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In a world where talent is evenly distributed but venture capital is concentrated in coastal silos, smart startup money is heading for the Midcontinent. The MidCon Markup podcast uncovers the inspiring stories of our visionary tech entrepreneurs and the investors who believe in them. Listen, learn, and make your Midcon Markup! Hosted by Cortado Ventures.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIn a world where talent is evenly distributed but venture capital is concentrated in coastal silos, smart startup money is heading for the Midcontinent. The MidCon Markup podcast uncovers the inspiring stories of our visionary tech entrepreneurs and the investors who believe in them. Listen, learn, and make your Midcon Markup! Hosted by Cortado Ventures.
Midcon Markup is hosted by Cortado Ventures. The show has published 28 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Midcon Markup Ep. 27: Networking is a Skill You can Hone with Deliberate Practice with David Woods" (27 February 2025, 81 minutes), "Midcon Markup Ep. 26: Moving Forward After 15 Years of Wrongful Incarceration with Richard Miles" (13 February 2025, 70 minutes), and "Midcon Markup Ep. 25: Everything You Want from Your Lawyer with Bill Richmond" (30 January 2025, 28 minutes).
Midcon Markup publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 52 minutes across 28 episodes.
Booking probability for Midcon Markup is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Midcon Markup requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher.
The strongest fits for Midcon Markup are Investing & Wealth Management and Business & Management Consulting. Midcon Markup has a business audience.
Cortado Ventures hosts Midcon Markup, a business podcast with 28 episodes published.
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Episode #27
Many people think that you are either a natural-born networker or you just aren't cut out for it. David Woods proves that wrong, as he was voted the shyest kid in school and later authored the book "The Art of...
Episode #26
The equal protection of the justice system is a narrative that brings us comfort, but for Richard Miles and thousands of others, it is a painful myth. Richard served 15 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit...
Lawyers have a reputation for being merchants of "No" in their desire to help clients minimize risk. Bill Richmond argues that the best lawyers seek to understand their clients' long-term goals and serve as...
Some communities have a universally respected and beloved behind-the-scenes leader with a Midas Touch for all things impact. If you have lived in Dallas for long, you know that person is Lynn McBee. Tune in to learn how...
Episode #23
While college years are associated with in-classroom learning and extracurricular partying, Trevor Gicheru proves it is also the perfect time to start your first startup. Startups require an immense amount of time and...
Episode #22
A hero's journey is rarely a straight path, but few have winded as abruptly as Rich Rolls'. Overcoming childhood insecurities through competitive swimming, Rich had everything going for him as a D1 Stanford Swimmer...
Most people go through their everyday lives trapped behind their own lens of the world. This lack of empathy is especially palpable when VCs are raising money from LPs and when founders are raising money from VCs, where...
Medicine is a profession mothers tend to love. High on virtue, prestige, and income, life as a doctor is rewarding and lucrative. Discontinuing a medical school route is common for people with practical life...
Moving from Vancouver, British Columbia to Oklahoma City, OK is rare enough, let alone for venture capital. According to Matt Waraich, the geographic arbitrage thesis of non-coastal venture firms is resonating in...
New research on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) demonstrates an overwhelming negative correlation between the severity/frequency of childhood trauma and lifetime well-being outcomes. Ed Long overcame childhood...
Tech exit to selling "commoditized" waterbottles on Amazon? Mike Beckham must be crazy! After 9 years of rapid growth with his company Simple Modern, Mike has proved his doubters wrong by leaning in to competion to...
Episode #16
Trent Smith succeeds at every major endeavor he pursues. He was a Junior Olympic Taekwondo Champion, an All-American national champion football player in college, and a tight-end for numerous NFL franchises. Tune in to...
Most people would move away the second a relationship ends that brought them to a new market. Most people also don't have the resilience, charm, and big heart of Selena Skorman who fell mutually in love with her new...
At face value, owning and operating car dealerships couldn't be more different than serving as a lead executive of a high-growth tech company. Brad Richardson's incredible career journey proves that relationships and...
Episode #13
In most U.S. cities, a car is vital to maintaining employment and supporting a family. Unfortunately, millions of Americans are locked out of car ownership because legacy credit data tells an incomplete picture of...
A lifelong passion for cars and entrepreneurship has guided John Habeck's career. He masterfully stacked freelance auto industry experiences, starting with photographing dealership inventory and then providing basic...
With expertise in AI, nuclear power, cybersecurity efforts, and risk mitigation, Hart Brown offers a unique perspective on geopolitics. Informed by 20 years of experience in both government and private sectors, Hart now...
Born, raised, and educated in Tulsa, Oklahoma Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell had a limited perspective but a strong passion for broadening his perspective. In his college years and early career, he learned to prioritize...
Renzi Stone grew up in Tulsa and has built a career in Oklahoma City where he solidified his reputation as a fierce competitor on the court and in the business world. When a short-lived professional basketball career...
Tune in to the 8th episode of #MidconMarkup , where host Cody Merrill has an eye-opening conversation about the good, the bad, & the ugly of the postpartum experience with special guest Dr. Pinkey Patel, CEO and founder...
Recent guests on Midcon Markup. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
Professor of Cognitive Systems Engineering and Human Systems Integration, Forensic Analytical Consulting Services, Inc.
ultra-endurance athlete, wellness advocate, bestselling author, Rich Roll
Sports Reporter/ Anchor for NBC 10, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Mental Health and Addiction
co-founder and CEO, Simple Organics
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