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Recent Startup of the Year® Podcasts
Catch our previous Startup of the Year Podcast episodes.
Building Trust in a Noisy Media Landscape with Sarah Evans of Zen Media
Ep. #139 (6/17/25) | On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber, is joined by Sarah Evans, who is a Partner and Head of PR at Zen Media. She is also a professional moderator and tech host.
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.
