The Founder Confessional Podcast by Impact Founder: Recent Episodes
Kristin Darga
Join us each week as we feature founders who discuss the ups, downs and everything in between with running their business.
Danielle Norris is the Co-founder and CEO of Sovenco, a social venture company that helps build enterprises that have never been built before. She shares what she loves most about being an entrepreneur and the best piece of advice she ever received.
You can connect with Danielle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-norris/
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Elliot Roth is the founder of Spira. Spira creates technology to grow, process, and engineer spirulina.
Elliot shares why he became an entrepreneur and one of the biggest challenges he continually faces.
Connect with Elliot on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatmre/
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Gerald Barton was the founder of SFH Bookkeeping and Financial Services. He currently is the Founder/CEO of Rafter B Tiny Homes. He shares the biggest challenge he has faced in entrepreneurship.
You can connect with him on LinkedIn.
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Cat Cook was the Art Director at Fourth Wall Productions. In this episode, she shares how she started her business and how they made work in the toughest of times.
You can connect with Cat on LinkedIn.
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Cameron Smith is the Founder of Squirrel Box Storage, a company that helps college students during stressful moves in/out of dorms with a full-service storage solution that includes boxes, pickup, secure storage, and delivery.
You can connect with Cameron on LinkedIn
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Armand Piecuch is the Vice President of Production and Co-Founder of Fourth Wall. He shares the challenges of continuing to build his company and sales and also what was the best piece of advice he received.
You can connect with Armand on LinkedIn
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Ann Kaeming educates others on the latest advances in safe, organic skin care, personal care products, and the best non-toxic household cleaning.
You can connect with Ann on LinkedIn
For stories and more, visit impactfounder.com
Kristen Jackson is the Founder of recenter, a company that gives hourly office space to therapists. Through flex time-space, business services, and professional development opportunities, recenter provide the platform therapists need to increase their impact and thrive in private practice.
In this episode, Kristen shares how a presentation empowered her to stand up for herself but also put her company at risk for growth and investment.
You can connect with Kristen at https://recenterspace.com/
Ken Broeren is the Founder of Elevaros. Ken has an extensive track record of elevating others around him. He has sharpened his mentoring, coaching, and training skills working in a variety of capacities: systems engineer, network operations center manager, technology manager, adjunct tech instructor, and senior technology consultant.
In this episode, Ken shares how an online course he created to help people ended up becoming an uphill battle.
You can connect with Ken at https://elevaros.com/
In partnership with WeWork Labs Denver, this week we're sharing Founder Horror Stories.
Chris Franks is the CEO of Clever Funnel, a data-driven marketing company. Chris finds himself inspired by the brilliant ambition of other entrepreneurs and the mediocrity of Colorado sports teams. As one of the original Denver Start-up Community Members, Chris is a master business strategist.
Chris shares the story of how a successful sale of a company turned into a lawsuit nightmare.
Connect with Chris by visiting https://cleverfunnel.com/
In partnership with WeWork Labs Denver, this week we're sharing Founder Horror Stories.
Gregarious Narain has been at the forefront of social media marketing, influencer marketing, and product marketing for more than 20 years. In his illustrious career, Greg has helped drive marketing verticals – such as content management, email and customer relationship systems, and marketing research – with a focus on product development and launches.
Gregarious shares how the company he built led to him leaving.
You can connect with Gregarious on LinkedIn.
In partnership with WeWork Labs Denver, this week we're sharing Founder Horror Stories.
In this episode, Justine Barone shares her story of how an influx of sales turned into her worst nightmare.
Justine Barone is the Founder of Gearo. Gearo is the OpenTable for the outdoor gear industry. They describe themselves as a marketplace that automates gear rentals and sales and simplifies the booking process by connecting gear seekers to specialty retailers, and software that retailers leverage to manage their inventory, customers and buying decisions.
Check out https://outdoorgearo.com/ for more details.
"I had to stop doing all of my own events and found creative ways to help clients individually."
Christina Marie is the founder of Christina Marie's Mantra. She is also an eating disorder recovery mentor. In this episode from Denver Startup Week, Christina shares why she started her company, the challenges and mistakes she's learned from running her business and the best piece advice she has ever received.
Website: https://www.christinamariesmantra.com/
Denver Startup Week was a hit! Check out our other interviews with Jen Seregos and Erik Severinghaus to hear more stories of the entrepreneurial journey.
In this episode from Denver Startup Week 2020, we're discussing the entrepreneurial journey with David Milliken from Greetly.
David left a high-level executive position to pursue his dream of starting his own company and shares with Kristin the reasons for leaving, what Greetly is all about, and some key learning from building his company.
Links:
https://www.greetly.com/
Denver Startup Week was a hit! Check out our other interviews with Jen Seregos and Erik Severinghaus to hear more stories of the entrepreneurial journey.
In this episode from Denver Startup Week 2020, we're discussing the entrepreneurial journey with author, investor, and entrepreneur, Erik Severinghaus. Erik talks us through what motivated him to be an entrepreneur, the missteps he's had along the way, and the lessons he's learned thus far.
Links:
Pre-order Erik's upcoming book Scale Your Everest.
Twitter: @eseveringhaus
In case you missed last week's episode from Denver Startup Week 2020, check out our conversation with Jen Seregos of Athena Digital.
This year at Denver Startup Week 2020 we had the opportunity to sit down with Jen Seregos of Athena Digital to discuss her business, the challenges she and her team have faced during the pandemic, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.
Links:
www.athena-digital.com
Instagram: @athena_digital
If you enjoyed this Founder Confessional, be sure to check out our conversation with Tommy Riley from Handoff: https://link.chtbl.com/tommyriley
Tommy Riley is the Founder of Handoff, a chat and voice-based application that instantly recommends and delivers beer, wine, and liquor with the touch of a button.
"See the need, fill the need is our ethos." - Tommy Riley
To connect with Tommy, visit https://www.handofftech.com/
This episode is brought to you by Founders First System.
Founders First System is a simple framework of metrics and disciplines that helps keep founders healthy, happy, and productive as they build their companies and change the world.
Founders First System is offering Impact Founder subscribers a highly discounted membership to Peak Ability, a program for founders who've committed to track and improve their health and happiness.
Join Peak Ability today at https://community.foundersfirstsystem.com/groups/2284899?utm_source=manual.
You can also join the free Founders First community at https://community.foundersfirstsystem.com/ or by searching for Founders First Community in the app store on your smartphone.
About Impact Founder:
Impact Founder is an independent social impact media company with a solution. We tell the untold stories, through in-depth inquiries delving into the failures and triumphs of entrepreneurs.
Visit https://www.impactfounder.com/ to share your story of entrepreneurship.
Jay Hirschfeld is the CEO/President of 41North. 41North grows leafy greens, herbs, edible flowers, microgreens, and other vegetables for the direct local market providing fresh produce year-round. 41North also hosts private farm-to-table dining events and educational workshops.
"Our farm lost 100% of its restaurant customers and revenue within a 24-48 hour period during the initial lockdown order in March. We immediately built out a delivery CSA platform that we launched that week and in 6-7 weeks tripled revenue." - Jay Hirschfeld
To connect with Jay, visit https://41northfood.com/
This episode is brought to you by Founders First System.
Founders First System is a simple framework of metrics and disciplines that helps keep founders healthy, happy, and productive as they build their companies and change the world.
For June and July 2020, Founders First System is offering Impact Founder subscribers a highly discounted membership to Peak Ability, a program for founders who've committed to track and improve their health and happiness.
Join Peak Ability today at https://community.foundersfirstsystem.com/groups/2284899?utm_source=manual.
You can also join the free Founders First community at https://community.foundersfirstsystem.com/ or by searching for Founders First Community in the app store on your smartphone.
About Impact Founder
Impact Founder is an independent social impact media company with a solution. We tell the untold stories, through in-depth inquiries delving into the failures and triumphs of entrepreneurs.
Visit https://www.impactfounder.com/ to share your story of entrepreneurship.
Larry Wall Jr. is the Founder and CEO of MTreatment, a company that helps you access all of your healthcare data through an easy and interactive portal.
In this conversation, Kristin and Larry discuss entrepreneurship during the pandemic and what entrepreneurs are doing to pivot. Larry also shares his passion for the healthcare system to become less fragmented and how his company is helping people navigate the fragmented healthcare system.
You can connect with Larry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-wall-jr-39a0aa9
This episode is brought to you by Founders First System.
Founders First System is a simple framework of metrics and disciplines that helps keep founders healthy, happy, and productive as they build their companies and change the world.
For June and July 2020, Founders First System is offering Impact Founder subscribers a highly discounted membership to Peak Ability, a program for founders who've committed to track and improve their health and happiness.
Join Peak Ability today at https://community.foundersfirstsystem.com/groups/2284899?utm_source=manual.
You can also join the free Founders First community at https://community.foundersfirstsystem.com/ or by searching for Founders First Community in the app store on your smartphone.
About Impact Founder
Impact Founder is an independent social impact media company with a solution. We tell the untold stories, through in-depth inquiries delving into the failures and triumphs of entrepreneurs.
Visit https://www.impactfounder.com/ to share your story of entrepreneurship.
Jennifer Peters is the founder of JustBe Kitchen, a paleo and gluten-free cafe whose mission is to serve mindful mouthfuls from a conscious kitchen with kindness on a plate.
"As a restaurant, we were forced to shut down because of COVID and adopt a new way of operating. It accelerated initiatives that were part of our vision and has allowed us to bring to life what we feel is the true purpose of the business." - Jennifer Peters
Find out more about JustBe Kitchen and Jennifer at https://linktr.ee/justbekitchen
This episode is brought to you by Founders First System.
Founders First System is a simple framework of metrics and disciplines that helps keep founders healthy, happy, and productive as they build their companies and change the world.
For June and July 2020, Founders First System is offering Impact Founder subscribers a highly discounted membership to Peak Ability, a program for founders who've committed to track and improve their health and happiness.
Join Peak Ability today at https://community.foundersfirstsystem.com/groups/2284899?utm_source=manual.
You can also join the free Founders First community at https://community.foundersfirstsystem.com/ or by searching for Founders First Community in the app store on your smartphone.
About Impact Founder
Impact Founder is an independent social impact media company with a solution. We tell the untold stories, through in-depth inquiries delving into the failures and triumphs of entrepreneurs.
Visit https://www.impactfounder.com/ to share your story of entrepreneurship.
Gretchen Bartek is the founder and CEO of Adelska Date Night, a company that curates private date night experiences for Denver couples.
"Our startup was finally on a high growth trajectory, and then schools closed and I had to add full-time homeschool teacher to my list of priorities." - Gretchen Bartek
Visit https://www.adelska.com/ to connect with Gretchen and her team.
This episode is brought to you by Founders First System.
Founders First System is a simple framework of metrics and disciplines that helps keep founders healthy, happy, and productive as they build their companies and change the world.
For June and July 2020, Founders First System is offering Impact Founder subscribers a highly discounted membership to Peak Ability, a program for founders who've committed to track and improve their health and happiness.
Join Peak Ability today at https://community.foundersfirstsystem.com/groups/2284899?utm_source=manual.
You can also join the free Founders First community at https://community.foundersfirstsystem.com/ or by searching for Founders First Community in the app store on your smartphone.
About Impact Founder
Impact Founder is an independent social impact media company with a solution. We tell the untold stories, through in-depth inquiries delving into the failures and triumphs of entrepreneurs.
Visit https://www.impactfounder.com/ to share your story of entrepreneurship.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast
I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019.
Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado.
Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.
During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.
These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business.
For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/
Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/
Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.
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Travis Bockenstedt
I quit my job as a college professor and started a production company with my students and I have bipolar disorder.
I built two companies I love, and the business didn’t provide the meaning I thought it would when my family separated
Our organization was collaborating on facilitating events on behalf of the US State Department, Clinton Global Initiative, World Trade Center and state chambers of commerce, and I was learning at the same time what it meant to be single father.
"I ended up in the hospital from stress and exhaustion AND that was the catalyst for understanding that my physical and mental well being are critical to running a successful business."
Our business was thriving with 35 million users, a million a month in revenue, 140 employees, and we were being sued for 17 billion dollars.
Early this year my business partner left when I was not expecting it and I was pretty upset. After that I had a chance to start working with my best friend from college and since then we're having a great time together.
"My company tripled its annual sales goals and I still find myself concerned about whether or not I'll be able to pay my rent and utilities every single month."
"I finally launched a successful company and I wake up most nights, because I still have no salary and a baby on the way."
My business is scaling faster than I could have predicted and I have constant stomach pain from the stress of it all.
This year I left my job to build my own business and I underestimated what it would take to do that while pregnant and with a new baby.
My sales are doubling each month and I wake up at 2 o’clock in the morning with anxiety attacks.
I helped find an enormous amount of funding for a company that is going to change the world by ending starvation in third world countries using intention and global consciousness and I don't feel like I'm making enough of an impact.
I’ve dedicated my entire life to helping people reach their potential and constantly worry that I’ll never reach mine.
I run a successful business and I’m fearful of taking the next step to invest in the company’s future growth
"At 47 my business was performing well and I had a significant depressive episode that lasted for more than 6 months. "
"I lost the business to bankruptcy, swallowed my pride, and now I have a successful model to help real estate investors avoid the same traps that had forced my prior business into bankruptcy."
Following my dreams to jump into becoming an entrepreneur has been the most fulfilling thing I’ve done in my life and oftentimes I feel alone and misunderstood.
I was faced with my second failed startup at 32 years old and that was the happiest time of my life.
I sold my real estate company to invest in my next startup and we're still not making profit two years in.
Jeff Casimir shares his experiences with starting up his business, the Turing school of Software and Design
I fear daily when I have to stand at the front of the room when I’d rather be hidden in the back and my life’s purpose is fully aligned with my business
I raised a quarter million dollars and struggled with chronic illness where I barely met my basic human needs.
"Imagine having to wake up every day and put on a facade in the public square. Every single day. It drives people to suicide. It was the best thing I could've done for myself (coming out of the closet) mentally, spiritually and for my mission in life. Living authentically in everything is that you do is a game changer."
Mike Biselli (@mikebiselli), is the President of CatalystHTI, he’s a former football player, turned entrepreneur who is developing the industry integrator concept, an entirely new feature of the innovation economy that would allow the healthcare industry to be integrated at the point of innovation by housing an entire health-tech ecosystem in a single location. Now, in partnership with governmental, academic, non-profit, and commercial organizations, Mike Biselli is developing Catalyst HTI, a first-of-its-kind industry integrator in Denver’s River North District (RiNo) that will bring together health-tech startups and Fortune 20s alike in the race to fix American healthcare.