Posts by Chris DeMorro
Episode 85: Building Connecticut’s First Innovation Campus with District – New Haven
As Connecticut’s startup ecosystem has grown, so has the need for new coworking spaces where founders can learn and grow their companies. District – New Haven is the latest “innovation campus” to open doors in the state, encompassing work and play in a single massive facility that is drawing founders from every corner of Connecticut.…
Read MoreEpisode 84: Mastering Musicals & Marketing with Ryan and Sam Ratelle of RRR Creative
Startups come in all shapes and sizes, and while each industry poses its own unique set of challenges, founders often face the same issues. That’s true for retail stores, tech companies, and musicals. Yes, musicals. In this episode of CTStartup, Chris and Andrea speak with Ryan and Sam Ratelle of RRR Creative about the difficulties…
Read MoreEpisode 83: Aiding Adolescents with A Teen Edge
Today’s kids face challenges many of their parents couldn’t have even imagined, and for teenage girls, school can be a particularly negative and difficult experience. Many parents and guidance counselors are ill-equipped to deal with the complexity of social media, self-esteem, and stress. Enter Denise Barats, a Certified Teen Life Coach, former high school sports…
Read MoreEpisode 82: Making Modern Treasures with Naomi Jewelry
It’s no secret that making anything in America is a costly endeavor, but many people are willing to pay that “Made in America” tax for the right product. After a career in advertising and marketing, Naomi Tussin set out to created a jewelry collection that not only appeals to the aesthetic sense of those “Made…
Read MoreEpisode 81: How Startups Can Leverage Public Libraries
Once upon a time, public libraries were the cornerstone of many communities, providing easy access to knowledge, and knowledgeable people. They still do too, and increasingly startup founders are turning to their local libraries as resource centers for the first steps in their entrepreneurial journies. Today we take a brief respite from the fast-paced business…
Read MoreEpisode 80: Crafting Jewelry for a Cause with Elyse Ryan
Connecticut isn’t exactly known for being business-friendly, and our residents generally aren’t considered the warmest people around. But for Ohio native Elyse Ryan and her company Elyse Ryan Jewelry, Connecticut transformed her small jewelry business into a QVC staple known for helping charities such as Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Tune in as we discuss how Connecticut…
Read MoreEpisode 79: The Meaning of Mentoring with Eric Knight
Serial entrepreneur, innovator, and inventor Eric Knight has been around the business block more than once, and when he isn’t busy invent, the founder and president of Remarkable Technologies is helping new entrepreneurs young and old find their footing. So what does it take to be both a serial business builder AND a mentor to…
Read MoreEpisode 78: Baring It All with Lactation Innovations
Since the dawn of time, mothers have breastfed their children without ever knowing exactly how much milk their offspring are actually getting. It’s always been a guessing game at best, and when it comes to one’s kids, most people aren’t comfortable estimating how much nutrition their baby is getting. Enter Brittany Molkenthin, CEO of Lactation…
Read MoreEpisode 76: The Complications of Coding with Mark Lassoff
In this episode we speak with Mark Lassoff, President and CEO of LearnToProgram. LearnToProgram is a technical learning resource for web, mobile, and game development with over 1,000,000 students worldwide. In this episode, Eric speaks with Mark about the Connecticut ecosystem, how he became an entrepreneur, and what budding startups should hope to create (hint:…
Read MoreEpisode 75: Talking ROI with Bill Kenney
In the latest episode of the CTStartup Podcast, Eric sits down with Bill Kenney of MeetROI.com to discuss measuring success through metrics and what startups should strive to meet. We also dive into a long discussion on the Connecticut ecosystem, where it stands, and how it can get better. You can find this episode for…
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