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Improving Fraud Detection Dec 05, 2022

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In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Conor Burke, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Inscribe, talk about improving fraud detection. Learn about new technologies in fintech, the use of AI in fraud detection, and how people are adapting to new technologies today.

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What is a Startup Ecosystem? Dec 02, 2022

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In this episode of Startup Hustle, hosts Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson talk about startup ecosystems. Hear what startup ecosystems are made from, where to find them, and how to maximize the support you can gain from building a strong professional network within your own community.

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Hiring Fractional CFOs Dec 01, 2022

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In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Alejandra Santos, Founder and CEO of Startup Tandem, talk about how to know when hiring a fractional CFO makes good sense. Learn about why it is so important to know the financials for your business, and how a Fractional CFO can help propel you and your team to success.

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The Limits of AI/ML Nov 30, 2022

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In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and David Magerman, Managing Partner & CTO of Differential Ventures, talk about the limits of AI/ML. Learn about AI and ML learning modes, their limitations, and how you can maximize the use of data and machine learning to improve your own processes.

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Preparing to Sell Your eCommerce Brand Nov 29, 2022

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In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Thomas Smale, CEO of FE International, talk about the process of preparing to sell your eCommerce brand. Learn everything you need to know about M and A, what to expect and how to properly prepare for a business exit.

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Digital Pathology Software Solutions Nov 28, 2022

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In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and David West, Co-founder and CEO of Proscia, talk about pathology's shift from microscope to digital. You can learn about the software powering the modern laboratory, the big data generated in the process, and how it can help to improve disease diagnosis and patient outcomes.

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Using Customer Data to Drive Value Nov 25, 2022

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In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and AnnMarie Wills, CEO and Co-founder of Leverage Lab, discuss using data to make decisions, deliver a personalized experience to customers, and drive value. They draw on their respective experiences in the retail industry to express their opinions on statistics, on personalization, and the customer journey.

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Competing at the Highest Level Nov 24, 2022

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In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Marco Assis, CEO & Partner of Propio Language Services, continue our Kansas City Inc. 5000 series in a riveting discussion about competing at the highest level. Listen in to hear Propio's secret to growth and how you can create a lasting impact on your employees and customers.

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Hiring Elite Employees Nov 23, 2022

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In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Cary Daniel, Co-Founder, and CEO of Nextaff, pick back up on this week's Kansas City-based 2022 Inc. 5000 recipient spotlights!

Learn all about what you need to do as an organization to attract elite employees, have higher retention rates, and in general, succeed when it comes to your employees. Cary even shares his own research findings on how to predict quality hires.

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