60 acast.com Talking Through It https://shows.acast.com/talking-through-it en Techstars startups,entrepreneurship,tech news,techstars,business news,pop culture Techstars with Neal Sales-Griffin The 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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]]> The 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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]]> false Techstars podcasts@techstars.com 5fad9780e2b16127a4515249 talking-through-it episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/5fad9780e2b16127a4515249/1616006100808-83503a467d13e98dc09a4ad9686be3e1.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/talking-through-it Talking Through It Crossover: Talking Through It + Give First! Talking through unicorns, NFTs, and giving first with David Cohen Crossover: Talking Through It + Give First! Talking through unicorns, NFTs, and giving first with David Cohen Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:29:34 GMT 25:40 606b48ffdb9bdd2b8ad1d3a7 false https://shows.acast.com/talking-through-it/episodes/david-cohen-unicorns-crypto 606b48ffdb9bdd2b8ad1d3a7 5fad9780e2b16127a4515249 david-cohen-unicorns-crypto full 1 7 In 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 and Basecamp founder Jason Fried here. 


If you haven’t seen it yet, check out the National Geographic documentary series City So Real, a portrait of contemporary Chicago, including Neal’s candidacy in the 2019 mayoral election.




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]]> In 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 and Basecamp founder Jason Fried here. 


If you haven’t seen it yet, check out the National Geographic documentary series City So Real, a portrait of contemporary Chicago, including Neal’s candidacy in the 2019 mayoral election.




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]]> <![CDATA[Talking through virtual accelerators, mentors, and Techstars Chicago theme song with Whitney Gregory & William Birdsong]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:25:40 GMT 24:29 603d07747d68c97d6dfcc4c3 false https://shows.acast.com/talking-through-it/episodes/virtual-accelerators-mentors-and-techstars-chicago 603d07747d68c97d6dfcc4c3 5fad9780e2b16127a4515249 virtual-accelerators-mentors-and-techstars-chicago full 1 6 In 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:



City So Real song by William Birdsong and Tyni Birdsong



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]]> In 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:



City So Real song by William Birdsong and Tyni Birdsong



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, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities are for illustrative and/or informational purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investor or prospective investor, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by Techstars. Certain of Techstars funds own (or may own in the future) securities in some of the companies discussed in this podcast.


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]]> Talking through pandemic productivity, Clubhouse, and making work a happier place with Claire Lew Talking through pandemic productivity, Clubhouse, and making work a happier place with Claire Lew Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:14:23 GMT 34:58 6023f850dfeffa76a6ea15c3 false https://shows.acast.com/talking-through-it/episodes/pandemic-productivity-clubhouse-and-making-work-happier 6023f850dfeffa76a6ea15c3 5fad9780e2b16127a4515249 pandemic-productivity-clubhouse-and-making-work-happier full 1 5 In 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:





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]]> In 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:





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]]> Talking Through the Start of 2021, Cryptocurrency, and the Power of Relationships with Mike McGee and Jimmy Odom Talking Through the Start of 2021, Cryptocurrency, and the Power of Relationships with Mike McGee and Jimmy Odom Tue, 19 Jan 2021 19:01:48 GMT 49:23 60072c9ca348eb570e092efc false https://shows.acast.com/talking-through-it/episodes/start-of-2021-cryptocurrency-and-relationships 60072c9ca348eb570e092efc 5fad9780e2b16127a4515249 start-of-2021-cryptocurrency-and-relationships full 1 4 In 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:


Follow Mike on Twitter

Follow Jimmy on Twitter




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]]> In 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:


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 Techstars or any company discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities are for illustrative and/or informational purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investor or prospective investor, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by Techstars. Certain of Techstars funds own (or may own in the future) securities in some of the companies discussed in this podcast.

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]]> Talking Through the Positives of 2020 and Predictions for Next Year with Jason Fried Talking Through the Positives of 2020 and Predictions for Next Year with Jason Fried Wed, 16 Dec 2020 17:22:37 GMT 38:13 5fda425d41d88e4282269683 false https://shows.acast.com/talking-through-it/episodes/positives-of-2020-and-predictions 5fda425d41d88e4282269683 5fad9780e2b16127a4515249 positives-of-2020-and-predictions full 1 3 As 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






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]]> As 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 podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities are for illustrative and/or informational purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investor or prospective investor, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by Techstars. Certain of Techstars funds own (or may own in the future) securities in some of the companies discussed in this podcast.

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]]> Talking Through Virtual Holidays, Vaccines, and Demo Days with Taylor McLemore and Clement Cazalot Talking Through Virtual Holidays, Vaccines, and Demo Days with Taylor McLemore and Clement Cazalot Thu, 03 Dec 2020 16:55:05 GMT 33:16 5fc9186ac963e858bb753dfd false https://shows.acast.com/talking-through-it/episodes/virtual-holidays-vaccines-and-demo-days 5fc9186ac963e858bb753dfd 5fad9780e2b16127a4515249 virtual-holidays-vaccines-and-demo-days full 1 2 It’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





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]]> It’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 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, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities are for illustrative and/or informational purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investor or prospective investor, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by Techstars. Certain of Techstars funds own (or may own in the future) securities in some of the companies discussed in this podcast.

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]]> Talking Through Tech, Democracy, and Personal Values with Mert Iseri Talking Through Tech, Democracy, and Personal Values with Mert Iseri Tue, 24 Nov 2020 14:00:50 GMT 32:00 5fbc844019a1d516c3c7c056 false https://shows.acast.com/talking-through-it/episodes/tech-democracy-and-personal-values 5fbc844019a1d516c3c7c056 5fad9780e2b16127a4515249 tech-democracy-and-personal-values On this episode of Talking Through It, Neal Sáles-Griffin talks with Mert Iseri, Cofounder and CEO of SwipeSense. full 1 1 Today’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 journey started off in Istanbul, Turkey and changed courses completely once he arrived at Northwestern University. Prior to fighting infections in hospitals, he co-founded Design for America, a national initiative amongst college students to use design thinking for social impact in their communities. In 2018, DFA was awarded the National Design Award by the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Mert has presented at conferences such as TEDActive, TEDx, CUSP, Design:Chicago and has been recognized by Forbes in their 30 Under 30 list. He lives in Chicago, IL.


Follow Mert on Twitter @mhi

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 podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities are for illustrative and/or informational purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investor or prospective investor, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by Techstars. Certain of Techstars funds own (or may own in the future) securities in some of the companies discussed in this podcast.

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]]> Today’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 journey started off in Istanbul, Turkey and changed courses completely once he arrived at Northwestern University. Prior to fighting infections in hospitals, he co-founded Design for America, a national initiative amongst college students to use design thinking for social impact in their communities. In 2018, DFA was awarded the National Design Award by the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Mert has presented at conferences such as TEDActive, TEDx, CUSP, Design:Chicago and has been recognized by Forbes in their 30 Under 30 list. He lives in Chicago, IL.


Follow Mert on Twitter @mhi

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 podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities are for illustrative and/or informational purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investor or prospective investor, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by Techstars. Certain of Techstars funds own (or may own in the future) securities in some of the companies discussed in this podcast.

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]]> Introducing Talking Through It Introducing Talking Through It Fri, 13 Nov 2020 02:52:36 GMT 1:16 5fadf4f457147330ae0e0637 false https://shows.acast.com/talking-through-it/episodes/introducing-talking-through-it 5fadf4f457147330ae0e0637 5fad9780e2b16127a4515249 introducing-talking-through-it A new Techstars podcast, with Neal Sales-Griffin trailer The 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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]]> The 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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