Posts by Chris DeMorro
Episode 124: An Unabashed Outlook on Business Life in CT with Mark Lassoff
Few people can tell it like it is when it comes to doing business in Connecticut the way Mark Lassoff can. Founder of Framework Tech Media and longtime web/mobile development instructor, Mark reflects with Eric on the past decade of working in Connecticut, the struggles and triumphs that have marked his career, what the future holds…
Read MoreEpisode 123: Deciphering the business of ISO ratings with Benjamin Trow of ISO Pro
We have all seen businesses and flyers advertising for ISO ratings – and yet despite it being seemingly everywhere, many businesses don’t actually know when they need ISO certification, and what it’s used for. Enter Benjamin Trow of ISO Pro, who explains in fascinating detail the process and power of proper ISO ratings, and what…
Read MoreEpisode 122: Variety and Vision with New Haven’s Preview Labs
The gaming world has grown by leaps and bounds, and many entreprenuers have great ideas – but lack the technical skills to implement their vision. That’s when they turn to Bernard François, founder of rapid game prototyping company Preview Labs. Bernard’s journey may have started across the Atlantic, but his entrepreneurial spirit is the sort…
Read MoreEpisode 121: Finding Your Venn with Jaime Laufer
Hiring an employee is all about humans – yet the hiring process seems to be more and more automated, and less human, all the time. Enter Jamie Laufer and her recruitment firm Venn, which is grounded in the belief that a person’s greatest potential lives at the intersection of their talent and passion. Tune in to…
Read MoreEpisode 120: Off the field Marketing with Paul Guarino of PG Sports
Startups and businesses can take many different shapes – some are full-time endeavors, others are more like successful side hustles. For Paul Gaurino of PG Sports, the line has definitely blurred as the sports apparel brand has been flourishing into a beast of its own. Tune in for a discussion about sports, startups, and building…
Read MoreEpisode 119: Bottom up Entrepreneurship in New Haven with Collab
One part of a vibrant city and culture is that when people come to or move for work, for school, or an event they fall in love with it and decide to stay. This is the case for both co-directors of the Collab, Caroline Tanbee Smith and Margaret Lee who came to school at Yale…
Read MoreEpisode 118: Be Bolder with The Bolder Company
Dave Menard and Eric Francis sit down with the founders of The Bolder Company. Jenny Drescher and Ellen Ornato first came on CTStartup as Connect and Improv and return in their new form, as The Bolder Company. A fun conversation which highlighted how COVID-19 forced them to focus their energy into the business which they…
Read MoreEpisode 117: The Full Potential Movement with Nick Wagner
Being an entrepreneur comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, and Nick Wagner highlights how you can be an entrepreneur even with 9-5. Eric Francis sat down with Nick to explore his entrepreneurial journey from his first DJ contract with his high school to selling an aftermarket car parts business to starting a nonprofit.…
Read MoreEpisode 116: Evolution of an Entrepreneur & Company with Michael Cocuzza of Enviro Power
Eric Francis talks with Michael Cocuzza, Founder an CTO of EnviroPower, in his second appearance on the podcasts about the evolution of his company and himself as an entrepreneur. Over the past couple years, Michael has created a manufacturing company which will be releasing their SmartWatt boiler in 2021. Their heating technology, the SmartWatt Boiler,…
Read MoreEpisode 115: A digital-literate, human-centric workforce with Al Bhatt of District Arts & Education
Eric Francis sits down with Al Bhatt, Director of District Arts and Education to discuss how he is focusing on digging wells instead of wondering if the glass is half full or half empty. Eric and Al start the conversation talking about the storming of the capital and where the country is at this moment…
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