In December 2016, VCET launched the Start Here Podcast, a podcast sharing the stories of active, aspiring, and accidental entrepreneurs.
Start Here features Vermont’s most influential business leaders — bridging the gap between entertainment and inspiration by presenting the unfiltered stories of today’s top innovator leaders. VCET’s David Bradbury and Sam Roach-Gerber co-host this entertaining and informative podcast to tell the stories of Vermont’s startup, scaling, and pillar companies.
Everybody starts somewhere – why not #StartHere?
Meet Shaneall Ferron, a serial entrepreneur from Jamaica who made her mark in Vermont just three years ago. She’s not only established one, not two, but three flourishing businesses from homecare, to travel, to food industries.
Tino and Weiwei are building generational wealth for BIPOC-identifying individuals by opening doors, growing a network, and sharing resources here in VT.
Fifth generation farmer, Mark Boyden, joins us to talk about all things from cow to consumer.
Co-founder, Carina Hamel, joins us to share her story of how an active lifestyle and a career in the shoe business drove her to solve the problem that nobody else would: cancelling the plastic water bottle.
Executive Director of the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, Ellen Kahler, keeps human well-being at the center of Vermont's economic model.
Co-founder of Poppy Cafe talks about how they're pushing the boundary of what a sandwich can be.
Co-founder of Shacksbury discusses the cider business, scaling in Addison County.
Katie Babic, a former school counselor, became a self-taught tree ring artist in 2020, selling unique Vermont prints nationwide.
Lindsay DesLauriers, president of Bolton Valley Resort, details her personal connection to the resort and her father’s original vision of crafting a working-class ski area.
Today we sit down with Christian Cobaugh: the man that brought mRNA manufacturing to Vermont when we needed it most.
From an Xbox handle to a cutting-edge trust-marketing platform, the word “Widewail” has played a pivotal role in shaping Matt Murray's journey. Hear Matt's inspiring story as he shares how his visionary company is revolutionizing the landscape of customer reviews, creating a new era of impactful feedback.
Today we sit down with Jasmine and Ryan Farrell, the Morrisville-based husband/wife team behind Zestbloom, one of Vermont’s most exciting Web3 startups.
Today we sit down with Jed Kalkstein, President and CFO of VCET portfolio company GPMS International whose hardware and software keeps high value aircraft and industrial engines operating safely and reliably.
There is a special breed of part time Vermonters that give first, paying it forward to make our state a better place. One of those people is entrepreneur and lifelong storyteller Mike Farber.
Today we sit down with Tyler “Sully” Sullivan, an athlete turned entrepreneur that is single handedly changing the golf industry...one club at a time.
Today we sit down with Alex Daley, serial entrepreneur, investor, fintech enthusiast, and self-proclaimed nerd.
It’s what you’ve all been waiting for. Today, Sam interviews surfer, snowboarder, self-proclaimed recovering entrepreneur, VCET President, and Start Here co-host Dave Bradbury.
Today we sit down with Dani Giandomenico, founder of IXIS, a rapidly scaling company dedicated to helping clients revolutionize their relationships with their data.
Today we sit down with Natalie Miller, voice talent, actress, singer, comedian, and co-owner of Vermont Comedy Club.
Today we sit down with Vermont legend Hannah Wood, founder of the beloved Talent Skatepark. Few Vermonters have had a larger impact on our youth.
Today is a special day. We get to put serial entrepreneur and fellow podcaster Jon Tota in the hot seat to talk eLearning, SaaS, and so much more.
Today, we sit down with Thomas Dickerson, co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Geopipe, a company that creates immersive digital twins and rich 3D data about real cities, right here in Vermont.
Today we sit down with co-founder of employee owned Chroma Technology in Bellows Falls, Vermont. Chroma is a leading manufacturer of specialized optical filters, coatings, and mirrors, and leading firms in life sciences, agriculture, security, and aerospace.
Today we sit down with Nora Ganley-Roper, co-founder of Lost Lantern Whiskey, who turned a dream road trip into a truly unique and forward thinking business.
Today we sit down with Vermonter, Paul Ralston, who after the sale of his beloved Vermont Coffee Company is by no means ready to wrap up his tenure as an entrepreneur.
Today we sit down with Jeff Frolik, Co-Founder of Packetized Energy, a Vermont company that is making distributed energy clean, affordable, and easy to use.
Today we sit down with Peggy Farabaugh, founder of Vermont Woods Studios, a hand-crafted wood furniture company passionate about preserving wildlife habitat.
Today, we sit down with Eric Sorkin, Co-owner and CEO of Runamok Maple, the company that has taken Vermont’s most beloved export in limitless new directions.
Today, we sit down with Andy Rossmeissl, co-founder of VCET portfolio company, Faraday, a pioneer in AI based consumer behavior solutions for Direct to Consumer businesses.
Today Sam sits down with friend of VCET Cyrus Schenck, founder and CEO of Renoun, the best all mountain and powder skis on planet earth.
Today, we sit down with Caitlin Pascucci, the founder of Sangha Studio, Vermont’s only nonprofit, donation-based yoga studio.
Today we sit down with Adriana Teresa Letorney, Founder of Visura: a curated marketplace that connects image buyers, media publications, and organizations with professional, local visual storytellers worldwide.
Today, we sit down with Coumba Meyerson, a longtime friend of VCET that has fused her passion for design and entrepreneurial savvy to pave her own way.
Today, we sit down with the Addison County's Mary Cullinane and Stacey Rainey, the dynamic duo behind Community Barn Ventures and the Stone Mill.
Today we sit down with Geoff and Gillian Sewake, the husband and wife team behind Whirligig Brewing.
Today we sit down with Ryan Christiansen, President & Head Distiller at Caledonia Spirits.
Today we sit down with Stacy Huffstetler, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Widget Brain.
Today we sit down with Matt Benedetto, Founder & CEO of Unnecessary Inventions.
Today we sit down with Byron Batres, Founder & CEO of EZ-Probate.
Today we sit down with Marina McCoy, Founder & CEO of Waste Free Earth
Today we sit down with Barry Finette, Co-Founder & CEO of ThinkMD.
Today we sit down with Michael Wood-Lewis, Co-Founder & CEO of Front Porch Forum.
Today we sit down with Georgia Grace Edwards, Founder & CEO of SheFly Apparel.
Today we sit down with Monique Priestley, Founder of The Space on Main in Bradford, VT.
Today we sit down with Michael Ly, CEO of Reconciled online bookkeeping and 2018 recipient of Intuit's US Firm of the Future.
Today we sit down with Jessica Nordhaus, founder of Toad&Co (formerly Horny Toad).
Today we sit down with Andrew Savage, Vice President, Head of Sustainability & Founding Team Member at Lime. (Photo credit: University of San Francisco)
Today we sit down with Akshata Nayak, Founder & CEO of The Orange Owl.
Today we sit down with Dr. Gary Margolis, UVM Chief of Police (ret.) and Founder/CEO of Social Sentinel, Inc.
Today we sit down with Jane Lindholm, Host/Producer of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids and Vermont Edition.
Today we sit down with Bill Schubart, Vermont Legend.
Today we sit down with Kel Bachus, Founder and CEO of Rad Magpie.
Today we sit down with Justin FimIaid, Founder and CEO of NuHarbor Security.
Today we sit down with Kelly Klein, Founder and CEO of Groennfell Meadery and Havoc Mead.
Today we sit down with the Dustin Glasscoe, Co-Founder and CEO of Vermont Farm Table.
Today we sit down with the Duane Peterson, Co-President & Founder of SunCommon.
Today we sit down with Ric Cabot, President & CEO of Darn Tough Vermont.
Sam Hooper is a lifelong Vermonter, newcomer to entrepreneurship, and latest owner of the nearly 100 year old Green Mountain Glove.
We sit down with Emily Doyle, co-founder of the thriving natural skincare company Ursa Major.
As the co-founder of Gardener's Supply, Seventh Generation, & Magic Hat Brewing Company, Alan Newman might just be Vermont's most prolific entrepreneur.
On this special episode of Start Here, we recap the best answers from each of our superstar guests.
We sit down with Sascha Mayer & Christine Dodson, co-founders of Mamava.
We sit down with Briar Alpert, President & CEO of BioTek Instruments and VCET board member.
What does the future of sustainable 3D printing look like and why is it so important to the various ecosystems of earth? We sit down with Tyler McNaney, Founder of Filabot and recipient of the Forbes 30 under 30 award for 2018.
How can higher education and ambition help strengthen our entrepreneurial fires? We sit down with Corinne Prevot, Founder of Skida Headwear & Accessories and recipient of the Forbes 30 under 30 award for 2018.
How can we combine beeswax and a great plan to help revolutionize home food storage? We sit down with Sarah Kaeck, Founder of Bee's Wrap.
Entrepreneurialism runs in the family. Find out how Lisa Groeneveld got inspired to co-found Logic Supply.
How can we use environmental consciousness to create profitable business cultures that solve problems... sustainably? We sit down with John Replogle, CEO of Seventh Generation.
How can we use STEM to create reliable software that bridges the gap between land-dwelling humans and deep-sea robots? We sit down with Ben Kinnaman, President & CEO of Greensea Systems.
How can we use intention, imagination, and technology to promote cultural growth and help solve inherent human obstacles? We sit down with Michael Jager, CEO & cofounder of JDK Design and Solidarity of Unbridled Labor.
How do you change the entire paradigm of winter sport? Today we sit down with Donna Carpenter, CEO and cofounder of Burton Snowboards.
How do you bring the circus to VT? We sit down with Elsie Smith & Serenity Smith-Forchion, co-founders of the New England Center for Circus Arts.
How do you create software and analytics for a better world? We sit down with Michael Knapp, founder of Green River, to discuss sustainable technology, environmental protection, and school improvement.
How do you make every home wheelchair accessible? We sit down with Julie Lineberger, founder of Wheelpad, to discuss startups with a cause.
How can we make our state better? We sit down with Phil Scott, 82nd Governor of Vermont, to discuss community outreach, business sustainability, and economic development.
How do you start one of the nation's biggest dairy suppliers from scratch? We sit down with Allison Hooper, Co-Founder of Vermont Creamery, to discuss expansion, traveling, and creating sustainable growth.
How do you continually drive innovation in FinTech? We sit down with Rob Foregger, co-founder of NextCapital, to discuss wealth management in the digital domain.
How do you transition from architecture to healthcare? We sit down with Howard Pierce, CEO of Sharecare, to discuss scaling, solutions technology, and meeting Dr. Oz.
We sit down with Rich Tarrant, former CEO and co-founder of IDX, who began creating and selling healthcare software technology in 1972.
We sit down with co-founder and former Dealer.com Chief Operations Officer Mike Lane to discuss the early internet economy, business expansion, and setting yourself up for success in today's economic climate.
We sit down with Marguerite Dibble of GameTheory to discuss how understanding games can help us improve our day-to-day lives.
OhMD: a mobile app that connects over 1,000 organizations, and puts patient needs first.
We sit down with Jen Kimmich of The Alchemist to discuss how a small Vermont brewery took America by storm.
We sit down with Liz Robert of Terry Bicycles to discuss strategy, team building, and how to generate value in the modern economic climate.