347 How a Convenience Store & a Band Built an Entrepreneur w/ Mike Hruska

Michael Hruska is a technologist with experiences spanning across standards, emerging technologies, learning, and science. He is a former researcher at the National Institute of Standards and Technology and now provides technology, business model and innovation solutions to Fortune 500, government and startups.   His team has built award winning products and delivered solutions that support millions of users.     Michael is an advisor/mentor to ed tech startups for GSV Capital.  Michael hosts a monthly entrepreneur meetup and other events to support local and regional entrepreneurship. He serves as a mentor and guide for a number of startups.  He also serves as an advisor the Robert Waters Trust Fund at the Community Foundation of the Alleghenies to support entrepreneurship and early stage companies.   This conversation runs the gamut from small town business to organizing a band to eating with Frank Zappa.   Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter.   Mike’s Challenge; Go do something new, with new people, in a new place. Get uncomfortable.   Connect with Mike LinkedIn Food Facebook Channel Problem Solutions Website   Books Mentioned Rocket Fuel: The One Essential Combination That Will Get You More of What You Want from Your Business by Gino Wickman Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman   If you liked this interview, check out episode 131 with Larry Gioia where we discuss #ABCD, Connection University, and how to make introductions for others. Underwritten by Piper Creative A digital agency that provides strategy, delivery, and analysis specializing in a few key service offerings. Documentary-as-a-Service (Vlogging 2.0) Instagram Content Production & Account Building Podcast Production, Strategy Consulting, and Guest Acquisition   If you aren’t creating or curating content regularly, your clients and customers might forget you’re open for business. YouTube Instagram</