Startups for Good Podcast

Chris Fredericks, CEO of Empowered Ventures

Oct 2, 2023 podcast

Chris Fredericks founded Empowered Ventures, serves as president & CEO, and is a member of the board of directors. Chris has a diverse background in management, accounting and finance, business valuations, mergers and acquisitions, operations, people development, and strategy.

Jeannie Tarkenton, CEO & Founder of Funding U

Jun 26, 2023 podcast

Jeannie founded Funding U to provide a responsible loan option for academically achieving, low income students who needed last gap funds to complete college, but for whom the only available options were high interest rate credit cards.

David Blake, CEO & Founder of Degreed

May 22, 2023 podcast

David Blake operates at the intersection of the future of work and the future of politics. David Blake has spent his career innovating in formal education and lifelong learning.

Nikhil Pai, Co-Founder of Hearth

May 8, 2023 podcast

Nikhil is the technical cofounder of Hearth. Hearth was founded to give home improvement contractors and businesses the tools to achieve the American Dream.

Ready to Build. How do I know if I'm ready to be a startup founder?

Feb 27, 2023 podcast

Normally on Startups For Good, we interview external guests. Today, we turn the mic back around and focus on Purpose Built and what we're up to. Recently, we did a webinar called “Ready to Build. How do I know if I'm ready to be a startup founder?”