Posts by Chris DeMorro
Episode 91: RecordMe is Giving Musicians a Step Up
Meet John Fiorello of RecordME. Like most of our guests, John is busy juggling the life of a startup founder as he focuses on producing and capturing professional sounding audio for musicians at a cheaper rate and in a more compact manner. His work could have a profound impact on the audio and music streaming…
Read MoreEpisode 90: The City That Feeds Itself
This week our very own host Eric Francis brings on his business partners Spencer Curry and Kieran Foran to update us on their aquaponic farming business. Learn more about how this trio of modern farmers from Meriden’s Trifecta Ecosystems wants to create “The City That Feeds Itself”.
Read MoreEpisode 89: Holding Yourself Accountable with Vincent and Verb
Holding yourself accountable is a crucial aspect in being a successful entrepreneur, but straying away from the goals you set for yourself is all too easy. In this week’s episode, we are joined by Vincent Miceli of New York City. He tells us a little about his personal background and then gives us the rundown…
Read MoreEpisode 88: Making of a Mentor Roundtable
Launching a startup is no simple task, and even the smallest decisions can have the largest impacts. But the right advisor or mentor can help fledgling companies avoid common pitfalls and problems, enabling them to grow their companies faster and farther. In this special roundtable episode, our two resident advisors Dave Menard and Andrea Stalf…
Read MoreEpisode 87: Getting Down to Business with the DECD
This week David Kooris of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) joins us to discuss the versatility of Connecticut’s Startup Ecosystem and how it’s a cheaper alternative to Boston and New York. Along with that we discuss the pros and cons of Connecticut’s infrastructure and it’s vast types of towns. “We need…
Read MoreEpisode 86: Preparing for Success with Success Prep Partners
Growing up has never been so complicated or competitive, and today’s kids are encountering mature issues at an ever younger age. These kids can use all the help they can get, and none too soon either. Enter Success Prep Partners, a trio of talented and successful women who have turned their attention to long-term life…
Read MoreEpisode 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…
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