13 episodes
The Aggregate Brad Zapp and Chris Hjelm
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The Aggregate, hosted by Connetic Ventures, is a project based on the founder's journey and our learnings from StartupDNA. We interview Connetic portfolio founders and explore their entrepreneurial journey with their current company and prior endeavors. Brad Zapp and Chris Hjelm then dive deep into startupDNA profiles and pull in snippets from prior founder episodes to help contextualize different types of founder personalities. Enjoy!
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TeamPrint Crossover #1 - Introduction to the TeamPrint Personality Assessment
On this episode, Brad and Chris introduce StartupDNA and how the gut-driven VC model led them to build it. TeamPrint is the world's first behavioral assessment that analyzes and creates high-performing teams. It is also the first assessment to have been validated for fairness across race, age, and gender.
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TeamPrint Crossover #2 - The Accelerator
On today's episode, Brad Zapp and Chris Hjelm dive into the Accelerator Profile. We will also layer in quotes from our conversations with fellow Accelerators: Alex Burkhart and Blake Allsmith.A few notes on The Accelerator:- The fastest-moving profile of the Enterpriser vector- Willing to build employees, not afraid of successors- Thrive on being challenged- Blunt, no-nonsense, and persuasive- Can be hard-headed and doesn't like delaysEnjoy!
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TeamPrint Crossover #3 - The Disruptor
On today's episode, Brad Zapp and Chris Hjelm dive into the Disruptor Profile. What makes disruptors unique? What roles and tasks do they excel in within organizations? When you should think about hiring one?We will also layer in quotes from our conversations with fellow Disruptors: Brad Zapp and Gavi Begtrup.A few notes on The Disruptor:- The most proactive profile of the Enterpriser vector- Delegates authority and details somewhat freely- Risk-taker, responds positively to pressure- St...
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TeamPrint Crossover #4 - The Problem Solver
On today's episode, Brad Zapp and Chris Hjelm dive into the Problem Solver Profile. What makes Problem Solvers unique? What roles and tasks do they excel in within organizations? When you should think about hiring one?We will also layer in quotes from our conversations with fellow Problem Solvers: Gary Darna and Elise Tresley.A few notes on The Disruptor:- The most reserved profile of the Enterpriser vector- Directive, factual, outspoken, and frank- Hesitant to delegate major authority o...
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S1:E1 - Alex Burkhart, Founder of Tixers - Accelerator
Alex Burkhart is an Accelerator and founder of multiple companies included Tixers, a Connetic portfolio company, that was sold in 2015. Alex is the definition of a serial entrepreneur and has very insightful information for any entrepreneur. Currently, Alex is the founder and CEO of Prime Prospects and Zooky, as well as an Adjunct Professor at University of Cincinnati.Brad and Alex discuss:- What it's like being an Accelerator CEO- The real differences between big cos and startup- The s...
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S1:E2 - Blake Allsmith, Founder of JumpDocs - Accelerator
Blake Allsmith is Co-Founder and CEO of Jumpdocs.com. Blake is an integral part of the Cincinnati entrepreneurial ecosystem and still leans in to help local startups raise capital and enter hypergrowth. Prior to Jumpdocs, Blake was CEO of Cladwell, a Connetic portfolio company that was sold in 2019.Brad and Blake discuss:- What it's like building a family while being an entrepreneur- Why fatherhood and entrepreneurship are similar- The benefit of select Accelerators- Why he loves fundra...