STLTechTalk Podcast

What an episode I bring you today! On this episode I bring you a great discussion with Jan Andersen, the Chief Marketing Officer of Pushup Social which places a social community right on your website with just a few simple lines of code. If you are fans of the Lab1500 co-working space which Jan founded with Dan Lohman & others, you definitely want to have a listen. Also on this episode: Airpl.us To connect with our guest Make sure to connect with Jan Andersen if you are not...

On this episode of the STL Tech Talk, I am joined by the founder & CEO of XLR8.org, Rick Duree. Have a listen as Rick goes on to talk about what it was that led him down the path of being an entrepreneur to start not only XLR8.org, but also the Duree Center for Entrepreneurs and more. Rick not only shares some info on the above topics, but also has some great advice for current startups along with those looking to launch a startup in the near future. He also shares some great advice for...

On this episode of the STL Tech Talk, I am joined by Jay Olsen who is the Founder & CEO of Jobsite Unite which is a smartphone (iOS & Android apps available) & web based application designed to help construction contractors communicate more effectively with everyone on the jobsite. Learn more about how the application came to be what it is today along with hearing what led Jay into the construction industry. Make sure to visit their website at JobsiteUnite.com to see how you can begin...

Stress is something that everyone deals with, usually much more often than we like. After speaking with my guests on this episode, Elizabeth Russell (CEO) & Cara Jacobsen (Director of Clinical Operations) of DataDog Health, there may be an easier way to help you realize when you are getting stressed so you can act quickly to reduce it. Have a listen and then make sure to visit DataDog Health on the web to get started on helping reduce your levels of stress. Also make sure to follow them...

When it comes to finances, I will be the first to admit I do not know as much as I would like to know about the industry. Thankfully for those who are into financial data, Prattle helps keep track of some great information along with how it can affect the worldwide economy. On this episode Bill MacMillan (co-founder and CTO), Joe Sutherland (senior researcher) and Alex Detmering (director of content) join the show to talk about Prattle, their team and how this all came together. Make sure...

No the title does not mean I am implying that Edward Domain & Tyler Kessler are Uber & Goober, but it does mean that this is the topic for my discussion with this pair of local St. Louis entrepreneurs. As has been well documented in St. Louis, and discussed on this very show in the past, Edward Domain is giving it everything he has in order to see change in how the Metropolitan Taxi Commission operates. While doing this, he has been in somewhat regular contact with both St. Louis city Mayor...

Welcome everyone to another episode of STL Tech Talk! Our guest for this episode is Owen Graham who is the Business Development Manager for Arch Fiber Networks which is bringing Gigabit internet service to St. Louis starting with the Washington Avenue corridor. As I continue to experiment & adjust STL Tech Talk, I am trying something new by touching on a pair of tech related stories happening in the area. On this episode, I am talking about UBER & IKEA. For More Information on our...

Ever been somewhere to give a presentation only to find you could not hook your computer up to the facilities equipment for whatever reason? Devin Turner & Charlie Beckwith aim to help solve that issue by allowing you to give your presentation via any Android or iOS tablet or smartphone using their new app called FocalCast. Have a listen to learn more about how these two entrepreneurs joined forces to create this great service. For More Information on our Guests To get more...

Welcome back listeners! On this episode of the STL Tech Talk Podcast, I am joined by the founder and organizer of the StampedeCon Big Data Conference, Gary Stiehr. Never heard of StampedeCon? Then have a listen to this episode to learn more about how the conference came to be, where the name came from and a little of what you can expect if you attend. This years StampedeCon will be held at the Sheraton Westport Chalet near I-270 & Page Blvd. Until then, make sure to visit the conference...

Jay Grosman, the CEO & founder of iAutoAgent, joins the show to talk about his company and how he plans to help make buying & selling used vehicles safer along with helping sellers get the most for their used vehicle. More information about our guest A 19 year vet of the auto industry, Jay Grosman knows a thing or two about buying & selling automobiles having worked for not only local St. Louis dealers in the past, but also selling high end luxury cars during his time in...

In this episode I am joined by Janel Patterson who is the founder & CEO of Frienedy which is a new social media platform started right here in St. Louis. Frienedy aims to help eliminate cyber bullying by creating a safe, private social media experience for families, groups of friends and even companies. Have a listen to hear more about how Frienedy came about and what the future holds for it. More information about our guest To find out more about Frienedy, simply visit their website at...

When it comes to co-working space in St. Louis we are fortunate to have some great options to choose from. On this episode of the STL Tech Talk Podcast, I am joined by Dougan Sherwood to talk about one of the newest co-working spaces in St. Louis called, CIC@CET. Located in the Cortex District in the Central West End at the corner of Forest Park Ave. & Sarah Street, CIC@CET is very nice addition to the list of great co-working spaces in St. Louis. More information about our...

In this episode the STL Tech Talk Podcast, we are joined by Matthew Lamons who is the CEO & founder of a new service called Skejul. Skejul aims to help simplify your life by helping make scheduling meetings, trips, events or anything else you can imaging, with others much easier. How many times have we been with our families or friends trying to set dates to go on vacations, or have special get togethers that will fit in with everyones schedules? More than we can likely remember. Have a...

Welcome to part 3 of our Venture Cafe Office Hours series of interviews from the evening of Thursday May 28, 2015. On this episode, I am joined by Kathi Kellenberger & Linda Lewis. What is Venture Cafe? Venture Cafe is a free event that is held at the @4240 building located at 4240 Duncan Ave, Ste 200, St. Louis, MO 63110, every week on Thursday evening from 3 - 8pm which allows startups & entrepreneurs an opportunity to come network & learn. There are breakout sessions & Office Hours...

Welcome to part 2 of our Venture Cafe Office Hours series of interviews from the evening of Thursday May 28, 2015. On this episode, I am joined by Scott Rocca & James "The Movie Man" Thomas. What is Venture Cafe? Venture Cafe is a free event that is held at the @4240 building located at 4240 Duncan Ave, Ste 200, St. Louis, MO 63110, every week on Thursday evening from 3 - 8pm which allows startups & entrepreneurs an opportunity to come network & learn. There are breakout sessions &...

Welcome to part 1 of our Venture Cafe Office Hours series of interviews from the evening of Thursday May 28, 2015. On this episode, I am joined by Kristen Edens & Steve Brand. What is Venture Cafe? Venture Cafe is a free event that is held at the @4240 building located at 4240 Duncan Ave, Ste 200, St. Louis, MO 63110, every week on Thursday evening from 3 - 8pm which allows startups & entrepreneurs an opportunity to come network & learn. There are breakout sessions & Office Hours...

As most of us know, there are a lot of great events coming up this year. One that you will learn more about on Episode 72 is called Go Green Get Green and is scheduled for 8:30am to 1pm on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at the Microsoft Offices in Creve Coeur. Organized by Michael Hollingsworth of CDM Software, attendees of this free event will be able to hear from numerous members of the IAMCP (International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners) including Jeff Kelly from featured sponsor,...

In this episode of the STL Tech Talk Podcast, we sit down with Matt Menietti who is the Executive Director of the GlobalHack hackathon here in St. Louis. Matt talks about the upcoming GlobalHack event coming up in St. Louis on June 5-7, 2015 along with some ways GlobalHack may grow in the future. He also talks about what led him to St. Louis as well as his background with nonprofit organizations which help lead him to his current position. Also discussed were some ways that St. Louis can...

It is no secret that there have been some great applications & websites that have come from St. Louis. On this episode, I am talking with Bill Bensing & Mike Young. Both Bill & Mike have partnered up to leave a big company, such as Boeing, behind in order to pursue their idea to help people do more with their social networks with a piece of software they are calling buckUP. I could go on, but I will let the minds behind buckUP explain what the service does & how it is something you are...

Host - Kevin Harvell About Our Guest Nathan Lucy loves being involved. Whether he is behind the camera capturing moments on video or photos, or simply lending a helping hand, Nathan enjoys helping others with whatever the situation calls for. When I first met Nathan at Product Camp 2015 this past March, I found we have many similar interests. In this discussion we talk about his involvement with the St. Louis startup scene, the importance of creating relationships as a freelancer, what...