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Grit Daily - John Boitnott
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From the Ground Up
Evan Floersch
Evan Floersch is betting big on the future of pickleball with the Texas Ranchers, a fast-growing franchise aiming to bring pro-level excitement to America’s fastest-growing sport. In this episode, he shares how his background in tech and community building is shaping a new kind of sports ownership model. From grassroots engagement to global ambitions, Floersch is building more than a team — he’s building a movement.
2025-06-16
28 min
From the Ground Up
David Duguan
David Duguan went from flipping headphones and shoes as a kid to building Voxify, an AI-powered platform that helps small businesses never miss a customer call. In this episode, he shares how his upbringing between Ghana and the U.S. shaped his entrepreneurial mindset and why he’s betting big on voice tech for Main Street. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn a scrappy side hustle into a scalable startup, this one’s for you.
2025-06-16
27 min
From the Ground Up
CJ Konstantinos
CJ Konstantinos, founder of Peoples Reserve, joins From the Ground Up to discuss how his company is redefining Bitcoin’s role in personal finance. Instead of spending your Bitcoin, Peoples Reserve lets you leverage it as pristine collateral to finance real-world purchases, starting with your home. It’s a bold bet on a decentralized credit future where your balance sheet, not your credit score, is the key to opportunity.
2025-06-02
23 min
From the Ground Up
Gaurav Bhattacharya
On this episode of From the Ground Up, Gaurav Bhattacharya joins to share how a side project meant to save a struggling startup turned into Jeeva AI, one of the most promising new tools in agentic sales automation. He breaks down how his team navigated a risky pivot, what the future of sales looks like with AI, and why the “full-stack rep” is making a comeback. It’s a raw, insightful look at what it really takes to rebuild momentum and what happens when you bet on yourself twice.
2025-06-02
25 min
From the Ground Up
Bobby Gray
Bobby Gray, founder of Texitcoin, joins From the Ground Up to discuss his mission to restore cryptocurrency’s original purpose as peer-to-peer digital money. Drawing from his decades of experience in alternative currencies, Gray breaks down how Texitcoin is building a decentralized, Texas-based blockchain for real-world use. He also unveils the Downtown Digital Dollars initiative, a local crypto program aimed at keeping money circulating within communities.
2025-05-20
26 min
From the Ground Up
Dr. Marcus Weller
Dr. Marcus Weller joins From the Ground Up to unveil Deepinvent, an AI platform built to revolutionize how intellectual property is created. From generating patents in minutes to innovating on its own architecture, Deepinvent is redefining what it means to invent. Weller breaks down how this “Level Four” AI is helping startups and enterprises alike fast-track their most ambitious ideas.
2025-05-19
18 min
From the Ground Up
Mike Futrell
City Manager Mike Futrell isn’t your average bureaucrat—he’s a former Navy officer, utility exec, and biotech strategist now transforming Riverside, CA into a green tech powerhouse. In this episode, he unpacks how the city is fusing affordability, innovation, and sustainability to attract the next generation of entrepreneurs. From solar greenhouses to hydrogen trains, Futrell is turning Riverside into a city that builds the future, not just dreams it.
2025-05-13
20 min
From the Ground Up
Sebastian Pfeiffer
Sebastian Pfeiffer of Impossible Cloud Network (ICN) joins the show to talk about why the future of the cloud can't stay centralized. From scaling AI infrastructure to protecting digital sovereignty, he lays out how ICN is building a faster, fairer alternative. It’s a conversation about breaking tech monopolies and why users might not even notice when decentralization finally wins.
2025-04-28
21 min
From the Ground Up
Jeff Mahony
Jeff Mahony isn’t following the vodka playbook, he’s rewriting it. From aerospace and AI to sipping spirits in a recyclable black barrel, NEFT Vodka’s CEO shares how bold ideas and better ingredients are shaking up a stale industry. This episode dives into disruption, sustainability, and why the old guard should be nervous.
2025-04-09
21 min
From the Ground Up
Michael Brown
Michael Brown didn’t come from tech, but he couldn’t ignore the absurdity of people still hanging off skyscrapers to wash windows. Now he’s running Skyline Robotics, a company that replaces that job with robots — and quietly gathers building data no one else has. This isn’t just automation for show, it’s a wedge into something much bigger.
2025-03-28
27 min
From the Ground Up
Daniel Daoura
Discover how Daniel Daoura, founder of Pebblebee, turned his aerospace engineering expertise into a game-changing universal tracking solution. In this episode, he shares the challenges of building a global business, innovating cross-platform tracking, and expanding into industries like sports and automotive.
2025-03-20
19 min
From the Ground Up
Kobi Frankel
Kobi Frankel, CEO of Beyond Alpha Ventures, joins From the Ground Up to share insights on venture capital, AI, and quantum computing. He discusses how startups can attract funding, scale efficiently, and navigate today’s evolving investment landscape.
2025-03-05
24 min
From the Ground Up
Nikita Bridan
Oilstainlab co-founder Nikita Bridan joins From the Ground Up to discuss how his company is reinventing high-performance vehicles with a modular, powertrain-swappable design. He shares insights on breaking industry norms, the challenges of launching an independent car brand, and the future of automotive innovation.
2025-03-04
24 min
From the Ground Up
Miles Beckett
AI is streamlining dentistry, and Miles Beckett is leading the charge with Flossy. In this episode of From the Ground Up, Beckett shares how his journey from plastic surgery to AI-driven healthcare led to the creation of Fiona, an AI receptionist that automates scheduling, reduces missed calls, and improves patient experience. Tune in to learn how AI is transforming dental practices and what it means for the future of healthcare efficiency.
2025-02-25
25 min
From the Ground Up
Kevin Rusher
Decentralized finance needs stability, and Kevin Rusher is making it happen with RAAC. In this episode of From the Ground Up, Rusher tells John how his background in finance led him to develop a one-to-one backed NFT model that brings real-world assets — like real estate, gold, and treasuries — onto the blockchain without the regulatory headaches. Tune in to learn how RAAC is bridging traditional finance and DeFi, making decentralized investing more secure, accessible, and practical.
2025-02-24
21 min
From the Ground Up
Alice Shikova
How can Web3 domains revolutionize digital identity? On From the Ground Up, host John Boitnott sits down with Alice Shikova, marketing lead at SPACE ID, to discuss how blockchain-based identities are shaping the future. Shikova shares her unconventional path into crypto, the game-changing potential of Web3 domains, and SPACE ID’s work in authentication, security, and AI integration. From MetaMask partnerships to decentralized finance and Web3 adoption, this episode explores why digital identity is becoming a must-have in the blockchain space.
2025-02-18
20 min
From the Ground Up
Alex Smereczniak
John Boitnott chats with Alex Smereczniak, founder of Franzy, about his journey from college-side hustle to revolutionizing franchise buying. Franzy uses data and AI to make business ownership more accessible, changing how people navigate franchising. Tune in for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, and the future of owning a business.
2025-02-05
21 min
From the Ground Up
Tad Phelps
John Boitnott talks with Tad Phelps, CEO of Fintech, about how the company is revolutionizing operations in the retail and alcohol industries. They explore Fintech’s innovative solutions, its approach to industry challenges, and its role in helping businesses adapt to change. Tune in for insights into leadership, growth, and the future of retail technology.
2025-02-05
22 min
From the Ground Up
Jenna Chamra
John Boitnott chats with Jenna Chamra, Chief Customer Officer of Provoke Solutions, about the transformative role of AI in modern workplaces. They explore how Provoke’s groundbreaking AI platform, Nova, is helping companies overcome technical debt, streamline operations, and empower teams to focus on creative innovation. Jenna shares insights on the future of work, the importance of upskilling, and how AI is bringing joy back to everyday tasks. Tune in for a compelling conversation on the evolving digital landscape.
2025-02-05
25 min
From the Ground Up
Mike Charles
Curious about chicken excellence and what it takes for someone to be an exceptional farmer? Then don't miss this episode of From the Ground Up, where host Join Boitnott delves into the world of poultry farming with guest Mike Charles, the CEO of La Belle Patrimoine.
2025-02-05
18 min
From the Ground Up
Ruud Zanders
Explore the world of egg production with Ruud Zanders, poultry farmer and founder of Kipster. In his interview with John Boitnott, he discusses the sustainable and ethical practices that Kipster has implemented. Learn about the plight of roosters, how land and food can be used more efficiently, and more.
2025-02-05
11 min
From the Ground Up
Murray Newlands
John Boitnott interviews Murray Newlands about the current state of AI and the trends and challenges in the industry. Murray discusses the dominance of the Bay Area in AI due to its ability to raise funds and the presence of big tech companies. He also talks about the importance of the application layer in AI and the potential disruptions in various industries. Murray highlights the need for startups to have deep industry knowledge and adaptability to succeed in the fast-moving AI environment. He also emphasizes the importance of personal connections and human communication in an AI-dominated world.
2025-02-05
15 min
From the Ground Up
Fiona Scott
John Boitnott sit down with PR maven Fiona Scott of Scott PR. Learn about the art of authenticity and get lessons from someone who has been on both sides of the fence.
2025-02-05
19 min
From the Ground Up
Anne Ahola Ward
John Boitnott interviews Anne Ahola Ward, the CEO of CircleClick Media, known as the "Mother of Startups." Anne shares her background as a web developer and SEO expert and discusses her passion for helping startups grow through marketing strategies. Tune in to learn more about her expertise and the problems she addresses in the startup world.
2025-02-05
20 min
From the Ground Up
Adriel Tam
John Boitnott sits down with Adriel Tam, CEO of AdvisorCheck, to discuss how his platform is reshaping transparency in the financial advisory industry. Unlike traditional matchmaking sites that sell consumer data, AdvisorCheck connects people with financial advisors without compromising privacy. Tam acknowledges the mixed reactions to transparency but believes it's essential for helping consumers make smarter financial decisions.
2025-02-05
14 min
From the Ground Up
Alex Gold
John Boitnott catches up with venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and startup advisor Alex Gold. This short and sweet deep dive looks into the world of entrepreneurship, and it even touches on the Burning Man experience.
2025-02-05
10 min
From the Ground Up
Zain Lakhani
John Boitnott engages in a conversation with Zain Lakhani from Lightci. Lakhani dives deep into the company's diverse portfolio, serving giants like Google, Apple, and Coinbase. The discussion centers around the integration of AI, the urgency of climate technology, and the art and science behind running and selling a business. Gain valuable insights from a company that's shaping products, teams, and outcomes for the tech giants.
2025-02-05
13 min
From the Ground Up
Christelle Rohaut
John Boitnott speaks with Christelle Rohaut, the visionary CEO of Codi. They delve into the changing landscape of the commercial real estate market and the transformative role of Codi in offering private office spaces. As the traditional nine to five shifts, Rohaut sheds light on the future of leases, city responses, and the lessons learned from the WeWork saga. Join the conversation to explore the future of workspace solutions.
2025-02-05
13 min
From the Ground Up
Dr. Rolf Illenberger
In the premiere episode of From the Ground Up, host John Boitnott sits down with Dr. Rolf Illenberger, CEO of VRdirect. Together, they navigate the evolving world of VR, its intersection with the metaverse, and the role of AI in this dynamic. Dr. Illenberger shares his insights on the future of VR and the potential impact of Apple's latest VR headset on the industry. Dive in to understand the real-world applications and the transformative potential of VR technologies.
2025-02-05
13 min
PR Not BS
Meet John...my new journo buddy from the USA
I met my guest today while in Las Vegas, last year, for a tech conference and from the off, we just got on. John who is also a journalist, is based in San Francisco, California where he is best known for writing for Entrepreneur.com, a huge site. Mainly his column is made up of stories about trends and tips and tricks to help people get their company growing faster and doing better. Advice for young entrepreneurs and professionals about how to do their job better, and how to run their business – how to get the w...
2024-06-18
49 min
The Camilita® Podcast
162: John Boitnott | Getting Exposure for Your Brand
John Boitnott is a longtime digital media consultant and journalist living in San Francisco. He's written for Venturebeat, USA Today and FastCompany. John is a tech writer and journalist for more than 20 years who contributes to several respected online publications including BusinessInsider, Inc., and Entrepreneur. In addition to journalism, writing about social good companies and in-depth research, John is also active in his community and enjoy metaphysical book reading groups, as well as hiking on the amazing trails of the San Francisco Bay Area. He currently write pieces on productivity, career advice, tech trends, AI, marketing, social media, as well...
2023-05-09
28 min
Reduce Debt Increase Wealth
How People get into Debt
Send us a textIs the question everyone should ask themselves. This is important to know so the problem can be fixed. Then steps to get rid of debt can be taken. This episode is first in a series to become debt free. Article Link:https://www.debt.com/news/how-do-people-get-into-debt/ By John Boitnotthttps://finred.usalearning.gov/Money/DebtTraps The Financial Philosophers - Lets Nerd OutWe're Chris and Danny, two long-time college friends (and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showPlease support th...
2023-05-07
31 min
Uncharted Living
Uncharted Quickie: Life Hacks
This short episode is filled with humor and stories and practical tips on how to hack your life and save you time! Check out our Uncharted Living: Mood Elevator Playlist in the resources. In this episode: Shopping in your own closet What to do for interviews & important meetings Colors to wear as a power move personal fight song to get pumped up Toilet seat covers ++ Spoiler: sometimes moms are right! Conquering your to-do list Staying in your lane Why ev...
2023-05-04
34 min
The Shayna Show
Vote For Yourself - John Boitnott: Ghostwriter and Contributor
"The ultimate success is doing the one thing that sparks your happiness every day," John Boitnott. He isn't talking about external identifiers like glamorized cars or flashy purses, but the act of loving what you do. He is a ghostwriter for executives and entrepreneurs and also a contributor to Fortune Magazine, NBC, Fast Company, Entrepreneur.com, Motley Fool, USA Today, and Vanderbeat. He has a vast profile and brings his wisdom of carving a path in the media industry despite financial uncertainty.In life, we are taught to chase happiness. We chase it through our n...
2022-10-19
38 min
The Human Touch
S1 Episode 4 How One Acts Like A Human Entrepreneur
In today's episode, KT and Tommy discuss what being a human entrepreneur means to the viewers. In the first segment, the main talking points regarding identifying characteristics, professional goals, assessing mentors, drafting personal goals in your own style, executing, and reviewing said goals. The biggest thing KT emphasizes in this episode is finding ways that are not just the core path. When things go wrong, there is time and reflection for other paths. We encourage the audience to find that other path when things get out of hand in your own personal adversity. Both Tommy and Kt also discuss...
2020-10-15
41 min
Curiosity Shots
Interview With John Boitnott
Politics? Covered. Philosophy in politics? Covered. Current events and their popular and unpopular opinions alike? That's right, covered. John Boitnott is a longtime digital media consultant and journalist living in San Francisco. He's written for Venturebeat, USA Today, FastCompany, and, of course, entrepeneur.com.
2020-07-03
50 min
52 Weeks Podcast
Week 24: Reignite Your Drive
John Boitnott a writer for entrepreneur.com put our feelings into words as he shared, “The daily routine, and even drudgery, of life sometimes beats our dreams out of us, a little bit at a time. Before we know it, we’ve lost the drive we once propelled us to achieve our goals.” Preach Johnny boy, preach! John gave 5 tips to consistently kill it and his points hit so close from home we decided to post the article to read the full account go here.
2020-05-25
34 min
C.S. Lazzar Podcast - Sikert és boldogságot!
45: Úgy tűnik, nem kedvelnek a kollégák? Tudd meg, mit tehetsz ellene
Az emberek természetes módon idegenkednek a toxikus emberektől. De mi van, ha te vagy ez az ember? A bejegyzésben említett hivatkozás: https://www.inc.com/john-boitnott/3-signs-youre-toxic-person-in-your-workplace-and-what-to-do-about-it.html Sikert és boldogságot! Kövesd C.S. Lazzart: Weboldal: https://cslazzar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cslazzar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cslazzar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cslazzar LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cslazzar Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/C.S.-Lazzar-id2342167?country=gb
2019-10-02
03 min
Free Ideas
121: John Boitnott | Writer at Entrepreneur Media
John Boitnott writes for Inc., Entrepreneur and BusinessInsider. He is a journalist and digital strategist who has worked at TV, print, radio and Internet companies for 23 years. He's an advisor at StartupGrind.com and has also written for Fortune, NBC, Fast Company, USA Today and Venturebeat. Business is in Joe's DNA. Being a fourth generation business owner and growing up his family's $100 million company has enabled him to be an innovative business consultant. Helping companies around the world to create and save jobs is his passion. Name: John Boitnott Job Title: Writer Name of Business: Entrepreneur Media
2017-11-10
32 min
The Matt Townsend Show
Authentic Politics, A Better Morning, Broken Recycling
Authenticity in Politics (11:24) Dr. Seth Masket is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Political Science at the University of Denver. Author of No Middle Ground: How Informal Party Organizations Control Nominations and Polarize Legislatures. Worked as a senior writer in the White House Office of Correspondence and as a direct mail consultant on several political campaigns in the mid-1990s. Dr. Masket joins Dr. Townsend to discuss authenticity in politics and how much we really want to know about our politicians. How to Have a Better Morning (57:56) John Boitnott is a journalist and digital consultant who has wr...
2015-10-21
2h 20
Search Engine Journal Show
How to Make Your Content Shine Online with John Boitnott #MarketingNerds Podcast
Visit our Marketing Nerds archive to listen to other Marketing Nerds podcasts! In the latest Marketing Nerds Podcast, I had the chance to sit down with John Boitnott. We discussed the latest changes in content, as well as how to really make your content shine online. Mr. Boitnott has been in the content space for 15+ years as a reporter for large companies as well as a blogger for Inc, Entrepreneur, and VentureBeat. In this episode of Marketing Nerds, we cover: What are people doing wrong with content How content has changed over the past 10 years and how we can lea...
2014-12-19
15 min