THE STARTUP CATALYST® PODCAST
Real + riveting stories of startup life from Hawaii’s Startup Paradise and around the globe
Ever wonder how a startup actually got its start, how a founder beat the odds, or what “It” factors venture capitalists look for? The Startup Catalyst® brings you the real stories behind founders and investors as they trace their personal journeys through the ever-changing yet always exciting world of startups.
Featuring interviews with industry champions like Kathryn Finney (Founder & Managing Director, digitalundivided) and Samson Williams (Co-Founder, Axes and Eggs), The Startup Catalyst shares the colorful, can’t-miss lessons they’ve learned as innovators in Hawaii’s Startup Paradise and beyond. Join us as we sit down with a rotating lineup of guests and dive into inspiring stories of startup life. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or have dreams of becoming one, learn firsthand about the ingredients that catalyze startup success, failure, and everything in between.
Episodes
Season 2
Episode 1: Kathryn Finney, Founder and Managing Director at digitalundivided (DID)
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Episode 2: Brittney Riley, Former VP of U.S. Ventures at Village Capital
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Episode 3: Samson Williams, Co-founder and Partner at Axes and Eggs
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Episode 4: Kirstie Chadwick, President & CEO of InBIA
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Episode 5: Julie Lenzer, Co-Director of UM Ventures
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Episode 6: Aaron Walker, Founder & CEO of Camelback Ventures
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Episode 7: Maureen Murat, Founder of Crowdie Advisors
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Episode 8: Donavan Kealoha, Director at Startup Capital Ventures
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Episode 9: Rodney Sampson, Founder of Opportunity Hub
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Episode 10: Olin Lagon, Founder of Shifted Energy
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Episode 11: Elizabeth Gore, President of Alice
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Episode 12: Lisa Kleissner, Founder of The KL Felicitas Foundation
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