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Grit Daily Startup Show

John Biggs, Leonard Kim, Jordan French

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Grit Daily Startup Show podcast explores the world of entrepreneurship, founders, and CEOs to talk scaleups and startups, from conception and funding to exits. Interviews run across all industries, with entrepreneurs sharing their best decisions, mistakes to avoid, and wildest entrepreneurial stories. With single-guest entrepreneur and multi-guest formats.
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Jeeva AI CEO Gaurav Bhattacharya joins the Grit Daily Startup Show to unpack how his company reached $5 million in revenue just seven months after launch, without a marketing team. He breaks down how agentic AI is reshaping sales workflows, replacing repetitive SDR tasks with intelligent automation. From pricing strategies to product-market fit, th…
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Founder and CEO of Glīd, Kevin Damoa, joins the Grit Daily Startup Show to unveil how his hybrid rail-road technology could revolutionize freight logistics. From reducing port congestion to improving rail safety and cutting emissions, Damoa explains how Glīd is tackling inefficiencies at every step of the supply chain. It’s a bold look at the futur…
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Astrologer Bernie Ashman joins the Grit Daily Startup Show to unpack why 2025 could be a breakout year for invention, intuition, and transformation. With decades of experience reading charts for entrepreneurs, creatives, and even tech founders, Ashman shares how planetary shifts like Pluto in Aquarius and Uranus in Gemini could shape business and p…
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Our favorite Church nerd Don Smith is back to talk with Karen and Anne about the spiritual significance of pilgrimages within our life-long journeys of faith. God does great things when we move out of our comfort zones and trust Him to guide our steps along the road. Scripture References: Psalms 120-134 Genesis 12:1 Exodus 13:21 Luke 2:41-52…
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Episode 23 – 5.4.25: Celebrating Our Youth: Sacraments Edition. Kids and teens at church say the darndest things! In honor of our young people making their first Holy Communion and Confirmation this week, Karen and Anne share their favorite conversations and moments with our youth. Scripture References: 1 Timothy 4:12 Jeremiah 1:4-10…
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Miles Beckett has never been one to follow the script, from YouTube’s early days to healthcare SaaS, and now, AI-powered dental tech with Flossy. In this episode, he shares how solving real-world problems, not chasing hype, has kept him building companies that actually scale. It's a conversation about grit, precision, and why sometimes, the “boring…
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Jesse Frimpone joins the show to break down how he turned side hustles into a tech-driven e-commerce education platform. He shares how Prestige Knowledge helps everyday people use AI, automation, and TikTok to launch scalable online businesses. From flipping RGB lights to running multiple digital storefronts, Frimpone’s journey is packed with insig…
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Jeff Mahony, CEO of NEFT Vodka, joins the Grit Daily Startup Show to share how the brand is redefining vodka through sustainability, design, and a return to sipping culture. From its unbreakable barrel packaging to its clean, two-ingredient recipe, NEFT is challenging everything we think we know about vodka. Mahony also dives into his tech roots an…
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Lenten Disciplines: Almsgiving Today. This week, Karen and Anne welcome back Dan Hofford, our Finance Director, to talk about what it looks like to be generous with the gifts God has given us and share creative ways to practice almsgiving this Lent and beyond. Scripture references: Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15 Luke 13:1-9 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 Matthew 25…
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Discover how Wendy Glavin helps professionals and entrepreneurs unlock their hidden strengths by looking to their past. In this episode, she shares her unique “Decoding Your Value” approach, showing how transferable skills and continuous learning can lead to career reinvention and startup success. Whether you're navigating a job loss, shifting indu…
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Lenten Disciples: Praying Today. This week, Karen and Anne ask the question, “What would it look like to let God be in charge of our prayer this Lent?” How can we create favorable conditions for God’s grace to move in our hearts by showing up to prayer with emptiness, not expectations, with stillness, not an agenda? Scripture references: Genesis 15…
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Rachel Rey, founder of Prestige Consulting, joins the show to discuss luxury real estate investment in Switzerland and the UAE, highlighting opportunities in stable, high-growth markets. She shares insights on how investors can navigate foreign ownership regulations, capitalize on wellness-integrated properties, and secure long-term financial gains…
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Lenten Disciplines: Fasting Today. Giving up something for Lent doesn’t just have to be chocolate! This week, Karen and Anne offer creative ideas for going deeper with the practice of fasting to help you let go of what’s cluttering up your heart and make space for God’s Spirit to move. Scripture references: Matthew 6:16-18 Isaiah 58:6 Joel 2:12…
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Join host Jordan French as he sits down with Thomas Ruble of Nirvana Finance to explore a groundbreaking approach to cryptocurrency stability. Ruble discusses how Nirvana’s algorithmic market-making removes human interference, ensuring a decentralized asset with a built-in price floor. Discover how this innovation challenges traditional crypto mark…
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Evan Floersch, CEO of the Texas Ranchers, joins Jordan French on Grit Daily Startup Show to break down the explosive growth of Major League Pickleball and why now is the best time to invest in the sport. From building a franchise with celebrity investors to shaping pickleball’s future as a mainstream phenomenon, he shares how the Texas Ranchers are…
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Karen and Anne welcome friend and colleague Don Smith, our Diocesan Coordinator of Sacramental Catechesis and Family Life, to share fresh ideas about what it can look like to practice Lent in the real world today. With Ash Wednesday just a few days away, tune in for practical advice to help you set your intentions for your Lenten journey. Scripture…
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Michael Farb, CEO of Boatsetter, joins Jordan French on Grit Daily Startup Show to discuss how his platform is making boating more accessible and profitable for both renters and owners. He breaks down the growing demand for on-the-water experiences, the impact of peer-to-peer rentals, and how Boatsetter is reshaping the boating industry. Tune in fo…
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Water quality is under increasing scrutiny, but Spout Water is redefining access to clean drinking water by harvesting it directly from the air. In this episode of Grit Daily Startup Show, founder Reuben Vollmer sits down with host Jordan French and shares how his experience with water scarcity led to the development of a high-tech countertop water…
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Even though we’re still in winter, spring is on the way, and Lent is just around the corner. This week, Karen and Anne offer a run down of the many opportunities coming up in our faith community in the coming months and invite you to spring forward in faith with us. There’s something for everyone and so much to look forward to! Scripture references…
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It's February 16th and today Karen and Anne welcome their spouses, Jeremy and Brian, to the podcast. Looking back on their decades of marriage, they discuss how they've learned to make it all work, and celebrate loving each other through the seasons of life. Scripture references: Genesis 2:24 Proverbs 31:10 1 Peter 4:8 Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Colossian…
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The 2025 Millrose Games was one for the record books, literally, as three World Records were set, including Yared Nuguse’s 3:46 in the marquee Wanamaker Mile (a record made to be broken, given Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s subsequent 3:45). In Episode 114 Siobhan and Brenn break down the action, and Cloud259’s ace photographer Andy Kiss joins the booth to d…
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On Superbowl Sunday, our hosts Karen and Anne acknowledge the team that is our church and how we all work together to create this beautiful worship experience in our community. We explore: How is the church like a team? What is our mission? How do we show "team" spirit? What does it mean to belong? What does it look like to win? It's gametime! Scri…
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Karen and Anne and special guest Sarah explore a young adults perpective on today's church. Anne and Karen want to know what it's like to be a teen in today's world and in our church, what adults can do to support teens and what drives Sarah to persue her ministry internship in the church. Sarah asks Karen and Anne about their most influential mome…
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Our Top Ten Favorite Faith Things for 2025: This week, Karen and Anne offer our recommendations of all the things we are loving in our prayer lives right now. Take a break with us as we share our picks for music, spiritual reading, prayer practices, and more to help you grow in faith this year. Books referenced: "Rest is Resistance", by Tricia Hers…
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On this episode of Grit Daily Startup Show, host Jordan French interviews Darryl Kelly, CEO of Aspect, about his mission to modernize the 52-year-old company while centering humanity in its workplace solutions. Kelly discusses how Aspect leverages AI and innovative design to empower employees, enhance customer experiences, and address challenges in…
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Finding the Extraordinary in Ordinary Time: We are now in Ordinary Time until the season of Lent begins in March, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to celebrate! Karen and Anne talk about how to keep from getting stuck in a faith rut when you’re in the middle of the daily grind. Juggling work and family, the days can be long, but the years will…
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In this episode of The Startup Show, Mark McQuade, CEO of Arcee, delves into how his company is redefining enterprise AI with smaller, specialized language models. He discusses the importance of model ownership, cost efficiency, and the shift toward agentic systems capable of task automation. McQuade also shares insights on building sustainable AI …
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The Missing Years of Jesus: Karen and Anne ask the question, where did Jesus go between the time he was born and when he began his public ministry decades later? We wonder about how Jesus grew into his fully human and fully divine identity and how he came to understand God’s call for his life. Take a break with us as we delight in imagining Jesus a…
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Karen and Anne discuss New Year’s resolutions, love them or hate them. How can we make a spiritual fresh start in 2025? We reflect on the call to live deeply with intention and to nurture healthy faith habits that can draw us into intimacy with God one day at a time, even if it takes a lifetime. Take a break with us as we share what we need to let …
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Catherine Seys, director of Excurio, joined John Biggs on the Grit Daily Startup Show to discuss their groundbreaking immersive VR expeditions that let users explore historical and cultural worlds like ancient Egypt or Impressionist Paris in shared, free-roaming environments. With nearly two decades of expertise in immersive tech, Excurio has maste…
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In this episode of the Grit Daily Startup Show, Adam Pisk, co-founder of BruntWork, discusses how his company is revolutionizing outsourcing by leveraging global talent and advanced AI to connect businesses with skilled remote workers. Adam shares insights into the challenges and opportunities of remote work, emphasizing the importance of clear com…
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Home for the Holidays! Karen and Anne are joined by our parish finance director, Dan, to celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family by talking about how holy our own families are. Just kidding! Really, we commiserate about the joys and challenges of raising a family in faith in today’s real world. Take a break with us as we reflect on what Jesus’ early…
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Karen and Anne explore our theme for the fourth week of Advent: LOVE! We unpack what our Advent stories tell us about what love looks like. Mary showed fearless love when the angel Gabriel visited her. Elizabeth and Mary shared their supportive love for each other during their miraculous pregnancies. And Joseph stepped forward in faith with tender …
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Karen and Anne explore our theme for the third week of Advent: JOY! We celebrate the joy kids and teens bring to our families and our community. Finding joy in the presence of God every day is our armor against discouragement. Sometimes, our tears and our joy can flow together. In this week of the pink candle on the Advent wreath, take a break to c…
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In this episode of The Startup Show, host John Biggs talks with Eddi Weinwurm, founder of ObviousFuture, about their approach to artificial intelligence. Eddi explains how ObviousFuture’s compact, on-prem AI systems prioritize privacy and efficiency, offering secure solutions for industries like media, healthcare, and surveillance. From their innov…
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Karen and Anne explore our theme for the second week of Advent: PEACE! We talk about how to find peace in the storms of life (hint: phone a friend!). Our days are very full, but we can still take a little faith break with a warm beverage of choice. Anxiety and uncertainty are everywhere. Our families are not Christmas card perfect, even on our best…
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In this episode, Ken Rosenfeld, managing partner of the Rosenfeld Law Firm, delves into his approach to criminal defense, emphasizing the importance of mental health advocacy in achieving justice. He discusses his use of tools like brain scans to support clients, the evolving societal perspective on mental health, and how these changes influence th…
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In this episode of the Startup Show, Punsri Abeywickrema shares the journey of building Cloud of Goods, a platform connecting people with short-term rental needs to local businesses and entrepreneurs. After two failed attempts and a pandemic-driven shutdown, he successfully relaunched the company in 2023, focusing on empowering small rental busines…
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Dust Moto CEO Colin Godby joins John Biggs to discuss how his Oregon-based company is revolutionizing the dirt bike market with high-performance electric bikes designed to lower the barrier to entry for new riders. He explains their unique funding approach, including a WeFunder equity campaign and early customer pre-orders, as well as the challenge…
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John Biggs interviews George Gebhart, founder of Voltu, an EV technology company revolutionizing commercial vehicles. George discusses Voltu's innovative approach to electrifying mid-size trucks using proprietary powertrain systems and its upcoming Class 3 "work truck" set to launch in 2025. He also shares insights into the challenges of hardware m…
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John Biggs interviews Tim Huntzinger, founder of XOTO, about his self-stabilizing electric scooter designed to revolutionize urban mobility. Tim explains how the DOT-approved scooter combines safety, practicality, and front-wheel-drive innovation to offer a motorcycle-like experience at a lower environmental and economic cost. The episode dives int…
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Karen and Anne explore our theme for the first week of Advent: HOPE! Take a deep breath at the start of this very busy season and notice that God is sending you grace-filled moments every day. We recognize that we’re called to hope when things seem the darkest and to wait for God to move. We remember Mary as a model of hope who trusted in God to fu…
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Michael Ausilio, a residential designer from Friday Harbor, shares his journey from hands-on carpentry to leading design projects, emphasizing hard work, adaptability, and collaboration. He discusses his transition into design, challenges of working in a small community, and the importance of leveraging technology to grow his business. Ausilio also…
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