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The Founders Live Podcast

The Founders Live Podcast tells stories of unique and inspiring entrepreneurship from around the world.

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12/20/2020

102 - Daniela Applegate of rThreat: Daydreams of Starting A Company Can Come True artwork

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102 - Daniela Applegate of rThreat: Daydreams of Starting A Company Can Come True

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Nick Hughes is joined by Daniela Applegate, who is cofounder and VP of marketing at rThreat from Seattle, WA.  rThreat is a cybersecurity breach and attack simulation platform that tests the effectiveness of your cyber defenses. They validate across the entire spectrum of cybersecurity, including an organization’s security staff, processes, and controls that are protecting critical assets. Doing so ensures that organizations are protected from known cyber threats and stay up to date on newly released zero-day threats. Nick and Daniela jump into a very intriguing conversation around the state of technology, data security and the future of cybersecurity around the world. They start by talking about rThreat's recent experience pitching and winning at Founders Live Seattle in late 2020, including tips and lessons from the virtual pitch experience.  Then they dive deeper into the main challenges organizations currently experience with cyber security and how rThreat helps them continually test their strengths and weaknesses. This conversation is a wake up call to organizations of any size to understand the security of their operations need to be constant top of mind. This conversation is both inspiring and frightening, so we hope it helps you think more about the protection of your organization. https://rthreat.net/

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12/20/2020

101 - Priyanka Raha of PopSmartKids: Rethinking Screen Time For The Development of Our Kids artwork

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101 - Priyanka Raha of PopSmartKids: Rethinking Screen Time For The Development of Our Kids

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Nick Hughes is joined by Priyanka Raha, Founder and CEO of PopSmartKids from Seattle, WA. PopSmartKids transform screen-time into a learning adventure for kids. They give you powerful tools to mentor the future generation. In a time where we have more intimate relationships with our devices than our loved ones, PopSmartKids was built with a mission to transform screen time into making a human connection - a time for children to explore and share their creativity with educators and parents. Nick and Priyanka have a really interesting conversation around the place technology and all our screens have in the development of our youth. They start by talking about Priyanka's experience pitching at Founders Live Seattle which was in-person back in the good ol' days of 2019, and then they dive into what challenges PopSmartKids is looking to solve with their platform that helps educators and parents work in technology appropriately for children's development and learning. They end with some great lessons and tips from Priyanka . This is a fun conversation full interesting tips to help you as you work with the youth in your life, we hope it helps you today. https://popsmartkids.com/

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12/13/2020

100 - Jeroen Corthout of Salesflare: How To Become A Top Rated App artwork

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100 - Jeroen Corthout of Salesflare: How To Become A Top Rated App

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This interview was filmed as a Founders Live Conversations. Nick was joined by Jeroen Corthout, co-founder and CEO of Salesflare who is from Belgium. Salesflare - Less work, more sales. A simple yet powerful CRM for small businesses selling B2B. In this interview we got an in depth look at his journey as an entrepreneur, how he built his company, as well as discover what it takes to stand out from the crowd and become a top rated app and business. Jeroen brings his A-Game and leaves us with many great tips and lessons learned for up and coming founders. This was a group conversation so you will hear a few people join in and ask some questions. We hope it helps you in your journey today! http://salesflare.com/

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12/13/2020

099 - Airel Lipschutz and Martin Kaler of PoolPo: AI Comes To The Rescue to Help Save Money on Insurance artwork

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099 - Airel Lipschutz and Martin Kaler of PoolPo: AI Comes To The Rescue to Help Save Money on Insurance

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Nick Hughes is joined by Ariel Lipschutz, CEO, and Martin Kaler, COO of PoolPo from Buenos Aires, Argentina. PoolPo - in spanish means octopus or a word for play - is a digital insurance broker. Using artificial intelligence, analyze the insurance policies of the users and look for offers in the best companies, selecting the best options. Nick, Ariel and Martin have a fun conversation starting with talking about Argentina and the beautiful country they live in,  as well as Nick giving a bit of his perspective on the country when he visited in late 2019.  They then jump into a discussion about how Ariel and Martin met and started their AI intelligence company, why they choose insurance as the entry into a much larger market, as well as many other tips and lessons learned which are perfect advice for up and coming entrepreneurs. This is a fun conversation full of nuggets of wisdom and founder tips for you to take and run with, we hope it helps you today. https://poolpo.in/

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11/30/2020

098 - Founders Live Prime Time Global Finalist Interview: Destiny Njoki of Lamazi Tribe From Nairobi, Kenya artwork

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098 - Founders Live Prime Time Global Finalist Interview: Destiny Njoki of Lamazi Tribe From Nairobi, Kenya

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In this Founders Live Conversations video interview, Nick Hughes is joined by Destiny Njoki from Nairobi, Kenya who is founder and CEO of Lamazi Tribe, and also a Founders Live Prime Time Global Finalist and one of five presenting Founders at the Founders Livefest 2020 event on December 2nd, 2020. Lamazi Tribe means Beautiful Community and they are on a mission to provide environmental content to help you, the consumer, live a sustainable lifestyle. Nick and Destiny start the conversation by getting to know her a little better and hearing about Destiny's experience pitching at Founders Live events, plus she shares her tips and advice on how to prepare and deliver a quality Founders Live Pitch. Next they talk about why Destiny chose to start her company and why Entrepreneurship is the way of life for her. Then we hear about Lamazi Tribe and how they are quickly becoming a leader in the circular economy with their sustainable activewear made from recycled materials. This is a very inspiring conversation and it's an opportunity to learn more about one of the most promising startups and talented founders coming out of Founders Live today. lamazitribe.com

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11/30/2020

097 - Founders Live Prime Time Global Finalist Interview: Irene Velasco of helKi From Guadalajara, Mexico artwork

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097 - Founders Live Prime Time Global Finalist Interview: Irene Velasco of helKi From Guadalajara, Mexico

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In this Founders Live Conversations video interview, Nick Hughes is joined by Irene Velasco of helKi from Guadalajara, MX, founder of helKi, who is a Founders Live Prime Time Global Finalist and is one of five presenting Founders at the Founders Livefest 2020 event on December 2nd, 2020. helKi has created eli, a virtual AI assistant for working parents and helping busy families make better and more effective decisions. Nick and Irene start the conversation by getting to know Irene a little better and hearing about Irene's experience pitching at Founders Live events, plus she shares her tips and advice on how to prepare and deliver a quality Founders Live Pitch. Next they talk about Entrepreneurship and why Irene chose to start her company. Then we hear more about helKi, what problems they discovered busy parents were having and how they could bring technology and AI into the experience to help them be more effective and efficient. This is a very inspiring conversation and it's an opportunity to Learn more about one of the most promising startups and talented founders coming out of Founders Live today. https://www.helki.org/

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11/30/2020

096 - Founders Live Prime Time Global Finalist Interview: Amanda DoAmaral of Fiveable From Milwaukee WI, USA artwork

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096 - Founders Live Prime Time Global Finalist Interview: Amanda DoAmaral of Fiveable From Milwaukee WI, USA

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In this Founders Live Conversations video interview, Nick Hughes is joined by Amanda DoAmaral of Milwaukee Wisconsin, founder and CEO of Fiveable, is a Founders Live Prime Time Global Finalist and is one of five presenting Founders at the Founders Livefest 2020 event on December 2nd, 2020. Fiveable is a social learning network where students and teachers create and curate content while building community. Nick and Amanda jump into the conversation of how Amanda has pitched at a number of Founders Live events this year, and she shares her tips and advice on how to prepare and deliver a quality Founders Live Pitch. Next they talk about Entrepreneurship and why Amanda chose to start her company, then we hear more about Fiveable, what problems is they are solving and the future as she sees it in community based virtual learning spaces. This is a very inspiring conversation and it's an opportunity to Learn more about one of the most promising startups and talented founders coming out of Founders Live today. http://fiveable.me/

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11/22/2020

095 - Founders Live Prime Time Global Finalist Interview: GK Khanna of Brain Racers from Toronto, Canada artwork

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095 - Founders Live Prime Time Global Finalist Interview: GK Khanna of Brain Racers from Toronto, Canada

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This is a special Founders Live Conversations episode which was recorded as a video interview.  Nick Hughes is joined by Gianender Khanna of Brain Racers from Toronto, Canada who is a Founders Live Prime Time Global Finalist and is one of five presenting Founders at the Founders Livefest 2020 event on December 2nd, 2020. GK is the CEO of Brain Racers - The world's first massive multiplayer cognitive race - our goal is to create a platform to celebrate brain athletes, like we do physical athletes in the world. Nick and GK have a fun conversation that first starts with GK's experience pitching at Founders Live and his tips that helped him win both the Toronto event as well as a recent Founders Live Prime Time North America event. They then dive into Brain Racers (originally called Quiklee) and how GK sees a new world of brain competitions similar to how we celebrate athletic competitions, and how these challenges will help people of all ages improve their intelligence and stay sharp. They end with some solid tips and advice for up and coming founders to follow. This is a very inspiring conversation and it's an opportunity to Learn more about one of the most promising startups and talented founders coming out of Founders Live today.

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11/22/2020

094 - Tendai Mupaso of Yaita: Visions of Powering The Digital Commerce Movement in Africa artwork

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094 - Tendai Mupaso of Yaita: Visions of Powering The Digital Commerce Movement in Africa

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Nick Hughes is joined by Tendai Mupaso, cofounder of Yaita, from Harare Zimbabwe. Yaita is an incredibly user friendly and clever application that helps traders in Africa fulfil their orders with great efficiency. Yaita is building an infrastructure for the future of commerce in Africa. Nick and Tendai have a fun conversation starting with talking about Zimbabwe and Tendai's experience pitching at a recent Harare event.  They then talk about Yaita  and how he and his team discovered the issues and challenges of the shift from offline non-digital commerce towards mobile and ecommerce in the local business and consumer markets and then the solutions they are bringing to market to power the digital side of commerce and fulfilment. Keep an eye on this company, it seels Tendai and his team see a path towards powering commerce across the continent of Africa.  This is a fun conversation full of nuggets of wisdom and founder tips for you to take and run with, we hope it helps you today. https://yaita.co.zw/

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11/15/2020

093 - Founders Live Prime Time Global Finalist Interview: Paola Ortega of Air from Mexico City, Mexico artwork

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093 - Founders Live Prime Time Global Finalist Interview: Paola Ortega of Air from Mexico City, Mexico

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This is special Founders Live Conversations episode which was recorded as a video interview. Nick Hughes is joined by Paola Ortega from Mexico City, Mexico who is a Founders Live Prime Time Global Finalist and is one of five presenting Founders at the Founders Livefest 2020 event on December 2nd, 2020.  Paola is founder of Air - Employee-centered decisions in Real time and an AI tool to assist transformation within your company based on your employee characteristics. Nick and Paola have a fun conversation which first touches on her experience pitching and winning two Founders Live events, one in Mexico city and then the Founders Live Prime Time Latin America event. She shares her thoughts and tips of how to approach the pitching experience with listeners. Then, they get into Paola's journey as a professional and how she and her team discovered the challenges of employee retention and engagement, and the solutions they are now bringing to market. This is a very inspiring conversation and it's an opportunity to Learn more about one of the most promising startups and talented founders coming out of Founders Live today.

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11/15/2020

092 - Christopher Lawrence of Natural Based Supplements: Organically Solving The World's Sleeping Troubles artwork

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092 - Christopher Lawrence of Natural Based Supplements: Organically Solving The World's Sleeping Troubles

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Nick Hughes is joined by Christopher Lawrence of Founder and CEO Natural Based Supplements, in Portland Oregon. Natural Based Supplements create supplements to support your body’s health. Their first product is CRESCENT - Fall asleep relaxed & wake up feeling refreshed.  CRESCENT is a sleep supplement that promotes healthy sleep habits that help you relax, drift off into sleep and wake up feeling refreshed for the day.​ Nick and Christopher jump into a fun conversation covering many aspects of Christopher's vast founder journey. First, they talk about Portland and the unique dynamics they have seen with Covid, the social unrest and the environmental chaos this fall. They then talk about Christopher's latest venture - Natural Based Supplements - how he discovered the issues around sleep deprivation and determining to solve these challenges with healthy, natural and organic solutions. They end with a few thoughts from Christopher on tips and lessons for other entrepreneurs out there. This is a fun conversation full of nuggets of wisdom and founder tips for you to take and run with, we hope it helps you today. https://www.naturalbasedsupplements.com/

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11/15/2020

091 - Raisa Noelle of Women in Cloud: Creating Purposeful and Meaningful Global Communities artwork

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091 - Raisa Noelle of Women in Cloud: Creating Purposeful and Meaningful Global Communities

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Nick Hughes is joined by Rasia Noelle, who is Global Event Program Lead of Women in Cloud. Women in Cloud is a community-led economic development organization, and has a massive mission: to take action with global leaders, corporations and policymakers to help women entrepreneurs create $1 billion in economic access and opportunity by 2030. And they won’t stop until we get there.  Nick and Raisa start off the conversation talking about the Founders Live and Women in Cloud connection and partnership and how they both are excited to make change. Raisa has an extensive background in large events and community engagement so they dive into the dynamics of holding purposeful and impactful events, what seems to be working currently, even during covid times. Lastly they touch on creating purposeful and meaningful communities, core values such as Open The Door, connecting people and doing great things for people each day, and realizing how much good can be created in the world! This is another inspiring conversation to help drive you to make generational change and we hope it helps you on your founder journey today. Women in Cloud - https://www.womenincloud.com/

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11/6/2020

090 - George Wauchope of GiftGoat: How To Pandemic Proof Your Business, Or Pivot If You Can't artwork

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090 - George Wauchope of GiftGoat: How To Pandemic Proof Your Business, Or Pivot If You Can't

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Nick Hughes is joined by George Wauchope of GiftGoat from the Cayman Islands. Gift Goat helps you never forget to send a card again! Customize your cards. Schedule them to be sent throughout the year. We take care of the rest! Nick and George jump into a fun conversation first talking about The Cayman Islands, what people might not know about them and how the pandemic created massive drop in tourism and economic activity in the Caribbean region.  George actually pitched at a recent Founders Live Phoenix and won, so they touched on the experience and George's tips on how to prepare for Founders Live Pitching. Then, they get into how George pivoted to GiftGoat once he saw acceleration of Ecommerce, especially with Covid-19. His lessons are multifold, but the main one is to look at your company and make sure you can protect it from a global pandemic! This is interesting conversation with many tips and lessons learned from an emerging leader, we hope it helps you on your founder journey today. https://www.giftgoat.com/

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11/6/2020

089 - Chaitra Vedullapalli of Women in Cloud: Be The Change You Want To See In The World artwork

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089 - Chaitra Vedullapalli of Women in Cloud: Be The Change You Want To See In The World

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Nick Hughes is joined by Chaitra Vedullapalli, Cofounder and President of Women in Cloud. Women in Cloud is a community-led economic development organization, has a massive mission: to take action with global leaders, corporations and policymakers to help women entrepreneurs create $1 billion in economic access and opportunity by 2030. And we won’t stop until we get there. Nick and Chaitra start off this conversation talking about how they have partnered in support of female founders and executives around the world before we hear the backstory of how Chaitra discovered the massive challenges facing women professionals when she worked in traditional corporate America. They then dive into Women in Cloud, what the organization is all about, what they offer to the community, and how people can best get involved. This is a very inspiring conversation between two industry leaders who are on the front lines of generational change and we hope it helps you on your founder journey today. Women in Cloud - https://www.womenincloud.com/ Meylah - https://meylah.com/home.html

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10/30/2020

088 - Daniel Salinas and Juan David of TREELIFE: Leading The Reforestation Revolution In Rural Areas artwork

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088 - Daniel Salinas and Juan David of TREELIFE: Leading The Reforestation Revolution In Rural Areas

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Nick Hughes is joined by Daniel Salinas and Juan David from Bogotá Colombia who are the  cofounders of TREELIFE. TREELIFE is a non-profit organization which is in charge, through new emerging technologies and the capacity for action of citizens based on their ecosystem,  as well as with the control of  sustainable economies to preserve and increase forests in the different regions of Colombia. Nick, Daniel and Juan David start off the conversation talking about Bogotá and learning a bit more of what life is like in Colombia. They then get into the Founders Live experience and what it's like to pitch during an event. Next we get into how Daniel and Juan David founded TREELIFE, how they are approaching reforestation, why it is so important to our earth, and how you can get involved. They end with some lessons and tips from these two great entrepreneurs. This is a fun and inspiring conversation and we hope it helps you on your founder journey today. https://www.treelife737.com/

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10/30/2020

087 - Derek Ricciuto of Gaggle: Finding New Local Friends In the Era of Covid artwork

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087 - Derek Ricciuto of Gaggle: Finding New Local Friends In the Era of Covid

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Nick Hughes is joined by Derek Ricciuto who is the founder of Gaggle, which helps you meet friends nearby. Reliable local activities, delivered. Nick and Derek start off the conversation talking about Boston and how much both of them think about the New England area. They then dive into Gaggle and how Derek managed to launch an app to help people connect with others around them - during the pandemic! This is no small feat, and Derek and his team discovered they could still connect people locally in a safe and distanced manner. Derek ends the conversation with his tips and advice to early stage entrepreneurs. This is a very fun and engaging conversation with many tips and lessons learned from an emerging leader, we hope it helps you on your founder journey today. Gagglefriends.com

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10/19/2020

086 - Mel Blatt of Indipop: You Work On Your Hustle, Let Us Worry About Your Health Benefits. artwork

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086 - Mel Blatt of Indipop: You Work On Your Hustle, Let Us Worry About Your Health Benefits.

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Nick Hughes is joined by Mel Blatt of Phoenix Arizona, Founder and CEO of indipop. Indipop is Affordable Healthcare  for the Independent Population such as Freelancers, Independent Contractors,  and Solopreneurs. You get corporate health benefits without the corporate rates. Nick and Mel start off the conversation with Mel talking about her early experience growing up, getting into in corporate/entertainment world, how she discovered the challenges of health care for freelancers and entrepreneurs. They then dive into how she made the leap to get started with her own company offering affordable health care through indipop and how entrepreneurs can get started with their health care benefits. The conversation ends with some tips from Mel on how to take the leap. This is a very inspiring conversation with many tips and lessons learned from an emerging entrepreneur, we hope it helps you on your founder journey today. https://www.indipop.co/

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10/19/2020

085 - Nicholas Zeisler of Zeisler Consulting: Why Customer Experience Will Make Or Break Your Company artwork

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085 - Nicholas Zeisler of Zeisler Consulting: Why Customer Experience Will Make Or Break Your Company

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Nick Hughes is joined by Nicholas Zeisler, Principal of Zeisler Consulting from Denver, Colorado. Zeisler Consulting moves you beyond simply surveying. You interact with your Customers in diverse ways throughout their journeys with your brand.  We’ll tailor a program of listening and learning to find genuine insights into what your Customers want from your brand, and where you can improve what you’re doing to beat those expectations. Nick and Nicholas quickly jump into a fun and engaging conversation first touching on how Nicholas first discovered Founders Live in Denver, and how that led to him connecting with Nick and recently joining the internal Founders Live team to help with growth and customer experience. Then they get to what exactly CX (Customer Experience) is, why it is so incredibly important to your company's success, and what steps to take to improve it inside and outside the company walls. This is a very educational conversation with many nuggets and lessons from an emerging expert in CX, we hope it helps you on your founder journey today. http://zeislerconsulting.com/

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10/15/2020

084 - Katie Diasti of Viv: Empowering Womxn To Live Healthier And More Sustainable Lives artwork

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084 - Katie Diasti of Viv: Empowering Womxn To Live Healthier And More Sustainable Lives

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Nick Hughes is joined by Katie Diasti, Founder and CEO of Viv from Boston Massachusetts. Viv's goal is to build an educational brand that empowers all womxn to live healthier and more sustainable lives. They are dedicated to offering safe and eco-friendly menstrual products delivered straight to your door, and they aim to remove all stigmas and shame in talking about our V’s! Period should no longer be a dirty word. Nick and Katie first get into a conversation about Boston, how much Nick has enjoyed the New England area over the last few years throughout his travels, then they discuss Katie's recent experience pitching and winning Founders Live Boston - along with some helpful tips for anyone looking to pitch at an event. Getting into the business, Katie details how she and her team are approaching improving a health issue most women (and men) do not want to talk about - female menstrual cycles - and how important sustainability is to the products used everyday around the world. This is a very inspiring conversation with many tips and lessons learned from an emerging entrepreneur, we hope it helps you on your founder journey today. https://vivforyourv.com/

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10/15/2020

083 - Allie Reitz of Good Elephant: Making A Mindful Lifestyle inclusive and Affordable For Everyone artwork

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083 - Allie Reitz of Good Elephant: Making A Mindful Lifestyle inclusive and Affordable For Everyone

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Nick Hughes is joined by Allie Reitz Founder and CEO of Good Elephant from Denver. Colorado. Good Elephant is a family of teachers and local businesses who believe in making a mindful lifestyle inclusive and affordable for everyone. Nick and Allie start off this conversation with their thoughts on one of the most beautiful places in the world - Denver and Boulder Colorado - and then jump into Allie's fun experience pitching at Founders Live Denver. Then, they talk in much more depth about Good Elephant and how they are working to bring yoga and mindfulness to a much broader audience by making it more affordable and accessible for the general public. We really appreciate Allie's vision, spirit,  and energy, and  we hope this conversation helps you on your founder journey. https://goodelephant.co/

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