http://actionstalk.com ActionsTalk : Bringing Deserved Attention to Startups Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:13:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://actionstalk.com/2011/12/06/48-epicthrills/ 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/ http://actionstalk.com/2011/11/04/47-engagor/ 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. http://actionstalk.com/2011/10/24/46-getyoo/ 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. http://actionstalk.com/2011/10/11/45-twitspark/ 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 ... http://actionstalk.com/2009/10/05/43-socialdreamiums-failure/ 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 <--- ... http://actionstalk.com/2009/07/17/40-flowtown-com/ 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. http://actionstalk.com/2009/07/12/39-underground-printing/ 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, ... http://actionstalk.com/2009/06/12/38-groupcardcom/ 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 ... http://actionstalk.com/2009/06/05/37-comet-branding/ 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 ... http://actionstalk.com/2009/05/22/36-teensintech/