Raw and Real Entrepreneurship

Get ready to step into the unfiltered world of entrepreneurship with the award-winning entrepreneur Susan Sly on the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship podcast. Recognized and featured by major media outlets such as Forbes, MIT Sloan Management Review, CNBC, Fox, and CNN, Susan brings an exceptional blend of real-world experience and hard-earned knowledge to the podcasting stage.

As the co-founder of a leading AI company, Susan harnesses her unique insider perspective to explore the hearts and minds of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs. She presents candid, in-depth conversations that uncover the realities of their journeys, featuring enlightening discussions with illustrious founders like Glenn Stearns, Jesse Itzler, and Brandon Steiner.

The Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Podcast is a dynamic and insightful show dedicated to revealing the unfiltered truths of entrepreneurship with new interviews every week. Through compelling stories and personal anecdotes, guests share their highs and lows, offering listeners a glimpse into the perseverance, resilience, and hard work required to navigate the unpredictable landscape of business ownership. From startup struggles to strategic growth, each episode provides valuable insights, practical advice, and actionable takeaways for aspiring and established entrepreneurs alike.

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343. Every Entrepreneur Should Be Doing This on...
Welcome to another powerful episode of "Raw and Real Entrepreneurship" hosted by Susan Sly. In this episode, Susan is joined by her daughter, Avery Sly, who serves as the Marketing Manager and Director of Brand Development at Agency 8. Together, they...
31 min
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342. Empowering Minds: Gregory Shepard's Neurod...
Join Susan Sly on the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Podcast as she talks to Gregory Shepard, Co-Founder of BOSS Capital Partners, about his unconventional journey as an entrepreneur. Gregory's unique global perspective and challenging experiences set...
56 min
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341. Tech with Heart: Unleashing AI Innovation ...
In this empowering episode of ‘Raw and Real Entrepreneurship’, Susan Sly sits down with a remarkable guest, Susan Groeneveld, the visionary founder of . Get ready for a deep dive into entrepreneurship as Susan Groeneveld shares her inspiring...
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340. Raw and Real Entrepreneurship: Embracing P...
In this revealing episode of “Raw and Real Entrepreneurship,” Susan engages in an intimate conversation with Lori Harder, the innovative force behind  and the exciting new venture, . Friends for over 15 years, Susan and Lori delve...
48 min
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339. Democratizing Startup Funding and Investin...
Get ready for a no-holds-barred episode of Raw and Real Entrepreneurship as Susan dives into the audacious world of Josh Chodniewicz, the trailblazing founder of Fundify. In an unfiltered conversation, Josh reveals how he’s flipping the script on...
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338. Susan Sly, Tech Co-Founder: Hacks for Bui...
In this episode of Raw and Real Entrepreneurship, Susan Sly dives deep into personal branding, particularly focusing on the transformative power of LinkedIn. As a platform boasting over 310 million active monthly users, LinkedIn is a goldmine for...
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337. SaaS Maverick: Kieran O’Brien’s Double Ex...
Buckle up for a wild ride on this episode of Raw and Real Entrepreneurship, where we slice through the fluff and get down to business with Kieran O’Brien, the 24-year-old SaaS sensation with two massive exits.   We’re tearing into the raw and...
42 min
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336. Overcoming Entrepreneurial Depression: Ash...
In this empowering episode of “Raw and Real Entrepreneurship,” join Susan Sly as she delves into the candid and inspiring story of Ashley Stanford, the co-founder of Ice Cream Social and a digital marketing freelancer. Discover the raw and real...
48 min
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335. Silencing The Critics: With the Founder of...
Prepare for a “must-listen” experience as we delve deep into the raw and real world of entrepreneurship with Jennifer Ryan, the entrepreneurial force behind Croux () and the visionary founder of Blueroot ().   Jennifer takes us on her...
56 min
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334. Interview with Kathy Coover: Co-Founder of...
Join host Susan Sly as she engages in a powerful conversation with the remarkable Kathy Coover. Together, they discuss the depths of entrepreneurship, navigating crises, and forging ahead despite life's most challenging hurdles.   Kathy imparts...
41 min
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333. Interview with Chelsey Roney, Co-Founder o...
Join Susan Sly on this enlightening episode of Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Podcast as we delve into the inspiring story of Chelsey Roney, co-founder of Proxi (). Discover how Chelsey, a remarkable entrepreneur and mother, leaped from finance at...
53 min
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332. Interview with Matt Holland, CEO and co-fo...
In this captivating episode of “Raw and Real Entrepreneurship,” host Susan Sly sits down with Matt Holland, CEO and co-founder of Field Effect, to delve into his remarkable journey in cybersecurity. Holland, who boldly decided to walk away from...
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331. Susan Sly, Tech Co-Founder: The $100 Milli...
Welcome to “The $100 Million Blueprint: Unveiling the Secrets of Business Valuation,” a must-listen episode of the acclaimed podcast series, Raw and Real Entrepreneurship.   In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the intricacies of...
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330. Susan Sly, Tech Co-Founder: OpenAI's Rest...
In this episode, Susan unpacks the whirlwind saga of Sam Altman, the visionary CEO and co-founder of OpenAI. She also dissects the stunning news of his removal, the shockwaves it sent across the tech community, and the unprecedented decision to bring...
36 min
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329. Interview with John St.Pierre, Serial Entr...
Join Susan Sly and her guest, John St. Pierre, a serial entrepreneur who has navigated the tumultuous business world, co-founding and leading multimillion-dollar ventures. John's journey is one of resilience, learning from monumental successes and...
48 min
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328. Interview with Elijah Meeks, Co-Founder of...
In part two of this conversation, Susan Sly and Elijah Meeks, Co-Founder and CO-CEO of Noteable, dive deeper into the transformational power of AI-driven tools in data science and analytics.    Ethical considerations also surface,...
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327. Interview with Elijah Meeks, Co-Founder of...
In this episode, Susan interviews Elijah Meeks, the Co-Founder of Noteable, for a candid conversation about his journey from studying ancient Chinese civilizations to co-founding a tech company.   Elijah shares his transition experience from...
31 min
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326. Interview with David Ledgerwood, Co-Founde...
In this episode of the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Podcast, Susan Sly continues with part two of her interview with David Ledgerwood, the co-founder of Add1Zero.    David shares his essential shift in perspective when he realized that...
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325. Interview with David Ledgerwood, Co-Founde...
In part one of this two-part episode, Susan Sly dives deep into entrepreneurship with David Ledgerwood, the Co-Founder of Add1Zero. With over two decades of experience in the business world, David's journey from professional services at PwC to...
24 min
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324. Susan Sly, Tech Co-Founder: What the War i...
In this episode, Susan addresses a topic impacting not only the world but also entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners. The war in Israel, a deeply divisive issue, holds significance for anyone in the business world. Susan explores the five key...
20 min
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323. Interview with Jon Ricketts, Co-Founder an...
In this riveting episode of “Raw and Real Entrepreneurship”, we dive deep with Jon Ricketts, the mastermind behind the groundbreaking platform, . Venture beyond the Silicon Valley bubble and discover the unique challenges and triumphs of...
46 min
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322. Beyond Barriers: The Hidden Power of Emoti...
Join Susan as she unravels a compelling dialogue with the exceptional Dr. Bradley Nelson, globally celebrated author of ‘The Emotion Code’ and a powerhouse entrepreneur with over 12,000 certified coaches to his credit. With connections that...
47 min
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321. Susan Sly, Tech Co-Founder and Co-CEO: Sim...
In today’s episode, we dive deep into the captivating world of unicorn companies that rose to success with a laser-focused vision. From the seamless video conferencing of Zoom to the disruptive transportation model of Uber, we unravel how simple,...
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320. Interview with Jen Pelka, Co-Founder and C...
Join Susan as she interviews Jen Pelka, the Co-Founder and CEO of Une Femme. Jen was the former CEO and founder of the beloved champagne bars, The Riddler, in New York City and San Francisco. She's also the founder of Magnum PR, a leading San...
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319. Interview with Nikki St.John and Kiara Mah...
Join host Susan Sly in this captivating episode of the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Podcast as she sits down with Nikki St. John and Kiara Mahan.   In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Susan, Nikki, and Kiara share the incredible opportunity...
42 min