Our guest for Episode #63 is Eric Marcoullier, founder of several successful companies including IGN and Gnip, and orchestrator of a big turnaround at Beatport. He now coaches startups and mid-sized companies on product, fundraising and leadership issues.
In this interview, Eric and I discuss:
why Eric learns more from his failures than his successes
the interesting creative process behind every post on his blog, Obvious Startup Advice
startup founders and mental health
Eric’s idea for completely revolutionizing email – and why it’s probably not going to work
The Boulder Tech Podcast is made possible 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 our podcast HQ, and to KGNU Community Radio for recording gear and studio usage.
Our intro music is by Eccodek. Hear more at eccodek.com
The Boulder Tech Podcast is produced by Joel Davis. Your feedback, criticisms, comments and guest suggestions are welcome. Don’t hesitate to send a note to joel@dojo4.com
Thanks for listening. We’ll see you back here for the next episode of the Boulder Tech Podcast.
Episode 61: Jonathan Woodard, Director of Engineering, SugarWOD + Tabletop Game Designer
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Our guest for Episode 61 is Jonathan Woodard, Director of Engineering at SugarWOD. They make workout software for coaches and everyday athletes. He’s also a Tabletop Game Designer.
Jonathan and I touch on a number of topics, from software to games, Boulder to Europe, and get into:
his twin passions for software engineering and analog game design — and what the two have in common
the role tabletop games play in Jonathan’s life
how a year living abroad reshaped his relationship to work
Jonathan’s efforts to see and experience Boulder through fresh eyes
The Boulder Tech Podcast is made possible 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 our podcast HQ, and to KGNU Community Radio for recording gear and studio usage.
Our intro music is by Eccodek. Hear more at eccodek.com (that’s E-c-c-o-d-e-k).
The Boulder Tech Podcast is produced by Joel Davis. Your feedback, criticisms, comments and guest suggestions are welcome. Don’t hesitate to send a note to joel@dojo4.com
Thanks for listening. We’ll see you back here for the next episode of the Boulder Tech Podcast.
Episode 060: Kathy Vega, COO/CTO/Co-Founder & Alex Mulvaney, CEO/Co-Founder, ShineOn Bike Lights
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Our guests for Episode 60 are Kathy Vega, COO/CTO, and Alex Mulvaney, CEO, and co-founders of ShineOn Bike Lights, a company created to improve the world by making cycling a safer activity in order to reduce pollution and carbon emissions, and allow people to live happier and healthier lives.
In our freewheeling discussion, Kathy, Alex and I get into:
how a couple of space science engineers found themselves in the bike equipment business
the inspiration and science behind ShineOn Bikes’ innovative technology (including a walkthrough of their dual beam bike light)
the challenges of launching a startup as full-time students
the significant roles that CU and the Boulder tech community have played in ShineOn’s success
The Boulder Tech Podcast is made possible 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 our podcast studio, and to KGNU Community Radio for recording gear and studio usage.
Our intro music is by Eccodek. Hear more at eccodek.com (that’s E-c-c-o-d-e-k).
The Boulder Tech Podcast is produced by Joel Davis. Your feedback, criticisms, comments and guest suggestions are welcome. Don’t hesitate to send a note to joel@dojo4.com
Thanks for listening. We’ll see you back here for the next episode of the Boulder Tech Podcast.
Episode 059: Ben Woods, Technical Director - North America, Holmes Solutions
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Our guest for Episode 59 is Ben Woods, Technical Director — North America for Holmes Solutions — the creative engineering arm of the Holmes Group, a collection of companies with over 500 employees in offices around the world — including Boulder, where Ben is based. Holmes Solutions has done all sorts of things, such as demolishing vehicles to improve road safety, testing jet packs, developing a human catapult, and more.
In our discussion, Ben tells us about:
Why this little known but highly industrious company from New Zealand chose Boulder for it’s US headquarters, and how it views its relationship to the Boulder tech community
Holmes’ innovative approach to developing tech platforms for easy transfer across industries and sectors — and specifically how they envision transforming their work in the adventure recreation sector (aka thrill rides) into cutting edge public transportation
How their new transportation solution could be the answer to many of Boulder’s traffic-related issues
The Boulder Tech Podcast is made possible 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 our podcast studio, and to KGNU Community Radio for recording gear and studio usage.
Our intro music is by Eccodek. Hear more at eccodek.com (that’s E-c-c-o-d-e-k).
The Boulder Tech Podcast is produced by Joel Davis. Your feedback, criticisms, comments and guest suggestions are welcome. Don’t hesitate to send a note to joel@dojo4.com
Thanks for listening. We’ll see you back here for the next episode of the Boulder Tech Podcast.
Episode 058: John Schaefer & Matt Schaefer, Co-Founders, Radio Rethink
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We have two guests for Episode 58: John Schaefer, co-founder and Creative Director, and Matt Schaefer, co-founder and Web App Developer, for Radio Rethink — a project conceived to move community and micro-community radio into the spotlight of the mobile media landscape.
Community radio and eclectic music programming are big passions shared by The Brothers Schaefer and myself, and thus we geek out about:
the purpose and function of Radio Rethink
how community and public radio stations are already benefiting greatly from the service
what motivates the Schaefers to provide Radio Rethink at such a low cost
and how, for all their bells and whistles and billion-dollar budgets, titans like Spotify, Apple Music, etc. don’t compare to the deep crates and cultural knowledge of an adventurous, low-budget, volunteer-powered community radio station
All of that and more, as the Boulder Tech Podcast speaks with Radio Rethink’s John Schaefer and Matt Schaefer.
The Boulder Tech Podcast is supported 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 recording gear and studio usage.
Our intro music is by Eccodek. Hear more at eccodek.com.
The Boulder Tech Podcast is produced by me, Joel Davis. Your feedback, criticisms, comments and guest suggestions are welcome. Reach me at joel@dojo4.com
Thanks for listening. We’ll see you back here for the next episode of the Boulder Tech Podcast.
Episode 057: Bill Baldwin, Managing Principal, Cresa
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Our guest for Episode 57 is Bill Baldwin, Managing Principal of Cresa, the world’s largest commercial real estate advisory firm exclusively representing occupiers.
Bill and I discuss all things co-working, including:
a look at the WeWork “situation”
the costs, benefits and risks of the co-working model
where the co-working industry is headed
how your co-working space defaulting on its obligations could put your company out of business
All of that and more, as the Boulder Tech Podcast speaks with Cresa’s Bill Baldwin.
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The Boulder Tech Podcast is supported 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 recording gear and studio usage.
Our intro music is by Eccodek. Hear more at eccodek.com.
The Boulder Tech Podcast is produced by me, Joel Davis. Your feedback, criticisms, comments and guest suggestions are welcome. Reach me at joel@dojo4.com
Thanks for listening. We’ll see you back here for the next episode of the Boulder Tech Podcast.
Episode 056: Sarah Bates, Co-Founder & CEO, MamaMend
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This is the last — but definitely not least — of 20 interviews recorded in a popup backroom studio at dojo4 during the 10th annual Boulder Startup Week. Thanks to all the guests for their time and patience, and to all of you, for listening.
Our guest for Episode 56 is Sara Bates, co-founder and CEO at MamaMend, a personalized, evidence-based guide to childbirth recoveryand postpartum health.
Sara and I talk tech and birthing, and touch on:
how she employs data and empathy to solve problems
her journey from her time on Wall Street to founder of an app for postpartum moms
the dichotomy and balance between data and intuition when it comes to raising a new child
thoughts on being a founder, a woman and a mom in the tech industry
The Boulder Tech Podcast is made possible in part by Boulder StartUp Week platinum sponsors Honey, Matter and Zayo.
We’re also supported 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 recording gear and studio usage.
Our intro music is by Eccodek. Hear more at eccodek.com.
The Boulder Tech Podcast is produced by me, Joel Davis. Your feedback, criticisms, comments and guest suggestions are welcome. Reach me at joel@dojo4.com
Thanks for listening. We’ll see you back here for the next episode of the Boulder Tech Podcast.
The Boulder Tech Podcast is made possible in part by Boulder StartUp Week platinum sponsors Honey, Matter and Zayo.
We’re also supported 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 recording gear and studio usage.
Our intro music is by Eccodek. Hear more at eccodek.com.
The Boulder Tech Podcast is produced by me, Joel Davis. Your feedback, criticisms, comments and guest suggestions are welcome. Reach me at joel@dojo4.com
Thanks for listening. We’ll see you back here for the next episode of the Boulder Tech Podcast.
Episode 054: Jeremy Frazao, VP of Engineering, Recurly
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Our guest for Episode 54 is Jeremy Frazao, VP of Engineering at Recurly, a subscription management platform specializing in collecting recurring payments.
Jeremy and I discuss:
why it’s a good thing that most people have no idea that Recurly even exists
the key difference he’s noticed between the San Francisco and Boulder tech communities
how Recurly’s values are reflected in its corporate community and by Boulder in general
and how he became known as the Steve Jobs of Boulder
All of that and more, as the Boulder Tech Podcast speaks with Recurly’s Jeremy Frazao. Follow Recurly on Twitter @Recurly
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The Boulder Tech Podcast is made possible in part by Boulder StartUp Week platinum sponsors Honey, Matter and Zayo.
We’re also supported 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 recording gear and studio usage.
Our intro music is by Eccodek. Hear more at eccodek.com.
The Boulder Tech Podcast is produced by me, Joel Davis. Your feedback, criticisms, comments and guest suggestions are welcome. Reach me at joel@dojo4.com
Thanks for listening. We’ll see you back here for the next episode of the Boulder Tech Podcast.
Episode 053: Jack Morrison, Co-Founder & CEO, Scythe Robotics
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Our guest for Episode 53 is Jack Morrison, Co–Founder & CEO at Scythe Robotics. They build highly-intelligent, autonomous robots to tackle challenges in unstructured outdoor environments.
Among a number of topics, Jack and I get into:
the difference between robotics and artificial intelligence
why we should not be worried about the robots and AI taking over (anytime soon, anyway)
the state of the Front Range robotics industry
and why it’s going to be awhile before we all have Jetsons-style robots roaming in our homes — and playing on our soccer fields
The Boulder Tech Podcast is made possible in part by Boulder StartUp Week platinum sponsors Honey, Matter and Zayo.
We’re also supported 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 recording gear and studio usage.
Our intro music is by Eccodek. Hear more at eccodek.com.
The Boulder Tech Podcast is produced by me, Joel Davis. Your feedback, criticisms, comments and guest suggestions are welcome. Reach me at joel@dojo4.com
Thanks for listening. We’ll see you back here for the next episode of the Boulder Tech Podcast.
