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Startup Hustle

Startup Hustle
Entrepreneurship
Software Development
Full Scale
Product Management
Venture Capital
Saas
Artificial Intelligence
Software Engineering
Kansas City
Startups
User Experience
Customer Onboarding
Leadership
Startup
Product Development
Fintech
Healthcare Technology
Customer Retention
Generative AI
Product Market Fit

Startup Hustle is a podcast for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs. With the mission of telling the real story of startups and entrepreneurs, topics range from funding to failure and beyond. If you want to start, own, or build a business then you're in the right place.

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Most engineering teams are still optimizing for the wrong thing. They chase the speed of code when the real bottleneck is the speed of context. Matt Watson and Eban Bisong, founder and CEO of Senvi, get into what actually changes when AI moves from a... more

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Most people are already asking AI about their health. Almost none of them believe the answers. Around 40% use it to make wellness choices, but fewer than 5% trust what it says. Matt Watson and Josh Anthony, CEO of Nlumn, dig into why.

Josh has spent... more

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Matt Watson sits down with Beth Epperson, founder and CEO of Legacy Purposed, here in the Kansas City area. Beth came up through marketing and branding, including the brand launch for Hyvee Arena, before deciding to build something of her own.

Her c... more

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Data centers are multiplying fast, and the energy demands are staggering. Matt Watson sits down with Tim Tarver, founder and CEO of Exceed Geo Energy, to talk about one of the most underrated power sources in the conversation: geothermal. Tim breaks ... more

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Recent Guests

Eban Bisong
Founder and CEO of Senvi
Senvi
Episode: The Speed of Context: Why AI Changed What Engineers Actually Do
Josh Anthony
CEO of Nlumn, health tech entrepreneur
Nlumn
Episode: AI, Protein, and GLP-1s: What's Actually Working in Health Tech
Beth Epperson
Founder and CEO of Legacy Purposed
Legacy Purposed
Episode: Building Software Solo with Beth Epperson of Legacy Purposed
Tim Tarver
Founder and CEO of Exceed Geo Energy
Exceed Geo Energy
Episode: Geothermal Energy and the Future of Data Center Power
Sean Tepper
Founder and CEO of Ticker
Ticker
Episode: From Excel Sheet to 13,000 Customers: How Sean Tepper Built Tykr
Eric Ries
Author of The Lean Startup and Incorruptible
Author
Episode: Eric Ries: Why Good Companies Go Bad
Connie Lund
Co-founder of Zaboom, marketing expert who built a voice AI startup without being a software engineer
Zaboom
Episode: The Non-Technical Founder Who Beat the Developers
Willis Jackson
Founder of Middle Mile, former UPS executive, e-commerce fulfillment entrepreneur
Middle Mile
Episode: Stop Hiding Behind Process (You Should Own the Product Instead)
Dave Lambert
Founder of RightSide Capital
RightSide Capital
Episode: The Secret to Winning Venture Capital: What 2,000 Startup Investments Taught Dave Lambert

Host

Matt Watson
Host of Startup Hustle; appears across episodes discussing startups, technology, and entrepreneurship.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 303 ratings
  • Great podcast!

    The 'Startup Tips for Non-Technical Founders' podcast resonated deeply. Finding the right technical co-founder or team, another powerful lesson, has transformed my startup approach. This podcast is a must-listen for any non-technical founder.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Patience Patria
    Philippines2 years ago
  • A Must-Listen for Every Entrepreneur!

    "Startup Hustle" never fails to deliver impactful conversations and valuable insights. The episode with Megan Gluth-Bohan was a testament to the power of resilience, growth, and the importance of sharing our stories. Lauren Conaway's ability to bring out the best from her guests makes each episode a learning experience. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this podcast offers a wealth of knowledge. Eagerly awaiting the next episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria3 years ago
  • Amazing Show for Entrepreneurs!

    Matt was such a wonderful host. He brings out the best in every conversation. A true value-based podcast! Thanks for sharing non-fluff education about the industry. Loved your episode about Grit or Quit? It gives me a whole lot of different perspective. More power to this show and looking forward to more of your epsiodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YourMarketingPartner
    Philippines3 years ago
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    Good podcast but needs better cover art

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Gotchayeah
    United States3 years ago
  • Love it!

    Love these folks! Rotating host is a pretty unique idea. Fun to get to know the hosts and their speciality. Seems like that helps produce a ton of good content at scale almost daily. Literally have pulled over my truck and downloaded something or researched something I got from this podcast for my business. 👍🏻👍🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan in KC
    United States4 years ago

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Consistently valuable for founders seeking pragmatic guidance.
Audience appreciates diverse perspectives from investors to engineers.
High-quality guests and strong host interviewing that pulls out useful takeaways.
Thoughtful, actionable conversations with real-world founder insights.
Broad guest mix keeps topics fresh and practical.

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From Excel Sheet to 13,000 Customers: How Sean Tepper Built Tykr
Q: How has AI changed your product, and what can users actually do with the AI features?
AI features automate the 4M framework (Math, Meaning, Moat, Management) scoring and support an AI Investing Helper that suggests stock lists and analyzes portfolios, while ensuring alignment with the ticker algorithm.
From Excel Sheet to 13,000 Customers: How Sean Tepper Built Tykr
Q: What's the core problem you solved for investors, and how did trust become as important as the signal itself?
The discussion emphasizes confidence and education as the core needs; the product layer adds confidence-building features and a why page for each stock, not just buy/sell signals.
From Excel Sheet to 13,000 Customers: How Sean Tepper Built Tykr
Q: So I guess first of all, what led you to build Ticker and turn an Excel sheet into a software platform?
Sean explains how a mortgage of curiosity, a long period of testing, and feedback from almost a thousand users over five years convinced him to turn the spreadsheet into a product with a broader audience.
Geothermal Energy and the Future of Data Center Power
Q: Why is geothermal particularly suitable for powering large data centers?
Geothermal provides continuous, baseload energy with much smaller land footprints and a lower water footprint when using our CO2 working fluid, addressing both space and water constraints that solar and wind face in urban or desert environments.
Geothermal Energy and the Future of Data Center Power
Q: Give us the short version of what you do and why it's different.
We evolved geothermal technology from older versions to enable geothermal installations anywhere, using a closed-loop CO2-based system that doesn't depend on water in the closed loop, and we tailor 25 MW blocks to fit data center needs for reliable baseload power.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Startup Hustle

What is Startup Hustle about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show frequently centers on practical, founder-focused narratives at the intersection of entrepreneurship and technology. Episodes often explore how non-technical founders can build and scale businesses by leveraging AI, existing tools, and customer-centric processes, as well as how product ownership, AI-augmented engineering, and disciplined go-to-market strategies drive growth. Notable threads include venture funding dynamics, hiring and talent evaluation through data-driven signals, and the evolving role of education and healthcare tech in real-world startups. The format tends to blend actionable tactics, real-world case studies, and candid reflections from founders, operators, and investors, making it helpful for listeners who want c... more

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Recent guests on Startup Hustle include:

1. Eban Bisong
2. Josh Anthony
3. Beth Epperson
4. Tim Tarver
5. Sean Tepper
6. Eric Ries
7. Connie Lund
8. Willis Jackson

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