American Entrepreneurship Today

12/12/2025

Funding your startup takes resilience—rejection is part of the journey.

Here is the advice of a seasoned executive and entrepreneur, Michael Brown of Skyline Robotics, who built and exited companies with $400M+ in revenue.

He learned firsthand to:
- Stay resilient — funding is a process, and “no” often means “not yet”
- Focus on pain points — investors back urgent, real-world problems
- Understand your market deeply before seeking capital
- Build the right team — talent gives investors confidence

In this podcast of Experienced Voices, Michael shares savvy business advice for entrepreneurs facing the uphill battle of raising capital.

Especially in deep tech and AI automation such as Skyline Robotics, he emphasizes that perseverance and knowing your target market was a key factor and the difference-maker. 🎧

Listen here 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083521/episodes/16693584

09/12/2025

Scaling AI: Turning Bottlenecks into Breakthroughs with Balint Pasztor

The rush to scale AI is hitting a critical bottleneck: ready access to quality, high-volume data.

Join us for our Experienced Voices episode featuring Balint Pasztor, Co-founder and CEO of DiffuseDrive, a next-generation physical AI company!

DiffuseDrive is disrupting a $124 billion market by transforming how Fortune 500 companies access real-world data.

Powered by generative AI, their data engine delivers mission and safety-critical synthetic data for camera-first autonomy, robotics, and defense systems.

Balint and his co-founder have turned generative AI into high-throughput synthetic-data pipelines, moving from data chaos and scarcity to deep understanding and abundance in days rather than years.
- Hear Balint's compelling story of how innovative entrepreneurs seized a massive opportunity by tackling the technology challenges faced by large corporations.
- Learn how they leveraged sweat equity and relationships to move past an MVP and land Fortune 500 clients, securing timely funding to scale.

Don't miss out on the insights from an innovator who is already deploying game-changing solutions. Tune in now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083521/episodes/18300332

05/12/2025

Focus on Target Market & Product Market Fit 🎯

Ever wonder how top entrepreneurs know their audience?

On the latest Experienced Voices podcast, Jim Phillips, Co-Founder and CEO of Graymatter, shares the secret to identifying the target market for their innovative Brain Health Beverage, Bright Mind! 🧠

Jim reveals his insights on:
- Pinpointing the right target market
- The essential steps to achieving Product Market Fit (PMF).
- Developing a winning Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy for a consumer product.

If you're launching a CPG or just want to master startup strategy and target audience identification, you can't miss this!

Listen to the full episode for Jim's journey, including the development of their proprietary nootropic formula and how they successfully completed a seed funding round: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083521/episodes/18231259

03/12/2025

Hey, Business Owners! It’s Time to Transform Your Social Strategy into a Lead-Generating Powerhouse! 💰

I'm Jeanne Gray, and if you're a small business owner, your social media presence is the most affordable and accessible sales tool you have, but only if you use it correctly!

You can’t just post and pray; you need a fully-equipped strategy that yields results.

In this Carousel, we're cutting through the noise and sharing the six crucial steps you must take to build a dominant social media presence and generate high-quality leads for your business.

Stop leaving potential sales on the table. It's time to stop scrolling and start swiping to build the presence that drives your revenue!

Read the full article for 4 more strategies: https://americanentrepreneurship.com/how-small-businesses-can-leverage-social-media-to-increase-sales/

25/11/2025

Serial Entrepreneur Jim Phillips Shares Launching Brain Health Beverage, Securing Seed Funding

Join us on Experienced Voices as we talk with Jim Phillips, Co-Founder and CEO of Graymatter Labs, a cognitive wellness company leading the movement to make daily cognitive supplementation mainstream.

Jim shares his journey, driven by navigating intense entrepreneurial stress, to create Bright Mind drink mix, a plant-based brain health solution and effective non-stimulant alternative to help you achieve peak performance.

In this episode, we dive into:
- The origin story and development process of their proprietary nootropic formula.
- How Graymatter defines its Intellectual Property (IP) and achieves competitive differentiation in the crowded supplement market.
- Key takeaway of the best way to test a consumer product online and achieve essential product market fit (PMF).
- Jim's insider strategy for targeting venture capital and completing a seed funding round.
- Invaluable advice for first-time entrepreneurs on avoiding common startup pitfalls.

If you're interested in cognitive function, startup fundraising strategy, or scaling a wellness venture, this episode is a must-listen!

Learn how Jim is helping thousands of people achieve mental clarity and think more clearly, naturally: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083521/episodes/18231259

19/11/2025

How to Notch Up Your Small Business Sales!

Small businesses are in very competitive arenas. Knowing a few strategic shifts can make all the difference in achieving your growth goals.

Swipe through this carousel for 6 Powerful Sales Strategies that are ways to bring in new customers and leverage those you have for additional business.

These are not quick fixes, but foundation builders that, if systematically applied, place your business on a powerful course.

Ready to strengthen your sales strategy? Read the full article: https://americanentrepreneurship.com/six-ways-a-small-business-can-grow-sales/

18/11/2025

California Summit focuses on Breakthrough Clean Energy for the State’s innovation Ecosystem

The state’s first Fusion Energy Summit brought together leaders across government, academia, industry, and national labs, leading the way to accelerate breakthrough science into a commercial industry.

Fusion presents an enormous $125B economic opportunity that could create more than 43,000 jobs, anchoring California’s next major deep-tech sector.

By aligning research, talent, policy, and investment, California is positioning itself to lead in fusion science, fusion commercialization, and economic impact.

Kudos to hosts UC San Diego, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and General Atomics—with support from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fusion Energy Sciences for championing innovation.

When an entire ecosystem shows up in one room, the future gets built faster.

American Entrepreneurship Today® - California’s First Statewide Fusion Summit Signals New Era for Clean Energy and Innovation California's first statewide fusion summit was hosted by UC San Diego, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), and General Atomics. bringing together researchers an...

17/11/2025

What Investors Look for in an Entrepreneur—Insights from a Biotech Entrepreneur-Turned-Investor

In this episode of the Experienced Voices podcast, Harvey Homan, an entrepreneur and investor, shares what truly matters to angel investors when evaluating a startup founder.

With a career spanning leadership roles in OTC brand development, biotech, medtech, digital health, and pharma, Harvey brings a unique dual perspective as both a successful entrepreneur and seasoned investor. He outlines the key founder traits and business fundamentals that drive investor confidence—and ultimately, funding decisions.

Tune in for an expert's guide to investor confidence: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083521/episodes/11812850

13/11/2025

Scaling a startup is too often thought to be about revenue growth.

It is really about building a foundation that can sustain it.

Our new carousel breaks down the 8 Essential Components for designing a truly scalable business model that increases revenue without a proportionate rise in costs while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

In this deep dive, you'll learn:
- How to achieve Lean Operations through automation, not just headcount.
- The power of Revenue Model Diversification ( for stability.
- Why Strong Leadership and the right team (Component 7) are non-negotiable.

How does your startup match with these 8 Essential Scaling components?

Swipe through the carousel for the full blueprint! 👇

Read the full article to gain even greater insight on scaling your business: https://americanentrepreneurship.com/building-scalable-startups-strategies-for-long-term-growth/

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Veterans Day: Mastering Government Contracts

This Veterans Day, we're proud to feature a true leader and expert on Experienced Voices: Hillary Boyce, Founder and CEO of BAFO Services LLC.

Hillary's journey is a testament to the skill and dedication veterans bring to the business world. A decorated U.S. Army veteran, she has spent over two decades mastering the world of government contracting—from procurement to ex*****on.

In this episode, "How To Land a Government Contract with Expert Hillary Boyce," you'll learn:
- How to navigate the federal contracting landscape to find your best opportunities.
- Strategies and steps to land your first contract
- What to expect when your company executes its contract, and more.

Hillary’s expertise has been recognized with the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce's Emerging Star and Stellar Awards. Don't miss her unique insights!

Tune in now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083521/episodes/17764745

11/11/2025

🚀 A Veterans Day Story That Reaches for the Stars

On this Veterans Day, we at Experienced Voices are honored to share the extraordinary journey of Carol Craig, CEO of Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU).

Carol is a true trailblazer. She began her career as a pioneering Naval Flight Officer, flying P-3 Orion Aircraft and paving the way for women in the military.

Her transition from the cockpit to the boardroom is an inspiring blueprint for success. Hear how her first startup, Craig Technologies, leveraged crucial SBA programs designed for women, veterans, and minorities, propelling her into the top tier of aerospace entrepreneurship.

Carol's story powerfully illustrates:
- The direct link between military discipline and business success.
- The strategic value of utilizing resources like SBA programs for rapid business growth.

Don't miss this episode celebrating service, innovation, and leadership: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083521/episodes/13079794

07/11/2025

🎙️ Driving Success: Product-Market Fit in the EV Sector

In this Experienced Voices podcast excerpt, we dive deep into the world of electric vehicles (EVs) and distributed energy with Broc TenHouten, Co-founder and CEO of Intrinsic Power, Inc.

Broc, a leading authority in distributed energy and EV technology commercialization, shares a crucial insight for all entrepreneurs: The undeniable importance of Product-Market Fit.

Intrinsic Power didn't just launch a tech startup; they started by rigorously identifying and solving major pain points that were directly impacting consumer EV use and the growing capacity challenges on our national electrical grid.
- Want to know how a deep understanding of customer pain points is the ultimate catalyst for innovation?
- Curious about the future of electric vehicles and the strategic approach to launching an impactful tech company?

Listen to Broc's valuable perspective on building a business that genuinely solves a problem. Product-Market Fit isn't a nice-to-have; it's the foundation for scaling and success.

Listen to the full episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083521/episodes/15880678