ActionsTalk

#48 – EpicThrills

ctballard — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:13:06 +0000

This week, ActionsTalk pops up in NYC with Allen Burt, Founder of EpicThrills.

EpicThrills is an exclusive club of global explorers and trailblazers. Each week, the site presents members with one “bucket list” adventure at a members-only price.

Allen reflects on his inspiration for EpicThrills, setting up shop in New York, and the difficulties of writing code from the back of a taxi!

#47 – Engagor

ctballard — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:57:02 +0000

This week, Actions Talk is in Ghent, Belgium, with Folke Lemaitre, CEO of Engagor, the “Swiss Army” knife for the social web. Engagor, who just released their updated version, allows companies to measure, grow, and manage their online presences…in style.

http://engagor.com/

#46 – Getyoo

ctballard — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:00:53 +0000

Fresh off of a €600K round of fund-raising, the CEO & Co-Founder of Getyoo, Alexis Tinel, sat down with Actions Talk to discuss the NFC provider’s strategy, startups in Brussels, and why you can leave your business cards at home during your next convention.

#45 – TwitSpark

ctballard — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:12:26 +0000

In our new series highlighting European startups, Chris sat down with Davy Kestens, founder of TwitSpark. Davy talks about his venture, the Brussels startup scene, and the advantages/challenges of launching in Europe. If you’d like to ask Davy a specific question, please leave it in the comments.

#43 – SocialDreamium’s Failure

Ryan — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:15:41 +0000

A few weeks ago I drove back up to Milwaukee for the first time since my move to Chicago in early August to speak at Web414. I was asked by the founder of Web414, Gabe, to share my experience of failing at a startup (SocialDreamium), a topic that people usually shy away from sharing.

The main reason that I accepted the offer to share this experience and expose myself and the weakness’s of my first startup is the fact that I think sharing, claiming, and learning from failures is likely the single best way to promote trying. Doing a startup is tough and risky but what we need more of, EVERYWHERE, is trying. Eliminating the fear of doing a startup is important. We can do that by realizing that if things don’t go well your career won’t be over, you won’t be crucified, and you’ll likely be better off for it!

I would love to get your thoughts on the talk, please comment!

#40 Flowtown.com

Ryan — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:11:54 +0000

Ryan met up with CEO and co-founder of Flowtown, Ethan Bloch. Ethan’s unorthodoxed approach to his startup exudes through his personality and passion for the startup process. This interview is packed with lessons learned, excitement, a little language (ear muffs), and some good laughs.

Check out Ethan on Twitter @ebloch <— this is the correct link, not the one in the video, oops

Check out Flowtown.com

Shoot Ethan an email or hit him up in the comments & he’ll respond *we prefer this

*If you can’t tell I’m ungodly sunburned in the video. Sorry about that, I’ll be sure to wear sunscreen next time.

#39 – Underground Printing

Blake Samic — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:47:30 +0000

This week Blake met up with Rishi Narayan, founder of Underground Printing. Rishi talks about experiences with past ventures and lessons learned so far with UGP. If you’d like to ask Rishi a specific question, please leave it in the comments.

#38 – Groupcard.com

Ryan — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:07:52 +0000

John Anderson, CEO of Groupcard.com is interviewing at a kickin’ Cinco De Mayo party by ActionsTalk host Amber Rae Lamke.

Groupcard is the best online way to send an office, family, or even over seas greeting card. Check it out! GroupCard is a tool that helps you select a great design, invite signers, and manage the card to perfection. For the thousands who sign GroupCards every day, the card is a simple way to quickly show they care by adding a thoughtful message and picture using our unique card interface.

#37 – Comet Branding

Blake Samic — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:09:04 +0000

Blake and Ryan met up with Milwaukee based Comet Branding for the second time, 6 months after our first interview. Since we talked last, founder Al Krueger has expanded the company by adding a new partner, Sara Meaney. Al and Sara talk about how they bring a balanced right-brain, left-brain approach to their clients.

#36 – TeensInTech

Ryan — Fri, 22 May 2009 13:00:59 +0000

Ryan followed up with Daniel Brusilovsky about 6 months after our first spotlight and TeensInTech has made some big moves with an acquisition of a blogging network and the addition of some critical advisers. Plus, TinT launched a conference that was so successful they’re doing one now in the UK.

Thanks again for Daniel for chatting with ActionsTalk. Best of luck!