Unvalley
173 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsUnvalley is the show for leaders who want to unlock their full potential and plug into the biggest opportunities in Tech and Startups beyond Silicon Valley. Unvalley is brought to you by Powderkeg — the only private member network focused on supporting tech companies and leaders in fast-growing communities beyond Silicon Valley.
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#3 Sam Parr: From The Heartland to The Hustle | The Art of Business & Building a Network
January 10, 2023 12:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBSam Parr retired with over $20 Million by age 31, just a few years after losing his job offer at AirBNB. In this interview, Sam goes deep into his journey to share his biggest lessons learned while creating an impressive career and company. Parr is the founder of The Hustle, a daily newsletter providing an entertaining delivery of the latest news in business and tech. He was born in Missouri, grew up in Tennessee, and moved to San Francisco after graduating from college. His media company ...
#2 Arlan Hamilton: How to Break Into Tech and Build Wealth with Startup Investing
December 21, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBArlan is the Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, a venture capital firm dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech by investing in high-potential founders who are people of color, women, and/or LGBTQ. Backstage has raised tens of millions of dollars, invested in 200 startups led by underestimated founders, and has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Wall Street Journal, CNN Money, Inc., Entrepreneur, and Quartz. Arlan also founded Runner, a talent operations startup tha...
#1 Gary Vee: The Unvalley “Golden Era” | Business Opportunity Beyond Silicon Valley
December 14, 2022 14:23 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBGary Vaynerchuk (Gary Vee) shouldn’t need an introduction. Revered as the king of content, he has an uncanny ability to spot trends in the market and skate to where the puck is going. Gary has his finger on the pulse of consumers and is one of the most forward-thinking voices in business today. He is also a prolific angel investor. His portfolio is bolstered by early positions in Facebook, Uber, Twitter, Coinbase, and his own NFT project VeeFriends. Mickey Cloud is the Executive Director of...
#0 UNVALLEY: New Podcast Launch | How and Why We’re Relaunching the Podcast
December 14, 2022 13:52 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBSix years ago we launched the Powderkeg Podcast Igniting Startups. We were featured in top publications like Entrepreneur and Forbes. Since 2017 we have interviewed over 100 execs at dynamic tech companies beyond Silicon Valley. We are excited to bring this Podcast back in a way that honors both the Powderkeg community and the amazing growth that we have seen in the Unvalley community over the last several years. In Episode 0 we are going to catch you up on what we’ve been up to for the ...
#152: 5 Startup Growth Stories and Lessons Learned While Leading through Change
November 15, 2022 13:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBThe last two years have taught us so much. How to be flexible and adapt quickly to change. A whole new style of doing business in a virtual world. Even how to integrate your work and your life in a healthy way. Today we are hearing startup growth stories from 5 CEOs based in the Circle City. These five Indianapolis-based tech companies are doing incredible things and we are joined by their CEOs to hear some stories and lessons learned over the last two years. One CEO opened a 50-acre inno...
#151: Why You Should Prioritize Culture at Your Startup
November 24, 2021 19:37 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBCulture, when built correctly can be your key differentiator. When built incorrectly it can be your Achilles' heel. Today we do a deep dive into the founding story of Indianapolis darling startup Lessonly. Lessonly is a market leader in training software and was acquired by San Diego-based Seismic in 2021. We sit down with co-founders Max Yoder and Conner Burt to discuss Lessonly's development over the last decade and why culture has always been a North Star in the companies evolution. ...
Why People Push Help 85 Million Times in a Year
September 04, 2020 14:39 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBHave you ever been stuck in a parking garage and couldn't quite figure out how to leave? Well, you're not the only one; according to reports, 85% of "help" calls in a parking garage are due to struggles with understanding the equipment, whereas only 15% of those calls are due to actual equipment failure. That’s why today, you'll hear from a company that saw the need for human interaction within the parking industry and set out to fill it—combining software-as-a-service, hardware, and a 24/7 c...
#150: Innovation and Creativity in Midwest Startups
September 01, 2020 12:57 - 42 minutes - 67.4 MBThe Minneapolis-St. Paul area may not be as known for tech as San Francisco, but the city has seen huge potential in building a rising tech scene. And when it comes to the Midwest, you couldn't ask for a more tech-friendly city. Minneapolis-St. Paul is home to some of the top accounting firms in the country and overall has a healthy and satisfying tech environment. And with so much untapped potential left for opportunists to unlock...it's hard not to consider becoming a part of the incredible...
#150: Innovation and Creativity in Minneapolis Startups
September 01, 2020 12:57 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBThe Minneapolis-St. Paul area may not be as known for tech as San Francisco, but the city has seen huge potential in building a rising tech scene. And when it comes to the Midwest, you couldn't ask for a more tech-friendly city. Minneapolis-St. Paul is home to some of the top accounting firms in the country and overall has a healthy and satisfying tech environment. And with so much untapped potential left for opportunists to unlock...it's hard not to consider becoming a part of the incredible...
How One Passionate BBQ Fan Started With "I Quit"
August 28, 2020 13:48 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBEvery new beginning has its struggles, but getting a business started to call your own can be so fulfilling. Today we dive in with a founder who is ready to risk everything. He gives up his steady 9-to-5 job to chase his passion for the entrepreneurial dream beginning with the simple words "I Quit." On today's episode of the Powderkeg Pitch, we're bringing on Co-founder and BBQ expert of Durham based Mike D’s BBQ, Mike De Los Santos. Mike and his wife Gloria started building a BBQ sauce b...
#149: Why 90% of Startup Companies Fail
August 25, 2020 12:57 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBHow much more impactful could your company's marketing strategy be if you could understand exactly what content to create and the best places to publish it in order to keep up with the present trends? Well in today’s episode, you’ll hear from Shawn Schwegman, Co-founder and CSO of Demandjump. DemandJump focuses on taking the uncertainty out of digital marketing by allowing you to see what your customers and competitors are doing, and what you should be doing next to get out ahead. Shawn h...
#148: Building a Product Focused Culture
August 18, 2020 10:28 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBLeaders that are able to build and create a culture of openness and collaboration are able to encourage their team to better self-develop, communicate, and share what they are learning so they can capitalize on the actions they are or could be doing better, and promoting and pushing one another to do the same. But where do we begin in order to create and maintain this idea that we call product culture? In today’s episode, I speak with Marcus Cobb, a technologist, product designer, public sp...
PITCH: Lessonly | Indianapolis, IN
August 14, 2020 14:08 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBMost companies understand the importance of employee training, with the highest priority being the need for creating the right training resources for increasing effectiveness talent training programs. But for most companies, it always seems to come with a struggle of creating the right training tools and applications for company talent. That's why on today's episode of Powderkeg Pitch, we're featuring a company focused on helping teams learn and practice, and do better work. In today’s episo...
#147: Why Tennessee Volunteered To Be The Next Home for Startups with Van Tucker of Launch Tennessee
August 11, 2020 11:53 - 39 minutes - 74.6 MBIn the last decade, the cities of Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville have grown Tennesse tech tremendously, attracting skilled talent, founders, and investors from across the country. Today, we talk with a CEO of a public-private partnership with Entrepreneur Centers in seven regions across the state focused on connecting and nurturing innovative startups, and tight-knit communities—mixed with a healthy dose of Southern hospitality—that has become a secret weapon on their journey ...
#147: Why Tennessee Volunteered To Be The Next Home for Startups
August 11, 2020 11:53 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBIn the last decade, the cities of Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville have grown Tennesse tech tremendously, attracting skilled talent, founders, and investors from across the country. Today, we talk with a CEO of a public-private partnership with Entrepreneur Centers in seven regions across the state focused on connecting and nurturing innovative startups, and tight-knit communities—mixed with a healthy dose of Southern hospitality—that has become a secret weapon on their journey ...
#146: Growth and Opportunity in Indianapolis Startups
July 28, 2020 10:07 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBIndianapolis Tech is growing at full throttle, but there is still so much untapped potential. From startups to tech giants, high-growth companies have found Indianapolis (Indy) to be an ideal home. The city is outpacing the competition by providing experienced talent, lower cost of living, and a productive environment of innovative founders, investors, and leaders. That’s why Powderkeg teamed up with several Indiana organizations to gain insight into growth and innovation happening in the u...
PITCH: BOS Framework | Nashville, TN
July 24, 2020 13:07 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBBeing able to launch a tech product can always be a difficult step for startups. The technical issues in the first product are common, and user feedback during the early days of rollout often more focused on the problems than the product's actual features. This can make it difficult for teams to focus on what's working and what isn't. Luckily, in today's episode of Powderkeg Pitch, we brought on someone focused on eliminating this massive headache for startups. In today’s pitch episode of th...
#145: Anti-Racism, VC, and Startup Careers in the Midwest
July 21, 2020 12:51 - 48 minutes - 44 MBThere’s no doubt that companies, big or small, can have a tremendous influence on the community. And in being a founder, CEO, and a leader, it can come with great responsibility. I'll avoid using any more famous superhero references but wanted to share the most important facts I gained from this conversation. Almost 81% of all VC firms don't have a single Black investor. In a sample of 160 firms with more than 2 people, only 5 have at least 2 Black investors. Another study found that Blacks...
#144: Best Ways to Overcome an Entrepreneur's Challenge With Eric Tobias of High Alpha
July 14, 2020 12:57 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBWhen entering the world of entrepreneurship, it can come with a long list of challenges. Rewarding challenges, but many unpleasant challenges nonetheless. The biggest battle for most would-be entrepreneurs is taking the first step. It may be quitting a job, putting up a website, entering a startup accelerator program, approaching somebody with your first elevator pitch, or simply announcing your new venture to the world and family and committing the dollars and credit you have. That’s why o...
PITCH: Roger Deetz of Springbuk
July 10, 2020 13:41 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBOur national fight against COVID still continues in round 1. And it has been a roller coaster ride for most digital health startups here in 2020 so far. After jumping out of the gates fast, U.S. digital health companies have raised an extraordinary $5.4 billion in venture capital support across the first six months of 2020. The first half of 2020 saw more support than any previous first half from years 2011 to 2019. And there is one Indianapolis company that is capitalizing on this growth and...
#143: The Importance of Employer Branding and How to Scale It with Tiffany Sauder of Element Three
July 07, 2020 10:26 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBBranding. It’s one of the essential elements of any company, but it’s also something startup owners might not know how to create. Fortunately, our guest on this episode of the Powderkeg Podcast is a leading expert on all things related to the brand (including employer branding). She breaks branding down to its simplest components for time-strapped founders. Tiffany Sauder is the founder and CEO of Element Three, a full-service marketing agency in Indianapolis. In just 13 years, Tiffany has g...
#142: How Personal Brand Can Help You Make a Bigger Impact with Chris Ducker of Youpreneur
June 30, 2020 09:51 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBWhether you’re an employee or entrepreneur, creating your personal brand has grown and become more critical. If you want to start trusting and valuing your instincts more and maybe even advance your career, it’s time to start setting yourself apart with personal branding. In a tech industry, that’s all about people; the importance of personal branding never goes away. There are 21 million salespeople in this country, and that number is set to keep growing. What are you doing to stand out in...
PITCH: Yaw Aning of Malomo
June 26, 2020 13:02 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBMost consumers are excited after they buy, so they check their tracking number according to UPS, 2.42 times after they have ordered an item. And if you're shipping 1,000 packages, that's 2,420 brand impressions. Some, if not most of the well-known brands, will always send that type of traffic to a shipping company like FedEx or UPS or any third-party company. Which entirely disrupts the customer's entire branded experience. It has never been more challenging to get and retain customer attenti...
#141: How to Build a LinkedIn Sales Strategy that Gets Results w Morgan J. Ingram and Jake Dunlap
June 23, 2020 13:10 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBNo one wants to hear a sales pitch on LinkedIn. But sales teams that use LinkedIn wish to create valuable connections, which can eventually lead to sales opportunities. By making a few minor tweaks, you can turn your LinkedIn profile into a remarkable lead generator and sales tool, but first, you have to focus on creating a positive impression. What are some key ways to accomplishing this? In today’s episode, you’ll hear an interview, and LIVE Q&A, we recently hosted with some of the leading...
#141: How to Build a LinkedIn Sales Strategy that Gets Results w/Morgan J. Ingram and Jake Dunlap
June 23, 2020 13:10 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBNo one wants to hear a sales pitch on LinkedIn. But sales teams that use LinkedIn wish to create valuable connections, which can eventually lead to sales opportunities. By making a few minor tweaks, you can turn your LinkedIn profile into a remarkable lead generator and sales tool, but first, you have to focus on creating a positive impression. What are some key ways to accomplishing this? In today’s episode, you’ll hear an interview, and LIVE Q&A, we recently hosted with some of the leading...
The Spark LIVE! Featuring: Ruben Harris of Career Karma
June 20, 2020 11:39 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBPower is shifting in Silicon Valley. And the stories in today's edition of The Spark give you more context to the trends and opportunities that are worth keeping an eye on. Here are some of the top stories we'll be featuring that happened in tech beyond Silicon Valley on this week's edition of The Spark: 🏢Mighty Middle Tops Best-Cities Lists—Again 🦄+1 Midwest Unicorn Exit 🤓Calling all Entrepre-NERDs 💥And much more! Plus, in today's episode, we feature special guest Ruben Harris, founder &...
#140: How to Make the Most of LinkedIn and Jumpstart Your Career w/Ashley Watkins and Ana Lokotkova
June 16, 2020 14:03 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBWhether you’re planning a full-scale job hunt in 2020 or simply thinking about your future steps, career-wise, you may have to do some prep work to reach your full potential on your LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn is one of the first places prospective employers scope you out. So what are some of the ways you can make the most out of your profile? For these reasons, our two special on today’s episode of the Powderkeg Podcast are experts when it comes to helping job seekers use the power of Linked...
The Spark LIVE!
June 14, 2020 03:40 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBHow have you been responding to some of the big shifts in tech that have been happening over the past week? Well in this very special mini-episode of the Powderkeg Podcast, we will be sharing some of the latest and greatest news stories that happened in tech between the coasts this past week. Here are some of the top stories happening in tech beyond Silicon Valley in this week’s edition of The Spark: 💥VCs Take Action 🚂Leaving Salaries in SF 💸10+ New Fundings & IPOs P.S. Make sure you ch...
#139: How To Break Into Tech With Ruben Harris Of Career Karma
June 09, 2020 13:20 - 55 minutes - 51 MBThe tech industry is growing rapidly. But there’s a shortage of skilled talent to match all the new positions being created. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has estimated that by 2026, careers in software development will increase by 24%. Which translates to a lot of open career opportunities in tech. Fortunately, there are many ways for people to learn these skills such as following the traditional path of a college. But for some, going to college isn’t an option – it’s expensive, it takes ...
#138: Better Finance and Forecasting for When Plans Change with CLA & Peerview Data
May 26, 2020 13:41 - 43 minutes - 40 MBAs Advisors and VCs urge funded tech companies to cut costs and freeze spending. New forecasts and models are urgently needed to be created for the new world we live in (which is still changing day to day). CFOs will have to ultimately take charge of more significant strategic planning, budget distribution, and forecasting across their organization to help ensure essential changes are implemented successfully. But how do you go about prioritizing what may come next? In today’s episode, we’ll...
PITCH: John Rampton of Calendar.com
May 21, 2020 13:12 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBAs more and more employees continue to shift to working remotely, our “new normal” of remote work has become demanding and a quick adjustment in how we continue to stay connected, stay productive and engaged. The critical factor is that productivity will always remain, especially during a time like these. So how are you managing your time and productivity? In today’s pitch episode of the Powderkeg Podcast, you’ll hear from John Rampton, CEO and Founder of Calendar.com, a mobile application t...
#137: How to Build Your Dream Network from Home: Kelly Hoey of Build Your Dream Network
May 19, 2020 13:41 - 41 minutes - 38 MBSince the beginning of global coronavirus pandemic, companies have been asking employees to work from home while others are getting furloughed or laid off as the novel coronavirus outbreak continues to spread around the globe. For those searching for employment opportunities, this has been a cause for concern, with large group gatherings, daily activities, and even dining in restaurants being put on hold or banned for the foreseeable future, the chances to network and discover the opportuniti...
How to Build Your Dream Network from Home: Kelly Hoey of Build Your Dream Network
May 19, 2020 13:41 - 41 minutes - 38 MBSince the beginning of global coronavirus pandemic, companies have been asking employees to work from home while others are getting furloughed or laid off as the novel coronavirus outbreak continues to spread around the globe. For those searching for employment opportunities, this has been a cause for concern, with large group gatherings, daily activities, and even dining in restaurants being put on hold or banned for the foreseeable future, the chances to network and discover the opportuniti...
#136: How to Sleep Better and Live with Less Stress: John Hunckler, Meditation Coach and Hypnotist
May 12, 2020 13:30 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBLife in lockdown has not been easy, with a large majority of the country still facing an increase of financial pressures and many families are under severe stress of canceled trips, separation from friends, and the large abundance of time being cooped up at home has been putting stress and restful sleep on everyone. Luckily, there are some positive practices to help us relieve this large amount of stress and restore our restful sleep cycles. On today’s episode of the Powderkeg Podcast, we...
Pitch: Ashlee Ammons of Mixtroz
May 07, 2020 00:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBNo matter how you approach it, networking is always inevitable, particularly for entrepreneurs. And the number one issue when it comes to a lot of networking events is that they don’t deliver the results they always promise. But attendees aren’t the only ones who suffer from poorly coordinated and awkward networking events. Event hosts and sponsors lose out on the opportunities to collect valuable data about their attendees that can be used to determine audience demographics and adjust market...
#135: Managing and Building Teams in Difficult Situations with Dave Hickman and Sarah Conroy of CLA
May 05, 2020 12:44 - 50 minutes - 46 MBThere is not a successful company in the world that hasn’t faced its share of hard times. Whether it be a mass withdrawal of leadership, a shift in the company’s goals and objectives, or even a lack of resources and funding, there will be times when employees will find themselves extremely overwhelmed, confused, and on edge, especially right now. According to a recent study completed by Gallup, most disengaged employees can cost companies up to astonishing $550 billion a year in loss of pro...
PITCH: Incident Response Technologies | Denver, CO
April 30, 2020 13:36 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBThe emergence of the novel coronavirus has led many tech leaders into a massive struggle on the ways to solve and respond to the pandemic crisis. Tech companies are now having to step up to the plate and help play a part in the coronavirus pandemic response, tapping into their wide-ranging resources to help experts get a handle on the spread of the virus and to fill in gaps in the government’s response. But it’s not clear yet how — or to what extent — those efforts could help bring the crisis...
#134:How to Execute Through an Economic Downturn with Scott Kraege of Techstars
April 28, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBAll signs are pointing to the same thing: there is an economic downturn on the horizon. If you’ve just recently started or have been running your company for a while, you probably know that there are always ups and downs when it comes to owning or starting a business. Market conditions can change, outside events like the global pandemic can affect demand, and sometimes, growth can stall simply due to cyclical reasons. As a leader, you have to prepare for such inevitable downturns. Even as you...
#133: Leading Through a Crisis with Heather Haas of ADVISA
April 21, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBWhen confronted with a crisis like COVID-19, that has brought global uncertainty and record-high market volatility. Tech leaders are now forced to change the way their companies operate almost entirely overnight. This has had enormous ramifications for how companies are working. Leaders are now expected to be able to support and communicate with their teams with full transparency. But there is a silver lining, and that silver lining is that uncertainty can create opportunity–especially for co...
#132: Communicating the Power of Empathy in a Crisis: PR Expert Advice with Kim Jefferson
April 14, 2020 09:55 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBWhile most people don’t ever want to experience a crisis situation like we are all involved in now, it’s always important to be prepared. Being able to effectively communicate during a crisis has now become a necessary and essential skill that every person needs to understand, especially when sharing empathy—for each other, for the community, and for customers. As you consider the best way to communicate with customers and as we collectively navigate the coronavirus crisis, consider the best ...
#132: Communicating During Crisis: PR Expert Advice with Kim Jefferson
April 14, 2020 09:55 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBWhile most people don’t ever want to experience a crisis situation like we are all involved in now, it’s always important to be prepared. Being able to effectively communicate during a crisis has now become a necessary and essential skill that every person needs to understand, especially when sharing empathy—for each other, for the community, and for customers. As you consider the best way to communicate with customers and as we collectively navigate the coronavirus crisis, consider the best ...
#131: How Entrepreneurs Can Turn Mistakes Into Opportunities with PJ Taei of Uscreen
April 07, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBAs an entrepreneur, creating new paths and making mistakes are part of the expected journey and adventure that we can face. Taking risks, especially those that don't pay off when launching when trying to launch a tech product, can become a very rocky adventure for a startup. These rocky experiences can lead to problems, business mistakes, or even the common technical issues that surround the product you're trying to produce. And this all ends up as a waste of the entrepreneur's most valuable ...
#130: Personal Finance for the Tech Community with Pete The Planner
March 31, 2020 09:47 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBHave you been watching the economic roller coaster and wondering how it’ll affect your wallet? The fallout from coronavirus has been substantial, and economic cracks are beginning to emerge. Small business owners are beginning to share supply chain problems and a loss of sales. The travel industry is falling apart, and consumer spending has drastically decreased as consumers pull back from their usual daily purchases and routines. This has cause for alarm as many start to question their finan...
#129: How to Clear Your Mind, Calm Your Nerves, and Pivot Like a Pro with Jenny Blake
March 24, 2020 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB“Pivoting” might seem like a dirty word in business, but Jenny Blake has learned to embrace it. Not only that, but she’s built her career around it, becoming a business strategist, keynote speaker, and author who teaches others the positive value of pivoting. Blake is the author of Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One, and the creator of the Pivot Method, which distills all the wisdom she’s gained throughout her career to teach you how to change your business direction without ...
#128: Remote Work: Liam Martin of Time Doctor & Staff.com on Benefits, Obstacles, and Best Practices
March 17, 2020 14:36 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBHere at Powderkeg, we believe the rising remote work movement goes hand-in-hand with our mission to connect the amazing tech communities growing and thriving across the country. In a previous episode of the Igniting Startups podcast, the CEO and COO of Indianapolis-based Formstack shared how they built an exceptional remote culture spanning seven countries. Today, serial entrepreneur Liam Martin joins us to share some remote work secrets of his own. Liam is no stranger to managing a remote t...
#127: Helping Podcasters and Marketers Be Successful with Lindsay Tjepkema of Casted
March 10, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBPodcasts are becoming more popular than ever. Just last year, Edison Research completed a study showing that 51% of Americans over the age of 12 have listened to some sort of podcast just in the year 2019. As a fan, it appears that while the demand for podcasts is increasing, the supply of shows available is growing at an extreme pace. To turn into competition in this deeply saturated market, current podcasts have had to be able to market themselves well but are struggling to find efficient t...
#126: Minding The Gap Between Great Teams and Data with Mark Clerkin of High Alpha
March 03, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBThere is no doubt about it: the tasks that happen in data science can be complicated and unpredictable. The way we do business, sell, promote, strategize, and grow in today’s world ultimately has become data-driven. That’s why you need to have a good team that can keep up with the data. Now most organizations, from small start-ups to large-scale companies, are using the help of data scientists and data-minded folks to tap into the many opportunities that data possesses. And some companies are...
#125: The Power of Data Science and Visualization with Brian Lehman of Honey
February 25, 2020 13:05 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBThe world data science, analytics, and machine learning are rising up at an incredible pace, and companies are now searching for experienced data scientists and those who have a great fascination with data to sift through this growing goldmine of data and information to help them make and drive swift business decisions. Just recently, in a study conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, they estimated that an incredible 11.5 million jobs will be available in the field of data science by th...
#124: MBA In Corporate Innovation and Startup Disruption with LISNR Founder Rodney Williams
February 18, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBHey there, Powderkeg fans! Nick here from the Powderkeg team. This is episode #124 of Powderkeg: Igniting Startups, the show for entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators building remarkable tech companies in areas outside of Silicon Valley. Today we’re revisiting an interview where Matt spoke with entrepreneur Rodney Williams, Co-Founder, and CCO of LISNR, one of the most disruptive companies in the IoT space and the world of mobile connectivity. Rodney is a passionate entrepreneur with yea...
#123: How To Solve Customer Needs Through Product with Jason Smith of rMark Bio
February 11, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBMost, if not all, customers want better ways of solving their problems, whether it be with a service, an experience, or even a product. Being able to identify the real problem our customers experience every day can be the natural part of figuring out how to build a great product. The challenging part is being able to answer that problem or need with the right solution. When creating a great product, as entrepreneurs, we have to take a look at what our customer needs and what their problems ar...