This is the welcome episode of the Silicon Alley podcast where you will be introduced to host William Glass a budding FinTech entrepreneur. The Silicon Alley podcast takes you through the entire journey of an entrepreneur, starting from the idea phase. This episode introduces you to your host, the upcoming guests, and stories you'll hear along the way.&nbsp; If you are an entrepreneur or an aspiring one, you'll enjoy this welcome episode to the Silicon Alley Podcast.&nbsp;

Silicon Alley Welcome - Entrepreneurs' Journey

Host William Glass discusses the 2+ year process of going from idea to starting a business and how to quit your job.&nbsp;

Silicon Alley - #2 - The Leap of Faith - From Idea to Business & Quitting My Job

Our first entrepreneur's corner segment is with Cory Johnston the Founder &amp; CEO of Brighteous Media. As an Alabama native and University of Alabama graduate, Cory discusses how he went from an engineer to flying drones and building a full-service video marketing company. We'll hear about his relationship with money and how it has changed as an entrepreneur, how he weighs his life, and more.&nbsp; Cory provides valuable advice to all current and future entrepreneurs. &nbsp;

Entrepreneur's Corner - Cory Johnston: Am I weighing my life based on money or happiness?

In this episode of the Silicon Alley Podcast, host William Glass sits down with Wesley Harrington to discuss how he went from optometry to flying. Wes shares his realization about flying and the process of becoming a pilot. You'll hear his advice and attitude for anyone interested in becoming a pilot or breaking into a new industry.

Ep 4 - When Every Day is Friday with Wes Harrington - Silicon Alley

In this episode, you'll hear why we turned down a $60,000 investment, avoided a $5,000 "accelerator program," and were rejected by a friend. These pivotal moments helped solidify our decision to bootstrap or self-fund the business. This episode continues where the Leap of Faith Episode left off.&nbsp; Subscribe for new episodes every Friday.&nbsp; Links below: Theme music is Million Voices by Brett Miller Ostrich A Financial Glass Production

5. Turning Down $60,000 and Why We Are Self-Funding

In this episode of the Silicon Alley Podcast, you'll hear from rising star Brett Miller, a singer-songwriter based in New York City. Brett explains his story of discovering how his love for music could support him full-time and how a college professor pushed him to chase his dreams in New York City.&nbsp; In this wide-ranging conversation, you'll hear how Brett approaches his art as an entrepreneur. Building his brand, finding new customers (A.K.A. listeners), and increasing his creative output (product) all are part of his day to day process. Enjoy this week's episode with THE Brett Miller! Important links are below! Follow Brett on Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Soundcloud, YouTube, Apple Music, Twitter Visit the Brett Miller Official Website Follow Silicon Alley on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn Produced by the Financial Glass