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The Get Started Show

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The Get Started Show is a show where Startup Edmonton talks about getting started founding a company with people who got started! And to help us kick the day off, we have some delightful morning food from local Edmonton eateries.
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Nicole Rodriguez of UniFocused's Community Approach to Student Mental Health | The Get Started Show

The Get Started ShowJun 10, 2021

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Nicole Rodriguez of UniFocused's Community Approach to Student Mental Health | The Get Started Show

Nicole Rodriguez of UniFocused's Community Approach to Student Mental Health | The Get Started Show

In this episode of The Get Started Show, we chat with UniFocused co-founder Nicole Rodriguez. She shares how UniFocused evolved from a Techstars Startup Weekend pitch to the student mental health resource that their cofounding team is building today. 

Since 2009, we’ve been supporting entrepreneurs at Startup Edmonton as they launch and grow. We're here to help connect people with ideas to resources that help turn those ideas into startup companies.  If you’re listening today and you found this conversation helpful, please like and subscribe to get more tips directly from founders who got started. And for more information, visit StartupEdmonton.com

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Jun 10, 202119:40
Hayro Hambardzumyan Created LRNKEY to Modernize Education | The Get Started Show

Hayro Hambardzumyan Created LRNKEY to Modernize Education | The Get Started Show

In this episode of The Get Started Show, we chat with LRNKEY founder Hayro Hambardzumyan as he shares his customer validation suggestions for early stage startups, as well as how he plans to modernize education with his platform.  

Since 2009, we’ve been supporting entrepreneurs at Startup Edmonton as they launch and grow. We're here to help connect people with ideas to resources that help turn those ideas into startup companies.  If you’re listening today and you found this conversation helpful, please like and subscribe to get more tips directly from founders who got started. And for more information, visit StartupEdmonton.com 

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May 20, 202117:16
Food Search Inc's Vinson Luong on Pivoting During a Pandemic | The Get Started Show

Food Search Inc's Vinson Luong on Pivoting During a Pandemic | The Get Started Show

In this episode of The Get Started Show, we chat with Food Search Inc. founder Vinson Luong as he shares about pivoting your startup during a pandemic, as well as some tips on getting started with blockchain.

  • 0:00​​​ - Introduction & Get Started Food
  • 3:05​ - Q&A: Pandemic Impact On Food Industry
  • 4:07​​​ - Q&A: Importance of Ability to Pivot
  • 6:07​​​ - Q&A: Relationship Between Blockchain & Food
  • 9:27​​​ - Q&A: What Cuisine Is Edmonton Lacking?
  • 11:16 - Bonus: What Would You Do Differently?
  • 13:03​​​ - Connect w/ Vinson & Food Search Inc.
  • 13:51​​​ - Connect with Startup Edmonton

Since 2009, we’ve been supporting entrepreneurs at Startup Edmonton as they launch and grow.

We're here to help connect people with ideas to resources that help turn those ideas into startup companies.

If you’re listening today and you found this conversation helpful, please like and subscribe to get more tips directly from founders who got started. And for more information, visit StartupEdmonton.com

Apr 29, 202114:50
Copysmith's Jasmine Wang on Building a Team and Startup Investment | The Get Started Show

Copysmith's Jasmine Wang on Building a Team and Startup Investment | The Get Started Show

On this episode of The Get Started Show, we connect with Copysmith co-founder Jasmine Wang as she shares insights on building a team and the path to investment.

Since 2009, we’ve been supporting entrepreneurs at Startup Edmonton as they launch and grow. We're here to help connect people with ideas to resources that help turn those ideas into startup companies.

If you’re listening today and you found this conversation helpful, please like and subscribe to get more tips directly from founders who got started. And for more information, visit StartupEdmonton.com

Apr 15, 202121:30
Katrina Ingram On Creating Startup Readiness From A Long Resume | The Get Started Show

Katrina Ingram On Creating Startup Readiness From A Long Resume | The Get Started Show

On this episode of The Get Started Show, we connect with Ethically Aligned AI founder Katrina Ingram as she shares her first exposure to the startup world, going back to school again, and her experience being a mid-life founder.

0:00 - Introduction
1:30 - Get Started Food & Drink
2:53 - Q&A: Traditional Roles To Startup World
5:51 - Q&A: Applying Masters to Being a Founder
8:51 - Q&A: Social Enterprise in Startup Space
10:02 - Bonus: Community and Startups
12:02 - Social Media Deep Dive!
13:12 - How to connect with Katrina & Ethically Aligned AI
14:27 - Connect with Startup Edmonton

Since 2009, we’ve been supporting entrepreneurs at Startup Edmonton as they launch and grow. We're here to help connect people with ideas to resources that help turn those ideas into startup companies.

If you’re listening today and you found this conversation helpful, please like and subscribe to get more tips directly from founders who got started. And for more information, visit StartupEdmonton.com

#getstarted #startup #entrepreneur

Apr 01, 202115:21
Social Good & Storytelling with Salaam B'y Creator Aatif Baskanderi | The Get Started Show

Social Good & Storytelling with Salaam B'y Creator Aatif Baskanderi | The Get Started Show

In this episode of The Get Started Show we chat with Aatif Baskanderi, the creator of Salaam B'y and former Director of Startup Edmonton. Aatif shares his experience turning his story into a startup, while sharing insights on social good and community-driven customer discovery.

Since 2009, we’ve been supporting entrepreneurs at Startup Edmonton as they launch and grow. We're here to help through our programming, community events, and connecting founders with resources to help turn ideas into startup companies.

If you’re listening today and you’re looking for a place to start – book a free 30 minute Get Started meeting with us at StartupEdmonton.com.

#getstarted #startup #entrepreneur

Mar 18, 202119:42
How Frettable's Greg Burlet Unlocks Music with AI | The Get Started Show

How Frettable's Greg Burlet Unlocks Music with AI | The Get Started Show

In episode 3 of The Get Started Show, we connect with Greg Burlet, the founder of Frettable. Greg speaks about the transition from Computer & Data Science to entrepreneurship, while sharing insights on Frettable's artificial intelligence sheet music transcription.

Since 2009, we’ve been supporting entrepreneurs at Startup Edmonton as they launch and grow. We're here to help through our programming, community events, and connecting founders with resources to help turn ideas into startup companies.

If you’re listening today and you’re looking for a place to start – book a free 30 minute Get Started meeting with us at StartupEdmonton.com.

Mar 04, 202114:19
Areto Labs' Lana Cuthbertson & Kasey Machin | The Get Started Show

Areto Labs' Lana Cuthbertson & Kasey Machin | The Get Started Show

In episode 2 of The Get Started Show we connect with the founders of Areto Labs, Lana Cuthbertson & Kasey Machin. They share their tips and insights on becoming your own boss, building solutions you're passionate about, and getting into AI & Machine Learning.

  • 0:00 - Introduction
  • 1:46 - Get Started Food & Drink
  • 3:11 - Q&A: First realizations becoming founders
  • 6:30 - Q&A: Advice for building passion projects
  • 11:25 - Q&A: Do differently if starting again
  • 13:45 - Bonus: How to get into AI/ML
  • 17:05 - Social Deep Dive!
  • 21:46 - Where to connect with Areto Labs
  • 23:25 - Connect with Startup Edmonton

Since 2009, we’ve been supporting entrepreneurs at Startup Edmonton as they launch and grow. We're here to help through our programming, community events, and connecting founders with resources to help turn ideas into startup companies.

If you’re listening today and you’re looking for a place to start – book a free 30 minute Get Started meeting with us at StartupEdmonton.com.

Feb 18, 202124:24
Financiio's Connor Hastey-Palindat's Money Tips & More | The Get Started Show

Financiio's Connor Hastey-Palindat's Money Tips & More | The Get Started Show

In this pilot episode of The Get Started Show, we chat money tips, the startup journey, and getting started with Connor Hastey-Palindat, co-founder of Financiio.

Since 2009, we’ve been supporting entrepreneurs at Startup Edmonton as they launch and grow. We're here to help through our programming, community events, and connecting founders with resources to help turn ideas into startup companies.

If you’re listening today and you’re looking for a place to start – book a free 30 minute Get Started meeting with us at StartupEdmonton.com.

#getstarted #startup #entrepreneur

Feb 04, 202113:11