Global Network, Awards Program, and Resource Established to Elevate and Support Startup Founders
Global Network, Awards Program, and Resource Established to Elevate and Support Startup Founders
Welcome to the Startup of the Year Program
Home of the Startup of the Year® program, we are a community for startups to connect with mentors, investors, support organizations, and each other. This community has worked with diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs for over ten years to help push their companies to the next level.
Powered by Established®, we are a global community and network, an exciting competition and awards program, and a resource designed just for you. We're so glad you're here.
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Thank You!
Established House 2025 was a great success!
March 7 || 2 - 4 PM CST
Central District Brewing (ATX)
Sponsored by Established, Established Ventures, Startup of the Year, and Green Pants
Thank you to those who could join us in Austin, TX, on Friday, March 7, for Fireside Chats, Conversations, and Connections.
Stay tuned for the releases of our live Startup of the Year Podcast interviews.
Recent Startup of the Year® Podcasts
Catch our previous Startup of the Year Podcast episodes.
Isaiah McPeak, CEO of Green Pants Studio, on Clear Communication and Product Strategy
Ep. #138 (5/1/25) | On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber, is joined by Isaiah McPeak, CEO of Green Pants Studios (www.greenpantsstudio.com). He is a master at helping people sharpen their ideas, communicate more effectively, and launch winning products. He is an author, debater, product strategist, and startup leader.
Joshua Baer of Capital Factory on Cultivating a Network
Ep. #137 (4/23/25) | On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber, is joined by Joshua Baer, the Founder & CEO of Capital Factory, Austin’s premier startup hub connecting founders with mentors, investors, and talent. The interview took place in front of a live audience down in Austin at the Established House.
Author and Founder, Amy Jo Martin, on Designing the Life You Love
Ep. #0136 (04/15/25) | On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber, is joined Amy Jo Martin, who is a bestselling author, speaker, and founder who has worked with some of the biggest brands and athletes in the world, and she’s all about helping people design lives they love.
The interview took place in front of a live audience down in Austin at the Established House.
Jenny Fielding on "Venture Everywhere" and Investing in Global Startups
Ep. #135 (3/19/25) | On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber, is joined by Jenny Fielding.
Jenny Fielding is the co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, an early-stage fund that has invested in over 300 companies across the globe. She is also the former Managing Director of Techstars and has mentored hundreds of founders through her work as an investor and entrepreneur.Jenny recently authored "Venture Everywhere," a book that explores global entrepreneurship, the importance of investing in diverse ecosystems, and the mindset required to succeed as a startup founder.
Robert Quinn of MakeSense Discusses Haptic Innovation and Scaling Mission-Driven Technology
Ep. #134 (1/28/25) | On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber, is joined by Robert Quinn.
Robert Quinn is the founder of MakeSense Technology, a company pioneering haptic solutions that address visual problems through innovative, non-audio/visual communication technologies. The technology stems from over a decade of research in haptics, led by a team from some of the world's most renowned institutions.
