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VCET
Vermont
Entrepreneurship
Vermont Center For Emerging Technologies
KORE Power
Circular Sanitation
Sustainability
Vermont Technology Council
Climate Change
Electric Vehicles
Community Engagement
KSV
Inflation Reduction Act
CBD
Seven Days
Dandylion
Olive and Milo
Leonardo's Pizza
Cannabis Industry
Windsor Homecare
Vermont Startup News

Featuring Vermont’s most influential business leaders, Start Here bridges the gap between entertainment and inspiration by presenting the unfiltered stories of today’s top innovators. Everybody starts somewhere - why not Start Here?

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Michele Asch is the kind of leader who builds things… and then helps others do the same. As Chief People Officer at Twincraft Skincare, she's part of the team making Vermont a legitimate hub for skincare innovation, manufacturing premium products for... more

If there’s an entrepreneur to watch right now, it’s Kevin LeSage. He’s the founder of SearchLight, an analytics platform bringing a clear, unbiased view to return on ad spend and showing contractors which leads actually turn into booked jobs. He’s ta... more

Jason “J” Levinthal started making skis in his parents' garage at the age of 24. After founding a company, seeing it acquired, and realizing he wasn’t built to sit still, he launched J Skis, a direct-to-skier brand creating hand-crafted, limited-edit... more

Jason Wilbur is the founder of Wilbur, a luxury watch company. He joins the show to talk about what it really takes to break from the expected and build something entirely your own. After leading advanced design at Honda, Jason walked away to create ... more

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Recent Guests

Michele Asch
Chief People Officer, Twincraft Skincare
Twincraft Skincare
Episode: Michele Asch / Twincraft Skincare
Kevin LeSage
CEO of SearchLight, Inc 5000 digital marketing analytics company
SearchLight
Episode: Kevin LeSage / SearchLight
J Levinthal
Founder of J Skis
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Episode: Jason Levinthal / J Skis
Jason Wilbur
Founder of Wilbur Super Machines (luxury watch brand)
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Episode: Jason Wilbur / WILBUR
Julie Jatlow
Owner and partner at Fuse Marketing
Fuse Marketing
Episode: Julie Jatlow / Fuse
Chelsea Bardot Lewis
Social impact executive and leader of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility.
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Episode: Chelsea Bardot Lewis / VBSR
David Aronoff
Noted venture capitalist and co-founder of My Climate Journey (MCJ)
MCJ
Episode: David Aronoff / MCJ
Sam Holland
Co-founder of Informal, a freelance collective specializing in hardware development
Informal
Episode: Sam Holland / Informal
Phil Beauregard
Entrepreneur and managing general partner at Impellent Ventures
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Episode: Phil Beauregard / Impellent Ventures

Hosts

Nicole Eton
Host of Start Here
Dave Bradford
Co-host of Start Here

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Favorite Podcast!

    Thanks for providing a behind the scenes to these great businesses and Vermont entrepreneurs

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    djones2022
    United States5 years ago
  • Worth your time, and then some.

    I’ve been lucky enough to have listened to EVERY episode.

    Worth it.

    There’s something to learn from all the conversations, from companies that have been around for decades like Terry Bicycles, Seventh Generation, and Ben & Jerry’s to recent stars like Game Theory, SunCommon, RenconciledIT, and international star Lime.

    There’s even an episode featuring VPR’s superstar Jane Lindholm.

    Key takeaways: fix a problem, be ready to pivot, and be prepared to make unexpected connections. And, you CAN ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wayno_HUB
    United States6 years ago
  • Start Here for Awesome Business Podcast

    One of the best podcasts I’ve heard! Sam and Dave really get into the meat of the conversation quickly with the entrepreneur. They blend humor with technical with the larger context of being a human and entrepreneur, creating an accessible, enjoyable, meaningful listening experience. As a listener of many business podcasts, Start Here has quickly risen to the top. Kick up your feet, grab your queso, and get ready to be impressed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    g_review$
    United States7 years ago
  • Great insights on Vermont's entrepreneurial environment

    Really enjoying the series. Got hooked on the Howard Pierce interview and have since listened to the whole series. A great collection of Vermont-based success stories. Much to learn from these business visionaries. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dancing_bear_66
    United States9 years ago
  • Pleasantly Surprised

    From it's inception this podcast has brought me hope. Hope that a persons' ideas can still be realized and not stunted by the threat of a corporate lifestyle. I also think that the Sam girl sounds like a babe. Just sayin- this should inspire the masses.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KarlMeansWell
    United States9 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners value Vermont-focused business stories with broad applicability to startups and scaling.
Customers and guests consistently praise practical, real-world storytelling that translates to entrepreneurship.
Sound quality and engaging host dynamics are frequently highlighted as standout features.
High-quality conversations with diverse guests, from manufacturers to marketers, are a strong draw.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Julie Jatlow / Fuse
Q: How does Fuse start a new campaign for a large brand?
They begin with solid insights, often running pilot programs to test concepts on a small scale, then expand based on proven tactics and measurable results.
Chelsea Bardot Lewis / VBSR
Q: What should an impact investor look for?
An impact investor should look beyond financial projections, focusing on the team's treatment of people and resources.
Chelsea Bardot Lewis / VBSR
Q: What exactly is an impact entrepreneur executive? And how do I know if I'm one or not?
An impact entrepreneur executive is someone who brings entrepreneurs together, sharing lessons learned and facilitating collective action for positive change.
David Aronoff / MCJ
Q: What common misconceptions exist about entering venture capital?
Many think passion and competitiveness are enough, but operational experience is crucial for understanding the challenges startup founders face.
David Aronoff / MCJ
Q: What advice do you give graduates who are worried about AI replacing jobs?
They should understand what's real for them in areas they are passionate about and be cautious about joining startups without evaluating their viability and leadership experience.

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What is Start Here about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show highlights a vibrant mix of Vermont-based and regional entrepreneurs, investors, and marketers, sharing authentic origin stories, growth pivots, and community impact. Recent episodes spotlight family-owned manufacturing, analytics for home services, direct-to-consumer brands, climate-focused investing, and youth-focused marketing, all anchored by thoughtful host dialogue and practical lessons for builders, funders, and operators. Noteworthy is the emphasis on local ecosystems (Vermont and surroundings) as powerful incubators for scalable businesses, balanced with global brand perspectives and innovative approaches to storytelling for entrepreneurs at every stage.

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Recent guests on Start Here include:

1. Michele Asch
2. Kevin LeSage
3. J Levinthal
4. Jason Wilbur
5. Julie Jatlow
6. Chelsea Bardot Lewis
7. David Aronoff
8. Sam Holland

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