We showcase the inspiring stories (and spectacular failures) behind the world's most notorious
Since launching in 2010, our mission has been simple; help founders more easily raise startup funds by building a community around tech and investing. And, what began as a meet-up designed to network with angel investors and early adopters, quickly grew into one of the nation’s largest media platforms for entrepreneurs: with millions of podcast plays, national pitch events attended by thousands, a
nd the first-ever live radio show where listeners could invest in startups — resulting in more than $50 million invested via equity crowdfunding, and over a billion dollars of venture capital!
08/12/2022
We often hear a lot of big ideas (crypto, AI) w/o seeing those ideas in everyday use cases. joins the pod with to talk about making tech accessible for everyone, utilizing crypto & having a tangible impact on our daily lives.
🎧: https://spoti.fi/3Fz211d
Listen to this episode from Technori Podcast on Spotify. Harper Reed, founder and CEO of Galactic, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Reed, the former Head of Commerce at Braintree and President Obama's CTO during his re-election campaign, is a longtime tech entrepreneur (and Technori supporter) worki...
22/11/2022
Education focused on career-building skills is the core of the experience. Listen to founder Milan Kordestani catch up with as they dive into e-learning, merits of the college experience and much more
Listen to this episode from Technori Podcast on Spotify. Milan Kordestani, founder and CEO of Audo, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Audo is a career building platform that combines e-learning and job opportunities that fit the skills you learn. Scott and Milan dig into the changes coming to educati...
21/09/2022
This week's pod we talk to Showplace CEO Justin Miller about becoming the modern infrastructure for short-term rentals, his experience on Shark Tank and lessons learned as a 3-time founder
Listen: https://spoti.fi/3dE7SqG
Listen to this episode from Technori Podcast on Spotify. Justin Miller, founder and CEO of Showplace, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Showplace aims to be a one-stop shop for people looking to rent out their properties with the supplies, design, furnishings and everything else you need to set up a....
02/09/2022
With fossil fuels supplying the majority of the power for the US electric grid, there's ample opportunity for renewables to grow in the space.
We take a look at Revel Energy, their surprisingly decent valuation and the future of the energy market
Company Overview Brief: Revel Energy develops custom renewable energy systems for commercial businesses. Revel’s offerings include commercial rooftop solar systems, carport solar systems, LED lighting installation, and other energy-related services. After being founded in 2017, the company is grow...
01/09/2022
There’s always talk of the gig economy, but not enough about helping the gig workers themselves. We talk to founder and CEO Ahik Ahmed on the latest pod to discuss making products built for shift work, employee management and keeping the gig worker in mind.
01/09/2022
We talk a lot about the but hardly about the actual shift worker. We talk with Deputy.com CEO Ashik Ahmed about the realities for of shift work. building products with gig workers in mind
🚨 New pod - we catch up with Gryphon founder John Wu to talk about the next-gen of online safety, blockchain-based privacy, parental controls and why protecting our data matters.
Listen to this episode from Technori Podcast on Spotify. John Wu, CEO of Gryphon, joins the pod with Scott Kitun. Gryphon is a wireless router built around online safety, privacy and protecting the central point of your digital life at home. John first starting thinking about the idea for the router...
20/07/2022
From a seed round CF campaign to a recent venture round, Cody Barbo and the Trust & Will team have proven the market for simple, accessible estate plans done online. We catch up to talk wills, the long journey and best financing path for startups
Listen to this episode from Technori Podcast on Spotify. Cody Barbo, founder and CEO of Trust & Will, comes back on the show with Scott Kitun. Cody catches up with Scott after three years of growing the Trust & Will business from a seed round CF raise on Republic to a $15 million Series B and recent...
18/07/2022
As the rideshare industry evolves, so should customer experiences and expectations. Check out out chat with Ivee founder Alex Giannikoulis on using tech to improve in-car entertainment and control over your ride.
Pod: https://spoti.fi/3PGqeVH
Listen to this episode from Technori Podcast on Spotify. Alex Giannikoulis, founder of Ivee, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Ivee is a "mobility as a service (MaaS)" platform that adds a suite of apps and experiences that elevate your time as a passenger in commute. The Ivee dashboard connects your...
24/06/2022
Gearing up for CEO Vijay Kedar to share how Tomorrow Health is streamlining healthcare
Pod: https://spoti.fi/3ndo9nR
22/06/2022
🚨 New Pod 🚨 we're on with Tomorrow Health CEO Vijay Kedar talking about returning patients to at-home care and streamlining the healthcare process https://spoti.fi/3tStTqR
Listen to this episode from Technori Podcast on Spotify. Vijay Kedar, co-founder and CEO of Tomorrow Health, joins Scott Kitun on the show. Tomorrow Health is a health tech company that aims to restore at-home care as the primary & preferred destination for patients of all ages. Vijay dives into how...
01/06/2022
On today's pod we talk to Addition Wealth CEO Ana Mahoney about the building blocks of equity compensation, getting the most out of it and why aiding employees in their financial wellness journey is an essential benefit
🎧: https://spoti.fi/3M6yNXC
Listen to this episode from Technori Podcast on Spotify. Ana Mahoney, founder and CEO of Addition Wealth, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Addition Wealth is a fintech platform that offers a suite of tools, resources and financial advisors to help employees make better financial decisions. Ana share...
19/05/2022
We dive into the common fundraising issues early stage companies have to deal with and how founders can lead the charge with Foundersuite CEO Nathan Beckord on this week's pod https://spoti.fi/3LBRHW8
Listen to this episode from Technori Podcast on Spotify. Nathan Beckord, founder and CEO of Foundersuite, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Foundersuite offers a suite of software tools, templates and education to help founders and CEOs execute more efficiently. Nathan comes back on the pod to talk a...
10/05/2022
This week's pod: Boxabl founder Galiano Tiramani joins the show talking tiny homes, Elon Musk and a wild entrepreneurial journey leading to his biggest idea yet.
Listen to this episode from Technori Podcast on Spotify. Galiano Tiramani, CEO and founder of Boxabl, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Boxabl makes ADUs (accessory dwelling units) that can ship anywhere as a giant box that unfolds onto your plot of land. Galiano dives into his entrepreneurial journe...
28/04/2022
Y'all, we got acquired! Listen to Scott and and Chris on tomorrow's webinar talk about what this new future means for Technori and KingsCrowd and bringing measurable insights to startup investing https://bit.ly/3KkTUEK
Join Scott Kitun and Chris Lustrino as they discuss how the Technori acquisition came together and what it means for KingsCrowd Investors!
27/04/2022
This week we have Hadley Harris, cofounder of Eniac Ventures, on the pod talking how times are a changing for VC, the jump in VC competition, and why finding the right founder-problem fit is the key above all else.
Listen to this episode from Technori Podcast on Spotify. Hadley Harris, cofounder of Eniac Ventures, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Hadley humors Scott on one of his favorite topics - dealing with venture capitalists. Scott and Hadley dig into the rise of VC competition and why VCs can't afford to...
21/04/2022
Have you heard? We’re joining forces with KingsCrowd to harness data-driven analysis on private online markets such as CF startups and in the future crypto, collectibles, real estate and more. Same great pods and newsletters but with an added dose of active investor intelligence 🚀
31/03/2022
Web3: buzzword or future of the internet? Nick deWilde schools Scott Kitun on ins and out of our digital economy, how his learning DAO makes it easy to digest the world and closing the online education gap
Listen: https://spoti.fi/3JRuGhE
29/03/2022
We did a thing..and now YOU can invest in the future of Technori and online investing KingsCrowd https://bit.ly/3qLN04a
Heyyyo! So, we did a thing (a very BIG thing). We got acquired by the perfect partner to continue a mission that started wayyy back in 2012. 👉 TechCrunch wrote a nice story about it here. A little backstory: since launching, Technori has always been about leveling the playing field — initially ...
17/03/2022
How did making money on the internet, becoming your own VC and finding communities you identify with become more the mainstream? We answer all these Qs and more on the latest investing-focused pod with Behind Genius Ventures Paige Doherty
Pod: https://spoti.fi/34QO27r
16/03/2022
Founders are often thinking 4-steps ahead, which can lead to some puzzled looks from colleagues when explaining the vision 😅. Advice from CEO Brian Saunders: slow down and take a beat!
We catch up with Paige Finn Doherty, founding partner of Behind Genius and author of Seed to Harvest, about how to break into today's venture scene and why you don't need generational wealth to become an investor
Listen: https://spoti.fi/35NKJ14
09/03/2022
Barbell workouts have never been smarter. Check out our newsletter of ’s combo of dynamic barbell exercises and measuring performance through their app on the latest . Link in bio
08/03/2022
Barbell workouts have never been smarter. Check out our review of The AXLE Workout combo of dynamic barbell exercises and measuring performance through their app on the latest
Review: https://bit.ly/3CjvDfS
04/03/2022
Great founder chat with BigTime Software CEO Brian Saunders on:
-His 20-year journey developing PSA solutions
-Career-long focus on pattern matching
-Why founders need to rely on their core team while thinking 4 steps ahead
🎧: https://spoti.fi/3vGkqEU
03/03/2022
This week's focuses on Axle Workout, a hardware (barbell) + software (fitness app) combo that keeps you active and measuring your fitness level no matter your age. Check it 👇 💪
The Rules: Every week I breakdown startup pitches with the added hook that you can invest whether you’re accredited or not (if you don't know what that means, click here). I base my review on a 3-minute founder pitch and some light diligence. My scoring system is
28/02/2022
On the latest pod, we talk to PINCHO founder Otto Othman about scaling in the food industry, providing a Latin twist on American favorites and building the athleisure of restaurants
Latest on what investing in the short-term rental market looks like, how reAlpha works its magic and why big firms are so attracted to the space 🏠 https://bit.ly/3JSNlt3
The Rules: Every week I breakdown startup pitches with the added hook that you can invest whether you’re accredited or not (if you don't know what that means, click here). I base my review on a 3-minute founder pitch and some light diligence. My scoring system is
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Reputations don’t just matter, they can catalyze your whole business. Learn how @BoredElonMusk spent close to a decade building his pseudonymous account into a brand and full time business in our recent pod 🎧
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Vijay Kedar
Gearing up for CEO Vijay Kedar to share how Tomorrow Health is streamlining healthcare
Pod: https://spoti.fi/3ndo9nR
BGV's Paige Doherty
How did making money on the internet, becoming your own VC and finding communities you identify with become more the mainstream? We answer all these Qs and more on the latest investing-focused pod with Behind Genius Ventures Paige Doherty
Pod: https://spoti.fi/34QO27r
Explaining Founder's Vision
Founders are often thinking 4-steps ahead, which can lead to some puzzled looks from colleagues when explaining the vision 😅. Advice from @BigTimeSoftware CEO Brian Saunders: slow down and take a beat!
Pod: https://spoti.fi/3u3nHeP
Barbell workouts have never been smarter. Check out our newsletter of @axleworkout’s combo of dynamic barbell exercises and measuring performance through their app on the latest #pitchreviews. Link in bio
Axle Workout Pitch Review
Barbell workouts have never been smarter. Check out our review of The AXLE Workout combo of dynamic barbell exercises and measuring performance through their app on the latest #pitchreviews
Review: https://bit.ly/3CjvDfS
Technori Pod: MainStreet
Operating a startup? Learn how how save on costs across the board with CEO Doug Ludlow on the latest pod talking about MainStreet - Startup Tax Credits
🎧: https://spoti.fi/3oMZmIw
Making Workspaces For the Worker
Sammy Rosen from Deskpass shares how workspaces are changing and why the mental shift towards thinking worker-first in offices is long overdue.
Pod: https://spoti.fi/34NSVgY
Making Workspaces For the Worker
Sammy Rosen from Deskpass shares how workspaces are changing and why the mental shift towards thinking worker-first in offices is long overdue.
Pod: https://spoti.fi/34NSVgY
Why Fintech Is Evolving
Fintech has never been better for the consumer, and Facet Wealth CEO Anders Jones breaks down why that is and why businesses will continue to evolve consumer experiences
Full pod: https://spoti.fi/3GbgehQ
Today, @facetwealth announced a $100 million Series C round to fuel growth, tech and expanding access to financial planning. CEO and cofounder Anders Jones joins us on the pod to talk about the raise led by Durable Capital Partners LP, increasing financial literacy and providing for an underserved market of 40 million American households. Link in bio.
Hiring tech in 2022 with Hirewell
Learn how to make your company stand out in a candidate's market with Hirewell's Matt Massucci #chitech #hiring
Pod: https://spoti.fi/3Ka5Udh
Hiring tech in 2022 with Hirewell
Learn how to make your company stand out in a candidate's market with Hirewell's Matt Massucci #chitech #hiring
Pod: https://spoti.fi/3Ka5Udh
Hiring tech in 2022 with Hirewell
Learn how to make your company stand out in a candidate's market with Hirewell's Matt Massucci #chitech #hiring
Pod: https://spoti.fi/3Ka5Udh
Automate your financial planning
Tackling student loans and other financial decisions need not always be a headache. FitBUX founder Joe Reinke joins the pod to share how to simplify your financial planning with a combo of automation and human capital #fintech
Listen: https://spoti.fi/34l5KiC
New year, lots to look forward to! Let’s get building
From our little Technori fam to yours, Merry Christmas to all who celebrate 🎄
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If there's one theme that defined 2021 for us, it's the rise of retail investing and alternative assets. Alt founder Leore Avidar with @kitun shares why liquidity is king and making trading cards investable is just the beginning.
Listen: https://spoti.fi/3mp3bCj
Tech, design, and user experience is at the heart of @pek’s work with companies in Silicon Valley and beyond. Listen to the latest episode on @spotify on how the #chitech landscape has changed, working with startups and serving customers the best way possible. @beimpekable
Purpose First Entrepreneur
We catch up with longtime Technori friend and guest of the pod Pete Wilkins on his latest work, "Purpose First Entrepreneur" a new book on helping you find your purpose as a framework to achieve whatever it is you set out to do. Check out the pod 👉 https://spoti.fi/3kZESdK
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Technori was founded in 2010 by Seth Kravitz and a band of entrepreneurs on a mission to build the largest and most inclusive startup community in the world. Before there was 1871, Blue1647, mHUB, or that building full of unicorns known as Lightbank, there was Technori - a small community of techies focused on providing fellow founders with the resources, funding and connections required to successfully launch a company!
Since then, we’ve grown into one of Chicago’s leading startup brands with sold out events attended by more than 50,000 people from across the country, a podcast and video series viewed by millions, weekly articles in Chicago Tribune, and a hit show on WGN Radio!
Today, we’re proud to say that Technori alumni companies have raised north of a quarter-billion in venture capital, employ 3,500+ workers, graduated from top accelerators and achieved dozens of exits! But, there’s still a lot of work left to do… success continues to elude the vast majority of early stage companies - many of which fail because they lack the resources, expertise and access to capital necessary to get started.
Our exclusive partnership with the world’s #1 Title III equity crowdfunding platform helps early stage companies fundraise directly from the community at Technori showcase events and live on our weekly WGN Radio show.
And, to further democratize entrepreneurship we’ve created, Technori co-op - an innovative new venture fund that provides early stage companies with access to capital, resources and strategic advisory while also participating in the overall performance of the portfolio.
So, whether you’re looking to launch the next big thing, or just invest in it... Follow us to learn more about how you can get involved with our passionate community of entrepreneurs!
