Grit Daily Startup Show

Get ready to explore the startup world in this exciting episode of The Gritdaily Startup hosted by the dynamic Sebastian Rusk. The guest of the show, Doug Milburn, shares his amazing journey from PhD research to starting up Advanced Glasings. He talks about a unique type of translucent insulation that allows natural light to pass through while providing thermal insulation that can revolutionize the building industry. Learn how natural light is critical in building design and the challenges that arise with creating all-glass structures. Doug and Sebastian discuss how systems that need physical manipulation can be improved. Get inspired by Doug's entrepreneurial spirit and understand how he overcame the challenges of starting up the business. He shares his perspective of business as a team sport, drawing analogies to hockey and rugby. Discover how Doug's desire to make the world a better place drives him to solve problems by creating a revolutionary product. You'll love the exciting and engaging anecdotes that the duo shares, including Doug's experience cheering college football and hockey games. Tune in to The Gritdaily Startup to discover your passion for entrepreneurship and explore the world of startups. Don't forget to visit gritdaily.com and get more exciting content. Timestamps [00:00:08] Entrepreneurship and Advanced Glasings Company Origins [00:03:26] The Importance of Natural and Artificial Lighting Balance in Building Design [00:07:05] Start-up Challenges and Team Dynamics [00:10:15] Fun at Sports Games and Making a Difference Best Quotes [00:01:29] I just had too much entrepreneurship in my blood, and I said, I gotta I gotta go chase this [00:03:50] And when you get that right, the building is awesome to be in. Create a dark box. It's miserable. You're living in a cave. Nobody likes it [00:07:12] You gotta get your product. Right? And you have to wind up all the human beings in it [00:11:04] Try to make the world a little better place as you pass through it. We're doing that with natural light, better buildings for human beings Other Materials These materials help you promote your podcast. Quotes can be used for audio & video grams or quote cards. Blog and social posts will help your website and social media presence. Blog Post Article 1: The Story Behind Advanced Glazings In one of the recent episodes of The Gritdaily Startup, host Sebastian Rusk had a chance to speak with Doug Milburn, CEO of Advanced Glazings. The company has been in business for a long time, but Doug's entrepreneurial mindset drove him to start it. Advanced Glazings is a daylighting technology company that specializes in creating translucent insulation which allows light to pass through but blocks thermal energy. Doug's interest in science and engineering combined with his entrepreneurial spirit led him to the founding of Advanced Glazings. He explains, "I love everything that people say an entrepreneur is - proudly geek today." The company's roots go back to Doug's PhD research where he was studying materials that could be used as insulation. He noticed that there were a few companies attempting to commercialize translucent insulation but they weren't able to manufacture it cost-effectively. And that's exactly what Doug set out to do. Translucent insulation is a unique product that solves a problem faced by many buildings. It allows natural light to come in while blocking out the heat. For buildings that rely on artificial lighting throughout the day, Advanced Glazings' product can save energy costs and reduce the building's carbon footprint. If you want to learn more about the story of Advanced Glazings and how they're making buildings more energy-efficient, you should definitely check out this episode of The Gritdaily Startup. Here are three tips to persuade you to listen: Article 2: How Advanced Glazings' Unique Product Solves Problems Startups often try to create unique solutions to...

In this episode of The Grit Daily Startup, host Sebastian Rusk talks with Nathan Hirsch, the CEO of Outsource School. Nathan shares his experiences and insights on outsourcing, and how it can radically change businesses for the better. He discusses the benefits and challenges of outsourcing, as well as how to effectively manage and communicate with remote teams. He also shares his story of building and selling his first company, FreeUp, and how he started Outsource School to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses through outsourcing. Time Stamps: [00:00] - Intro [02:05] - Introducing Nathan Hirsch [04:30] - Nathan's background and how he got started with outsourcing [09:02] - Benefits of outsourcing [14:50] - Challenges of outsourcing and how to overcome them Notable Quotes: Episode Links Connect with Sebastian Rusk: Beyond The Story Podcast Instagram Facebook Connect with Nathan Hirsch Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Other Materials These materials help you promote your podcast. Quotes can be used for audio & video grams or quote cards. Blog and social posts will help your website and social media presence. Support the show: https://hype.co/@gritdailynews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, host Sebastian Rusk talks with Mike Cullinan, the CEO of Archway, a value capture blockchain technology company that aims to revolutionize how value is created and distributed. Cullinan discusses how Archway's blockchain platform can help businesses capture the true value of their products and services, and how it can also help consumers receive a fairer share of that value. He also shares his thoughts on the future of blockchain technology and its potential impact on the global economy. Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:19 - Guest introduction 02:18 - What is Archway and what problem does it solve? 05:06 - How does Archway's blockchain technology work? 08:48 - What is value capture and how does it differ from value creation? 13:50 - How can businesses use Archway's platform to capture more value? 17:34 - How can consumers benefit from Archway's platform? 21:14 - What is the potential impact of blockchain technology on the global economy? 25:00 - What's next for Archway? 27:30 - Conclusion Notable Quotes: Episode Links Connect with Sebastian Rusk: Beyond The Story Podcast Instagram Facebook Connect with Mike Cullinan Twitter LinkedIn Website Other Materials These materials help you promote your podcast. Quotes can be used for audio & video grams or quote cards. Blog and social posts will help your website and social media presence. Support the show: https://hype.co/@gritdailynews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sebastian Rusk talks with Raquel Gomes, the CEO and Co-founder of Stafì, a company that provides entrepreneurs with offshore talent solutions. Raquel shares her insights into why entrepreneurs should consider outsourcing and leveraging offshore talent for their businesses. She explains the benefits of working with offshore talent, dispels common myths and misconceptions, and provides practical advice for entrepreneurs who are looking to start outsourcing. Time Stamps: 00:31 - Introduction of Raquel Gomes and Stafì 02:30 - Why outsourcing is beneficial for entrepreneurs 05:21 - The common myths and misconceptions about outsourcing 09:38 - The benefits of working with offshore talent 12:42 - The importance of cultural fit in outsourcing 16:30 - How to overcome language barriers and communication challenges 20:30 - The process of finding and hiring offshore talent 25:20 - Raquel’s advice for entrepreneurs who are considering outsourcing 29:00 - Conclusion and where to find more information about Stafì Notable Quotes: Episode Links Connect with Sebastian Rusk: Beyond The Story Podcast Instagram Facebook Connect with Raquel Gomes Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Website Other Materials These materials help you promote your podcast. Quotes can be used for audio & video grams or quote cards. Blog and social posts will help your website and social media presence. Support the show: https://hype.co/@gritdailynews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of The Grit Daily Startup, host Sebastian Rusk interviews Dr. Ahmet Ergin, the founder of SugarMD. Dr. Ergin is a physician, author, and entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to helping people with diabetes manage their condition. Dr. Ergin shares his personal experience with diabetes and how it inspired him to create SugarMD, a digital health platform that provides personalized diabetes care to patients. He also shares his insights on the current state of diabetes management and the potential of technology to improve patient outcomes. Time Stamps: Notable Quotes: Episode Links Connect with Sebastian Rusk: Beyond The Story Podcast Instagram Facebook Connect with Ahmet Ergin Instagram LinkedIn Website Other Materials These materials help you promote your podcast. Quotes can be used for audio & video grams or quote cards. Blog and social posts will help your website and social media presence. Support the show: https://hype.co/@gritdailynews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of The Grit Daily Startup, Sebastian Rusk interviews Dutch Mendenhall, the CEO and founder of RAD Diversified, a real estate investment firm that offers a unique approach to real estate investing. Dutch shares his insights and experiences on how to build a successful real estate investment portfolio, how to minimize risks, and how to overcome common challenges that investors face in the industry. Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introduction 02:12 - Dutch's background and how he got into real estate investing 06:05 - How RAD Diversified is different from other real estate investment firms 10:14 - The importance of due diligence in real estate investing 13:17 - Dutch's approach to managing risks in real estate investing 17:55 - Dutch's advice on how to get started in real estate investing 20:48 - Dutch's views on the current state of the real estate market 23:10 - Dutch's thoughts on the impact of technology on real estate investing 25:57 - Dutch's final thoughts and advice for listeners Notable Quotes: "We're not just buying assets, we're actually buying a business" - Dutch Mendenhall (02:52) "We want to create something that is sustainable and that provides consistent returns to our investors" - Dutch Mendenhall (06:30) "We focus on the downside, and we don't want to lose money. We're not trying to hit home runs" - Dutch Mendenhall (13:54) "Real estate is a relationship business. It's all about networking and building those relationships" - Dutch Mendenhall (18:06) "We're moving towards a more data-driven approach in real estate investing, and I think that's a positive thing" - Dutch Mendenhall (23:52) Episode Links Connect with Sebastian Rusk: Beyond The Story Podcast Instagram Facebook Connect with Dutch Mendenhall Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Website Other Materials These materials help you promote your podcast. Quotes can be used for audio & video grams or quote cards. Blog and social posts will help your website and social media presence. Support the show: https://hype.co/@gritdailynews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Get inspired by the Grit Daily Startup podcast featuring Kevin Green from AeroFlexx, who shares his game-changing sustainable packaging solution. Kevin discusses his background in the packaging industry and his jump to Aeroflexx to combat plastic pollution. The company’s innovative product promises a reduced carbon footprint by using significantly less plastic while also creating a convenient and practical dispensing experience. The podcast dives into the gritty details of the startup process, including overcoming rejection and finding small wins while pursuing your business goals. Don't miss this insightful conversation and a call to action to reflect on your own plastic consumption. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for more episodes and check out gritdaily.com for the latest in startup news. Hosted by the one and only, Sebastian Rusk. Timestamps [00:00:08] Kevin Green's journey in tackling plastic pollution [00:03:34] Reducing plastic pollution through innovative packaging [00:07:04] Thrilling Startup Process and Plastic Consumption [00:10:01] Podcast Subscription Reminder and Sponsor Mention Best Quotes [00:02:38] About 9 percent of all plastic packaging in this country gets recycled. Keep that number in mind about 9 percent of all the plastic that you're buying [00:03:35] Over 70 percent of all plastic ever manufactured has been manufactured since 2000 and that number is growing. So it's an exponential growth curve, especially as smaller economies, get into the middle class and into the hyper consumption mode that America's kinda set the tone for [00:04:37] We're using significantly less plastic, and we're also creating a convenience factor where consumers really love the dispensing experience [00:07:29] Number 1 is when you first reach out to a potential customer or sales prospect, They have no idea who you are. You have no brand recognition. This isn't DuPont calling. Right? This is aeroflex. Blog Post Article 1: How Aero Flex Is Innovating to Combat Plastic Pollution On a recent episode of the Grit Daily Startup, host Sebastian Rusk interviewed Kevin Green, CEO of Aero Flex, a start-up that is making significant strides in the world of recycling and sustainable materials. Green highlighted the fact that only 9% of all plastic packaging in the US is recycled, and it is the mission of Aero Flex to combat plastic pollution and make a significant impact in the world. For those who may not be familiar with the world of sustainable materials, Aero Flex is a company that specializes in creating sustainable packaging solutions that are both functional and environmentally friendly. Their products are made from recycled materials, which helps reduce plastic waste and reduce the carbon footprint. Here are three tips for innovative entrepreneurs who want to reduce their environmental impact: Overall, the Grit Daily Startup episode featuring Kevin Green is a must-listen for anyone interested in the world of sustainability and developing innovative solutions to combat plastic waste. Quote: "We're combating the plastic pollution problem in the world. And be you know, having a good return for investors, which you need in a startup. So or in any company for that matter." Article 2: Kevin Green's Journey to Aero Flex On a recent episode of the Grit Daily Startup, host Sebastian Rusk sat down with Kevin Green, CEO of Aero Flex, to discuss his journey from working with multinational companies to founding a start-up that addresses one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time: plastic pollution. Green's experience in packaging spans 25 years, and has included working for big multinational corporations like DuPont and Sun Chemical. However, as he progressed in his career, he began to feel unfulfilled and sought out new opportunities that would allow him to incorporate innovation and entrepreneurship into his work. After seeing the innovative technology being used by...

Angel Protocol is tapping into the power of the crypto industry to drive social impact. Host Sebastian Rusk talks with Amanda Keay and Chauncy St. Jon, co-founders of Angel Protocol, to discuss the platform’s mission and growth on today’s episode. They discuss how the platform can be used to give nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and change makers a way to make a difference without any fee or cost to set up. Amanda and Chauncy believe that the industry will see growth and benefit from regulation. Together, Sebastian and his guests discuss The Angel Alliance and how it serves as a unifying front to promote the positive aspects of the crypto space. Key Takeaways: Topics with Timestamps: [00:03:34] The Advantages of Establishing a Group for People Advocating Change [00:07:07] The Benefits of Utilizing Range Protocol for NGOs with a $100 Endowment Fund [00:10:14] The Benefits of Regulation in the Crypto Industry [00:13:35] Exploring the Potential of Cryptocurrency Giving through the Angel Alliance Notable Quotes: "It was amazing, I just sent a tweet. He responded and that was it. This is the beginning of a great story. Best job application ever." "With Angel, we try and take a very broad view of impact. We actually started with nonprofits giving them on chain endowments but really recognize that nonprofits are only 1 segment of the broader impact world." "Don't be scared to follow your dreams. And if it seems scary, it is, but it's also exciting. I felt that when I jumped in this space and yeah, It was just, like, I'm gonna do this and I think that this is the right thing to do." "The technology itself is life. It's society changing outside. So I'm very excited to be well positioned. In terms of the fears, I mean, there's kind of the existential threats to crypto if nation states keep going really hard on trying to shut it down. That would be a negative. But honestly, overall, I see regulation as a positive thing."" Resources The Grit Daily Podcast Connect with Sebastian Rusk Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Connect with Amanda Keay LinkedIn Website Connect with Chauncey St. John LinkedIn Website Call to Action If you enjoyed this podcast and want to support us, please subscribe on the platform you listen to podcasts from, leave a review and share with your friends. We’d greatly appreciate it! Support the show: https://hype.co/@gritdailynews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Grit Daily Startup Show, Justin McGill discusses how to create long-form SEO content with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). McGill shares his experience on how he started his own content creation company, Content Protocol, which uses AI to write high-quality long-form SEO content for businesses. He also shares some of his secrets on how to create effective SEO content that will help businesses rank higher in search engines and drive more traffic to their website. Time Stamps: 00:49 - Introduction of the speaker Justin McGill 01:20 - Justin shares his background and how he got into content creation and SEO 03:12 - The importance of SEO in driving traffic to a website 04:45 - Introduction of Content Protocol and how it uses AI to create long-form SEO content 06:45 - The benefits of using AI to write content 08:12 - The process of creating content with AI 09:45 - How to ensure the quality of the content produced by AI 11:35 - The difference between AI-generated content and human-written content 13:10 - The importance of having a strong editing process 15:00 - Tips for creating effective SEO content 17:00 - The importance of focusing on user intent 19:25 - The role of keyword research in creating SEO content 21:00 - The importance of long-form content for SEO 23:20 - The future of AI in content creation Notable Quotes: "SEO is really important for driving traffic to a website" - Justin McGill "AI is really good at generating content that's in-depth, that's detailed, that's accurate" - Justin McGill "Editing is really key to making sure that you have high-quality content" - Justin McGill "You really want to focus on what the user's intent is" - Justin McGill "Long-form content tends to rank better in search engines" - Justin McGill Episode Links The Grit Daily Podcast Connect with Sebastian Rusk Twitter FacebookLinkedIn Connect with Justin McGill TwitterLinkedInWebsite Call to Action If you enjoyed this podcast and want to support us, please subscribe on the platform you listen to podcasts from, leave a review and share with your friends. We’d greatly appreciate it! Support the show: https://hype.co/@gritdailynews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in to hear the latest from Sebastian Rusk, the host of the Grit Daily Startup podcast. The latest guest is Lloyd Nelson from a healthcare tech startup, and he explains how blockchain blew his mind and he was inspired to join the XDC network. The XDC founder explains his goal of growing the total addressable market and how he wants to make some key partnerships and collaborations so that he can gain more exposure to different blockchains. 2023 will be a special year for the XDC network according to the founder and when they have institutional custody and regulation, this is when they will truly take off. Key Takeaways: Topics with Timestamps: [00:03:32] Exploring XDC Network: The Thrill of Blockchain Technology [00:06:52] XDC's Expansion through Partnerships and Collaborations in the Year 2021 [00:10:41] The Influence of Institutional Investment and Regulatory Policy on the XTC Network Notable Quotes: “Linqto gives you the ability to invest in early stage companies before they go public, before the IPO. And you only have to invest maybe $10000, sometimes $5000 out. I'm really excited about the concept.” “In healthcare, everything has to speak with each other. So you go into a hospital, you have devices, you have systems, they all need to talk with each other and be interoperable. But when I came into blockchain, everything was siloed. It was extremely fragmented.” “I think 2023 will be a really special year for XDC. There's a lot of things, there's companies who are working with financial institutions and helping with the ISO messaging. And they've partnered with a company to build a stable coin called a US plus. That project could potentially bring billions of dollars into the XDC network.” Resources The Grit Daily PodcastConnect with Sebastian Rusk TwitterFacebookLinkedInConnect with Lloyd Nelson LinkedInCall to Action If you enjoyed this podcast and want to support us, please subscribe on the platform you listen to podcasts from, leave a review and share with your friends. We’d greatly appreciate it! Support the show: https://hype.co/@gritdailynews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.