Startup Savant
Meet Ethan, host of Startup Savant, a business podcast about the stories, challenges, and triumphs of fast-scaling startups and the founders who run them.
https://startupsavant.com/podcast
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 53 minutes
- Episodes
- 86
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2023
Building a Business That Scales: In-Depth with Ken Gavronovic
This week on the Startup Savant podcast, we dove deep with Ken Gavranovic into scaling businesses that stand the test of time. We uncovered the essence of product-led growth – shining light on the us…
The Power of Self-Belief with Curtis Matsko of Portland Leather Goods
Curtis Matsko, the founder of Portland Leather Goods, joins the podcast to share the story and learnings of growing his company from its humble origins launching inside his garage. Curtis shares tale…
The Secret to Superior Product Demos with Author Chris Matthews
Author Chris Matthews joins the podcast to share his experience in the startup world and how it led him to write his new book Start Telling People. This episode we dive into how to create superior pr…
The Basics to Startup Legal With Venturous Counsel
This week we are joined by Aravinda Seshadri founder of Venturous Counsel, a startup law firm specializing in helping diverse-led startups and their allies navigate the legal complexities of entrepre…
The Business of Fluoride-Free Toothpaste: Risewell
Kori Estrada, founder of Risewell, joins the podcast. Kori shares the story behind her fluoride-free toothpaste brand, the problematic nature of fluoride in oral care products, and how the brand foun…
Lessons From a Serial Entrepreneur: Wissam Tabbara of Truebase
Wissam Tabbara, founder of Truebase, discusses how to build and scale startups, focusing on developing the right go-to-market strategy and not just the product. He emphasizes starting with identifyin…
From Grammy-Winner to Entrepreneur: The Story Behind Devo Harris' Adventr
Devo Harris went from grammy award winning producer and founder of GOOD Music alongside Kanye West to successful tech startup founder. Harris founded Adventr to introduce interactive video marketing …
Pillow Talk: The Genius SEO of Weighted Pillow Startup Quiet Mind
What is a weighted pillow and why did the founders of YouTube and GoPro invest in the company behind it?
Mikey Goldman, founder of Quiet Mind, joined the Startup Savant podcast to discuss the creatio…
How Sweety Landed the #1 US Retailer as their First Customer
#77. Tiffany Yang, the co-founder of Sweety, shares her journey from taking her family’s small shaved ice cream shop and creating a nationally distributed brand in stores like Walmart and Costco. She…
Putting an End to 'Junk Food Media' with Hidden Compass
What caused the rise of clickbait? This week we are joined by Sivani Babu, co-founder of Hidden Compass, to discuss the rise of clickbait or ‘junk food media,’ its role in the devolution of journalis…
Building a Beverage Empire: How Pop & Bottle Carved Out a Niche in Coffee
This startup shaped the ready-to-drink coffee aisle we know today. This week we are joined by Jash Mehta, co-founder of Pop & Bottle. You’ll probably recognize Pop & Bottle from your local refrigerat…
Unveiling the Truth About PR and Its Untapped Potential with Upright
Are you undervaluing PR as an IPO-strategy? Paul Wilke, founder of Upright Position Communications joins the podcast to discuss the relationship between PR and exiting. Paul also provides valuable ad…
Is the Sober-Curious Movement Here to Stay? With Libby Wines
#73. Are low-ABV beverages here to stay?
The co-founders of Libby, Grant Hemingway and John Green, are on a mission to create a better-for-you wine experience that scales. John and Grant emphasize th…
How Hiring (And Firing) Can Make or Break Your Startup with Re
Could your hiring and firing strategy be hurting your startup? This week on the Startup Savant podcast, Ethan is joined by Karn Saroya, founder of Re a blockchain-based reinsurance startup. The pair …
How to Get From Prototype to Product with the Founders of Frame
#71. In this episode of the Startup Savant Podcast, Ethan interviews Melissa and Lee, the co-founders of Frame, a fitness company specializing in Pilates reformers. They discuss their journey from cl…
Darkroom: Using Marketing as a Secret Weapon for Startup Scale
#70. Lucas DiPietrantonio and Jackson Corey, co-founders of Darkroom, join the podcast. DiPietrantonio and Corey discuss their three-year roadmap, which includes building their own educational resour…
Knowing When to Trust Your Gut with Rachel Krupa of The Goods Mart
#69. In this episode of Startup Savant Podcast, Ethan interviews Rachel Krupa, founder of The Goods Mart. Rachel shares her experience of reinventing the beloved convenience store by offering better-…
Building a 8 Million User Community: Stocktwits CEO, Rishi Khanna
#68: Rishi Khanna, CEO of Stocktwits, joins the podcast to discuss the trials and triumphs of user-generated communities. They discuss the recent Reddit API turmoil, how Rishi’s role as CEO helped fa…
Breaking Into Prisons...as a New Market: Pelipost
#67. On this episode of the Startup Savant Podcast, Ethan interviews Joe Calderon, founder, and CEO of Pelipost. Joe's mother's incarceration ignited the idea for Pelipost, a print-on-demand photo co…
Will Voice End the Smartphone Era? John Goscha of Native Voice
#66: John Goscha, founder and CEO of Native Voice, joins Ethan to discuss how his startup harmonizes various AI assistants. John highlights how voice assistants like Siri and Alexa need to focus on q…