What's the Startup?!
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Welcome to “What’s the Startup?!”, the podcast that opens the door to the dynamic and ever-evolving world of startups in Western Kentucky. Whether you’re an aspiring founder with a groundbreaking idea, a go-getter business owner looking to scale, or simply curious about the entrepreneurial landscape, this podcast is for you.
Each episode, we sit down with seasoned entrepreneurs, successful founders, and gifted mentors who have navigated the highs and lows of the startup journey. They share their stories, insights, and hard-earned lessons, giving you a front-row seat to the strategies that drive success.
But it’s not just about the stories—we’re here to provide you with actionable advice and practical tips that you can apply to your own venture. From overcoming challenges to seizing opportunities, “What’s the Startup?!” is your go-to resource for turning ideas into thriving businesses.
Join us as we build a community of innovators, thinkers, and doers in Western Kentucky and beyond. Subscribe now, and get ready to unlock the secrets of startup success!
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- Why a Video-First Marketing Strategy Wins Every Time with Kevin Klepeis of Kentucky Fried Creative · 14 min · Sesong 3In this episode of What’s the Startup?!, Kevin Klepeis shares how small businesses can use a video-first marketing strategy to make a big impact without big-agency budgets. After…
- Should You Pursue Venture Capital? Startup Funding Advice from Diego Rubio of CORI · 18 min · Sesong 3 Episode 7In this episode, we’re sharing a powerful excerpt from one of our most popular mentor-led workshops—an intro to venture capital with Diego Rubio from the Center on Rural…
- How to Grow a GOOD Network, Not Just a Large One · 11 min · Sesong 3 Episode 6A strong network doesn’t have to be a big one—it just has to be built right. In this episode, Josiah Wright of Optrivo breaks down what actually works when it comes to networking…
- Thinking About Starting a Business? Here’s What You Need to Know with Aaron Harned of the SBDC · 28 min · Sesong 3 Episode 5Thinking about starting a business—but not sure where to begin? In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Harned, Center Director of the Paducah Small Business Development Center…
- Want to Start a Coffee Hour in Your Community? Here’s How. · 13 min · Sesong 3 Episode 4What if one weekly gathering could change the game for your startup community? In this episode, mentor Terri Lundberg sits down with Amie Tooley to talk about how to create and…
- Crafting the Perfect Pitch with PreventScripts Founder Brandi Harless · 27 min · Sesong 3 Episode 3🎙️ This episode is sponsored by Kentucky Fried Creative—authentic marketing for the Common Wealth, from the Commonwealth. From strategy to video to web, they help small…
- A No-Cringe Approach to Cold Outreach with Josiah Wright of Optrivo · 23 min · Sesong 3 Episode 2Think cold outreach has to be awkward or spammy? It doesn’t. In this video, Josiah Wright of Optrivo—startup founder, sales pro, and SprocketWKY mentor—breaks down how to…
- How SprocketWKY Is Changing the Game for Regional Entrepreneurs · 10 min · Sesong 3 Episode 1🎙️ This episode is sponsored by Kentucky Fried Creative—authentic marketing for the Common Wealth, from the Commonwealth. From strategy to video to web, they help small…
- What’s the Startup?! Wraps Up Season 2 · 5 minThank you for tuning in to this episode of the Sprocket Podcast! If you’re ready to dive into the world of startups and innovation, visit us online at Sprocket WKY to learn more…
- Building More Than a Product: Stevens Bonhomme on Scaling FeedCoyote Through Community · 27 min · Sesong 2 Episode 21In this episode, we sit down with Stevens Bonhomme, founder and CEO of FeedCoyote, a fast-growing freelance collaboration platform that’s redefining how freelancers connect and…
- Just One Connection Away: Inside a Candid Mentor Conversation Between Aaron & Liam · 13 min · Sesong 2 Episode 20What’s it really like to learn from a mentor? In this episode, we sit in on a real conversation between Aaron Goodman of OMADA Marketing and his mentee, Liam—a rising marketing…
- Sprocket WKY: Connecting Communities, Mentors, and Opportunities Across Western Kentucky · 12 min · Sesong 2 Episode 19In this episode of What’s the Startup?!, we’re joined by Maggie Choate, Sprocket’s newest team member, to celebrate the launch of the Sprocket WKY platform. Maggie, who has been…
- Introducing the Sprocket WKY Platform: A Free Digital Resource for Entrepreneurs · 15 min · Sesong 2 Episode 18Western Kentucky just got a major upgrade. In this episode, we’re sitting down with Monica Bilak, Executive Director of Sprocket, to introduce the brand-new Sprocket WKY…
- You’re Just One Connection Away: Join Us for A Big Reveal! · 6 min · Sesong 2 Episode 17Building something in Western Kentucky takes vision, resilience, and a lot of heart — and sometimes, it can feel like you’re doing it all alone. But the truth is, you’re just one…
- Inside a Healthcare Startup with Dr. Jawad Popolzai of DataRovers · 19 min · Sesong 2 Episode 16What does it take to build a startup in one of the most complex—and resistant—industries out there? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jawad Popolzai, physician and co-founder…
- The 5 Levels of Marketing, and How to Get Your Startup to the Top with Josiah · 28 min · Sesong 2 Episode 15What kind of marketing support does your business actually need? Josiah joins us to break down the five levels of marketing support—from doing it all yourself to hiring a…
- Jason Lemle on Regional Resilience and Reimagining What’s Possible in Graves County · 19 min · Sesong 2 Episode 14When disaster strikes, some communities rebuild. Others reimagine. In this episode, we sit down with Jason Lemle—President of Graves County Economic Development and Director of…
- Startups, Stats & Big Wins: A Look Back at 2024 · 9 min · Sesong 2 Episode 13What does real startup momentum look like? Since 2021, Sprocket has helped launch 55 startups, supported the creation of 89 new jobs, recruited 12 companies to Western Kentucky…
- Entrepreneurial Lessons from Sprocket’s Board Chair Ines Rivas-Hutchins · 31 min · Sesong 2 Episode 11Ines Rivas-Hutchins has worn many hats at Sprocket—board member, treasurer, secretary, and now board chair. In this episode, she shares her journey from architecture and…
- Executive Presence for Founders: How to Show Up, Influence, and Succeed with Terri Lundberg · 33 min · Sesong 2 Episode 10How you show up as a founder can make or break your success—whether you’re pitching investors, building a team, or selling your vision. In this episode, we sit down with Terri…
