On the eleventh episode of Thrive Through Connection, we welcome Evan Walden, the CEO and Founder of Getro, powering branded job boards and talent networks for venture capital funds, startup accelerators, professional communities, and governments across the world. Evan joins us to discuss how founders and VCs can tap into their networks to fuel relationships and growth.
Evan Walden is the CEO of Getro, dedicated to accelerating impactful work by aiding companies in their growth.
Learn about the head of platform role from Daniel Morris. He brings a storied career in talent management, recruiting & people operations for companies like Trulia, Uber, eBay, and Walmart, and an extensive background advising for several start-ups, he’s now the VP People & Platform for NFX.
Evan is an Unreasonable Mentor. Evan was part of Unreasonable GOALS 2017 and has advised over 16 Unreasonable companies.
On the tenth episode of the Thrive Through Connection podcast, we welcome Lesley Ross and Jonathan Lowenhar of Enjoy the Work, a San Francisco-based startup advisory firm serving startup founders and CEOs worldwide. Jonathan and Lesley join us to discuss how great founders can turn into great CEOs.
This page provides insights into Jonathan Lowenhar's professional background and contributions. It highlights his expertise and role within the Enjoy The Work community.
Enjoy The Work is a platform dedicated to helping founders transition into successful CEOs. It offers resources, insights, and support to empower entrepreneurs in their leadership journey.
At Enjoy The Work, we are a team of seasoned startup operators who have supported more.
Lesley Ross is a key figure at Enjoy The Work, providing insights and expertise to enhance workplace satisfaction and productivity. This page highlights her contributions and role within the organization.
Lesley Ross has nearly two decades of experience in helping companies grow, ranging from global brands to smaller businesses. This LinkedIn profile showcases her professional journey, education at the Questrom School of Business.
On the ninth episode of the Thrive Through Connection podcast, we welcome Hunter Walk. Hunter is a Partner and Co-founder at Homebrew, a seed-stage venture capital firm backing mission-driven founders. He joins us to discuss emerging trends in the venture space since Homebrew’s founding in 2013.
Hunter Walk is a venture capitalist focused on funding startups through Homebrew and supporting new VC firms via Screendoor LP. He has a track record of backing successful companies and has extensive experience in building products that generate significant revenue and traffic.
Hunter Walk is a partner at Homebrew, focusing on seed stage venture capital to support founders. With a background in consumer product management at YouTube, he brings extensive experience in delivering digital content across various platforms.
Homebrew provides seed venture capital and operational expertise tailored for mission-driven entrepreneurs. We focus on supporting founders who are dedicated to making a positive impact through their ventures.
On the eighth episode of the Thrive Through Connection Podcast, we welcome Andrew Dumont. Andrew is the Founder and CEO of Curious, a long-term holding company that buys and grows software companies with empathy. Andrew joins us to discuss the economics of venture capital and what it means for founders starting companies today.
Curious is a long-term holding company that buys and grows software companies with empathy. Our mission is to foster innovation and support the development of technology-driven businesses.
Andrew is an award-winning technology leader with nearly 20 years of experience. He is currently associated with Curious and has an educational background from Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
Curious is a long-term holding company and investment firm that buys and grows software companies with empathy. We create exceptional exits for founders, helping transform their business to last forever.
On the seventh episode of the Thrive Through Connection Podcast, we welcome Jonah Midanik of Forum Ventures. Jonah is the Managing Partner at Forum Ventures, the leading early-stage fund, program, and community for B2B SaaS startups. Jonah joins Mike, the CEO and Founder of Visible, to discuss how early-stage founders can best run a fundraising process.
Jonah Midanik: engineer by trade and Serial Entrepreneur by choice. As the Managing Partner at Forum Ventures, he connects innovative startups with strategic resources in the Greater Toronto Area.
Forum Ventures partners with B2B startups. We extend venture studio services, accelerator programs, and pre-seed funding to propel their growth and success.
Jonah Midanik is an entrepreneur, who supports founders building world-class companies while founding companies of his own. Jonah has spent the last 20 years in marketing and technology and has done everything from bootstrapping to launching corporate divisions to raising capital.
This webpage features insights from Jonah Midanik on creating effective pitch decks that can successfully attract investors. It provides valuable tips and strategies for entrepreneurs looking to enhance their fundraising efforts.
On the sixth episode of the Thrive Through Connection Podcast, we welcome Kristian Andersen of High Alpha. Kristian is a co-founder and partner at High Alpha, an Indianapolis-based venture capital firm that helps founders and the companies they lead reach their full potential. Kristian joins us to discuss how best-in-class leaders use storytelling to sharpen all facets of their business.
Kristian Andersen is a co-founder and partner at High Alpha, a Venture Studio that focuses on conceiving and launching new software companies. With extensive experience and a strong network, he is a key player in the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Indianapolis.
Kristian Andersen's webpage showcases his work as a designer, founder, and investor. It highlights his contributions to various projects and his expertise in the creative and entrepreneurial fields.
A venture firm that creates and funds B2B SaaS companies. We build with founders to go faster and further together.
On the fifth episode of the Thrive Through Connection Podcast, we welcome Kyle Poyar, the founder of Tremont and Growth Unhinged. Tremont is an early growth equity firm based in Boston. Kyle joins us to break down his career supporting companies at OpenView, how SaaS companies should think about benchmarks, and the future of SaaS investing.
Growth Unhinged — exploring the unexpected behind the fastest-growing startups. Kyle Poyar's LinkedIn profile showcases his experience, education, and professional connections in the Greater Boston area.
Revealing the playbooks and hidden tactics behind today's best startups. Join 80,000+ weekly readers for real-life growth advice, playbooks and case studies.
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On the fourth episode of the Thrive Through Connection Podcast, we welcome Max Yoder, the Founder of Lessonly and author of Do Better Work. Lessonly was an Indianapolis-based company that grew to over 300 employees and $30 million in annual recurring revenue before being acquired by Seismic in 2021. Max joins us to share the lessons he learned from scaling Lessonly and writing Do Better Work.
In 2019, I published a book called Do Better Work, which explores eight ways anyone can bring clarity and camaraderie to a relationship or team.
Max Yoder is an Instagram user with 1,102 followers and 429 posts. He shares photos and videos but mentions that he does not actively use Instagram.
Max is the CEO and co-founder of Lessonly, the powerfully simple training software. Learn more about Max or get in touch to talk about better work here!
On the third episode of the Thrive Through Connection Podcast, we welcome Leo Polovets, the General Partner at Humba Ventures and Co-founder of Susa Ventures. Humba Ventures invests in early-stage deep tech startups and is part of the broader Susa Ventures network. Leo joins us to talk about his journey from operator to supporting over 100 companies as an investor at both Humba and Susa.
I'm a co-founder of Susa Ventures (generalist seed fund) and its sister fund, Humba Ventures (deep tech seed fund). I spend most of my time on Humba, where I invest $250k-$1m into companies building in deep tech and in critical sectors (manufacturing, energy, defense, etc). Prior to Susa and Humba, I was the second engineering hire at Linkedin where I helped build the first versions of products like LinkedIn Jobs and LinkedIn Groups. I then worked on payment fraud detection algorithms at Google, and was also an early engineer at Factual, where I built data cleaning, processing, and deduping software.
VC from an engineer's perspective. Click to read Coding VC, by Leo Polovets, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
Humba Ventures is a Substack publication authored by Leo Polovets, offering valuable insights and analysis for its subscribers. With a growing audience, it covers various topics related to venture capital and entrepreneurship.
On the second episode of the Thrive Through Connection Podcast, we welcome Brett Brohl, Managing Partner at Bread & Butter Ventures, an early-stage venture firm based in Minnesota. Brett joins us to dive deep into all things founder fundraising, sharing tactical advice on everything from cold outreach to evaluating if an investor is a true culture fit.
This website explores the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, highlighting how entrepreneurs drive change and innovation. It offers insights, resources, and inspiration for aspiring and established business leaders.
No one effects change in the world faster than an entrepreneur. I’ve been fortunate to spend most of my life in the startup world as both an entrepreneur and investor. Right now, I spend my days investing in and working with early stage founders as the founder and Managing Partner of Bread and Butter Ventures. I also work with the Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator and the Minnesota Twins Accelerator in partnership with Techstars. As an investor, I’m interested in startups with great founders that I want to work with until they are done entrepreneuring. My core focus is companies solving problems throughout the world’s food system - from robotics to kitchen tech to biotech to supply chain. Prior to investing, I was an entrepreneur who built both venture backed and bootstrapped startups. I’ve led companies to acquisition and to failure. Entrepreneurship is hard.
Brett Brohl (@brettsbrain) shares insights and content aimed at helping entrepreneurs succeed. Follow for updates on entrepreneurship, motivation, and personal growth.
Read writing from Brett Brohl on Medium. He is a founder, investor, and lobster diver, serving as General Partner at Bread &Butter Ventures and MD of Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator in partnership with Cargill and Ecolab.
We welcome Laurel Hess, the CEO and Founder of Hampr. Hampr is an on-demand laundry service that will pick up your laundry and return it fresh and folded, right to your front door, within 24 hours.
Marketer by trade, entrepreneur by necessity. I founded hampr, an on-demand laundry platform, to aid in my quest to vanquish the mental load carried by families across the country - starting with the most hated chore. Defied all female-founder stats by raising 8 figures to date and surpassed millions in revenue in less than 3 years. I have been described as "politely persistent" and "will literally run through a wall to make things work." At hampr, we have grown to more than 20 team members and scaled into more than 19 states. We are on a mission to lighten the mental load - one load of laundry at a time.
This page discusses how Laurel Hess efficiently prepares her monthly investor updates in under an hour. It provides insights into her process and tips for others looking to streamline their communication with investors.
Download the hampr app to sign up for next day laundry delivery service. Our washers will pick up, wash, dry, fold and return back to you within 24 hours.
This article features an interview with Laurel Hess of hampr, highlighting five essential insights for creating a successful tech company. It showcases the experiences and advice of women leaders in the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and innovation.
On the twelfth episode of the Thrive Through Connection Podcast, we welcome Jenny Fielding. Jenny is the Co-founder and Managing Partner at Everywhere Ventures, a global pre-seed fund backed by 500 founders and operators. She joins us to discuss how founders can build a fundraising process, from high-level strategy to tips for creating a strong data room.
Jenny Fielding is the Co-founder and Managing Partner at Everywhere Ventures, with a rich background in technology and investment. She has led investments in over 300 tech-enabled companies and teaches at Columbia University and Cornell Tech.
Jenny Fielding is a global venture capitalist and author of the book, Venture Everywhere. This page highlights her work, insights, and contributions to the venture capital industry.
Everywhere Ventures is a global pre-seed venture capital fund for founders, by founders. Click to read Everywhere VC, by Everywhere Ventures, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.