Shows
Business SchoolThe Big Box Retailer’s Perspective with Alexa Driansky, SVP Retail Consultant at AlixPartnersBig Box Retailers are under fire from multiple angles. Consumers are shopping online, startups are driving up marketing costs and stealing market share, and COVID forced retail to shut down in 2020. Alexa Driansky explains how the large, traditional retailers are responding.2021-03-3038 min
Business SchoolThe Big Box Retailer’s Perspective with Alexa Driansky, SVP Retail Consultant at AlixPartnersBig Box Retailers are under fire from multiple angles. Consumers are shopping online, startups are driving up marketing costs and stealing market share, and COVID forced retail to shut down in 2020. Alexa Driansky explains how the large, traditional retailers are responding.2021-03-3038 min
Business SchoolThe Grind to a Successful Exit with Ethan Song, Co-Founder of Frank & OakEthan Song co-founded Frank & Oak in 2012 and within 12 months had 7-figure monthly sales and a team of over 70 people. Over the next 8 years, he learned that to truly disrupt the men’s fashion industry would take more than several rounds of funding – it would take time and a path that differed from his original vision. Ethan discusses his path to a successful exit in 2020 and lessons learned along the way.2021-03-0432 min
Business SchoolThe Grind to a Successful Exit with Ethan Song, Co-Founder of Frank & Oak
Ethan Song co-founded Frank & Oak in 2012 and within 12 months had 7-figure monthly sales and a team of over 70 people. Over the next 8 years, he learned that to truly disrupt the men’s fashion industry would take more than several rounds of funding – it would take time and a path that differed from his original vision. Ethan discusses his path to a successful exit in 2020 and lessons learned along the way.
2021-03-0432 min
Business SchoolPainting Differently with Caleb Ebel, Co-Founder of BackdropCaleb Ebel discusses starting a company with his wife, creating a differentiated paint company, ignoring the competition, and he takes a guest question from a former colleague at Warby Parker.2021-02-1830 min
Business SchoolPainting Differently with Caleb Ebel, Co-Founder of Backdrop
Caleb Ebel discusses starting a company with his wife, creating a differentiated paint company, ignoring the competition, and he takes a guest question from a former colleague at Warby Parker.
2021-02-1830 min
Business SchoolA Thoughtful Approach to Growth with Lee Mayer, Co-Founder and CEO of HavenlyLee Mayer describes how patient, disciplined growth was the key to building Havenly, the only online interior design company that has not only survived where competitors failed, but also flourished.2021-02-1133 min
Business SchoolA Thoughtful Approach to Growth with Lee Mayer, Co-Founder and CEO of Havenly
Lee Mayer describes how patient, disciplined growth was the key to building Havenly, the only online interior design company that has not only survived where competitors failed, but also flourished.
2021-02-1133 min
Business SchoolKnow Thyself with Matt Scanlan, Co-Founder and CEO of NaadamMatt Scanlan discusses how his success as an entrepreneur stems from his ability to operate on his own terms and at his own pace. 8 years into his entrepreneurial journey, Matt is now the CEO of Naadam, Something Navy, and Thakoon.2021-02-0334 min
Business SchoolKnow Thyself with Matt Scanlan, Co-Founder and CEO of Naadam
Matt Scanlan discusses how his success as an entrepreneur stems from his ability to operate on his own terms and at his own pace. 8 years into his entrepreneurial journey, Matt is now the CEO of Naadam, Something Navy, and Thakoon.
2021-02-0334 min
Business SchoolRaise Capital When You Don’t Need It with Songe LaRon, Co-Founder & CEO of SquireSquire Technologies raised $93 million in 2020 and are now valued at $250 million, but it wasn’t always that easy. Songe talks about constantly scraping for funding, moving HQ to Buffalo, and all the things they had to do to keep the business alive in the early days to put themselves in the position they’re in now.2021-01-0728 min
Business SchoolRaise Capital When You Don’t Need It with Songe LaRon, Co-Founder & CEO of SquireSquire Technologies raised $93 million in 2020 and are now valued at $250 million, but it wasn’t always that easy. Songe talks about constantly scraping for funding, moving HQ to Buffalo, and all the things they had to do to keep the business alive in the early days to put themselves in the position they’re in now.2021-01-0728 min
Business SchoolFundraising in a Pandemic with Sagan Schultz, Co-Founder & CEO of WellWell
This week Stephen and Phineas sit down with Sagan Schultz, Co-Founder & CEO of WellWell, to discuss Sagan's recent decision to raise capital on Republic (ep. 5) and his strategy for growing his CPG business in a pandemic.
Link to the Republic page:
https://republic.co/wellwell
2020-12-1937 min
Business SchoolFundraising in a Pandemic with Sagan Schultz, Co-Founder & CEO of WellWellThis week Stephen and Phineas sit down with Sagan Schultz, Co-Founder & CEO of WellWell, to discuss Sagan's recent decision to raise capital on Republic (ep. 5) and his strategy for growing his CPG business in a pandemic.Link to the Republic page:https://republic.co/wellwell2020-12-1937 min
Business SchoolHot Takes From the Show Thus Far
Stephen and Phineas go back through the season and give some hot takes and updates on each topic and guest.
2020-12-1039 min
Business SchoolHot Takes From the Show Thus FarStephen and Phineas go back through the season and give some hot takes and updates on each topic and guest.2020-12-1039 min
Business SchoolCo-Founder Relationships and Mental Health with Narie Foster, Co-Founder of M.M.LaFleur
Stephen and Phineas discuss the importance of mental health and treating co-founder relationships like romantic relationships with Narie Foster, co-founder and former COO of M.M. LaFleur.
2020-11-1936 min
Business SchoolCo-Founder Relationships and Mental Health with Narie Foster, Co-Founder of M.M.LaFleurStephen and Phineas discuss the importance of mental health and treating co-founder relationships like romantic relationships with Narie Foster, co-founder and former COO of M.M. LaFleur.2020-11-1936 min
Business SchoolRelationships Lead to Acquisitions with Ryan Babenzien, Founder of GREATS
Ryan Babenzien talks with the guys about how he utilized collaborations to hack early growth for his sneaker brand GREATS, and how he leveraged strategic relationships to ultimately sell GREATS to footwear giant Steve Madden.
2020-11-0537 min
Business SchoolRelationships Lead to Acquisitions with Ryan Babenzien, Founder of GREATSRyan Babenzien talks with the guys about how he utilized collaborations to hack early growth for his sneaker brand GREATS, and how he leveraged strategic relationships to ultimately sell GREATS to footwear giant Steve Madden.2020-11-0537 min
Business SchooleCommerce for Life - The COVID Episode
In this week’s episode, Phineas puts Stephen in the hot seat to learn what Burrow’s journey through COVID has been like and how the global pandemic is going to permanently change the way people shop and companies operate.
2020-10-2936 min
Business SchooleCommerce for Life - The COVID EpisodeIn this week’s episode, Phineas puts Stephen in the hot seat to learn what Burrow’s journey through COVID has been like and how the global pandemic is going to permanently change the way people shop and companies operate.2020-10-2936 min
Business SchoolIPOs vs. SPACs: Going Public with Philip Krim, Co-Founder & CEO of Casper
Casper Sleep went public in February 2020 by way of an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Co-Founder and CEO Philip Krim discusses the process and explains both what a SPAC is and why so many startups are going public via SPAC (vs. IPO) in 2020.
2020-10-1536 min
Business SchoolIPOs vs. SPACs: Going Public with Philip Krim, Co-Founder & CEO of CasperCasper Sleep went public in February 2020 by way of an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Co-Founder and CEO Philip Krim discusses the process and explains both what a SPAC is and why so many startups are going public via SPAC (vs. IPO) in 2020.2020-10-1536 min
Business SchoolWord of Mouth Marketing with Ted Wright, Founder & CEO of Fizz Marketing
Stephen and Phineas have a fascinating conversation with an OG in word of mouth marketing, Ted Wright. They discuss the science behind why authentic, unpaid brand advocates are the difference maker for consumer brands that win in the long run.
2020-10-0838 min
Business SchoolWord of Mouth Marketing with Ted Wright, Founder & CEO of Fizz MarketingStephen and Phineas have a fascinating conversation with an OG in word of mouth marketing, Ted Wright. They discuss the science behind why authentic, unpaid brand advocates are the difference maker for consumer brands that win in the long run.2020-10-0838 min
Business SchoolInnovating by Doing the Right Thing with Gregg Renfrew, Founder & CEO of Beautycounter
Stephen and Phineas speak with Gregg Renfrew, Founder & CEO of Beautycounter, about how she’s built a health and beauty empire by advocating for clean ingredients and selling through a community of over 60,000 independent consultants.
2020-10-0137 min
Business SchoolInnovating by Doing the Right Thing with Gregg Renfrew, Founder & CEO of BeautycounterStephen and Phineas speak with Gregg Renfrew, Founder & CEO of Beautycounter, about how she’s built a health and beauty empire by advocating for clean ingredients and selling through a community of over 60,000 independent consultants.2020-10-0137 min
Business SchoolAdvice for Early-Stage Founders
Stephen and Phineas try out a new format where they answer questions from listeners and give advice to Alex Bertman, founder and CEO of Field Tiles. They help Alex think through pricing, marketing, and fundraising strategies.
field-tiles.com/
instagram.com/field_tiles/
2020-09-2438 min
Business SchoolAdvice for Early-Stage FoundersStephen and Phineas try out a new format where they answer questions from listeners and give advice to Alex Bertman, founder and CEO of Field Tiles. They help Alex think through pricing, marketing, and fundraising strategies.field-tiles.com/instagram.com/field_tiles/2020-09-2438 min
Business SchoolWhen Founders Leave with Slava Rubin, Co-Founder of IndiegogoSuccessful startups quickly evolve from ideas to massive, high-growth machines. The skillsets required to lead at one stage are rarely the same for the next. Stephen and Phineas sit down with Slava Rubin to discuss how he and his co-founders at Indiegogo navigated their own paths throughout the company’s evolution.2020-09-0438 min
Business SchoolWhen Founders Leave with Slava Rubin, Co-Founder of Indiegogo
Successful startups quickly evolve from ideas to massive, high-growth machines. The skillsets required to lead at one stage are rarely the same for the next. Stephen and Phineas sit down with Slava Rubin to discuss how he and his co-founders at Indiegogo navigated their own paths throughout the company’s evolution.
2020-09-0438 min
Business SchoolThe Age of Employee Empowerment
The employee empowerment movement we’re witnessing is driving positive changes in workplace culture. Stephen and Phineas discuss the pros and cons of employees speaking up, and how founders should respond.
2020-08-2739 min
Business SchoolThe Age of Employee EmpowermentThe employee empowerment movement we’re witnessing is driving positive changes in workplace culture. Stephen and Phineas discuss the pros and cons of employees speaking up, and how founders should respond.2020-08-2739 min
Business SchoolKnowing When to Pull the Plug with Josh Bobrowsky, Co-Founder & CEO of Ignitia Office
Ignitia Office was a thriving co-working company, fundraising for its second location in September 2019 when WeWork imploded and investors disappeared. 6 months later, COVID-19 erased 80% of the company’s revenue. In July 2020, Ignitia closed its doors forever. Co-founder and CEO Josh Bobrowsky discusses with Stephen and Phineas how he navigated the many tough decisions he had to make and what he’s working on next.
2020-08-2044 min
Business SchoolKnowing When to Pull the Plug with Josh Bobrowsky, Co-Founder & CEO of Ignitia OfficeIgnitia Office was a thriving co-working company, fundraising for its second location in September 2019 when WeWork imploded and investors disappeared. 6 months later, COVID-19 erased 80% of the company’s revenue. In July 2020, Ignitia closed its doors forever. Co-founder and CEO Josh Bobrowsky discusses with Stephen and Phineas how he navigated the many tough decisions he had to make and what he’s working on next.2020-08-2044 min
Business SchoolMarketing your Business Model
This week Stephen and Phineas discuss how consumer startups successfully market their business models, and put the latest example of this, Italic, under the microscope. They then aim this critical lens at the industry of Public Relations.
2020-08-1439 min
Business SchoolMarketing your Business ModelThis week Stephen and Phineas discuss how consumer startups successfully market their business models, and put the latest example of this, Italic, under the microscope. They then aim this critical lens at the industry of Public Relations.2020-08-1439 min
Business SchoolThe Art and Science of Boards and Venture Capital with Liza Landsman, General Partner at NEA
This week Stephen and Phineas chat with Liza Landsman, General Partner at NEA.
They discuss the role of venture capitalists as investors and board members, how important culture is at startups, and the art and science of operating and investing the right way.
2020-08-0658 min
Business SchoolThe Art and Science of Boards and Venture Capital with Liza Landsman, General Partner at NEAThis week Stephen and Phineas chat with Liza Landsman, General Partner at NEA.They discuss the role of venture capitalists as investors and board members, how important culture is at startups, and the art and science of operating and investing the right way.2020-08-0658 min
Business SchoolThe Future of Fundraising with Ken Nguyen, CEO & Co-Founder of Republic
This week Stephen and Phineas chat with Ken Nguyen, CEO & Co-Founder of Republic, an equity crowdfunding platform.
We discuss the democratization of fundraising, tokenization, and the future implications on the startup community.
2020-07-3153 min
Business SchoolThe Future of Fundraising with Ken Nguyen, CEO & Co-Founder of RepublicThis week Stephen and Phineas chat with Ken Nguyen, CEO & Co-Founder of Republic, an equity crowdfunding platform.We discuss the democratization of fundraising, tokenization, and the future implications on the startup community.2020-07-3153 min
Business SchoolRetail and "Experiential," the Good and the Bad with Katie Hunt, Co-Founder of Showfields
This week Stephen and Phineas chat with Katie Hunt, co-founder of Showfields, about the growth and evolution of startup retail.
They explore how hard it is to execute a long term retail strategy and how experiential retail without authenticity is just fluff.
2020-07-2353 min
Business SchoolRetail and "Experiential," the Good and the Bad with Katie Hunt, Co-Founder of ShowfieldsThis week Stephen and Phineas chat with Katie Hunt, co-founder of Showfields, about the growth and evolution of startup retail.They explore how hard it is to execute a long term retail strategy and how experiential retail without authenticity is just fluff.2020-07-2353 min
Business SchoolWhat’s Happening with Female Founders?
This week, Stephen and Phineas chat with Maude founder and CEO Eva Goicochea about the recent turmoil surrounding the many female startup founders who have stepped down from their companies.
They discuss the why behind this moment, how startup culture perpetuates these issues, and the common thread that ties these stories together.
2020-07-1650 min
Business SchoolWhat’s Happening with Female Founders?This week, Stephen and Phineas chat with Maude founder and CEO Eva Goicochea about the recent turmoil surrounding the many female startup founders who have stepped down from their companies.They discuss the why behind this moment, how startup culture perpetuates these issues, and the common thread that ties these stories together.2020-07-1650 min
Business SchoolThe Startup Dilemma: Growth vs. Profitability2020-07-0938 min
Business SchoolThe Startup Dilemma: Growth vs. Profitability2020-07-0938 min
Business SchoolCorporate Responsibility in the Age of Black Lives Matter with Dave Salvant, Co-Founder & President of Squire
Corporate Responsibility in the Age of Black Lives Matter with Dave Salvant, Co-Founder & President of Squire.
2020-07-0239 min
Business SchoolCorporate Responsibility in the Age of Black Lives Matter with Dave Salvant, Co-Founder & President of SquireCorporate Responsibility in the Age of Black Lives Matter with Dave Salvant, Co-Founder & President of Squire.2020-07-0239 min
Business SchoolIntroducing: Business School with Stephen Kuhl and Phineas Ellis
Depending on who you talk to, the startup landscape is either inspiring or confusing, glamorous or scandalous, and sometimes all of the above. Every week, Burrow co-founder and CEO, Stephen Kuhl and startup veteran and Stereotype Studio founder Phineas Ellis give their honest, irreverent take on what's happening in the world of startups.
2020-06-2607 min
Business SchoolIntroducing: Business School with Stephen Kuhl and Phineas EllisDepending on who you talk to, the startup landscape is either inspiring or confusing, glamorous or scandalous, and sometimes all of the above. Every week, Burrow co-founder and CEO, Stephen Kuhl and startup veteran and Stereotype Studio founder Phineas Ellis give their honest, irreverent take on what's happening in the world of startups.2020-06-2607 min