Startupjab

We’re back from our quasi-planned hiatus, and delving deep inside Jason’s mind as he plans an even bigger break to process existential issues, walk hundreds of miles, and eat lots of food. We also talk external validation and intrinsic motivation. Jason’s not leaving quite yet, which gives us some time to find a guest host before […]

Time to take it back to the beginning! In the latest episode of Startup Jab, we answer some questions on how to get started in the world of start-ups, from soup to nuts, and what you need to know about this quickly-evolving industry. Start your engines. Links and Highlights: “I’ve won business plan competitions. What kind of jobs […]

We were honored to have two very special guests on Startup Jab this week: Mannie T’Chawi and Jason Israel joined us to talk about tech, entrepreneurship, and Africa. Mannie T’Chawi is the co-founder & CEO of LayerCake; a social enterprise that promotes financial inclusivity and security in Tanzania. He also serves as the Director of […]

This week, we’re pleased to welcome Gabriel Urbina and Zach Valenti from Wolf 359, a podcast about the advantages of floating, tiny and alone, in the middle of nowhere. A drama in the tradition of the Golden Age of Radio, Wolf 359’s bi-monthly episodes tell the story of Doug Eiffel, the communications officer for the U.S.S. […]

We’re living on the edge today: Jason and Teague are recording from the same location at WeWork Wonder Bread Factory. Links and Highlights: Let’s get ready to DROOOOOOONE. Can drone racing become as big as eSports? The Drone Racing League Wants to Be to Drones What the WWE Is to Wrestling “Explosions and money are the […]

This week’s episode will introduce you to Aspire.is, software that helps companies make smart investments in their workplace perks so that they can recruit, engage and retain the best talent. Lily Cua, founder and COO of Aspire.is, and Marcy Humphrey, Head of Perk Operations, join Startup Jab to share how they are building Aspire, fill us […]

In this week’s episode, we tackled some big problems for brand-new startups, including how to get the right team to be in your corner, and figuring out what’s the real MVP. After 27 episodes, it’s time to grow up a little bit. We’ve started adding special content for our podcast listeners, so if you’re not subscribed, […]

a.k.a. “We Promise It Won’t Be Boring” Don’t miss our latest round-up episode, answering your questions, expounding on your conversation starters, and delivering David Bowie tributes. We may also have snuck in some Alan Rickman references. Still want to join in? Send us your thoughts on how this quote applies to you: “All my big mistakes are when I try […]

For our favorite subscribers ONLY. (That’s you!) Check out our mini-episode (mepisode?) on a future renaissance for esports. And don’t forget to send us your comments and questions in the mailbag. Links and Highlights: Teague is officially the Droid to Jason’s iPhone. (We all knew that already, though, right?) EA sets up Competitive Gaming Division […]

Erika Gayle Ettin, founder of the dating service A Little Nudge, joined us to jab about the challenges of starting her business, advice for fellow entrepreneurs, and the economics & challenges of online dating. A Little Nudge has been profiled on NPR, the Washington Post, WUSA9, and AskMen.com. Erika is also JDate’s leading expert, has been a featured […]

Welcome to 2016! What are you hoping to accomplish this year? We’ve gathered up some of our favorite guests from previous episodes and entrepreneurs to help us kick this year off right by sharing their best advice and upcoming plans for their businesses. Join us to hear from Steve Sunu from Comic Book Resources and some […]

It’s our last show of the year! A few topics covered in this episode: why good managers are so hard to find, podcasts about podcasts, what we learned about StartupJab this year, and, of course, Fallout 4. Originally aired on December 28 at 3pm ET/12pm PT. Links and Highlights: Guy Beats Fallout 4 Without Killing […]

The husband-and-wife team Rocketkoi joins us to talk about how they’ve built a people-focused design business, how to work with creative people, and what to look for when hiring your next designer. Originally aired December 23 at 3pm ET/12pm PT. Guests Sarah Meskin and Mal Jones, founders of Rocketkoi Highlights “The connotation that print design […]

We are joined by Andrew Conklin, founder of DC Nightowls, now DC2 Digital Nomads, a part of Data Community DC. We’ll also talk about ‘being a people person’, radical candor, and mindfulness in the workplace. Originally aired December 15 at 3pm ET/12pm PT. Guest Andrew Conklin, Founder of Routeam and DC Nightowls Watch Blab Replay YouTube Listen

Join us for a weekly roundup episode, and bring your questions for our open office hours format. Got a question you want answered, but can’t make it to the live show, or want to remain anonymous? Send us a letter for the mailbag. A few topics covered in this episode: updates from our hosts, Apple’s […]

Happy December! As we round out the end of the year, we’re speaking with Kate Glantz, founder of Heartful.ly. Heartful.ly enables couples getting married to set up charitable wedding registries that fund specific goodwill ventures, like new playgrounds for kids in Brazil or training healthcare workers in Tanzania. She will talk to us about about developing the project […]

Happy Thanksgiving! We’ll discuss the challenges of naming your startup, how video games can help train your managers to be better at their jobs, and how sometimes advertising is more of an art than a science. Originally Aired November 25 at 12pm ET/9am PT. Links How To Name A Startup: The S.M.A.R.T. Checklist http://inbound.org/post/view/how-to-name-a-startup-the-s-m-a-r-t-checklist You Play […]

We talk about National Entrepreneur’s Day, how to find that perfect co-founding team, and why no one cares how hard you work. We also took questions from the audience. November 17 at 3pm ET/12am PT. Links The Entrepreneurial Power of Embarrassment National Entrepreneur’s Day Nobody Cares How Hard You Work Dunbar’s number Ego Risk: Why Innovation Fails […]

We answered some questions from the mailbag and the chat and talked about motivation, organizational design, where to focus before you raise capital, resumes, and a few other topics. Live on November 9 at 1pm EST/10am PST. Links Reddit Startups: https://www.reddit.com/r/startups/comments/3r8fk9/so_were_now_over_2_million_per_year_with_local/ The Reasons We Work: https://www.farnamstreetblog.com/2015/10/reasons-we-work/ 12 reasons this is a terrible résumé for a mid-level employee: http://www.businessinsider.com/terrible-resume-for-a-mid-level-employee-2015-5 How […]

We talked about the business of comic books, and hundreds of you tuned in to listen. We talked about comics, movies, streaming, and nostalgia. There was a threat of an entire future show about Cowboys & Aliens, and a promise of an entire show about board games. Steve gave us the inside scoop on the comic […]