Episode 021: Scott Brown, VP at Cable Labs, Executive Director at UpRamp
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For Episode 21 of the Boulder Tech Podcast, we welcome Scott Brown, VP of Ventures and Outreach at Cable Labs, a non-profit research & development lab funded by the global cable industry. Scott is also the Executive Director at UpRamp, a platform supporting radical entrepreneurs and innovation in the cable industry.
Scott and I cover a range of topics, including (but definitely not limited to):
how acting relates to the startup biz
(C)lean Messaging
avoid being distracted by “The Why”
Scott’s greatest of many successes: the creation of the bacon-wrapped tot
NOTE: this episode is marked explicit due to occasional PG-13 language and un-pixelated references to bacon.
HEY! The Boulder Tech Podcast is seeking sponsors to support our mission to share the stories, passions and personalities of the people shaping Boulder’s unique tech scene. If you’d like to be part of this project and reach a growing and enthusiastic audience, shout at us via Twitter (@bouldertechcast) or send me a note at joel@conduitmusic.co.
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The Boulder Tech Podcast is presented in part by Glider, a Colorado-based Community movement and non-profit that produces Boulder’s Ignite and TedX events, as well as Boulder Startup Week. Learn more and consider a donation at glider.com
Thanks to dojo4 for providing space for the Boulder Tech Podcast HQ, and to KGNU Community Radio for studio usage.
Our intro music is by Eccodek. Hear more at eccodek.com
Episode 019: Sarah E. Brown, Director of Content Marketing, Building Connected
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Episode #19 of the Boulder Tech Podcast features Sarah E. Brown, Director of Content Marketing at BuildingConnected, and founder of the Flatirons LGBTQ Tech Meetup. Our conversation covers increasing diversity in tech through non-tech roles, creating an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, and Sarah’s vision for the “best Boulder.”
We’re also presented by Glider, a Colorado-based Community movement and non-profit that produces Boulder’s Ignite and TedX events, as well as Boulder Startup Week. Learn more and consider a donation at glider.com
Thanks to dojo4 for providing space for our podcast studio, and to KGNU Community Radio for the recording gear.
Episode #18 of the Boulder Tech Podcast features Rich Grote, Managing Director at RealCo Longterm Accelerator, and a veteran of the Boulder startup scene. We chat about:
the effectiveness of the “slow accelerator”
Boulder’s history as a boomtown
and how Boulder’s Give First mentality is spreading to entrepreneurial communities everywhere.
We’re also presented by Glider, a Colorado-based Community movement and non-profit that produces Boulder’s Ignite and TedX events, as well as Boulder Startup Week. Learn more and consider a donation at glider.com
Thanks to dojo4 for providing space for our podcast studio, and to KGNU Community Radio for the recording gear.
Episode 016: Marco Vienna, COO/Co-Founder, Smart Capital
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Episode #16 of the Boulder Tech Podcast features Marco Vienna, COO and co-founder of Smart Capital, a company making it possible for anyone to invest in venture capital funds. We sat down to discuss:
how the democratization of investment makes for better startups
a life-changing decision he made at age 21
his thoughts on Boulder politics
and how Boulder and its tech community can defend against becoming just another “tech town”
We’re also presented by Glider, a Colorado-based Community movement and non-profit that produces Boulder’s Ignite and TedX events, as well as Boulder Startup Week. Learn more and consider a donation at glider.com
Thanks to dojo4 for providing space for our podcast studio, and to KGNU Community Radio for the recording gear.
For Episode #14 of the Boulder Tech Podcast, we speak with Corey Kohn, co-founder and member-owner of dojo4 (where we’ve been recording most of these StartUp Week interviews). Among other things, our conversation touches on:
meditation’s fundamental importance to successful business
the changes she’s noticed during the better part of a lifetime spent in Boulder
why having a Resident DJ is one of the best things to happen to dojo4 – and why your company might want to consider it as well
We’re also presented by Glider, a Colorado-based Community movement and non-profit that produces Boulder’s Ignite and TedX events, as well as Boulder Startup Week. Learn more and consider a donation at glider.com
Thanks to dojo4 for providing space for our podcast studio, and to KGNU Community Radio for the recording gear.
Episode 012: Yoriko Morita, Founder, Patents Integrated and IP FactScout
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Our guest for Episode #12 of the Boulder Tech Podcast is Yoriko Morita, founder of Patents Integrated and IP FactScout, and Board Member for Glider. We touch on several topics, including:
the importance of safeguarding your intellectual property
We’re also presented by Glider, a Colorado-based Community movement and non-profit that produces Boulder’s Ignite and TedX events, as well as Boulder Startup Week. Learn more and consider a donation at glider.com
Thanks to dojo4 for providing space for our podcast studio, and to KGNU Community Radio for the recording gear.
Episode 011: Mandy Godown, Founder/CEO, Moxie and Stars
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Our guest for Episode #11 of the Boulder Tech Podcast is Mandy Godown, founder of Moxie and Stars, a hub for girl-positive clothing, books and gear, and BeBold Studio, a web development agency helping brands find their unique voice. We discuss:
her long and winding road to and through the tech/startup world
the effect of story and the power of “why” on a business’ development and success
gender diversity — or lack thereof — in the tech and startup environment
the importance of taking time to save time
Episode #11 of the Boulder Tech Podcast is presented by Boulder StartUp Week Legal track sponsor, Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti
NOTE: this episode is marked “explicit” due to 1.5 “F” bombs.
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The Boulder Tech podcast is presented by Honey. joinhoney.com
We’re also presented by Glider, a Colorado-based Community movement and non-profit that produces Boulder’s Ignite and TedX events, as well as Boulder Startup Week. Learn more and consider a donation at glider.com
Thanks to dojo4 for providing space for our podcast studio, and to KGNU Community Radio for the recording gear.
We’re also presented by Glider, a Colorado-based Community movement and non-profit that produces Boulder’s Ignite and TedX events, as well as Boulder Startup Week. Learn more and consider a donation at glider.com
Thanks to dojo4 for providing space for our podcast studio, and to KGNU Community Radio for the recording gear.
Episode 009: Sarabeth Berk, Director, Innovation and Entrepreneur Initiative, University of Colorado-Boulder
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Our guest for Episode #9 of the Boulder Tech Podcast is Sarabeth Berk. She’s the Director of the Innovation and Entrepreneur Initiative at the University of Colorado-Boulder. Our conversation covers:
the many roles she fulfills in her job
the entrepreneurial energy on the CU campus and the surprising prevalence of student-run ventures
the special relationship she’s building between the university and the Boulder tech and startup community
and her thoughts on Boulder’s unique startup scene
We’re also presented by Glider, a Colorado-based Community movement and non-profit that produces Boulder’s Ignite and TedX events, as well as Boulder Startup Week. Learn more and consider a donation at glider.com
Thanks to dojo4 for providing space for our podcast studio, and to KGNU Community Radio for the recording gear.
Our guest for Episode #8 of the Boulder Tech Podcast is Beth Hartman. Beth works at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) as Project Manager for the Incubatenergy Network, an initiative funded by the Department of Energy to strengthen connections between clean energy innovators around the country. We talk about:
new developments in energy technology
factors affecting the transition from fossil fuel-based energy to renewables
energy access for underserved populations
the state of the grid in the US
nuclear power’s role in our energy future
the good things about Boulder’s energy approach – and what we can do to improve it
We’re also presented by Glider, a Colorado-based Community movement and non-profit that produces Boulder’s Ignite and TedX events, as well as Boulder Startup Week. Learn more and consider a donation at glider.com
Thanks to dojo4 for providing space for our podcast studio, and to KGNU Community Radio for the recording gear.
