Talking Through It
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Podcast Overview
<p>The world of entrepreneurship moves fast. And nowhere does it move faster than inside a Techstars accelerator. With startups and mentors and investors all coming together, move fast or get left behind -- and that usually starts with candid conversations. </p><br><p>Each week Neal Sales-Griffin, Managing Director of Techstars Chicago’s accelerator program, brings together a rotating cast of high-powered and provocative guests to talk through the most pressing topics of the moment, in a free-form and unscripted conversation.</p><p> </p><p>If you’re a founder, mentor or investor, or hope to be one day, this is a must-listen. It’s Talking Through It, first and fresh takes, from the Techstars Podcast Network.</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
April 5, 2021
Crossover: Talking Through It + Give First! Talking through unicorns, NFTs, and giving first with David Cohen
<p>In this special episode, <a href="https://www.techstars.com/the-line/podcasts/give-first" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Give First</a> host David Cohen and <a href="https://www.techstars.com/the-line/podcasts/talking-through-it" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Talking Through It</a> host Neal Sáles-Griffin take turns interviewing each other: it’s two Techstars podcasts in one. </p><br><p>David discusses with Neal on how giving first grew the Chicago startup ecosystem, and then Neal talks through today’s hot issues with David. </p><br><p><strong>Today’s Topics:</strong></p><p>Finding Unicorns</p><p>Crypto, NFTs, What’s Next? </p><p>Dream Dinner Guest </p><br><p><strong>This Week’s Startup to Watch:</strong></p><p>https://hey.com/. Plus, listen to Neal’s conversation with Hey and Basecamp founder Jason Fried <a href="https://www.techstars.com/the-line/podcasts/talking-through-the-positives-of-2020-and-predictions-for-next-year-with-jason-fried" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><br><p>If you haven’t seen it yet, check out the National Geographic documentary series <a href="https://films.nationalgeographic.com/citysoreal" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">City So Real</a>, a portrait of contemporary Chicago, including Neal’s candidacy in the 2019 mayoral election.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Techstars personnel and/or guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, and not the opinion of either Techstars or any company discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities are for illustrative and/or informational purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investor or prospective investor, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by Techstars. Certain of Techstars funds own (or may own in the future) securities in some of the companies discussed in this podcast.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
March 1, 2021
Talking through virtual accelerators, mentors, and Techstars Chicago theme song with Whitney Gregory & William Birdsong
<p>In this week’s special founder edition episode of Talking Through It, Neal Sáles-Griffin talks with alumni from his recent Techstars Chicago class: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-gregory-b18354123/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Whitney Gregory</a>, CEO of Eemerg Roadside Assistance, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-birdsong-31795011/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">William Birdsong</a>, CEO of Documentor.</p><br><p><strong>Today’s Topics:</strong></p><ul><li>Natural Disasters in Texas</li><li>The Virtual Accelerator Experience</li><li>Mentor Madness</li><li>Application Tips for Founders</li><li>The Techstars Chicago Demo Day Song, City So Real</li></ul><p><strong>This Week’s Startups To Watch:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.eemerg.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Eemerg Roadside Assistance</a></li><li><a href="https://yourdocumentor.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Documentor</a></li></ul><p><br></p><br><p>City So Real song by William Birdsong and Tyni Birdsong</p><br><p><br></p><p>Techstars personnel and/or guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, and not the opinion of either Techstars or any company discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities are for illustrative and/or informational purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investor or prospective investor, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by Techstars. Certain of Techstars funds own (or may own in the future) securities in some of the companies discussed in this podcast.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
February 10, 2021
Talking through pandemic productivity, Clubhouse, and making work a happier place with Claire Lew
<p>In this week’s episode of Talking Through It, Neal Sáles-Griffin talks with <a href="https://twitter.com/clairejlew" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Claire Lew</a>, CEO of Know Your Team. </p><p><strong>Today’s Topics:</strong></p><ul><li>Hitting a pandemic wall</li><li>Robinhood</li><li>Clubhouse</li><li>Addressing toxicity</li><li>Positive workplaces</li></ul><p><strong>This Week’s Startups To Watch:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://getfrank.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Frank</a></li><li><a href="https://www.rosecransventures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rosecrans Ventures</a></li></ul><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Techstars personnel and/or guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, and not the opinion of either Techstars or any company discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities are for illustrative and/or informational purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investor or prospective investor, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by Techstars. Certain of Techstars funds own (or may own in the future) securities in some of the companies discussed in this podcast.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Talking Through It?
<p>The world of entrepreneurship moves fast. And nowhere does it move faster than inside a Techstars accelerator. With startups and mentors and investors all coming together, move fast or get left behind -- and that usually starts with candid conversations. </p><br><p>Each week Neal Sales-Griffin, Managing Director of Techstars Chicago’s accelerator program, brings together a rotating cast of high-powered and provocative guests to talk through the most pressing topics of the moment, in a free-form and unscripted conversation.</p><p> </p><p>If you’re a founder, mentor or investor, or hope to be one day, this is a must-listen. It’s Talking Through It, first and fresh takes, from the Techstars Podcast Network.</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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