In this episode I speak with Daniel and Lauren Goans, a.k.a. the folk duo phenom Lowland Hum, whose music has drawn acclaim from NPR to Billboard to just about every other media outlet. Touring nationally since 2013, Lowland Hum has become known for combining intricate harmonies and arrangements with a deceptively simple sound. And although they ca…

On this episode I speak with Stephen Weir, the Founder and Director of Weir Consulting. Stephen provides Fractional CFO services and shares his take on how small businesses can begin to navigate the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also dedicated himself to studying and educating small businesses on the ins and outs of the CARES A…

In this episode I speak with Dr. Tiffany Jana about what it looks like to build an inclusive company from the ground up. Dr. Jana has a wealth of knowledge about issues related to inclusivity, equity, and diversity in the workplace. In our conversation, Dr. Jana shares practical advice for leaders looking to build a diverse and inclusive work cultu…

On this episode I speak with Liza Bowersox about how startups should be thinking about valuing their company. Liza is a Vice President of Venture First and leads the business valuation practice from Richmond, Virginia. About Liza Bowersox Since 2012, Liza has focused on valuing securities and assets of closely-held businesses and smaller publicly t…

On this episode, I speak with patent attorney Bryant Lee. Bryant explains what a patent is and how startups should be thinking about what they can and cannot patent. We also talk about the timing of patents and how to create a patent strategy for the long term. Bryant Lee is the co-founder of Cognition IP and the author of Software Patents for Star…

On this episode, Alex is joined by Luke Rabin and Brandon Lewis, the co-founders of BLDR (https://startwithbldr.com). If you're thinking about starting a new business, product, or service, this episode is for you. We delve into the common misconceptions that founders have about tech startups and talk about how to approach proving the value and viab…

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