https://www.spreaker.com/show/think-build-launchAll things innovation, mentorship, and deal flow.]]>enEntrepreneurshipMARL Startup Studiohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/169e474868daa935ce95594bdf223872.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/think-build-launchWed, 20 Aug 2025 17:11:56 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkMARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast Networkfitz@rocvox.comAccelerating the scale of good ideas. All things innovation, mentorship, and deal flow.All things innovation, mentorship, and deal flow.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nicholas-monhacky-the-age-of-intelligence--58174869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58174869Tue, 02 Jan 2024 19:08:19 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkNicholas Mohnacky is serial entrepreneur fervently dedicated to leveraging technology and innovation. As the CEO and co-founder of bundleIQ, he's pioneering a revolutionary approach to content consumption and knowledge sharing, aiming to revolutionize...1292access,content,journalism,marl,opensource,podcast,thinkbuildlaunchfalse2208fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rohit-sharma-on-ai-machine-learning-and-the-future-of-technology--58129885https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58129885Wed, 27 Dec 2023 12:44:05 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkRohit Sharma is a distinguished technocrat, author, and entrepreneur with a 20-year tenure in the fields of Machine Learning (ML) and Electronic Design Automation (EDA). He is renowned for founding AI Technology & Systems and for his significant...1384ai,futureoftechnology,machinelearning,marl,thinkbuildlaunchfalse2207fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elevating-the-game-innovation-in-athletics-with-max-montrey--57988803


]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57988803Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:39:09 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkMax Montrey is CEO and co-founder of SportsTrace, a sports technology startup that uses AI to turn video into ways for athletes and coaches to succeed. Max's work in software and technology has spanned several verticals including finance, healthcare,...


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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57461872Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:58:09 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkRachna Dayal is currently managing a Health Tech VC fund called Sugati Ventures that focuses on medical devices and Health Tech Platforms. Some key accomplishments include successfully managing a P&L of $350 million dollars, leading a global...

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57441355Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:00:03 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkBhushan Mishra is a maestro at building data science teams and developing products and has been the driving force behind the technology at Fleksa. His venture revolutionizes the restaurant sector with a unified Restaurant Operating System, seamlessly...

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57441356Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:00:03 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkSrinivas Pai is a construction professional with over 13 years of experience in real estate and infrastructure development before starting up. He is a strong proponent of lean thinking in construction and is always on the lookout for promising...


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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57441354Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:00:02 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkBrian Smiga is a Partner at Alpha and advises Pritzker Group Venture Capital. He founded Preclick, licensed by major retailers, and was CEO of both 3Path and 1ClickCharge. In the 1990s, he founded Portfolio Software and Actioneer, licensing software...


]]>1659founders,marketing,thinkbuildlaunch,vcfalse2202fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/safety-solutions-for-mobile-gig-economy-workers--57276993https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57276993Tue, 24 Oct 2023 18:16:29 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkAbdul Kasim is CEO and Co-founder of DisplayRide, a startup focused on delivering safety solutions for the mobile Gig economy, while also crowdsourcing public data that is valuable in several market opportunities. He previously co-founded and led...1739entrepreneurship,gigeconomy,infastructure,marl,thinkbuildlaunchfalse2201fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/entrepreneurship-expertise-from-the-silicon-valley--52544657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52544657Tue, 31 Jan 2023 21:21:34 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkJennifer Sertl & Yash Hemaraj partner at Benhamou Global Ventures and Arka Venture Labs talk about how to build a thriving startup ecosystem and some key characteristics of a fundable founder.1417ecosystem,marlonmain,seedfunding,siliconvalley,vcfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/engaging-students-downtown-rochester--52169274https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52169274Tue, 13 Dec 2022 13:00:02 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkJennifer Sertl talks about Innovation Square Downtown Rochester with Evan Gallina of Gallina Development Corporation.775greaterroc,innovationsquare,marlonmain,studentlife,thinkbuildlaunch,urbanrivivalfalse1120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-a-fundable-company--51686779https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51686779Tue, 01 Nov 2022 12:05:31 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkJennifer Sertl discusses building a fundable company with Circle Optics' Founder Zak Niazi and COO Ian Gauger. Circle Optics was just recognized as one of Pepperdine Graziadio Business School's Most Fundable Companies®.921circleoptics,greaterroc,innovation,knowhow,mostfundablecompany,synergy,thinkbuildlaunchfalse1119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/startup-scene-in-the-heart-of-downtown-rochester--51686778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51686778Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:31:04 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkJennifer Sertl and NextCorps President Jim Senall discuss the importance of outside investment for Rochester's startups and the importance of downtown as an entrepreneurship hub.839greaterroc,podcast,startups,thinkbuildlaunchfalse1118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-more-female-role-models-in-entrepreneurship--51242164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51242164Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:22:10 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkJennifer Sertl and Fernanda Sesto discuss the inequity in VC money available to female founders and the importance of role models to engage more young women into the entrepreneurship ecosystem.918femalefounders,greaterroc,impact,latam,thinkbuildlaunch,uofr,vcsfalse1117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/move-to-the-mecca--51160948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51160948Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:11:22 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkJennifer Sertl and Zack Marshall discuss how important immersion in strategy is and bringing value back to your home community.871entrepreneurship,greaterroc,thinkbuildlauncfalse1116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gaming-as-an-industry--51065466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51065466Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:00:02 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkJennifer Sertl and Rochester Institute of Technology's Robert Mostyn talk about the evolution of gaming from a cottage industry to being a pervasive part of everyday culture.1186gamedev,gamejam,gaming,podcast,thinkbuildlaunchfalse1115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/designing-saas-startups--50999564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50999564Tue, 23 Aug 2022 11:00:02 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkJennifer Sertl speaks with Matt Foley from NextCorps about SaaS, learning from failure and the rise of no-code applications for startups.987greaterroc,podcast,saas,startup,thinkbuildlaunch,vcfalse1114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cross-regional-entrepreneurship--50854965
Jennifer Sertl and Olivia Goldstein of Upstate Venture Connect discuss customer discovery and the role leaders have to amplify the regional startup ecosystem.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50854965Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:00:02 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkEpisode 13: Cross Regional Entrepreneurship Jennifer Sertl and Olivia Goldstein of Upstate Venture Connect discuss customer discovery and the role leaders have to amplify the regional startup ecosystem.
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captial.1137futureoffunding,greaterroc,podcast,startup,thinkbuildlaunch,vcfalse1109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/listening-learning-the-startup-imperative--49911538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49911538Thu, 26 May 2022 22:18:00 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkJennifer Sertl & Brendan Maxwell discuss the importance of customer discovery as fundamental to successful business for both startups and mature businesses.1464entrepreneurship,marlstudio,startups,thinkbuildlauchfalse1108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/evidence-of-progress-across-the-region--49756961https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49756961Wed, 11 May 2022 12:50:06 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkJennifer Sertl and Upstate Venture Connect's Nasir Ali about tipping points in Upstate New York entrepreneurship.8935g,entrepreneurship,greaterroc,podcast,startup,thinkbuildlaunchfalse1107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rochester-startup-ecosystem-tipping-points--49547505https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49547505Tue, 03 May 2022 14:20:52 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkAmir Khan & Prakash Goswami are investing in Rochester first time founders and students with MARL Startup Studio #ThinkBuildLaunch program.1221entrepreneurship,greaterroc,thinkbuildlaunchfalse1106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/helping-others-realize-their-potential--49547506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49547506Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:30:04 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkEbony Miller-Wesley, Director, Center for Urban Entrepreneurship (CUE) at Rochester Institute of Technology shares her journey to create impact.993entrepreneurship,greaterroc,thinkbuildlaunchfalse1105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/solving-real-world-problems--49472900https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49472900Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:04:34 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkJennifer Sertl & Lalit Gautam, CEO of Sensegrass, discuss the importance of solving real world problems and strengthening your network locally, nationally and internationally.12345g,entrepreneurship,greaterroc,podcast,startup,thinkbuildlaunchfalse1104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/take-time-to-acknowledge-where-you-have-come-from--49320568https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49320568Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:26:40 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkJennifer Sertl & Impel's President and Chief Strategy Officer Michael Quigley talk about reverse engineering market strategy and how to know when the time is right for a name change.12145g,entrepreneurship,greaterroc,podcast,startup,thinkbuildlaunchfalse1103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/insights-on-participating-in-startup-ecosystem--49276153https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49276153Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:09:36 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkJennifer Sertl & Michael Thaney talk about Start Up Grind Rochester and how to get the most out of networking.13555g,entrepreneurship,greaterroc,podcast,startup,thinkbuildlaunchfalse1102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rochester-startup-ecosystem-tipping-points--49276152https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49276152Fri, 01 Apr 2022 15:20:24 +0000MARL Startup Studio & ROC Vox Podcast NetworkJennifer Sertl, Think.Build.Launch. Podcast Host share key elements of the MARL Startup Studio program and why she is happy to be a part of it.1935g,entrepreneurship,greaterroc,podcast,startup,thinkbuildlaunchfalse1101full