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Money IssuesRobinhood Drops a Nuke, Republic Reinvents The Forward Contract, and Rocket Dollar Founder Henry Yoshida On Self-Directed Private InvestingIn this episode of The Scott Show, Scott sits down with Henry Yoshida, founder of Rocket Dollar and now head of Retired.com, to talk about the massive wave of innovation coming to the $18 trillion retirement market. From launching Rocket Dollar to help everyday investors use their IRAs to invest in real estate, startups, and crypto — to now running Retired.com with a vision for a fully self-directed retirement future — Henry breaks down how we’re on the verge of a generational unlock in private market access. Scott and Henry dive deep into the rise of private equity for retail invest...
2025-07-0247 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesThe Business of Buying Businesses with Acquire.com CEO Andrew GazdeckiIn this episode of The Scott Show, Scott sits down with Acquire.com founder and CEO Andrew Gazdecki to explore the fast-growing world of micro acquisitions. From his early Twitter rise to landing the premium domain Acquire.com, Andrew shares how he built a breakout marketplace where anyone—from side hustlers to solopreneurs—can buy or sell profitable businesses with ease. Scott and Andrew dive into the future of entrepreneurship in a post-AI economy, where owning digital assets like newsletters, SaaS products, or niche content brands may be the new path to self-employment. They break down how Acquire.com works, why...
2025-06-2534 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesRetail Private Markets Mini Series Plug and US Open Week with Venmo Joe KoziolScott’s back with golf betting consigliere Joe Koziol to preview the 2025 US Open at Oakmont, the hardest test in golf—and the most honest major to bet. The guys break down who can survive the brick-wall greens, brutal rough, and USGA sadism, then roll through their top plays, longshots, and the unofficial return of their flagship segment: Guy Stuff. What You’ll Learn: Why Oakmont rewards discipline, not dopamine Scott’s favorite Top 10 prop that’s free money (he swears) Joe’s sleeper pick who’s either missing the cut or finishing T-3 The one LIV player neither of them will touc...
2025-06-1244 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesPGA Championship Storylines, Value Picks and Errant Takes with 'Big Kit & Venmo Joe'Scott's back with his golf wagering pal Joe Koziol to break down this week's PGA Championship and whether or not Quail Hollow is just "Rory McIlroy Country Club". The two discuss a few emerging storylines such as; will Jordan Spieth sneak into the elite Grand Slam club? Who has the tastiest odds coming into the weekend, and whether or not the PGA made the right call moving its championship to May. 📓 What You’ll Learn: - Top bets, longshots, and DraftKings pool plays from $7,500–$9,500 - Why Scottie Scheffler might run away with it—and why Rory still gives pause - The probl...
2025-05-1444 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesWhy Jeff Bezos, Coatue Launched a New Billion Dollar Private Fund For Individual InvestorsThis week, something seismic happened in private markets. Jeff Bezos, Michael Dell, and Coatue’s Philippe Laffont announced a $1B tech fund that’s now accessible to individual investors — with minimums starting at just $50K. Let that sink in. The floodgates are opening. What used to require millions and insider access is now coming to retail. First Hamilton Lane launched the first truly retail private fund exclusively on Repubic with a $500 minimum and now Coatue offering access to its own unique offering at $50k (funds like these typically have minimums in the millions). In this episode, Scott is joined by KingsC...
2025-05-0742 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesRIP Venture Factory and The State of VC 2025 with Sam LessinScott sits down with venture capitalist, essayist, and Slow Ventures GP Sam Lessin for a candid, high-signal conversation about the state of venture capital—and why the old playbook is officially dead. Sam unpacks the ideas behind his viral VC25 manifesto, including why the startup conveyor belt model is broken, how today’s founders are flying blind, and what it really takes to build something worth betting on in a post-factory era. Together, Scott and Sam dive deep into the evolving role of seed investors, the myth of the “10x engineer,” and why most unicorns are now zombified corpses soaking up capit...
2025-05-0238 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesSurviving The Grift Economy with Pop Culture Journo John McDermottScott sits down with longtime friend, journalist, and cultural critic John McDermott for a no-holds-barred conversation on the rise of the grift economy. John and Scott re-trace the evolution of modern hustle culture to unpack the cult of tech founders, the blurred lines between personal branding and deception, and why irrational self-confidence is both a feature and a bug of startup life. Along the way, the duo riff on everything from J.R. Smith’s delusional greatness to Mark Zuckerberg's masculinity arc, fake wellness routines, and the eerie emergence of AI-driven misinformation. John shares what it was like to go to...
2025-04-2448 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesCraig Kilborn's Gorgeous Life, All-Time Sandwich Rankings, and Scott's Masters Weekend RecapIn this episode, Scott sits down with legendary host and comedic trailblazer Craig Kilborn for a wide-ranging conversation on life after late night, creative independence, and what it really means to stay above the fray. From his iconic runs at ESPN, The Daily Show, and The Late Late Show, Craig reflects on the highs of fame, why he walked away, and how he found peace (and punchlines) off-camera. Scott and Craig share their philosophies on aging gracefully, drinking in moderation, and never chasing the night. They riff on Frasier, Scotch, the Reuben sandwich, and their favorite rewatchable movies—from Predator to...
2025-04-1442 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesThe Masters Edition featuring Scott's Friend "Venmo" JoeA different tradition unlike any other... Gambling on golf. Welcome to Scott Show: Masters Week Edition. Scott is joined by local legend and friend Joe Koziol to dive deep into one of the year’s most beautiful, chaotic, and bank-breaking sports weekends, The Masters 🏌️‍♂️ A few highlights: - Why the Masters is our Super Bowl - Intruiging bets, props, and pools - The case for Maverick McNeely at +750 - Angel Cabrera… yes, that Angel Cabrera - Golf psychology - Masters Pool Draft: top picks to win, best old guys, young studs and who's to lose This episode has rare degenerate energy with jus...
2025-04-0948 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesMarkets Tank, Stop Listening to Noise, “Private Equitification” of Venture and the New Media Universe with Eric NewcomerIn this episode, Scott sits down with journalist-turned-operator Eric Newcomer for a wide-ranging conversation about building in public, the evolution of venture capital, and what it’s really like to run a media business. Eric shares the backstory of launching Newcomer, from a solo Substack to a $2M+ revenue business with marquee events like Cerebral Valley. The two reflect on the blurred lines between media and entrepreneurship, how trust and access shape great reporting, and the surprisingly human side of building a company. Then, Scott and Eric dive deep into the state of venture capital: the private-equity-ification of mega-funds, the un...
2025-04-0747 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesDarren Marble on Going Public, Market Convergence, and the Retail RenaissanceIn this episode, Scott sits down with Darren Marble — the creator of Going Public and founder of Issuance — for a wide-ranging conversation on the rise of retail investors, the evolution of equity crowdfunding, and why he believes the best days of this industry are still ahead. Darren shares the inside story of launching Going Public, a groundbreaking series now partnered with X (formerly Twitter), where everyday people can invest in startups while watching. He opens up about the challenges of getting mainstream media to understand the vision, the value of showmanship in a complex industry, and how they’re landing major...
2025-03-3141 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesScott Has a New Show, Republic Launches "True Retail" Private Equity Fund w/ Hamilton Lane and Why Tokenize Private Equity w/ Republic Founder Kendrick NguyenIn the inaugural episode of The Scott Show, host Scott Kitun welcomes his good friend and Founder of Republic, Kendrick Nguyen, to break some BIG news and to discuss the game-changing shift towards retail happening across private markets. Key Takeaways: → Republic’s Major Announcement – A new partnership with Hamilton Lane, bringing institutional-grade private equity to retail investors via blockchain tokenization. → The Power of Private Equity – Unlike volatile public markets, private equity has outperformed 19 of the last 20 years. Retail investors now have access to previously exclusive assets. → Why Tokenization Matters – It enables greater accessibility, easier tracking, and future liquidity, potentially allowing private invest...
2025-03-1944 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesFrom Mechanical Engineering to Studio Head: Jeff Annison's Legion M StoryIn this episode of the Technori podcast, host Scott Kitun interviews Jeff Annison, the co-founder and president of Legion M. They discuss Annison's journey from mechanical engineering to entrepreneurship, highlighting his experiences in various startups, including a streaming mobile television venture and a music-related startup. Annison shares insights into his career transitions, the challenges he faced, and the evolution of his ventures.Key Highlights:Quibi chat: despite failures, a quick look at its innovative content creation and distribution model. (5:52)Legion M proposition as a fan-owned movie studio. (9:09)Hollywood strikes and the future of entertainment. (15:11)Hollywood's shift...
2023-11-2540 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesTaylor Lorenz on Being Extremely Online in an Internet WorldScott Kitun sits down with acclaimed journalist and author Taylor Lorenz to set the record straight regarding internet history, the premise of her book, "Extremely Online," (available now). She discusses the evolving landscape of the tech world, the importance of strong social safety nets, the impact of AI on content creation, and Lorenz's thoughts on various social platforms. Key Highlights:The impact of social media on fame and celebrity. (2:51)The fundamental issues creators face including the challenges of accessing healthcare and unions' potential role (and over-reliance) in addressing these concerns. (3:12)The evolution of influencer culture and t...
2023-10-0528 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesThe Crowdfunding Revolution: A Conversation with StartEngine's Howard MarksScott Kitun talks to StartEngine co-founder Howard Marks. The conversation starts with Kitun's curiosity about Marks' early involvement in crowdfunding, despite having been an entrepreneur (founder of Activision) for a long time. Marks recounts his journey from investing in entrepreneurs in Los Angeles to eventually building StartEngine. He reflects on entrepreneurs' difficulties when raising capital, especially those who don't fit the traditional "Stanford-educated, white male" profile. Marks shares his experience with the initial skepticism and resistance faced, emphasizing the potential opportunity when the general consensus is against a new idea. He also highlights the success of StartEngine so far...
2023-07-1742 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesAlts, investing and the promise of fine art with Masterworks CEO Scott LynnScott Lynn, founder and CEO of Masterworks, joins Scott Kitun on the show. As a long time art collector and enthusiast, Lynn saw a massive space in the market for fine art - which includes many pieces that are valued in the millions of dollars - to be invested in fractionally but art lovers and investors worldwide. In this episode, Scott Lynn shares his foray into entrepreneurship, developing the Masterworks platform and the promise of the art + internet to make incredible opportunities. The two Scotts digs into the markets, expressing confidence the markets will swing back for alts. Lynn...
2023-04-0626 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesBored Elon Musk on Elon, startups, crypto and pseudonym lifeBored Elon Musk, a pseudonymous influencer, joins Scott Kitun on the pod. Bored has built his following over most of the past decade on Twitter. What started out as a joke account gradually - alongside the growing notoriety of Elon Musk - into an influencer account with over a million followers. Bored shares how he built his following and monetized his account, including his Bored Box. Scott and Bored talk about the idea of playing a character as a business, performing in good faith and best use cases for crypto and NFTs. Bored also talks about distancing his brand...
2023-01-0533 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesHarper Reed on making tech more accessibleHarper Reed, founder and CEO of Galactic, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Reed, the former Head of Commerce at Braintree and President Obama's CTO during his re-election campaign, is a longtime tech entrepreneur (and Technori supporter) working to make technology work better for everyone. Like many founders experienced early on in the pandemic, Reed had to make a major pivot. He shares his latest entrepreneurial journey moving Galactic from health/medtech-centered company into one focused on building fintech products native to Web3. Scott and Harper dig into the utter lack of accessibility for regular people to use crypto...
2022-12-0839 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesGetting more out of your education minus the debt sentenceMilan Kordestani, founder and CEO of Audo, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Audo is a career building platform that combines e-learning and job opportunities that fit the skills you learn. Scott and Milan dig into the changes coming to education, the value of college and avoiding debt. They also touch on just how gamification could and should play into the ways we learn, and building curriculum around engagement. Milan dives into his own college experience and not finding value in curriculum options given to him in college, which ultimately was the first kernel of his idea for Audo. 
2022-11-2241 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesChanging the culture around investing with StartupStarter co-founder Lorel ScottLorel Scott, co-founder and COO of StartupStarter, joins the show with Scott Kitun. StartupStarter is launching the first ever in-person Equity Crowdfunding Week (ECW), a showcase and awards show for equity crowdfunding startups and investors to come together for a 3 day celebration of a growing crowdfunding community. Lorel shares  how he and his co-founder came up with  StartupStarter in the height of the pandemic and have been working the past two years to put together a showcase that shines a bright light on the equity crowdfunding sector. They talk about the faults of the industry, how to grow awareness fo...
2022-11-0340 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesBackstage Capital GPs on the present/future of VC and new partnership with KingsCrowdBrittany Davis and Christie Pitts, general partners at Backstage Capital, join the show with Scott Kitun. Brittany and Christie talk about the present day investing landscape and why the future of VC will trend towards inclusiveness (or lose). The group shares their thoughts and experiences with the top VC firms, why so many are resistant to change and where the next generation of founders and investors is primed to shape who and what gets funded differently from their predecessors. We also talk about Backstage's new Flex Fund II, which KingsCrowd (Technori's parent company) will provide data and ratings on...
2022-10-2741 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesCreating futuristic vehicle concepts with VonMercierMike Mercier, founder and CEO of VonMercier, joins the show with Scott Kitun. They talk about how changing what we can do with vehicles, starting with the idea of VonMercier's electric hovercraft Arosa. Mike dives into his 10-year founding journey with late nights and weekends dedicated to coming up with the concept, finding the right materials and creating something from just an idea to a full-fledged company. Scott and Mike also dig into the building a business model for small-scale vs mass market. VonMercier is currently raising a CF round on Republic. 
2022-10-1930 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesShowplace is your one-stop shop for outfitting short-term rentalsJustin Miller, founder and CEO of Showplace, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Showplace aims to be a one-stop shop for people looking to rent out their properties with the supplies, design, furnishings and everything else you need to set up a short-term rental. Justin shares the company's hefty aim to be the modern infrastructure for short-term rentals, and filling a space opened up by the past decade's surge of companies like AirBnB and VRBO. As a three-time founder, Justin also dives into his decades long journey as an entrepreneur, including his first company  Notehall which was the first c...
2022-09-2137 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesImproving shift work everywhere with Deputy CEO Ashik AhmedAshik Ahmed, co-founder and CEO of Deputy, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Deputy is a company focused around simplifying work life for the shift worker. As an employee management platform, Deputy specializes in timesheets, scheduling, tasks and workplace communication. Ashik shares the founding story starting with his own childhood growing up around shift workers in the family to working on the initial concept  with his cofounder who ran an aviation ground handling business at the time. Seeing how many people airlines didn't employ themselves, but were in fact shift workers, sparked the idea of creating a platform that b...
2022-08-3146 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesS.I. Container Builds: Building ADUs with affordability and conservation in mindRory Rubin, co-founder and CEO of S.I. Container Builds, joins Scott Kitun on the show. S.I. Container Builds offer customizable ADUs (accessory dwelling units) using shipping containers that are affordable, simple and environmentally conscious. Rory shares with Scott the origin story for starting S.I. Container Builds. According to Rory, there are more than 23 million shipping containers that can be recycled as potential ADUs that are low-cost to build and be built quickly. Rory talks mission to address the housing crisis, why this opportunity left her switching careers and entering the construction space she grew up around...
2022-08-0324 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesProviding next-gen online safety through your router with Gryphon CEO John WuJohn Wu, CEO of Gryphon, joins the pod with Scott Kitun. Gryphon is a wireless router built around online safety, privacy and protecting the central point of your digital life at home. John first starting thinking about the idea for the router after watching his young daughter access the internet and come across NSFW (or children) content. Scott and John catch up about the essential role of data in our lives, why we should care where it goes and treating children's digital lives with equivalent protections and safeguards we use in the physical world. John also shares new features...
2022-07-2835 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesDigital estate plans and catching up with Trust & Will CEO Cody BarboCody Barbo, founder and CEO of Trust & Will, comes back on the show with Scott Kitun.  Cody catches up with Scott after three years of growing the Trust & Will business  from a seed round CF raise on Republic to a $15 million Series B and recent venture round led by UBS. They talk about the journey Trust & Will has been on, how Cody first got the idea after trying to work through finances with his wife and identifying a very clear need for simple, easy to set up estate plans and wills. Scott and Cody lament on the state of fu...
2022-07-2039 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesIvee: Improving the car passenger experienceAlex Giannikoulis, founder of Ivee, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Ivee is a "mobility as a service (MaaS)" platform that adds a suite of apps and experiences that elevate your time as a passenger in commute. The Ivee dashboard connects your phone to a 10" tablet in the backseat to access services like Netflix, Spotify, Calm as well as physical experiences like surround sound and in-chair massage functionality. Alex and Scott go into the state of the auto industry, improving the in-car experience and why Tesla  - despite its flaws - raised the bar by changing customer expectations. Ivee i...
2022-06-2934 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesBringing back at-home care with Tomorrow HealthVijay Kedar, co-founder and CEO of Tomorrow Health, joins Scott Kitun on the show. Tomorrow Health is a health tech company that aims to restore at-home care as the primary & preferred destination for patients of all ages. Vijay dives into how Tomorrow Health streamlines healthcare processes and at-home service to enable patients to go home and spend less time at the hospital. He shares his founding story of taking time off from his job at Oscar Health to help his mom through her cancer treatments and noticing all the deficiencies from insurance to  point of care. Scott and Vijay a...
2022-06-2225 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesAddition Wealth CEO Ana Mahony creating tangible financial wellnessAna Mahony, founder and CEO of Addition Wealth, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Addition Wealth is a fintech platform that offers a suite of tools, resources and financial advisors to help employees make better financial decisions. Ana shares how she decided to jump into entrepreneurship after struggling to help her mom figure out her finances and the complications she faced. Scott and Ana  go back and forth over the lack of financial literacy employees have with their own contracts, how to understand their equity compensation and why that understanding doesn't exist across the wealth gap. They also talk a...
2022-06-0140 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesNavigating the early fundraising stages with Foundersuite CEO Nathan BeckordNathan Beckord, founder and CEO of Foundersuite, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Foundersuite offers a suite of software tools, templates and education to help founders and CEOs execute more efficiently. Nathan comes back on the pod to talk about the Foundersuite journey, lessons he's learned from working with thousands of founders and learning strategies to successfully get early stage projects off the ground. Scott and Nathan share investor stories, teaching founders the volume game when it comes to getting investments and why it's critical for founders up to Series A to lead the charge on fundraising rounds. 
2022-05-1935 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesBuilding affordable tiny homes with Boxabl founder Galiano TiramaniGaliano Tiramani, CEO and founder of Boxabl, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Boxabl makes ADUs (accessory dwelling units) that  can ship anywhere as a giant box that unfolds onto your plot of land. Galiano dives into his entrepreneurial journey with startups in the trendy spaces such as Bitcoin and cannabis, as well as his years long pursuit of getting Boxabl up and running. Scott and Galiano talk about the the logistics behind mass production and Galiano's plan to get several manufacturing warehouses - essentially auto plants but houses - to meet demand and ship Boxabls around the country. B...
2022-05-0921 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesHadley Harris and the new era of VCHadley Harris, cofounder of Eniac Ventures, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Hadley humors Scott on one of his favorite topics - dealing with venture capitalists. Scott and Hadley dig into the rise of VC competition and why VCs can't afford to be as dismissive or authoritative in the new environment with a growing list of funding options for founders. They also talk about the power of Twitter in the start up world, VC trends, ideal companies and finding the right fit between founders and the problem they set out to solve. 
2022-04-2736 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesInvisible College: The making of a Web3 academyNick deWilde, co-founder of Invisible College, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Nick comes on to talk about the colorful but often opaque world of Web3. Everyone seems to be talking about it but what is Web3 and how do you become a participant? These are just some of questions Nick set out to answer when he created Invisible College, an education platform to understand the basics of Web3 that includes purchasing a reasonably priced NFT you'll use to understand ownership and participate in the digital community. Scott and Nick talk about how everything moving online has accelerated the...
2022-03-3129 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesBehind Genius with Paige Finn DohertyPaige Finn Doherty joins the show with Scott Kitun.  Paige is a founding partner of Behind Genius Ventures and author of a  children's book - for adults! - about investing called Seed to Harvest. Paige talks about her journey into venture and her realization that you don't need to come from generational wealth to invest as her founding thesis. Scott and Paige talk about how much the pandemic has shifted identities and made it easier to form investing communities. They talk about how the story of investing is a story of the internet, how digital hoarding has becoming a gr...
2022-03-0930 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesGoing BigTime with CEO Brian SaundersBrian Saunders, founder and CEO of BigTime Software, joins the show with Scott Kitun. BigTime provides turnkey billing software solutions for professional service firms and consulting services that makes it easy to capture billable hours, allocate and manage project resources and consolidate key metrics. Earlier this year, BigTime took a $100 million strategic investment from Vista Equity Partners for new product development and expanding customer-facing teams. Brian shares his journey in IT consulting and 20-year ride with BigTime. He talks about pattern matching as a foundation for driving success and helping people get paid faster. Scott and Brian geek out...
2022-03-0430 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesMeet Pincho: The Athleisure of RestaurantsOtto Othman, founder and CEO of Pincho, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Pincho is a street-food inspired burger and kebab shop based in Miami, Florida.  Otto, a former UX designer, talks about the origin story of how he and his cousin originally came up with a plan to sell his mom's pincho kebab recipe by opening up Pincho (formerly called Pincho Factory). Born and raised in Brazil, Otto says Pincho is basically a Latin twist on American classics like burgers, kebabs, chicken sandwiches (salads too) and hot dogs...getting hungry yet? In this fun foodie conversation, Scott and O...
2022-02-2524 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesSaving startups cash with MainStreet's Doug LudlowDoug Ludlow, co-founder and CEO of MainStreet, joins the show with Scott Kitun. The greatest need for any startup is almost always a combination of time and money, often more money to buy more time. MainStreet aims to help solve the problem by working  with startups to save on operating costs across the board. From tax credits to specialized discounts, MainStreet gathers all the opportunities a startup can take advantage of that can save possibly several hundred thousand dollars (or more) per year. Doug talks to Scott about supporting founders and why something like MainStreet is a no-brainer for c...
2022-02-1021 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesSelling in the "Age of the Hustle" with Stable.work's Clarence de SilvaClarence de Silva, CSO at Stable.work, joins the pod with host Scott Kitun. Sales is often considered one of the most crucial components of a business, but also the first to go when times are tough. In the era of the gig economy, remote, seasonal sales professionals are an increasingly appealing plug in for companies. Marketplaces like Stable.work exist to do just that: provide on-demand sales professionals to companies in times of need, and give sales people the ability to pick and choose their assignments that best fit their attributes. Clarence and Scott talk about the importance...
2022-02-0232 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesThe truth about the return to office with Deskpass CEO Sammy RosenSam Rosen, co-founder and CEO of Deskpass, joins the pod with Scott Kitun. Every year, even every few months we start seeing the "when are we going back to the office?" trend on the timelines and wonder if this will be the time the legions of white collar workers return to an office-centered lifestyle. Do people want to be back in office full time or not? Turns out as the statistics, cultural desire and the Great Resignation have shown, the future is  hybrid models. Sam and Scott have an excellent conversation cutting through the fog of return to office m...
2022-01-2631 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesFacet Wealth secures $100 million to make financial planning more accessibleAnders Jones, co-founder and CEO of Facet Wealth, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Facet Wealth is a fintech company offering personalized financial advice and wealth management services. Today, Facet announced a $100 million  Series C round led by Durable Capital Partners LP  to fuel its growth with users, team and tech suite. Through a combination of proprietary tech and access to CFP (Certified Financial Planner) professionals, Facet wants to serve an underserved market of 40 million American households with an affordable subscription model (as opposed to AUM-based fees). Anders talks to Scott about securing the Series C and how he an...
2022-01-1933 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesHow to recruit top talent with Hirewell CEO Matt MassucciMatt Massucci, co-founder and CEO of Hirewell, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Hirewell is a recruiting platform that connects employers with prospective talent nationwide.  The company just received a $21 million strategic investment from  global investment firm Pyrtek. Matt shares some of the details and how Hirewell is focusing on tech, growth, and acquiring an Israeli software startup ICV. Scott and Matt talk about the state of recruiting two years into the pandemic, the hot, Hot HOT job market (for tech professionals especially) and how companies can find a better way to stand out to prospects in a candidate's ma...
2022-01-1327 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesAutomate your financial planning with FitBUXJoe Reinke, founder and CEO of FitBUX, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Joe gives the the pitch on FitBUX, an automated software solution to financial planning. From student loans to stocks, FitBUX measures your financial data and provides easy-to -understand analysis for you to make money decisions. Scott and Joe talk about the future of investing, the growth of retail investing and why financial planning is due for sizable disruption. Joe shares how FitBUX combines automation with a human connection, providing coaching to users to best use the software and harness results from the data. FitBUX is currently...
2022-01-0634 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesHarlem Capital's Gabby CazeauGabby Cazeau, Principal at Harlem Capital, joins the show with Scott Kitun.  Harlem Capital is a venture capital firm with a core mission to invest in a  thousand diverse founders (including Chicago's very own CASHDROP) over 20 years and  change the faces of entrepreneurship. Gabby shares her journey from intern to Principal at Harlem Capital and how she's been supported to follow her interests finding solutions to inequalities and strengthening communities. Scott and Gabby dig into the state of venture capital today, helping founders pass by bad investors, and creating a broader understanding for what a diverse tech ecosystem looks lik...
2021-12-3024 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesDefining the future of alternative assets with Alt founder Leore AvidarLeore Avidar, founder and CEO of Alt, joins the show with Scott Kitun.  As cryptocurrencies have exploded in popularity so has the rise of other forms of alternative assets like NFTs, wine and sports cards. Alt is one of the platforms leading the charge in making trading cards an investable commodity, with the idea of making everything investable a liquid asset. Leore talks about the origin story for Alt when he tried to get a bank loan against his cards (spoiler: the bank didn't accept) and set him on a course to legitimize cards as currency for longtime fans a...
2021-12-2139 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesPek Pongpaet on technology + designPek Pongpaet, founder of impekable and longtime Technori alum, joins the show with Scott Kitun. impekable provides UX design services to tech companies, including work with  Adobe and Twilio  among many others. Pek talks about his journey from Chicago to the Bay Area (and back again), how design has been mainstreamed into tech, comparing the talent landscapes between Chicago and Silicon Valley and how much the vibe in Chicago is changing. 
2021-12-0841 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesPandora to Grabango - Will Glaser's blueprint to business successWill Glaser, founder and CEO of Grabango, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Prior to founding Grabango, a check-out free technology for grocery stores and convenience stores, was the co-founder of Pandora, one of the pioneers in digital music streaming. As the son of a college professor and a psychoanalyst, Will has had a lifelong tug of war between the left and right side of his brain. He attributes this tug of war to his main interest starting companies at the intersection of technology, consumer impact and business. Will talks about how focusing on this trifecta gives him a...
2021-12-0226 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesTurn your purpose into elite business performance with Pete WilkinsPete Wilkins, Managing Director at Hyde Park Angels and author of Purpose + First Entrepreneur, joins the show with Scott Kitun.  Over the course of his career, Pete has worked with all kinds of business leaders, young founders and everyone in between. One of the main drivers of success (and failures) he's observed in his own life and others is working each day with the idea of purpose. The goal for Pete is simple: help more people love who they are and what they do. With the framework of purpose laid out in the book (and accompanying workbook), Pete creates a...
2021-11-2342 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesMake wine a part of your portfolio with VinovestAnthony Zhang, co-founder and CEO of Vinovest, a wine investing platform, joins the show with Scott Kitun. The age of retail investing and collecting is upon us and never before have so many people been able to invest in everything from baseball cards to NFTs. Why not fine wines? Anthony answers resoundingly how a long-time collector's item - wine - is a natural  fit as an alternate asset in anyone's portfolio. In a thoughtful conversation, Anthony and Scott walk through the  appeal for wine as an asset class and how Vinovest acts as your marketplace, portfolio, education center and wi...
2021-11-1829 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesDefining the role of the investor with DCM's David ChengDavid Cheng, Principal at DCM Ventures, joins the pod with Scott Kitun. The role of VC isn't the same as your father's, or even your grandfather's VC anymore. No longer is venture capital only about getting a check once and being hands off otherwise. As we've started to see with a16z and rolling funds, DCM's methodology is to play a hands on role with founders in clear, specific niches to grow an idea into a full grown business. David and Scott talk about the changes in VC and why there is an increased expectation on a firm and...
2021-11-1225 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesCard talk and employee retention strategies with HappyWork founder Tony ShefflerTony Sheffler known for his trading expertise and founder of employee happiness and retention company HappyWork, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Tony and Scott kick off the pod with an all-encompassing conversation on #thehobby, what the differences are between PSA, SGC and why SGC is in such a good position to really shine in the market. They talk about Fanatics entry into the world of trading cards, why they aren't going anywhere and seeing what they have to do to get Alt or Fanatics to sponsor the show. In the second half, Tony dives into employee retention and...
2021-11-0350 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesCreator economy and entrepreneurship with Gumroad founder Sahil LavingiaSahil Lavingia, founder and CEO of Gumroad and author of the new book "The Minimalist Entrepreneur" joins the show with Scott Kitun. Scott and Sahil share their passion for the changes coming to investing such as equity crowdfunding and retail investor movement. Sahil earlier this year raised $5 million in one of the fastest filled rounds ever on Republic, and plans to open up future crowdfunding rounds when needed. Gumroad is a digital marketplace where users can sell memberships, courses, books and other services and is built on the idea that creators can control their own business infrastructure by building...
2021-10-2739 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesBrian Morrissey and the rebooting of mediaBrian Morrissey, former President/EIC of Digiday and current writer of the media business Substack The Rebooting, joins the show with Scott Kitun.  They get into it all things  media and the business of media, and how this period of upheaval with the pandemic is a chance to get things right and inspired The Rebooting name. Brian talks about changes that should happen - both in media companies and companies in general - and much of it has to do with accepting less control over employees (i.e. work from home and other benefits). They talk about how being so...
2021-10-1851 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesJohn Pompliano on personal finance and digital growthJohn Pompliano, co-host of the The Best Business Show on YouTube with his brothers Anthony and Joe, joins the pod with Scott Kitun. They dive into the new media landscape, finding the right balance between newsletters, video and social posting. John and Scott riff on the  pros and cons of sponsorship, advertising and subscription models for digital media businesses, and how market appetites favor flexibility which smaller groups like the Pompliano brothers or individuals can muster better than bigger companies. John talks about his goals to advocate for personal finance and how to get the next generation deeper into p...
2021-10-0732 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesirrvrntVC General Partner Andrew GluckAndrew Gluck, GP at irrvrntVC, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Andrew runs through his career from working with name brands, cofounding his own agency to getting into venture capital and how he fell in love with startups. Scott and Andrew trade stories and ideas about working with founders and other VCs, the pros/cons of rolling funds, why founders should know their numbers and be good at sales, how to come up with your investing thesis and more. irrvrntVC invests in startups from seed to seed+, providing hands on support including strategy, key hires, partnerships, office space, etc.
2021-09-2330 minMoney Issues
Money Issuesmmhmm app, distributed work and why timing is everything with founder Phil LibinPhil Libin, founder of video communications app mmhmm,  joins the show with Scott Kitun. Previously the founder of Evernote, Phil shares his thoughts on how timing is everything in entrepreneurship - it certainly was the case with Evernote (the iPhone changed the game for digital note-taking) and has taken hold with mmhmm. After mmhmm's $5 million seed round led by Sequoia Capital early on in the pandemic, investors realized emphasis on video communications wasn't a short-term fad, but an evolution of the workplace, culminating in mmhmm's recent $100 million round led by Softbank Vision Fund. Phil and Scott talk about looking a...
2021-09-0948 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesCatching Up With TechCrunch Reporter Alex WilhelmAlex Wilhelm, Senior Editor at TechCrunch and well-known as @alex on Twitter, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Scott and Alex share their feels being able to talk to so many founders and struggles keeping up on email. They run through Alex's Chicago roots and Technori nostalgia - Alex talks about how Technori events helped familiarize him with the tech scene during his college years and early professional years. Scott and Alex talk about the big changes in venture capital and the growing number of people joining the space, seeing niches like solopreneurs and equity crowdfunding shoot up in popularity...
2021-09-0249 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesSkedulo CEO Matt Fairhurst on the digital transformation for the "deskless" workforceMatt Fairhurst, co-founder and CEO of Skedulo, joins the show with host Scott Kitun. Skedulo is a project management and productivity platform that is geared towards the majority of the workforce (up to 80% globally according to Skedulo) that doesn't work behind a desk. Matt talks about how they started with four clients in four different industries that needed better management on their core physical tasks, and how that bloomed into whole business offering productivity solutions for companies worldwide. Fresh off a $75 million Series C led by Softbank Vision Fund 2, Matt talks about their growth in Europe and the US, how...
2021-08-2628 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesMike Doyle shares how to build a glamping businessMike Doyle, co-founder of new glamping resort Off Map, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Fresh off his previous business Rent Like A Champion, Mike took his expertise from the rental markets and got right to work on a new company focused on the outdoorsy, increasingly popular glamping experience. Mike shares his honest thoughts on what it takes to start a glamping business, why these glamping sights are more common abroad than in the US, finding the right locations and navigating permits. Mike and Scott talk about what Off Map is building right now (first location in South Haven, Michigan...
2021-07-2832 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesKim-Mai Cutler on the growth of venture capital and supporting great ideasKim-Mai Cutler, a longtime tech journalist and currently a partner at Initialized Capital, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Kim-Mai has spent most of her life around Silicon Valley and knows from her experiences and studies just what the problems tech faces and its impact on California and the world as a whole. She dives into her journey, how she got interested in journalism, and how building those relationships in tech got her interested in the venture, how venture has grown and helping founders turn their great ideas into real businesses. She also talks about her interest in real estate...
2021-07-2138 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesReverb CEO David Mandelbrot on building a music marketplace and finding your competitive advantageDavid Mandelbrot, CEO of Reverb.com, joins the show to talk to Scott about how Reverb has grown since their acquisition from Etsy, taking over for founder David Kalt, and how they continue to differentiate from every other marketplace. David and Scott talk about their shared affinity to building strong digital infrastructure for musicians and music fans alike. David, formerly the CEO of Indiegogo, gets nerdy with Scott on the concept of equity crowdfunding and all of its potential to transform consumer participation and engagement. He also touches on how his thinking towards work in office/work remote has changed...
2021-07-0847 minMoney Issues
Money Issues"Wolf of All Streets' Scott Melker on Bitcoin volatility and playing the long gameScott Melker isn't your conventional trader. With a decades long career as a musician/DJ, he isn't what you'd expect to be an investor, crypto enthusiast and "Influencer of the Year" according to Binance (a major crypto trading platform). Scott shares his story how he transitioned from music to finance, how he caught onto the crypto movement, becoming the 'Wolf of All Streets' and how to drive yourself forward with conviction in anything that you do.
2021-06-2433 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesHow Emmet Peppers became a successful self-made hedge fund managerScott Kitun talks to self-made hedge fun manager, Emmet Peppers. The founder of the firm Good Soil Investment, Emmet grew his money from investing $30,000 including a massive bet on Tesla - into $70 million. Emmet talks about jumping from the mail room into investing without day trading experience, how buying a Tesla got him down the hedge fund path and why he believes anyone can build wealth with the right investing strategy.
2021-01-0753 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesBetSperts brings sports experts together for online gamblingReid Rooney, CEO and cofounder of BetSperts joins the show with Scott Kitun to talk about how online gambling is primed for a big launch when sports make their way back into action, and how his company builds the social network for sports betters and experts to become influencers to assist users as needed.
2020-07-1535 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesTechnori Update w/ Scott Kitun and the founders of Pour My Beer and Digital AdventureScott gives an update on Technori happenings amid the coronavirus outbreak and other content musings. Digital Adventures founder Omowale Casselle joins the show to tell how they are moving their coding camps and technology classes fully online (24:26) . Scott also catches up with friend of the program Josh Goodman founder of Pourmybeer, who was due to announce a big raise that's been put on hold and shines a big spotlight on what in-person businesses are dealing with, without the people (32:20) .
2020-03-2555 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesHow Arturo is using AI to improve underwritingLooking at famous people's houses is not the most productive use for the tech in Google Maps. Insurance company Arturo is using it to determine quotes. Founder and CEO John-Isaac Clark joins the podcast with Scott Kitun.
2020-03-1034 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesHow a New Salon is Nailing the Manicure Experience for Professional WomenKim Marsh, COO of ezza nails, sits down with Scott Kitun at WGN Radio. Kim and her co-founder Ale Breuer are both products of Teach for America and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Their mutual obsession with the minute details has helped them gain a deep understanding of their nail salons’ customers. That means they can provide better customer care and more relevant services, while also putting together a long-term strategy that’s set to chip away (pun intended!) at the multi-billion dollar nail salon industry.
2019-07-3035 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesThis Marketplace Offers Custom-Made Women’s Clothing To Help You Find the Perfect FitBalodana CEO Dana Todd joined Scott Kitun in the WGN Studio to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and how it led her to lead a fashion startup. Dismayed with the availability of fashionable options for women who don’t fall into the very young or very thin categories, Dana saw an opportunity to offer custom-made clothing for a variety of body types. That’s how Balodana, an online marketplace for women’s clothing, was born. It sells made-to-measure wares from designers around the world at prices comparable to traditional retail.
2019-07-1038 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesHow Victor Ciardelli Went From ‘Broke and in a Bad Spot’ to CEO of a Mortgage GiantVictor Ciardelli, Founder and CEO of Guaranteed Rate, sits down with Scott Kitun.
2019-07-0944 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesHatch CEO: ‘It's Okay to Make Mistakes. Don't Make Them Twice.’CEO Jake Kiser joined Technori CEO Scott Kitun in the WGN Studio to talk about how building trust and loyalty has led to Hatch’s success. Hatch Loyalty offers a software solution for retailers to customize their loyalty programs. Retailers can monitor program performance in real-time and change it based on customer behavior.
2019-07-0228 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesEventually You Could Get 5G From Your Neighbor and Cut Big Telecom OutAmir Haleem, CEO of Helium sits down with Scott Kitun at WGN Radio. Building the world’s first peer-to-peer wireless network takes more than just brilliant engineering. It takes the confidence to know that people will think you’re crazy at first. Then if you’re lucky, they’ll take your innovations for granted. Helium aims to simplify connecting things like IoT devices and sensors by building a network of wireless operators. Companies like Lime, Nestle and Stay Alfred are already using the network.
2019-07-0158 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesThe Company That Lets You Open Your Garage From Your Smartphone Wants to Keep Making It EasierJeff Meredith, President and COO of Chamberlain Group, sits down with Scott Kitun at WGN Radio. For more than 40 years, the company has been a global leader in high-quality garage door openers and gate entry systems developing technologies like LiftMaster. They’re also pioneering the tech that lets the Amazon delivery guy easily and securely drop off your packages in your garage while you’re out.
2019-06-2536 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesRaise.com Helps You Never Waste a Gift Card AgainJay Klauminzer, CEO of Raise, sits down with Scott Kitun at WGN Radio. In its early days, Raise functioned as a gift card marketplace for the many, many people “who have lots of unused gift cards sitting in their desk drawer.” Raise.com was a place to get rid of them. Under Jay’s leadership, Raise shifted its model to prioritize “direct relationships” with over 500 retail partners. Together, they partner to sell gift cards directly to customers.
2019-06-0435 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesThese Smoothies On-The-Go (No Blender Cleanup!) Could Be Coming To a Gym Near YouCo-founders Tom Zhang and Stephanie Mellinger from Zenblen, an automated smoothie-making kiosk, talk with Scott Kitun at WGN Radio. The company is in its early stages, but you can already taste test their creations at gyms, coworking spaces and networking events around the city.
2019-05-2429 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesMilwaukee is the New New Midwestern Tech HubJames Hischke, Senior Director of Tech Advancement and Outreach at Northwestern Mutual in Milwaukee, joins Scott Kitun in-studio at WGN Radio right in downtown Chicago. Milwaukee is often referred to as Chicago's younger sibling, but its quickly making a case to be a serious contender for "tech hub of the Midwest." A little friendly competition never hurt anybody, right?
2019-04-1749 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesGet Paid to Find an Apartment: Rentgrata's Continued Success in ChicagoZach Sloan, co-founder & CFO of Rentgrata, joins Scott Kitun in-studio at WGN Radio to give us an update on his get-paid-to-live apartment hunting platform. A Technori favorite, this episode is brought to you by Bank of America and MB Real Estate.
2019-04-1030 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesCybersecurity Cheaper Than Netflix: Now There's no Excuse to be UnprotectedDarren Guccione, CEO & co-founder of Keeper Security, joins Scott Kitun in-studio at WGN Radio right in the heart of downtown Chicago. Keeper Security offers protection for under $5 a month, and Darren is here to hammer in the importance of protection for businesses.
2019-04-0932 minMoney Issues
Money Issues3D Printing Since 11, Ethan Baehrand Made a Business Out of His PassionEthan Baehrand, CEO of Creative 3D Technologies, joins Scott Kitun in-studio at WGN Radio in the heart of downtown Chicago.
2019-04-0828 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesQuevos Egg White Chips Are Your New High-Protein Guilt-Free SnackNick Hamburger, co-founder of Quevos, joins host Scott Kitun in-studio at WGN Radio in Chicago. Nick, a 21-year-old entrepreneur, has found a way to sell the crispy remains of a fried egg with a twist. This episode is sponsored by Bank of America and MR Real Estate.
2019-04-0333 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesBlueprint Bridges the Gap Between Doctors and Patients — All Through Your SmartphoneDanny Freed, founder & CEO of Blueprint, joins host Scott Kitun in-studio at WGN Radio.
2019-04-0329 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesHow to enjoy better wine with WinestyrWinestyr co-founders Scott Washburn and Bob Wilson join Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to drink wine. Headquartered in Chicago, Winestyr sends its members expertly curated wine right to the front door. Scott’s been a member for years, and he’d sell a kidney to keep his subscription going.
2018-10-2221 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesThe inside scoop on Home Chef's $700 million mergerHome Chef CEO Patrick Vihtelic led his company to a big 2017. The fresh ingredient and recipe delivery service saw 150% growth and $250 million in revenue. Host Scott Kitun talks with Vihtelic about the recent merger and more on this episode.
2018-05-2929 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesLease a car (never buy!) to your front doorCarlease.com CEO Andy O’Dwyer is here to talk some pressure off host Scott Kitun. Carlease connects users with the right car, solid dealerships and good offers while delivering the car to your door. Unfortunately for Scott, his beloved electric car Howard got into a bad crash. Scott and the leased car will be alright, but he’d like some input.
2018-05-1543 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesQuality of service should be your top goalHunt Club CEO Nick Cromydas is passionate about building napkin ideas into companies. He’s appeared on Forbes 30 under 30 and founder of New Coast Ventures. Cromydas and host Scott Kitun talk about how tech can bolster the recruitment process. Switching jobs is a difficult road, but tech can put the best guides at the table. Find more innovators at Technori.com or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
2018-05-0221 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesAll your data, one cloud-based engineJustin Ullman is on a mission to organize your company. The RhinoDox software is a cloud-based document solutions software that organizes your files and propels your business processes. The company has roots in 1913 and Ullman updated the company for digital storage in 2016. Host Scott Kitun and Ullman discuss wasted time, Step Brothers, and how management is like chess.
2018-04-3020 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesA holistic student-teacher relationship formed through techOtus COO Keith Westman is giving you more insight into the classroom. Host Scott Kitun is joined by GoCivic Chicago’s Beth Bond to talk about what’s new in tech overseas in London and Stuttgart. The goal of Otus is to utilize tech to create a holistic approach to teacher-student relationships without replacing humans with bots.
2018-04-2523 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesWhole30 approved, keto-friendly, 100% beef sticksChomps is the better for you meat snack. Gas station meats have historically left consumers wanting for better, healthier options. CEO Peter Maldonado and COO Rashid Ali join the show. Host Scott Kitun is happy to have the opportunity to discuss jerky. How do you build a meats startup? The team then gets into a lively discussion about the importance of timeliness.
2018-04-2027 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesEqual Pay Day RoundtableTechnori presents a special round table to recognize Equal Pay Day with Chicago women tech leaders. Host Scott Kitun and GoCivic Executive Director Beth Bond host the discussion. Terri Brax, Founder of Women Tech Founders and Ethos CEO Alida Miranda-Wolff join in to share some eye-opening stats to discuss about where Chicago is succeeding and where it's falling short.
2018-04-1629 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesYou can only fix the problems you're interested inIf your product fails, it means your people failed. That’s the problem Ethos CEO Alida Miranda-Wolf sets out to help companies avoid. Better people means a better business. Miranda-Wolf just came off a three year run at Hyde Park Angels before starting her own company which is currently launching. She’s loaded up with wisdom and she’s ready to share with host Scott Kitun and special co-host Beth Bond from GoCivic.
2018-04-1618 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesPut these women on your Chicago tech radarThe Founder of Women Tech Founders Terri Brax joins the show to discuss the upcoming Midwest Conference. GoCivic’s Beth Bond co-hosts with Scott Kitun to run through the rolodex of star female leaders that will be at the event.
2018-04-1611 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesReverb Foundation is bringing music back to schoolsReverb Director Molly Fannin helps operate one of Chicago’s most musical startups. It’s a platform for trading musical equipment, but now it’s expanding. The company gives back with Reverb Foundation with a mission to create more musicians. You can get involved! Reverb is joining hands with Salesforce, Girls Rock! and a host of musicians. Scott Kitun discusses how music makes tech, education and business more worthwhile.
2018-04-0311 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesChicago ranks #1 in returns to investorsA recent study shows that Chicago leads in returns to investors. Lightbank Managing Director Victor Pascucci III is one of those investors that opens doors for some of the hottest Chicago startups. Host Scott Kitun talks with Vic about Chicago’s rising tide as a tech hub and what sets the Windy City apart from the rest of the world.
2018-03-2637 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesTwo-time winner of “Most Effective IT Team," ISACISAC has been around for 60 years and has sucessfully attracted new tech talent and has won Most Effective IT Team award for the second time, being the first state agency to do so. CIO Ramnath Cidambi joins the show to talk about how ISAC has stays relevant and how they help low-income students flourish. Sean Froelich fills in for Scott Kitun to learn about how tech is helping the modern student get to college, succeed in college and then finally, find a career.
2018-03-2615 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesGet your selfie on TVs at Hooter's, Dunkin, and moreUPshow transforms TV screens into social media broadcasting for anyone wanting to throw their pictures on screen. Strike your best pose! Host Scott Kitun talks with CEO Adam Hirsen about his admiration for the growing company, and his love for Hooters wings. Hooters is now officially an UPshow client with many more chains like Dunkin’ Donuts getting on board.
2018-03-1417 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesIT specialists: the modern superheroImagIT Solutions CEO Brian Gardner keeps businesses, with multiple locations, running. The company offers services in 45 countries after humble start in 1999, when Gardner was only 14. When WiFi drops and you need help, ImagIT is there. Host Scott Kitun and Gardner go down the wire and discuss how to best deck-out your office and stay connected from coast-to-coast.
2018-03-1412 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesWolfPack is the newest buddy system for road hogsWild-road hogs and bicyclists are getting a new tech friend, WolfPack Systems, Inc. Scott Kitun and Beth Bond are joined by Founder Jonathan Chashper to talk about the evolution of community biking. Don’t get lost from your pack! You can invest in WolfPack with Republic.
2018-03-0913 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesSTEM is just like the schools we grew up withRajiv Nathan... aka Raj Nathan... aka RajNation joins Scott Kitun and Beth Bond in-studio at WGN Radio to talk about his many career hats, his thoughts on social media, and why STEAM seems like it's just school!
2018-02-1429 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesOff The Record With Caleb Gardner: Net NeutralityCaleb Gardner joins Scott Kitun for a bonus interview to discuss the ramifications of the FCC possibly changing net neutrality. How could this impact your internet experience? And what can you do to have your voice heard? Gardner was an organizer for the Obama campaign and is currently co-founder of 18 Coffees digital consultancy.
2017-12-1308 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesTopStep Trader founder Michael PatakTopStep Trader founder and CVO Michael Patak joins the show with host Scott Kitun.
2017-11-0120 minMoney Issues
Money IssuesRaise founder George Bousis continues to impressGeorge Bousis, founder and Chairman of Raise.com joins the show with Scott Kitun
2016-09-1418 min