As co-founder and Chief Collaboration Officer with VentureShot, David is working hard to make VentureShot the primer incubator in Chicago. Hosting a series of startups, VentureShot helps beginning-stage to late-stage startups grow. Our conversation noted how VentureShot and their FundFeedingFrenzy is changing the face of the Chicago startup scene. 

Tech Startup Podcast: David Culver of VentureShot

Here, I chatted with John Yeazel of Necks And Balances. While not a traditional tech startup, this fashion company is using eCommerce and social media to connect with its target audiences.

Here, we talked about 

    * Marketing for their Kickstarter campaign 
    * Being close to closing on their Kickstarter funds (they're 10% away with 2 days left)
    * Getting recognized as a startup 
    * What exactly is this sticky little product they have? And how do you use it?



Tech Startup Podcast: Jon Yeazel of Necks And Balances

During this interview, we chatted about:
* The story behind the bar
* The process they took to launch (including beta testing at Logan Square Farmers Market) 
* How Journey Bar is expanding its retail footprint
* How this company is strategically using technology to reach out to its target audiences
* Defining themselves in an overcrowded market
* What's next for this flavorful savory bar company

For more, visit http://www.techinspire.me

Tech Startup Podcast: Marguarette Dau of Journey Bar

Great conversation with CEO & Founder of Good Vines Wine, Carlos Quimbo. This up-and-coming wine business is using technology to reach out to its target audience. Here's what we chatted about: 

* How Carlos learned from his father's 45% wine market share in the Philippines 
* Why the millennial will love Good Vines
* That currently, wine isn't marketed to millennial (even though they're big buyers)
* How Carlos is using a local artist for branding his wine
* How to turn the frustrations of being an entrepreneur into successes (like landing a distributor & trying to be able to clear customs at the same time)

For more, visit http://www.techinspire.me. 

Tech Startup Podcast: Carlos Quimbo of Good Vines Wine

A refreshing, non-traditional health tech startup, it was a joy chatting with Tina Chan, co-Founder & CEO of Powbab (TM).

What we chatted about:
* Why everyone needs antioxidants
* How Powbab (TM) has received attention of her target audience (launching, for example, at Green Festival)
* The challenges of jumping over hurdles including educating her target audience
* How Powbab is expanding to online and offline retailers

For more, visit http://www.techinspire.me

Tech Startup Podcast: Tina Chan of Powbab

Who doesn't love... love? That's why it was a joy to chat with Sarah Press of Project Fixup, co-Founder of Project Fixup.


What we chatted about:

    * Why Project Fixup is much better than Match.com or other dating sites
    * How they're differentiating themselves in the marketing 
    * The value of their individual users and testimonials
    * Finding ways to communicate their service effectively 
    * How they used Twitter, alongside their landing page, to gain traction immediately
    * How Project Fixup uses the lean approach to keep their feature set small

Tech Startup Podcast: Sarah Press of Project Fixup

Properly treated, Melanoma is relatively harmless in its first stages. However, in late stages, there is a relatively small chance for survival. That's why it was great to catch up with Kristi Zuhlke, Founder of Mole Detective. 

What we chatted about: 

    * How Mole Detective detects & prevents melanoma-related growths
    * How Kristi found the Chicago tech startup community very welcoming
    * The story behind the startup: how her husband survived melanoma
    * How organizations like Built in Chicago and incubators like 1871 are helping her create success
    * How she's changed from being part of a corporate team to managing her own firm
    * What's next for Mole Detective (including partnering with national brands)



Tech Startup Podcast: Kristi Zuhlke of Mole Detective

At TechInspire.Me, we heart couples. Couples have babies. Sometimes couples can find it hard to teach their kids. Luckily, Pocket Literacy makes it easy.

In this interview, we talk about: 
* The story behind why PLC started
* Why its essential for children to learn outside of school
* How parents can use PLC SMS's to improve their childrens' literacy and education
* The challenges facing the education technology startup space
* How Chris called us from California--in the process of searching for financing
* The beneficial PLC partnership with Bright Horizons
* Further, why Bright Horizons labelled their service exceptionally useful for children and parent learning

To learn more, visit http://www.techinspire.me or follow us on Twitter @techinspireme!

Tech Startup Podcast: Chris Drew, Ph.D. of Pocket Literacy

In this podcast, TechInspire.Me chatted with Eric Liu, Founder of Rocket Lease. 

Below is a sample of what we talked about: 
* The story behind Rocket Lease
* Starting up in Chicago
* How they define their target audience
* Rocket Lease's product differentiation 
* How they plan on staying on top of the market

Tech Startup Podcast: Eric Liu of Rocket Lease

Everyone knows the annoyance of waiting for a table at a restaurant for what seems forever. On the other side of the equation, restaurants are choosing more online menu offering solutions. That's where TABAPP comes in.

This interview features my conversation with Justin Cerone and Adam Cowie, co-founders of TABAPP.

What we chatted about:

    * Why outsourcing didn't work for them
    * How they're excelling with technology currently
    * Why you should download their mobile iPhone app
    * The reasons they're excited for this upcoming year
    * Recent successes including expanding out their team

To learn more, visit http://www.techinspire.me

Tech Startup Podcast: Justin & Adam of TABAPP

The point where software and hardware meet. Heidi Lubin is CEO of Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technologies (HEVT).

What we talked about: 
* Why they're at the apex of software & hardware
* Why their cleantech motors are essential to the American economy
* The importance they place on American manufacturing
* How they're working between the science, cleantech and startup community in Chicago
* What's next for HEVT

Find out more, visit http://www.techinspire.me.

Tech Startup Podcast: Heidi Lubin of HEVT

Finding a doctor--even when you have insurance--can be tough. Finding a great doctor can be even tougher, especially if you're dealing with a difficult diagnosis.

Here comes Human Practice. Connecting you with the best doctors within your network. I talked with Moses Hohman, co-Founder of Human Practice. 

What we chatted about:
* The backstory behind Human Practice
* What's up with the name? -- (hint: their technology brings in the human element)
* Why doctors and nurses are far more likely to have better health contacts
* How you, too, can have an amazing network of doctors, surgeons and beyond
* What's coming up next for Human Practice (including their pitch at several events across the US)

Find out more at http://www.techinspire.me. 

Tech Startup Podcast: Moses Hohman of Human Practice

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