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Hussein Al-Baiaty from Scribe Media interviewed Garrett Fahrbach of the Awesome Inc team who led the charge on publishing the next book in the series from the Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame.  Unbridled Spirit Volume 2: Lessons in Life and Business tells 19 stories of 2015-2019 inductees from the Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame classes. Pick up your copy today on Amazon or at the Awesome Inc space! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: • Unbridled Spirit Volume 2: Lessons in Life and Business from Kentucky's Most Successful Entrepreneurs on Amazon • Hussein Al-Baiaty on Linkedin • Garrett Fahrbach on Linkedin Leave Some Feedback: • Email podcast@awesomeinc.org with what you want to hear about next. • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: • Subscribe to our podcast • awesomeinc.org • Instagram -- @awesomeinclex • Twitter -- @awesomeinclex • YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awesomeinc/message

Sue Spencer has many years' experience with cybersecurity and network management for NASA and other government agencies. She took a career break to raise a family then rejoined the tech world with her ground-breaking design technology that removes ethnic bias from clothing design. She has presented at graphic design conferences and conducted multi-week workshops from Madrid to Shenzhen, from Montreal to Seattle. Sue's startup Seamly Systems produces Seamly pattern design software. The Seamly beta application is available for download at https://seamly.net. We enjoyed having Sue compete in the August 2022 5 Across Pitch Competition. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: • Sue Spencer on Linkedin • Seamly website Leave Some Feedback: • Email podcast@awesomeinc.org with what you want to hear about next. • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: • Subscribe to our podcast • awesomeinc.org • Instagram -- @awesomeinclex • Twitter -- @awesomeinclex • YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awesomeinc/message

Dr. Kyle Mann is founder and CEO of UpScore Test Prep which provides equitable access to ACT test prep by partnering with schools and educational programs. UpScore utilizes user friendly dashboards, analytical reports, and personalized learning to radically improve learning efficiency. Kyle is passionate about healthcare, education, and rural Kentucky. We enjoyed having Kyle compete in the August 2022 5 Across Pitch Competition. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: • Kyle Mann on Linkedin • UpScore Test Prep website Leave Some Feedback: • Email podcast@awesomeinc.org with what you want to hear about next. • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: • Subscribe to our podcast • awesomeinc.org • Instagram -- @awesomeinclex • Twitter -- @awesomeinclex • YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awesomeinc/message

Dakota Hoskins is the owner-operator of Safari Solutions - a technology start-up company that focuses on the latest high-tech car wash innovations. Safari Solutions’ barcode scanner module enables car wash operators to add barcode scanning capabilities to any existing kiosk without breaking the bank! We enjoyed having Dakota compete in the August 2022 5 Across Pitch Competition. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: • Dakota Hoskins on Linkedin • Safari Car Wash Solutions website Leave Some Feedback: • Email podcast@awesomeinc.org with what you want to hear about next. • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: • Subscribe to our podcast • awesomeinc.org • Instagram -- @awesomeinclex • Twitter -- @awesomeinclex --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awesomeinc/message

Awesome Inc team fan-favorite, Steve Huey (Angel Investor, Mentor, and Serial Entrepreneur) leads the Saturday night session at the 2022 Awesome Inc Startup Summer Retreat. For the past two decades, Steve has been a leader in integrating cutting-edge technologies into already existing markets that desperately need them. Most recently he founded TYP64, a venture studio meets buyout fund, that helps legacy companies implement digital transformation solutions to reinvigorate their business. Prior to starting TYP64, Steve was the founder and CEO of Capture Higher Ed, an industry-leading technology firm that provides predictive modeling and marketing automation software to university recruitment offices. Featured in Forbes’ Built to Sell and 2018 Kentucky Mentor of the Year, Steve is also a part of the prestigious Endeavour Entrepreneur network honoring high-impact entrepreneurs across the world. Steve has had several successful exits, most recently as the Chair of the publicly-traded sales software firm, Sharpspring. He also chairs several boards for start-ups in Louisville and has mentored 100+ CEO’s across the country. He helped lead the acquisition of both The Learning House Inc. and RentalHouses.com after landing in Louisville, and prior to that, Steve helped lead $4B in M&A for CMGI during the height of the .com era and held director positions at software firms Earthlink and Alluria. In the few hours when he’s not mentoring, speaking, or investing, you can probably find Steve geeking out to tech books or manning his Playstation. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: • Steve Huey on Linkedin • Capture Higher Ed on Linkedin • Endeavour website • Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame Investor and Mentor Award recipient list Leave Some Feedback: • Email podcast@awesomeinc.org with what you want to hear about next. • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: • Subscribe to our podcast • awesomeinc.org • Instagram -- @awesomeinclex • Twitter -- @awesomeinclex • YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awesomeinc/message

Kelly Wright is the founder and CEO of Pomander Tech, which is a fragrance sampling kiosk that drives sales through a better customer experience. At the Pomander Tech kiosk: take a quiz; get personalized recommendations; receive a sample card with chosen fragrance.   Kelly is a software developer for Inc 5000 company APAX Software in Lexington, KY, Christian, mother, and Girl Scout troop leader. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: • Kelly Wright on Linkedin • Pomander Tech's website Leave Some Feedback: • Email podcast@awesomeinc.org with what you want to hear about next. • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: • Subscribe to our podcast • awesomeinc.org • Instagram -- @awesomeinclex • Twitter -- @awesomeinclex • YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awesomeinc/message

Lindsey Grass is the founder and designer of Trends by Linds, an up-cycled fashion and vintage finds brand. Lindsey started her business during the pandemic in 2020 when she saw an issue within the fashion industry, and a solution she could bring to the table. Lindsey is passionate about sustainable clothing, empowering the world around her, and designing new things! Kara Smith is a recent graduate from the University of Kentucky, currently a Team Alpha Marketing Intern. Her interest in starting her journey of creating a business, and selling her own art, led her to discover how a young entrepreneur begins. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: • Lindsey Grass on Linkedin • Kara Smith on Linkedin • Trends by Linds on Instagram • Awesome Inc Team Alpha internship application Leave Some Feedback: • Email podcast@awesomeinc.org with what you want to hear about next. • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: • Subscribe to our podcast • awesomeinc.org • Instagram -- @awesomeinclex • Twitter -- @awesomeinclex • YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awesomeinc/message

Samuel Wheeling is the owner of Bang-A-Chain LLC, which he runs with his wife Jennifer Wheeling.  While growing his disc golf business, he recalled many skills learned over the years while being a manager of retail and fast food establishments. And when an opportunity to change his career paths presented itself, he decided to learn how to code and become a web developer.  Currently, Sam works for Blueframe Tech which was recently acquired by Hudl. He has been with them since graduating from Awesome Inc U's Bootcamp. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: • Samuel Wheeling on Linkedin • Bang-A-Chain website Leave Some Feedback: • Email podcast@awesomeinc.org with what you want to hear about next. • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: • Subscribe to our podcast • awesomeinc.org • Instagram -- @awesomeinclex • Twitter -- @awesomeinclex • YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awesomeinc/message

Philip Devine is co-founder of Quill, which enables real estate agents to write, sign, and submit offers for their clients without their laptops, in less time than it takes to send a text.  They're currently getting ready to launch the beta version this fall.  Philip is passionate about building things that make life easier, doing CrossFit with his family, and spending time with friends. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: • Philip Devine on Linkedin • Quill website Leave Some Feedback: • Email podcast@awesomeinc.org with what you want to hear about next. • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: • Subscribe to our podcast • awesomeinc.org • Instagram -- @awesomeinclex • Twitter -- @awesomeinclex • YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awesomeinc/message

Bill Meehan and Kirk Selenberg are the Co-Founders of MiniGrip, which is the World’s First Portable Gripper – A high-quality accessory that people carry with them and use to open twist-top bottles, jars, and other items!   Kirk and Bill met in Business school at Carnegie Mellon in 2010 and have been friends since.  Kirk (Chief Product Officer) is a Mechanical Engineer by education with 7 Years in R&D and 15 Years in IT. Bill (CEO) has and Finance and Operations background with 20+ years of experience leading businesses in both High-tech and Retail. Bill and Kirk launched MiniGrip in 2020 and have both always wanted to start a new business.   Bill and Kirk both live in Lexington with their families. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: • Kirk Selenberg on Linkedin • Bill Meehan on Linkedin • MiniGrip website Leave Some Feedback: • Email podcast@awesomeinc.org with what you want to hear about next. • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: • Subscribe to our podcast • awesomeinc.org • Instagram -- @awesomeinclex • Twitter -- @awesomeinclex • YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awesomeinc/message

Gary Ditsch is on a mission to help others live happier and healthier lives. He utilizes technology, data analysis, entrepreneurship, and education as his tools to empower those around him to make behavioral changes and meet their personal goals. Gary is currently the Director of Product at VividCharts, which is a Lexington-based company that makes reporting and data visualization with ServiceNow data much easier for their customers. When not building products or teaching others how to program, you will likely find him out on a run training for an upcoming race. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: • Gary Ditsch on Linkedin • Vivid Charts website Leave Some Feedback: • Email podcast@awesomeinc.org with what you want to hear about next. • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: • Subscribe to our podcast • awesomeinc.org • Instagram -- @awesomeinclex • Twitter -- @awesomeinclex • YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awesomeinc/message

Jason Mize is a Co-Founder, CEO, and Developer at Stellar TechWorks, a software development house in Lexington, KY. What Jason loves best about his job is helping Stellar TechWork's clients find their path towards delivering their vision to the world.   He's a former Awesome Inc U Bootcamp grad and APAX Software employee. And his local band is about to release a new album! For more information or to connect with Jason, please visit https://stellartechworks.com/ Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: • Jason Mize on Linkedin • Stellar TechWorks website Leave Some Feedback: • Email podcast@awesomeinc.org with what you want to hear about next. • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: • Subscribe to our podcast • awesomeinc.org • Instagram -- @awesomeinclex • Twitter -- @awesomeinclex • YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awesomeinc/message

Jordan Guess is a CPA and entrepreneur helping small business owners spend more time scaling their business instead of worrying about taxes. At his core, Jordan is an educator committed to empowering people to lower their lifetime tax expenses through legal means so they can scale their business faster and build generational wealth for their families.  Jordan is a co-host of the weekly podcast “Not All At Once” where he discusses current events related to Bitcoin. You can find out more about Jordan and all he is working on by following him on Twitter @guess_jordan. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: • Jordan Guess on Linkedin • Trusted Advisors CPA website • Not All at Once podcast Leave Some Feedback: • Email podcast@awesomeinc.org with what you want to hear about next. • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: • Subscribe to our podcast • awesomeinc.org • Instagram -- @awesomeinclex • Twitter -- @awesomeinclex • YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awesomeinc/message

Steve Seidel is your Virtual CMO and Award-Winning Founder of The Seidel Agency with 15+ years of experience consulting and marketing health & wellness, entertainment, and technology firms. Seidel helps established corporations and emerging entrepreneurs grow by delivering socially conscious campaigns, as well as cultivating a culture of positivity.  Recently Seidel has spearheaded multiple 8-figure acquisitions using his proprietary "From Looking to Booking" method and MorePayingPatients.com Instagram Masterclass. Originally from Philadelphia, Seidel's biggest dream was to become a father, and he continues to cherish that role each and every day.  Whether you're a Forbes 400 company or just starting up, his mission is to take you to greatness, while leaving our world a better place. Please connect with him personally on social with @StephenSeidel and professionally with @TheSeidelAgency across all platforms.  Do Good. Give Back and Make an Impact! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: • Steve Seidel on Linkedin • The Seidel Agency website • From Looking to Booking Leave Some Feedback: • Email podcast@awesomeinc.org with what you want to hear about next. • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: • Subscribe to our podcast • awesomeinc.org • Instagram -- @awesomeinclex • Twitter -- @awesomeinclex • YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awesomeinc/message

Richie Hoagland is the founder of VRTogether and a two-time Fellowship Founder. VRTogether is a virtual reality (VR) application that connects people together in virtual spaces to take a walk in the forest, watch a sunset on the beach, and more.  Their technology is evidence-based, improving health and happiness through research. We focus on touch and feelings of "being near" someone, something Zoom and telephone calls can't do. He's a Lexington native solving the problem of isolation within Senior Care Facilities and Seniors Aging-at-Home.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: • Richie Hoagland on Linkedin • VRTogether website Leave Some Feedback: • Email podcast@awesomeinc.org with what you want to hear about next. • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: • Subscribe to our podcast • awesomeinc.org • Instagram -- @awesomeinclex • Twitter -- @awesomeinclex • YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awesomeinc/message

Jacob Bozarth is co-founder and CEO of Resound which is a mobile-first AI Editing tool for podcasters that saves creators time so they can focus on their message, not their mess-ups.  Resound was birthed out of Jacob's first company, Resonate Recordings, a leader in the podcast production space, working with over 3,000 podcasters including top brands and podcasts. Jacob and his team are currently closing their pre-seed Resound and will be releasing Resound Beta in the Summer of 2022. You can sign up for early access to their beta at https://resound.fm. Jacob is passionate about startups, audio engineering, podcasting, and the great outdoors. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: • Jacob Bozarth on Linkedin Leave Some Feedback: • Email podcast@awesomeinc.org with what you want to hear about next. • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: • Subscribe to our podcast • awesomeinc.org • Instagram -- @awesomeinclex • Twitter -- @awesomeinclex • YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awesomeinc/message

Sam Perez is a first-time author of Deviate from Denial and a senior journalism major at the University of Georgia. She has written the book based on her parents' work with DV8 Kitchen, a restaurant and bakery in Lexington that hires people in recovery from substance use disorder.  Sam hopes to erase the stigma surrounding addiction by telling inspirational stories in her book, which is available for preorder. Sam is passionate about storytelling, good food among great company, and the Georgia Bulldogs. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:  • Rob Perez on Linkedin • Sam Perez on Linkedin • Deviate From Denial - Sam's book Leave Some Feedback: • Email podcast@awesomeinc.org with what you want to hear about next. • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: • Subscribe to our podcast • awesomeinc.org • Instagram -- @awesomeinclex • Twitter -- @awesomeinclex • YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awesomeinc/message

This is to prepare for the next episode, highlighting Rob's daughter, Sam Perez's book titled Deviate From Denial: Erasing the Stigma of Addiction and Recovery Through Inspirational Stories With 30 years of restaurant experience, Rob Perez has seen first-hand how to build restaurant brands and how prevalent addiction is in the industry he loves. Along with his wife Diane, he founded Dv8 Kitchen as a social enterprise focused on giving second chance employment opportunities to people in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction through vocational, on-the-job training. Dv8 Kitchen focuses on providing top-quality food, service, and atmosphere for every guest, and by providing “a better-than-expected” dining experience, the hope is to build a new standard for the second chance employee to live by and to change the way the guests perceive people in addiction recovery. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: • Rob Perez on Linkedin • Deviate From Denial - Sam Perez's book (next episode) Leave Some Feedback: • Email podcast@awesomeinc.org with what you want to hear about next. • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: • Subscribe to our podcast • awesomeinc.org • Instagram -- @awesomeinclex • Twitter -- @awesomeinclex • YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awesomeinc/message

Did you miss out on our Fellowship Demo Day and 13th Birthday Celebration? All of the donuts were eaten, but we've got you covered with audio from the event! Our Director of the Fellowship, Keith McMunn, leads the way in this episode, introducing the Fellowship program and each of its current companies.  Curious about what all of the startups do? Buckle in and take off with us as we celebrate local entrepreneurship in Lexington and the life of Awesome Inc.   HUGE thanks to Chase for sponsoring this Fellowship Demo Day. If this episode peaked your curiosity about startups, entrepreneurship, or what's happening around town... we've got the perfect event for you. Later this month (April 2022), Awesome Inc is putting on a Startup Pitch Competition where 5 startups will share their companies with a live audience for a chance to win up to $500 and a $5000 founder-friendly investment. Plus, attendees will get a free meal and a chance to network before and after the event! Register here.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: • Keith McMunn on Linkedin • Awesome Fellowship Portfolio • Awesome Fellowship • 5 Across April 2022 Leave Some Feedback: • Email podcast@awesomeinc.org with what you want to hear about next. • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: • Subscribe to our podcast • awesomeinc.org • Instagram -- @awesomeinclex • Twitter -- @awesomeinclex • YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awesomeinc/message

Awesome Inc is turning 13 years old on April 1, 2022.  We're celebrating with three of our cofounders (Brian Raney, Luke Murray, and Nick Such) sitting down and reflecting on Awesome Inc's inception and goofy memories that go back to the beginning. ** "Go it Alone" by Beck is not our original work and does not belong to us.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: • Go it Alone by Beck • Brian Raney on Linkedin • Luke Murray on Linkedin • Nick Such on Linkedin Leave Some Feedback: • Email podcast@awesomeinc.org with what you want to hear about next. • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: • Subscribe to our podcast • awesomeinc.org • Instagram -- @awesomeinclex • Twitter -- @awesomeinclex • YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awesomeinc/message