Talking Through It
8 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe world of entrepreneurship moves fast. And nowhere does it move faster than inside a Techstars accelerator. With startups and mentors and investors all coming together, move fast or get left behind -- and that usually starts with candid conversations.
Each week Neal Sales-Griffin, Managing Director of Techstars Chicago’s accelerator program, brings together a rotating cast of high-powered and provocative guests to talk through the most pressing topics of the moment, in a free-form and unscripted conversation.
If you’re a founder, mentor or investor, or hope to be one day, this is a must-listen. It’s Talking Through It, first and fresh takes, from the Techstars Podcast Network.
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Episodes
Crossover: Talking Through It + Give First! Talking through unicorns, NFTs, and giving first with David Cohen
April 05, 2021 17:29 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this special episode, Give First host David Cohen and Talking Through It host Neal Sáles-Griffin take turns interviewing each other: it’s two Techstars podcasts in one. David discusses with Neal on how giving first grew the Chicago startup ecosystem, and then Neal talks through today’s hot issues with David. Today’s Topics: Finding Unicorns Crypto, NFTs, What’s Next? Dream Dinner Guest This Week’s Startup to Watch: https://hey.com/. Plus, listen to Neal’s conversation with Hey ...
Talking through virtual accelerators, mentors, and Techstars Chicago theme song with Whitney Gregory & William Birdsong
March 01, 2021 15:25 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBIn this week’s special founder edition episode of Talking Through It, Neal Sáles-Griffin talks with alumni from his recent Techstars Chicago class: Whitney Gregory, CEO of Eemerg Roadside Assistance, and William Birdsong, CEO of Documentor. Today’s Topics: Natural Disasters in Texas The Virtual Accelerator Experience Mentor Madness Application Tips for Founders The Techstars Chicago Demo Day Song, City So Real This Week’s Startups To Watch: Eemerg Roadside Assistance Documentor Cit...
Talking through pandemic productivity, Clubhouse, and making work a happier place with Claire Lew
February 10, 2021 15:14 - 34 minutes - 48 MBIn this week’s episode of Talking Through It, Neal Sáles-Griffin talks with Claire Lew, CEO of Know Your Team. Today’s Topics: Hitting a pandemic wall Robinhood Clubhouse Addressing toxicity Positive workplaces This Week’s Startups To Watch: Frank Rosecrans Ventures Techstars personnel and/or guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, and not the opinion of either Techstars or any company discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only,...
Talking Through the Start of 2021, Cryptocurrency, and the Power of Relationships with Mike McGee and Jimmy Odom
January 19, 2021 19:01 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBIn this week’s episode of Talking Through It, Neal Sáles-Griffin catches up with Mike McGee, Director of Special Projects at AnitaB.org, and Jimmy Odom, Partner at Bit Capital Group. Today’s Topics: Impeachment & Insurrection Cryptocurrency Networks What’s Good This Week’s Startups To Watch: Strike 21e8 Ethel’s Club Follow Mike on Twitter Follow Jimmy on Twitter Techstars personnel and/or guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, and not the opinion of either ...
Talking Through the Positives of 2020 and Predictions for Next Year with Jason Fried
December 16, 2020 17:22 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBAs we wrap up 2020, Neal Sáles-Griffin talks with Jason Fried, Cofounder and CEO of Basecamp, on this episode of Talking Through It. Today’s 5 Topics: The good of 2020 Tech and disinformation From Silicon Valley to… Austin? The perfect pitch Predictions Follow Jason on Twitter @jasonfried Follow Neal on Twitter @nealsales Techstars personnel and/or guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, and not the opinion of either Techstars or any company discussed in this po...
Talking Through Virtual Holidays, Vaccines, and Demo Days with Taylor McLemore and Clement Cazalot
December 03, 2020 16:55 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBIt’s time to give thanks. On this episode of Talking Through It, Neal Sáles-Griffin talks with Taylor McLemore, Managing Director of the Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator, and Clement Cazalot, Managing Director of Techstars Boston. Today’s 5 Topics: Virtual holidays Biden economy Venture capital and long-term success Vaccines and 2021 Virtual Demo Days Follow Taylor on Twitter @taylormclemore Follow Clem on Twitter @clementc Techstars personnel and/or guests who speak in t...
Talking Through Tech, Democracy, and Personal Values with Mert Iseri
November 24, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes - 44 MBToday’s 5 Topics: The U.S. election Tech and democracy The power of personal values Choosing great companies Giving thanks This Week’s Founders To Watch: Neal picks Havoc Shield, 2020 graduate of Techstars Chicago, which just raised $1.45 million. Mert picks Documentor, another 2020 Techstars Chicago grad, which he mentors. Meet Mert Iseri: Mert Hilmi Iseri has the best job in the world as the CEO of SwipeSense, aiming to eliminate preventable medical errors in hospitals. His journ...
Introducing Talking Through It
November 13, 2020 02:52 - 1 minute - 1.75 MBThe world of entrepreneurship moves fast. And nowhere does it move faster than inside a Techstars accelerator. With startups and mentors and investors all coming together, move fast or get left behind -- and that usually starts with candid conversations. Each week Neal Sales-Griffin, Managing Director of Techstars Chicago’s accelerator program, brings together a rotating cast of high-powered and provocative guests to talk through the most pressing topics of the moment, in a free-form and u...