The StartupSac Podcast
The StartupSac Podcast is an engaging bi-weekly series that provides insights into the journeys of accomplished startup founders. Our primary focus is to spotlight the Sacramento region as a thriving startup hub while sharing valuable knowledge about fundraising and scaling strategies. This podcast offers a platform for founders from a wide array of industries to share their experiences. A new episode every other Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
In this episode of The StartupSac Podcast, host Josh David Miller, aka JDM sits down with Mitchell Arredondo, the COO and co-founder of Edge, to talk about transforming franchise businesses through employee-driven growth.
Mitchell shares the journey of Edge, from its early days as a Google Form MVP to becoming a B2B SaaS platformserving 5,000 retail locations with 130,0...
Join host Josh David Miller (JDM) as he sits down with Marc Krichman, CEO and co-founder of 811Spotter, a construction technology startup based in Sacramento, CA. Marc shares how 811Spotter is revolutionizing construction safety and efficiency by tackling one of the industry's thorniest compliance challenges: 811 tickets---the legally required documentation for digging projects.
🔹 Key Takeaways
- How to validate a startup idea...
In this episode of The StartupSac Podcast, host Josh David Miller (JDM) sits down with Reneta Jenik, the founder and CEO of Foodom, to talk about revolutionizing home-cooked meals through an innovative personal chef marketplace.
Reneta shares her journey from a corporate executive at Intel to launching Foodom, a platform connecting families with local chefs for affordable, home-cooked meals tailored to their dietary needs. She d...
Join host Josh David Miller (JDM) as he sits down with Brad Niles, Co-founder and CEO of ARIZ Precision Medicine, a biotech company developing RNA interference (RNAi)-based treatments to target the genetic drivers of cancer.
Brad shares how his personal experiences with cancer inspired him to innovate new therapies, leading to the launch of ARIZ. They explore the journey of taking a deep-tech startup from idea to ...
In this episode, Josh David Miller (JDM) sits down with Manvir Sandhu, founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Zennify. Discover how this Sacramento-based consulting firm is leveraging AI, enterprise data, and CRM to revolutionize industries like financial services, healthcare, and energy.
Manvir shares the inspiring story of Zennify's founding, born out of a humanitarian project in Haiti, and its evolution i...
In this episode of the StartupSac Podcast, host Josh David Miller, (aka JDM), sits down with Lisa Watts, CEO of CREE8, to explore how her company is transforming cloud-based media workflows for creative teams around the globe. Lisa shares how CREE8 simplifies the complex infrastructure challenges faced by remote media teams, making high-speed collaboration effortless. From film and television production to live sports broadcasting,...
In this episode, our host Josh David Miller (aka JDM) sits down with Scott Holman, a former firefighter, paramedic, and Marine Corps veteran turned entrepreneur. Scott shares how his experiences in public service inspired him to create Red Line Safety, a company developing cutting-edge wearable technology designed to keep firefighters safe in the field.
Scott explains how Red Line Safety's devices monitor location, environmental...
In this episode of the StartupSac Podcast, Josh David Miller (aka JDM) sits down with Derek Chase, founder and CEO of OnSight, to explore the fascinating world of robotics and renewable energy. Derek shares his journey from running a large solar maintenance company to founding a groundbreaking robotics startup, revolutionizing how solar farms are maintained. Discover how OnSight leverages cutting-edge robotics and AI to solve criti...
In this episode of the StartupSac Podcast, host Josh David Miller, aka JDM, sits down with Liz Connolly, co-founder of Trifecta, a meal delivery company dedicated to tackling the obesity epidemic by making healthy eating accessible and convenient. Liz shares Trifecta's journey, from launching the company with her brother to securing Series B funding, achieving remarkable growth, and navigating the operational challenges that come w...
In this episode of the StartupSac Podcast, JDM chats with Kathryn Cook, CEO and co-founder of NuCicer, to explore how her startup is transforming the food system by "reinventing the chickpea." With a background in materials science engineering, Kathryn discusses how NuCicer uses predictive breeding and genetic diversity to enhance chickpeas---boosting their protein content by up to 75%, improving flavors, and solving production cha...
In this episode of the StartupSac Podcast, JDM chats with Clive Savacool, founder of LogRx, an innovative software solution designed to help fire departments and ambulance services track controlled substances more efficiently. Clive shares his journey from a 20+ year career as a paramedic to becoming a tech entrepreneur, driven by the need to solve critical issues in narcotic tracking that traditional pen-and-paper methods failed t...
In this episode of the StartupSac Podcast, host Josh David Miller, aka JDM, chats with serial GovTech entrepreneur Jon Coss, founder of Plum Identity. With over 20 years of experience in anti-fraud solutions, Jon dives deep into how his latest startup is transforming the way governments tackle fraud while protecting citizens' privacy.
Plum Identity uses advanced behavioral analytics and innovative data hashing techniques to dete...
On this episode of The StartupSac Podcast, host Josh David Miller, aka JDM, dives into the future of chocolate and coffee with Alan Perlstein, Founder of California Cultured. Alan shares how his innovative startup is tackling major environmental, social, and economic issues associated with traditional chocolate and coffee production using cutting-edge plant cell culture technology. Learn how California Cultured is creating sustaina...
Josh David Miller, aka JDM, host of The StartupSac Podcast, chats with Brian Raymond, the founder of Unstructured, a company revolutionizing the way businesses process unstructured data. Brian, a former CIA analyst, shares his incredible journey from national security to founding a business, detailing how he raised $65 million to build Unstructured. If you're interested in AI, startups, or the transition from government to tech, th...
Join us on The StartupSac Podcast Josh David Miller, aka JDM, chats with Dr. Jordan Plews, a Sacramento native and co-founder of Elevai Labs. Dr. Plews shares his journey from academia in the UK and Stanford to founding Elevai Labs, a biotech company specializing in medical aesthetics. They delve into the innovative products Elevai offers, the challenges of bringing science-backed skincare to market, and the decision to go public e...
In this episode of the StartupSac Podcast, Josh David Miller, aka JDM, dives into the entrepreneurial journey of Mathew Magno, co-founder of JAPA, the smart parking company that's revolutionizing the industry. Mathew shares his journey from finding his footing at UC Davis to creating a game-changing parking solution for universities, hospitals, and cities. Hear about dressing up in a parking cone costume, clever hacks, and the pass...
Join host Josh David Miller, aka JDM, as he sits down with Dr. Fatma Kaplan, CEO of Pheronym, to discuss groundbreaking agricultural biotech innovations. Dr. Kaplan shares how her startup is revolutionizing pest control by harnessing the power of pheromones to naturally manage nematode populations, benefiting farmers and the environment. Learn about the journey from research to startup, the challenges of deep tech development, and ...
Join Josh David Miller, aka JDM, as as he interviews Nathan Langley, Co-Founder and CEO of RxGuardian. Nathan shares his journey from selling Cutco cutlery to creating revolutionary medication storage solutions. Discover how RxGuardian aims to prevent prescription drug abuse with innovative, tamper-evident products. Listen in as Nathan discusses the personal story that inspired the company, the challenges of startup life, and the i...
In this episode of the StartupSac Podcast, host JDM, aka Josh David Miller, welcomes Paul Shapiro, CEO of the Better Meat Co., a pioneering food technology startup focused on sustainable protein solutions. Based in West Sacramento, the company specializes in mycelial fermentation to produce nutritious, whole-food meat alternatives from microbial fungi. Paul discusses the technology behind these innovations, emphasizing their poten...
In this episode of "The StartupSac Podcast," host JDM, aka Josh David Miller, sits down with Todd Michaud, the innovative mind behind Huloop, an emerging startup revolutionizing business operations with AI-based automation. Operating out of Auburn, California, Huloop aims to free businesses from mundane tasks through intelligent automation solutions, enabling employees to engage in more meaningful cognitive work. Todd discusses...
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