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Startups UnpackedGoing from Product Lead to YC-backed CEO and $10M Raised, with Catch.co's Kristen AndersonIn this episode, Dan sits down with Founder & CEO of Catch.co Kristen Anderson. Kristen is the Founder & CEO of Catch - a benefits platform for people who don't have employer-provided benefits, like gig workers, entrepreneurs, etc. As she tells the story behind the startup, Kristen shares how she identified the opportunity behind the common misconception that technology alone made the 20th century a success- it was really benefits! Kristen talks about starting at Catch as head of product, then actually moving into the Founder/CEO role later! Then, touches on what benefits mea...2020-11-2350 min
Startups Unpacked04: Building a 40k Person Waitlist and Problem Solving like SpaceX with Josh Clemente of LevelsIn this episode, Daniel sits down with the Founder and President of Levels, Josh Clemente. With Levels, Josh is attempting to bring blood-glucose monitoring into the mainstream as a consumer product. Driven by his own personal health journey, he is convinced that consistent and accurate blood-glucose feedback will produce more knowledgeable choices and dramatically impact the health and lifestyle of millions of people for the better. Others are likewise convinced as Josh has raised 4 million dollars in venture capital and also has a 40,000 customer waitlist. While working at SpaceEx, Josh began to evaluate his work-life balance and t...2020-10-2643 min
Startups Unpacked03: Impress the Sharks and take down Industry Giants with Fintech Founder, Cody BarboIn this episode, Dan sits down with the founder and CEO of Trust & Will, Cody Barbo. Trust & Will is a series A stage company that currently serves over 150,000 families in one of the most essential and yet underserved markets. Trust & Will helps individuals and families by making estate planning simple, accessible, and affordable.From being elected Student Body President at San Diego State University to impressing Shark Tank investor Mark Cuban at a pitch event, Cody has made the most of unique opportunities to develop and showcase his entrepreneurial skills. He’s put those skills to good us...2020-10-1940 min
Startups Unpacked02: Doing Investor Updates the Right Way with Mike Preuss of VisibleIn this episode, Daniel sits down with the founder of Visible, Mike Preuss. Visible is a cutting edge platform that helps founders raise capital, update investors, and engage their team from one single platform. Mike shares the unique way in which Visible was founded and how it’s product aims at what he calls the “cheat code” of fundraising strategies. Through a wide variety of business and collaborative experiences, Mike has developed a wealth of wisdom in what it takes for founders to successfully attract and keep investors. The wisdom that he shares with us also transcends fundrai...2020-10-1241 min
Startups Unpacked01: How to Get Your First Investment Check Without Asking for It - The Power of an Organic, Relationally-Funded Startup with Shannon Goggin of NoyoIn this episode, Daniel sits down with a brilliant young tech founder, Shannon Goggin. Shannon is the co-founder and CEO of Noyo - an API platform company that builds modern infrastructure for modern healthcare systems to make them more efficient, affordable, and transparent. As she tells the story behind the startup, Shannon shares how she identified the industry need that drove her company’s vision. Highlighting the virtues of clear communication and relational networking, she offers winsome and valuable business and fundraising advice throughout the interview.Shannon’s backstory and early professional learning experiences (2:03)A Startup is envisioned: Shan...2020-10-0132 min
Startups Unpacked00: Welcome to Product Market MisfitsAre you ready to turn that idea into a business? Perhaps you’re looking to make the right connections or meet the right investors to turn your startup into a standout. Maybe your startup is at a stalemate. Wherever you are in your entrepreneurial journey, you know that starting a company is hard, and it's even harder for us, the misfits, who want help getting to product/market fit and finding investors, but find ourselves on the outside of the Silicon Valley clubhouse looking in. Product Market Misfits helps entrepreneurs learn more about starting companies and getting funded by sh...2020-09-3001 min