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Fast Frontiers

Tim Schigel
Bitcoin
Artificial Intelligence
Beam Dental
Export-Import Bank Of the United States
Future Of Work
Neuroscience
CVG Airport
Communication
Blockfi
Greenlight Fund
Venture Capital
Cintrifuse
Cincinnati, United States
Booz Allen Hamilton
SPADE
Tealbook
Okrs
Dental Insurance
Nottingham Spirk
Remote Work

An exploration of how innovation frontiers are emerging in surprising places.

PublishesDailyEpisodes61Founded6 years ago
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*Originally released in May 2021

In this episode, we're talking with Mitch Port, Vice President of Strategy and Analytics at BlockFi, which provides wealth management products for crypto investors, all powered by blockchain technology. We're going t... more

*Originally released in May 2021

In today's episode, we're talking with John Simon, Managing Director at Sigma Prime Ventures and Co-Founder of the GreenLight Fund. We're going to dive into John's venture career that he has used for good, and discus... more

*Originally released in June 2021

In this episode, we're talking with Roy Bahat, head of Bloomberg Beta, an early stage venture firm backed by Bloomberg LP, focused broadly on the future of work. We're going to dive into how COVID has accelerated th... more

*Originally released in June 2021

In this episode, we're talking with John Nottingham, Co-President of Nottingham Spirk, the longstanding design collaborative and innovation center located in Cleveland, Ohio. We're going to dive into the unique, ver... more

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Recent Guests

Mitch Port
Vice President of Strategy and Analytics at BlockFi
BlockFi
Episode: Mitch Port - BlockFi
John Simon
Managing director at Sigma Prime Ventures; co-founder of the GreenLight Fund
Sigma Prime Ventures; GreenLight Fund
Episode: John Simon - Sigma Prime & GreenLight Fund
Roy Bahat
Head of Bloomberg Beta, an early stage venture firm backed by Bloomberg LP
Bloomberg Beta
Episode: Roy Bahat - Bloomberg Beta
John Nottingham
Co-president of Nottingham Spirk, design collaborative and innovation center
Nottingham Spirk
Episode: John Nottingham - Nottingham Spirk
Kimberly Reed
Former chairman of the Board of Directors, president and CEO of the Export-Import Bank of the United States
Export-Import Bank of the United States
Episode: Kimberly Reed - Export-Import Bank of the U.S.
Alex Frommeyer
Co-founder and CEO at Beam Dental
Beam Dental
Episode: Alex Frommeyer - Beam Dental
Jeff Bloomfield
Founder and CEO of Braintrust
Braintrust
Episode: Jeff Bloomfield - Braintrust
Adam Sharkawy
Co-founder and managing partner at Material Impact
Material Impact
Episode: Adam Sharkawy - Material Impact
Stephany Lapierre
Founder and CEO, Tealbook
Tealbook
Episode: Stephany Lapierre - Tealbook

Host

Tim Schigel
Host of Fast Frontiers

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • This is a new must-listen to podcast if you're an entrepreneur or part of the innovation ecosystem. You'll discover amazing things happening in places you wouldn't expect.

    Podchaser
    5
    Jim McKiernan
    5 years ago
  • Helps me update my mental models.

    I unpack a lot of learning of unique mental models that I apply in my own startup. It is fun listening to great conversations that lead to many pauses and note taking.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RichiRAZ
    United States5 years ago
  • Unique guests

    Fast Frontiers finds guests and discusses topics I can’t get anywhere else. I also appreciate the premise of finding talent and innovation outside the normal sources.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jefflearning99
    United States5 years ago
  • Lots to Learn

    The conversations are engaging and are ideal to listen while doing my daily exercise. Love that the learnings are very applicable to me as a founder.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KalpakShah
    United States5 years ago
  • Great breadth of interviews that provide a fascinating perspective of innovation and startups in places not on the coasts (e.g., not silicon valley).

    Podchaser
    5
    Adam Swick
    5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Show is a strong resource for founders seeking practical growth and fundraising insights.
Positive notes highlight pragmatic discussions about midwest and flyover-region startups.
Guests are consistently unique and not found elsewhere, per listeners.
Listeners praise the actionable, real-world takeaways for founders and investors.

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Talking Points

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Aashish Dalal - Co-founder of ParkWhiz (now Arrive Mobility)
Q: So tell us more about how you found John and decided to have him be your co-founder?
The founder describes a deliberate search that began after meeting a university thesis project team through a professor; he then invited the four students to join, ultimately selecting John as the co-founder after they connected through mutual interests and shared vision.
Stephany Lapierre - Tealbook
Q: Have you seen limitations raising capital from Canadian versus US VCs?
Initial fundraising in Canada was challenging due to perceived risk and proof points, so Stephany sought and found support from North American investors who understood the market potential and data-driven approach. The experience underscored the importance of proven metrics and a compelling, scalable vision to attract high-profile investors regardless of geography.
Stephany Lapierre - Tealbook
Q: What advice would you give CEOs about implementing OKRs?
Start small, stay consistent, and don't expect perfection; review OKRs weekly, roll them out quarterly across the company, and align them by function so teams can see how their work impacts others. OKRs should drive clarity, accountability, and a shared sense of progress rather than just be a reporting exercise.
Stephany Lapierre - Tealbook
Q: So just describe Tealbook and your current stage.
Tealbook grabs and enriches data on every B2B company, creating a global, connected data foundation that powers the buy side across hundreds of thousands of suppliers. The company shifted from selling software to delivering a data platform that improves supplier data quality and distribution, enabling faster, better procurement decisions. This positioning, plus strong early market traction, helped accelerate Series A and positioning for Series B.
Mitch Port - BlockFi
Q: Where do you see adoption going in the next years—how many innings are we into?
Mitch argues we're likely in the first or second inning, citing low overall adoption rates and the Coinbase S1 insights as indicative of room for growth.

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Fast Frontiers showcases pragmatic conversations with founders, investors, and operators who are shaping technology and regional innovation. Episodes frequently explore startup growth, venture strategy, product development, and the intersection of emerging tech with traditional industries. The show tends to highlight Midwest and flyover-region perspectives, practical business models, and leadership lessons from seasoned operators. A standout quality is the host's knack for extracting actionable takeaways, real-world fundraising experiences, and stories of building scalable companies outside coastal hubs. Listeners seeking hands-on guidance on building, funding, and commercializing technology will likely find this podcast especially valuable... more

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1. Mitch Port
2. John Simon
3. Roy Bahat
4. John Nottingham
5. Kimberly Reed
6. Alex Frommeyer
7. Jeff Bloomfield
8. Adam Sharkawy

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