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Startup Hustle

Startup Hustle
Entrepreneurship
Software Development
Full Scale
Product Management
Artificial Intelligence
Venture Capital
Saas
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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"There's no magical growth lever. You just do a good job, every day, for 23 years, and the referrals do the rest."

I talked with Matt Watts, founder of MWA Projects and author of Made With Ambition, on Startup Hustle this week. Matt designs and buil... more

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"Both things are true. Software jobs are projected to grow 15%, and 74% of employers say they can't fill the roles. That's the whole story of IT staffing in 2026."

This week on Startup Hustle, Matt Brown, Full Scale's head of marketing, put me in th... more

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"AI scribes are just a feature. The record of clinical judgment is the moat."

I talked with Kush Shah, founder and CEO of Noted Dent, on Startup Hustle this week. Noted Dent uses AI to handle clinical documentation for dentists, so practitioners are... more

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"Back in the 1900s when I was crossing the Great Plains in a covered wagon, programming in the back, the cover headline was: Software Development is Dead."

I talked with Anthony Jackson, a CTO with 30 years across healthcare tech and enterprise soft... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Watts
Founder/CEO of MWA Projects, Made With Ambition author
MWA Projects
Episode: Nothing to Lose: What Really Drives Entrepreneurs
Matt Brown
Head of Marketing at Full Scale
Full Scale
Episode: The 2026 State of IT Staffing: Trends in Hiring, AI, and Offshore
Kush Shah
Founder and CEO of Noted Dent
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Episode: Why AI Made Software Engineers More Human
Anthony Jackson
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Author of technical leadership books
Episode: LeadershipOS Decoded: Building Teams That Run Without You in the Room
Adrian Gutierrez
Founder and CEO of Ledger
Ledger (ledger.ai)
Episode: It's Not About the Code. It's About the Problem.
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
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Episode: Building Software Solo with Beth Epperson of Legacy Purposed
Tim Tarver
Founder and CEO of Exceed Geo Energy
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Host

Matt Watson
Host of Startup Hustle

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
    Philippines3 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. 👍🏻👍🏻

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    5
    Dan in KC
    United States4 years ago

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Some episodes feel like a deep-dairy for non-technical founders seeking clarity on technologist collaboration and product strategy.
The show provides actionable startup insights and practical frameworks for growth.
Hosts ask actionable questions and pull out clear takeaways for founders and operators.
Listeners praise the mix of founder stories and real-world startup tactics.
Guests bring diverse expertise across tech, education, health, and finance.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Nothing to Lose: What Really Drives Entrepreneurs
Q: Do your clients allow you to publish case studies and use their names?
Most clients approve case studies and naming, with only a small minority declining; leveraging case studies is essential for winning new business and illustrating capability.
Nothing to Lose: What Really Drives Entrepreneurs
Q: Why did you reference the Harrods background in the pitch, and how does that inform your storytelling?
It was used as a storytelling artifact to show how the team verifies claimed experiences, emphasizing the need to be accurate and honest in client communications; if something seems off, you question it and correct it.
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.

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The show centers on real-world startup journeys, practical entrepreneurship, and technology-driven business building. Episodes often explore leadership, product strategy, go-to-market approaches, funding dynamics, and the ethical, operational, and customer-centric decisions that influence long-term success. Notable threads include how teams scale without constant hands-on management, AI and automation in product development, and building trustworthy platforms with real-world impact. The format tends to mix founder stories, pragmatic frameworks, and actionable takeaways, making it valuable for listeners aiming to launch, grow, or invest in startups while staying grounded in authentic experiences and measurable outcomes.

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Recent guests on Startup Hustle include:

1. Matt Watts
2. Matt Brown
3. Kush Shah
4. Anthony Jackson
5. Adrian Gutierrez
6. Eban Bisong
7. Josh Anthony
8. Beth Epperson

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