Start Here
158 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 38 ratingsFeaturing Vermont’s most influential business leaders, Start Here bridges the gap between entertainment and inspiration by presenting the unfiltered stories of today’s top innovators. Everybody starts somewhere - why not Start Here?
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Start Here Ep. 29: Duane Peterson / SunCommon
January 23, 2019 18:25 - 41 minutes - 46.9 MBToday we sit down with Duane Peterson, Co-President & Founder of SunCommon. https://suncommon.com Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Duane Peterson / SunCommon
January 23, 2019 18:25 - 41 minutes - 46.9 MBToday we sit down with Duane Peterson, Co-President & Founder of SunCommon. https://suncommon.com Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Start Here Ep. 28: Ric Cabot / Darn Tough Vermont
January 07, 2019 13:28 - 39 minutes - 45.1 MBToday we sit down with Ric Cabot, President & CEO of Darn Tough Vermont. https://darntough.com/ Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ric Cabot / Darn Tough Vermont
January 07, 2019 13:28 - 39 minutes - 45.1 MBToday we sit down with Ric Cabot, President & CEO of Darn Tough Vermont. https://darntough.com/ Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Start Here Ep. 27: Sam Hooper / Green Mountain Glove
November 29, 2018 16:03 - 39 minutes - 44.8 MBToday we sit down with Sam Hooper, the latest owner of the nearly 100 year old Green Mountain Glove. https://www.greenmountainglove.com Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sam Hooper / Green Mountain Glove
November 29, 2018 16:03 - 39 minutes - 44.8 MBToday we sit down with Sam Hooper, the latest owner of the nearly 100 year old Green Mountain Glove. https://www.greenmountainglove.com Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emily Doyle / Ursa Major
November 29, 2018 16:01 - 37 minutes - 43.4 MBToday we sit down with Emily Doyle, co-founder of the thriving natural skincare company Ursa Major. https://www.ursamajorvt.com/ Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Start Here Ep. 26: Emily Doyle / Ursa Major
November 29, 2018 16:01 - 37 minutes - 43.4 MBToday we sit down with Emily Doyle, co-founder of the thriving natural skincare company Ursa Major. https://www.ursamajorvt.com/ Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Alan Newman / Magic Hat, Seventh Generation, Gardener’s Supply
November 29, 2018 15:59 - 40 minutes - 45.9 MBToday we sit down with Alan Newman, co-founder of Gardener's Supply Company, Seventh Generation Inc., and Magic Hat Brewing Company https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Newman_(entrepreneur) Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Start Here Ep. 25: Alan Newman / Magic Hat, Seventh Generation, Gardener’s Supply
November 29, 2018 15:59 - 40 minutes - 45.9 MBToday we sit down with Alan Newman, co-founder of Gardener's Supply Company, Seventh Generation Inc., and Magic Hat Brewing Company https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Newman_(entrepreneur) Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Magic Wand [compilation]
June 19, 2018 15:35 - 10 minutes - 11.8 MBToday, on this special episode of Start Here, we recap the best answers from each of our superstar guests. https://vermonttechnologies.com/podcast Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Start Here Ep. 24: Magic Wand [compilation]
June 19, 2018 15:35 - 10 minutes - 11.8 MBToday, on this special episode of Start Here, we recap the best answers from each of our superstar guests. https://vermonttechnologies.com/podcast Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sascha Mayer & Christine Dodson / Mamava
May 31, 2018 16:19 - 52 minutes - 59.5 MBToday we sit down with Sascha Mayer & Christine Dodson, co-founders of Mamava. https://www.mamava.com/our-story/ Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Start Here Ep. 23: Sascha Mayer & Christine Dodson / Mamava
May 31, 2018 16:19 - 52 minutes - 59.5 MBToday we sit down with Sascha Mayer & Christine Dodson, co-founders of Mamava. https://www.mamava.com/our-story/ Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Briar Alpert / BioTek
April 26, 2018 16:10 - 40 minutes - 46.8 MBToday we sit down with Briar Alpert, President & CEO of BioTek Instruments and VCET board member. https://www.biotek.com/about/ Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Start Here Ep. 22: Briar Alpert / BioTek
April 26, 2018 16:10 - 40 minutes - 46.8 MBToday we sit down with Briar Alpert, President & CEO of BioTek Instruments and VCET board member. https://www.biotek.com/about/ Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Start Here Ep. 21: Tyler McNaney / Filabot
April 09, 2018 16:11 - 40 minutes - 46.2 MBWhat does the future of sustainable 3D printing look like and why is it so important to the various ecosystems of Earth? Today we sit down with Tyler McNaney, Founder of Filabot and recipient of the Forbes 30 under 30 award for 2018. https://www.filabot.com Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tyler McNaney / Filabot
April 09, 2018 16:11 - 40 minutes - 46.2 MBWhat does the future of sustainable 3D printing look like and why is it so important to the various ecosystems of Earth? Today we sit down with Tyler McNaney, Founder of Filabot and recipient of the Forbes 30 under 30 award for 2018. https://www.filabot.com Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Corinne Prevot / Skida Headwear & Accessories
April 09, 2018 15:55 - 46 minutes - 53.4 MBHow can higher education and ambition help strengthen our entrepreneurial fires? Today we sit down with Corinne Prevot, Founder of Skida Headwear & Accessories and recipient of the Forbes 30 under 30 award for 2018. https://skida.com Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Start Here Ep. 20: Corinne Prevot / Skida Headwear & Accessories
April 09, 2018 15:55 - 46 minutes - 53.4 MBHow can higher education and ambition help strengthen our entrepreneurial fires? Today we sit down with Corinne Prevot, Founder of Skida Headwear & Accessories and recipient of the Forbes 30 under 30 award for 2018. https://skida.com Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Start Here Ep. 19: Sarah Kaeck / Bee's Wrap
February 16, 2018 17:53 - 35 minutes - 41 MBToday we sit down with Sarah Kaeck, Founder of Bee's Wrap. https://www.beeswrap.com Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sarah Kaeck / Bee's Wrap
February 16, 2018 17:53 - 35 minutes - 41 MBToday we sit down with Sarah Kaeck, Founder of Bee's Wrap. https://www.beeswrap.com Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lisa Groeneveld/Logic Supply
January 18, 2018 17:47 - 47 minutesEntrepreneurialism runs in the family. Find out how Lisa Groeneveld got inspired to co-found Logic Supply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Start Here Ep. 18: Lisa Groeneveld/Logic Supply
January 18, 2018 17:47 - 47 minutesEntrepreneurialism runs in the family. Find out how Lisa Groeneveld got inspired to co-found Logic Supply. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
John Replogle/Seventh Generation
October 04, 2017 17:05 - 35 minutesHow can we use environmental consciousness to create profitable business cultures that solve problems... sustainably?Today we sit down with John Replogle, CEO of Seventh Generation.www.seventhgeneration.com/about-seventh-generationProduced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Start Here Ep. 17: John Replogle/Seventh Generation
October 04, 2017 17:05 - 35 minutesHow can we use environmental consciousness to create profitable business cultures that solve problems... sustainably?Today we sit down with John Replogle, CEO of Seventh Generation.www.seventhgeneration.com/about-seventh-generationProduced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Start Here Ep. 16: Ben Kinnaman/Greensea Systems
September 06, 2017 16:32 - 47 minutesHow can we use STEM to create reliable software that bridges the gap between land-dwelling humans and deep-sea robots? Today we sit down with Ben Kinnaman, President & CEO of Greensea Systems.www.greenseasystems.comProduced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ben Kinnaman/Greensea Systems
September 06, 2017 16:32 - 47 minutesHow can we use STEM to create reliable software that bridges the gap between land-dwelling humans and deep-sea robots? Today we sit down with Ben Kinnaman, President & CEO of Greensea Systems.www.greenseasystems.comProduced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael Jager/JDK Design & Solidarity of Unbridled Labor
August 22, 2017 16:32 - 51 minutesHow can we use intention, imagination, and technology to promote cultural growth and help solve inherent human obstacles?Today we sit down with Michael Jager, CEO & cofounder of JDK Design and Solidarity of Unbridled Labor.http://solidarityofunbridledlabour.com/about/Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Start Here Ep. 15: Michael Jager/JDK Design & Solidarity of Unbridled Labor
August 22, 2017 16:32 - 51 minutesHow can we use intention, imagination, and technology to promote cultural growth and help solve inherent human obstacles?Today we sit down with Michael Jager, CEO & cofounder of JDK Design and Solidarity of Unbridled Labor.http://solidarityofunbridledlabour.com/about/Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Donna Carpenter/Burton Snowboards
July 12, 2017 14:31 - 49 minutesToday we sit down with Donna Carpenter, CEO and cofounder of Burton Snowboards. https://www.burton.com/us/en/sustainability-people Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate Photo by Ben Sarle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Start Here Ep. 14: Donna Carpenter/Burton Snowboards
July 12, 2017 14:31 - 49 minutesToday we sit down with Donna Carpenter, CEO and cofounder of Burton Snowboards. https://www.burton.com/us/en/sustainability-people Produced by Taylor Kracher, VCET Associate Photo by Ben Sarle See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Elsie Smith & Serenity Smith-Forchion/New England Center for Circus Arts
April 13, 2017 13:23 - 42 minutesHow do you bring the circus to VT?Today we sit down with Elsie Smith & Serenity Smith-Forchion, co-founders of the New England Center for Circus Arts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Start Here Ep. 13: Elsie Smith & Serenity Smith-Forchion/New England Center for Circus Arts
April 13, 2017 13:23 - 42 minutesHow do you bring the circus to VT?Today we sit down with Elsie Smith & Serenity Smith-Forchion, co-founders of the New England Center for Circus Arts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Start Here Ep. 12: Michael Knapp/Green River
March 31, 2017 13:02 - 38 minutesHow do you create software and analytics for a better world?Today we sit down with Michael Knapp, founder of Green River, to discuss sustainable technology, environmental protection, and school improvement.http://greenriver.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Michael Knapp/Green River
March 31, 2017 13:02 - 38 minutesHow do you create software and analytics for a better world?Today we sit down with Michael Knapp, founder of Green River, to discuss sustainable technology, environmental protection, and school improvement.http://greenriver.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Start Here Ep. 11: Julie Lineberger/WheelPad
March 16, 2017 14:02 - 40 minutesHow do you make every home wheelchair accessible?Today we sit down with Julie Lineberger, founder of Wheelpad, to discuss startups with a cause.https://www.wheelpad.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Julie Lineberger/WheelPad
March 16, 2017 14:02 - 40 minutesHow do you make every home wheelchair accessible?Today we sit down with Julie Lineberger, founder of Wheelpad, to discuss startups with a cause.https://www.wheelpad.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Start Here Ep. 10: Governor Phil Scott
March 02, 2017 13:14 - 39 minutesHow can we make our state better?Today we sit down with Phil Scott, 82nd Governor of Vermont, to discuss community outreach, business sustainability, and economic development. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Governor Phil Scott
March 02, 2017 13:14 - 39 minutesHow can we make our state better?Today we sit down with Phil Scott, 82nd Governor of Vermont, to discuss community outreach, business sustainability, and economic development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Allison Hooper/Vermont Creamery
February 16, 2017 15:09 - 33 minutesHow do you start one of the nation's biggest dairy suppliers from scratch?Today we sit down with Allison Hooper, Co-Founder of Vermont Creamery, to discuss expansion, traveling, and creating sustainable growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Start Here Ep. 9: Allison Hooper/Vermont Creamery
February 16, 2017 15:09 - 33 minutesHow do you start one of the nation's biggest dairy suppliers from scratch?Today we sit down with Allison Hooper, Co-Founder of Vermont Creamery, to discuss expansion, traveling, and creating sustainable growth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Rob Foregger/NextCapital
February 02, 2017 14:28 - 49 minutesHow do you continually drive innovation in FinTech?Today we sit down with Rob Foregger, co-founder of NextCapital, to discuss wealth management in the digital domain.https://nextcapital.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Start Here Ep. 8: Rob Foregger/NextCapital
February 02, 2017 14:28 - 49 minutesHow do you continually drive innovation in FinTech?Today we sit down with Rob Foregger, co-founder of NextCapital, to discuss wealth management in the digital domain.https://nextcapital.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Howard Pierce/Sharecare
January 19, 2017 14:46 - 55 minutesHow do you transition from architecture to healthcare?Today we sit down with Howard Pierce, CEO of Sharecare, to discuss scaling, solutions technology, and meeting Dr. Oz.https://www.sharecare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Start Here Ep. 7: Howard Pierce/Sharecare
January 19, 2017 14:46 - 55 minutesHow do you transition from architecture to healthcare?Today we sit down with Howard Pierce, CEO of Sharecare, to discuss scaling, solutions technology, and meeting Dr. Oz.https://www.sharecare.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Rich Tarrant/IDX
January 12, 2017 14:13 - 56 minutesHow do you predict innovation?Today we sit down with Rich Tarrant, former CEO and co-founder of IDX, who began creating and selling healthcare software technology in 1972.http://tarrantfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Start Here Ep. 6: Rich Tarrant/IDX
January 12, 2017 14:13 - 56 minutesHow do you predict innovation?Today we sit down with Rich Tarrant, former CEO and co-founder of IDX, who began creating and selling healthcare software technology in 1972.http://tarrantfoundation.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Start Here Ep. 5: Mike Lane/Dealer.com
December 29, 2016 19:04 - 51 minutesHow do you sell a company for 1 billion dollars?Today, we sit down with co-founder and former Dealer.com Chief Operations Officer Mike Lane to discuss the early internet economy, business expansion, and setting yourself up for success in today's economic climate.http://dealer.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mike Lane/Dealer.com
December 29, 2016 19:04 - 51 minutesHow do you sell a company for 1 billion dollars?Today, we sit down with co-founder and former Dealer.com Chief Operations Officer Mike Lane to discuss the early internet economy, business expansion, and setting yourself up for success in today's economic climate.http://dealer.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.