In this episode, I am connecting you with Connor Kause, Founder of REinfluence.
REinfluence, is an all-in-one software platform that allows real estate agents to leverage influencers and partnerships for exposure marketing.
Connect with Connor Kause: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-kause-761410264/
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In this episode, I am connecting you with Haley Grant, Co-founder of Sync Club.
Sync Club focuses on helping young adults make financial progress through rewards. Their goal is to create good credit habits, boost credit scores, and offer fintech products through strategic partnerships at optimal rates. They chose this mission as they believe they can help young people make better financial decisions that will have a positive impact on their lives.
Connect with Haley Grant: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haley-grant/
Sync Club: https://sync.club/
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In this episode, I am connecting you with Elliott Bennett, co-founder and CFO of Ecotone Renewables.
Ecotone Renewables is on a mission to eliminate food waste through climate-smart practices. Their vision is to empower communities to achieve more together through innovation and adoption of climate-smart practices. Founded in Pittsburgh PA, Ecotone Renewables is scaling anaerobic digestion technology to sustainably process food waste and replenish degraded, nutrient deficient soil.
Connect with Elliott Bennett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliott-h-bennett/
Ecotone Renewables: https://www.ecotonerenewables.com/
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In this episode, I am connecting you with Qi Cao, Founder and CEO of Chargeblast.
Chargeblast is an emerging fintech platform that integrates with payment processors to reduce chargeback rates and fight fraud. Chargeblast empowers businesses to combat fraudsters through pre-dispute notifications deployed from issuers around the globe. Hundreds of customers, from startups to global enterprises, utilize Chargeblast's platform to take the upper hand on stopping disputes to ensure payment processor integrity.
Connect with Qi Cao: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xiuqi-cao/
Chargeblast: https://www.chargeblast.com/
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In this episode, I am connecting you with Steve Goulas, Co-founder and CEO of leaseClub.
"With academic terms or future jobs, tenants often know 3-12 months in advance if they plan to renew an annual lease, which unlocks a new marketplace for community-based peer-to-peer leasing where new renters can connect directly with landlords early through existing tenants. leaseClub is redefining the traditional apartment search experience so users can access exclusive units earlier than other sites, avoid broker's fees, and unlock a better way to discover their ideal apartment."
Connect with Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-goulas/
leaseClub: https://www.theleaseclub.com/
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In this episode, I am connecting you with Isabella Mandis, Founder of Girls into VC.
Girls Into VC is the first organization dedicated to bringing girls into venture capital. They are committed to bridging the gender gap by creating a robust pipeline of skilled, passionate young women equipped and ready to revolutionize the industry. Through targeted education, resources, and mentorship, they empower the next generation of women leaders in venture capital.
Connect with Isabella: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabellamandis/
Girls Into VC: https://www.girlsintovc.com/
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In this episode, I am connecting you with Christopher Lustrino, Founder and CEO of KingsCrowd
KingsCrowd aims to empower everyone to invest in startups confidently through a suite of products including research, ratings, data analytics, founder interviews, and financial products. KingsCrowd collects hundreds of data points on every startup that raises money online, and their patent-pending algorithm provides a quantitative assessment of the startup's investment potential. They believe in the power of data-driven investment decisions.
Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislustrino/
KingsCrowd: https://kingscrowd.com/
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In this episode, I am connecting you with Kat Kavner, Founder and CEO of Heyday Canning Co.
Heyday Canning Co. is on a mission to disrupt the tired canned food aisle. Many people have become costumed to see canned foods as boring commodities with zero emphasis on flavor. However, one day it dawned on Heyday Canning Co that the problem wasn’t the can itself, but the lack of imagination about what could go inside. Starting with beans, Heyday Canning Co now has an assortment of 6 different flavors for beans.
Connect with Kat: https: //www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynkavner/
HeyDay Canning Co.: https://heydaycanning.com/
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In this episode, I am connecting you with Kristian Lamarre current senior at Boston College and co-founder of Sencha.
Sencha serves as an all-in-one business credit platform, emphasizing the vital role of business credit data in understanding a company's financial well-being. Their comprehensive service addresses the limitations of existing solutions by providing small business owners with previously inaccessible insights into their credit reports and scores, vital for securing capital. Their ongoing focus includes enhancing their data capabilities, offering alternative data sources to lenders, and positioning themselves as the go-to centralized repository for small business financial information, thereby facilitating informed lending decisions.
Having launched their beta testing this week, it is apparent that Kristian is excited about building out his mission post graduation.
Connect with Kristian Lamarre: https://www.linkedin.com/in/klamarre/
Sencha: https://www.senchacredit.com/
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In this episode, I am excited to share with you Daniel Brett, co-founder of Dryfter. We will be discussing his entrepreneurial journey after Boston College, the creation of co-working/co-living spaces, and his long-term vision for Dryfter. I hope you enjoy! Dryfter Website - https://www.dryfterhomes.com
In this episode, I am excited to share with you Irfan Alam founder and CEO of Frontrow Health. I met Irfan at a VC networking event as he had just completed a round of funding. We will be discussing his entrepreneurial journey, solo funding versus co-founding, deciding to postpone school, and building out a technical team. I hope you enjoy! Frontrow Health Website - https://www.thefrontrowhealth.com
In this episode, I am excited to share with you Trent Tully, founder of Venu. He is a soon-to-be graduate from BC trying to change the way people make plans with each other. Enjoy!
Venu - https://welcometovenu.com
In this episode, I am excited to share with you Matt, founder, and CEO of Frenalytics. He is also a 2018 Boston College graduate, who took an idea long before BC and made it his full-time occupation now. We will discuss the early stages of Frenalytics back as BC and how he developed and built his team to its current state. Enjoy!
Frenalytics - https://www.frenalytics.com
Alana Anderson, Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at MIT will be discussing the importance of inclusive leadership. Enjoy!
In this episode, Ted Wind, an intern at Aryeo and founder of his own startup Socion, will be discussing his experiences as an intern for a startup and how he has leveraged what he has learned for Socion.
Professor Rita Owens, a professor at the Carroll School of Management, will be discussing the importance of business communications. Enjoy!
Wilson Morse, a UPenn graduate, now cofounder of GreenBean with his best friend, is tackling decarbonization. In this episode, we discussed his venture Greenbean, what his current role looks like, and how Greenbean is able to reach customers as a B-to-B company. Enjoy!
Professor Powell, professor in ethics, will be discussing his perspective on business ethics, where the responsibility is held, and key terms such as whistle-blower. Enjoy!
Jay Wadhwa and Jorge Dickens, co-founders of Split, discuss their founding story, how they gained traction, and their revenue model for a bill-splitting banking app.
Peter Bell, Venture Capital and Private Equity Investor with Amity Ventures, talks about the life of a venture capitalist and what is looked for within venture pitches. Enjoy!