3 MAY 2023 · No matter what kind of startup you have, it’s all about growth. And that’s especially true in the cannabis industry. In this episode, we speak with Trina Johnson, CEO and Founder of Blue Forest Farms, about what it takes to succeed growing both your startup and your plants in the burgeoning marijuana market, We discuss: - Trina’s transition from sales and marketing to marijuana farming - How Trina manages to grow and turn a profit year after year - The importance of celebrating milestone successes

21 APR 2023 · Succeeding with your small business is a lot like brewing a great beer — it takes the right ingredients, the knowledge to combine them perfectly and the wisdom to avoid costly mistakes in the process to taste true success. And nobody knows that better than Ben Hanten, Founder of Ben's Brewing Co. In this episode, Ben shares the recipe for startup success he’s learned scaling his brewery and how you can apply them to your business. We discuss: - Getting distribution too early and other small-business mistakes to avoid - The challenge of securing funding without partners - Building consistency in your product and the problem with catering to a select few customers

7 APR 2023 · What does a vineyard and a tax credit company have in common? Relationship nurturing! Something every business should do well–learn to nurture relationships in order to sustain longevity. In order to do this, it doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, the simplest ideas are the most successful! Join host, Maggie Crowley, as she talks with Michael Honig, from https://www.honigwine.com/ Hear more about: - The history of Honig Winery - Staying in one lane vs. making too many offers - Hiring people who are smarter than you.

24 MAR 2023 · On this episode of the Startup Growth Engine, Maggie interviews https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-brown-p-e-3751051a/, CEO and founder of https://www.fluxenergysystems.com/Flux Energy Systems is a consulting engineering company that designs sites for renewable energy developers to combat climate change using innovative technologies that reduce carbon footprints. With plans to expand the team this year, Flux Energy Systems is poised for continued growth in the industry. Tune in to hear more about - - How Alison found herself in the Renewable Energy Space - How the renewable energy industry is evolving - What An Early Stage Startup can do to find and keep the right talent in a competitive job market - How recent Tax Credits have helped FES and how they are planning to take full advantage of them

24 FEB 2023 · Between 1986 and 2015, one million children were born through IVF and other assistive reproductive technologies. Our guest today has directed IVF labs worldwide and aided in the technological advancements that allowed many couples to have children who otherwise may not have been able to. https://www.linkedin.com/in/denny-sakkas-736aa6a/is the CSO of https://www.bostonivf.com, focusing on research, innovation, and comprehensive care to achieve the best fertility outcomes and experiences for their patients. In this episode, Dr. Sakkas talks about his reproductive medicine journey and the work being done at Boston IVF. Join us as we discuss: - The advancements in technology with IVF - What Boston IVF is doing to make the experience better for women and couples who go through IVF - How Dr. Sakkas began working in reproductive medicine

10 FEB 2023 · In this episode of the Startup Growth Engine, host Maggie Crowley is joined by Omar Eleryan, the CEO of Cleo Robotics, a company that specializes in developing robotic technology for hazardous and dangerous environments. Omar explains how his interest in robotics and aerospace led him to create the company and the various ways in which it has been funded. Omar also talks about their recently secured contract with the Army, their mission to eliminate people from entering dangerous environments, and their goal for the future of the company in five years.

27 JAN 2023 · In this episode, CEO & Co-Founder at PrologMobile Seth Heine explains how he’s built success in several startups including his newest one that specializes in reverse supply chain management for mobile devices. Join us as we discuss: - How to collect and use effective data - Avoiding competition by finding a niche - The ethos of a leader

9 DEC 2022 · Many small businesses didn’t make it through the pandemic. Although there were tax credits put in place to help them, most of them were snatched up by larger corporations.   In this episode, CEO of Granny Squibb's Organic Iced Tea Kelley McShane shares how her and her partner survived the financial setbacks of COVID and gave back to their communities through their outreach program. Join us as we discuss:  Operating a business in the CPG industry Obtaining ERC credits as a small business Growing brand identity and reputation 

16 NOV 2022 · A biotech startup needs much more than a good idea to be successful. It needs support from backers, accurate user feedback, and a business-forward outlook.   In this episode, CEO & Founder of Inso Biosciences Harvey Tian shares how his startup has grown to meet the challenges of Covid and to ensure satisfaction from their customer base. Join us as we discuss:  - Hiring the right people for your team - Securing grants and funding - Identifying your available resources 

17 OCT 2022 · SaaS technology is giving startups a way to maintain their momentum. Through data, they can adapt to changing trends, while hyperfocusing content for their customers.  In this episode, Sebastian Starzynski , Founder & CEO of TakeTask, shares how he simplified task-management to ensure company processes are delivered to the highest standards. Join us as we discuss:   - Building detailed, digital instructions for any workstation - Digitizing complex systems  - Operating at a global level