/or informational purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investor or prospective investor, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by Techstars. Certain of Techstars funds own (or may own in the future) securities in some of the companies discussed in this podcast.
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Talking Through the Positives of 2020 and Predictions for Next Year with Jason Fried
As we wrap up 2020, Neal Sáles-Griffin talks with Jason Fried, Cofounder and CEO of Basecamp, on this episode of Talking Through It.
Today’s 5 Topics:
The good of 2020Tech and disinformationFrom Silicon Valley to… Austin?The perfect pitchPredictions
Follow Jason on Twitter @jasonfried
Follow Neal on Twitter @nealsales
Techstars personnel and/or guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, and not the opinion of either Techstars or any company discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities are for illustrative and/or informational purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investor or prospective investor, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by Techstars. Certain of Techstars funds own (or may own in the future) securities in some of the companies discussed in this podcast.
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Talking Through Virtual Holidays, Vaccines, and Demo Days with Taylor McLemore and Clement Cazalot
It’s time to give thanks. On this episode of Talking Through It, Neal Sáles-Griffin talks with Taylor McLemore, Managing Director of the Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator, and Clement Cazalot, Managing Director of Techstars Boston.
Today’s 5 Topics:
Virtual holidaysBiden economyVenture capital and long-term successVaccines and 2021Virtual Demo Days
Follow Taylor on Twitter @taylormclemore
Follow Clem on Twitter @clementc
Techstars personnel and/or guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, and not the opinion of either Techstars or any company discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities are for illustrative and/or informational purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investor or prospective investor, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by Techstars. Certain of Techstars funds own (or may own in the future) securities in some of the companies discussed in this podcast.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Customer Reviews
This podcast is an enjoyable stroll through an intellectually engaging park for the mind
Neal, guides enjoyable and interesting conversations on a variety of topics. This is a fun balance of smart discussion with fun and lightness.