437: Data Transparency Revolution with Britt Gottschalk

Elzie Flenard is joined by Britt Gottschalk, the founder of Geno.Me, as they dive into the entrepreneurial journey and the groundbreaking work being done in the field of health data accessibility. Britt shares her transition from a corporate background in management consulting to venturing into entrepreneurship. With a background in industrial organizational psychology, she emphasizes the importance of understanding team dynamics and organizational behavior. As the discussion delves into Geno.Me's genesis, Britt explains the critical problems they aim to solve in both B2B and B2C realms. On the B2B side, Geno.Me provides a revolutionary solution to data accessibility issues faced by research organizations, offering a streamlined platform for data sharing and analysis. On the B2C side, contributors to Geno.Me are not just sources of data but active participants compensated for their contribution, fostering transparency in the often opaque world of data monetization. Britt also shares insights into her funding journey, emphasizing the significance of aligning with investors who share the passion and vision for the business. The show wraps up with Britt offering valuable advice to budding entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of starting, prioritizing, and being prepared to make sacrifices on the path to success. Episode Highlights: 15:50 - So, our seed round, we rounded out at $500,000, and that was at the end of 2021. So, the last year and a half has been dedicated to producing things like our beta, our MVP, and raising additional capital. 18:36 - mean, we are tackling the big, hairy elephant of data transparency, because a lot of times it's gotten a bad rap because of the way that the business is conducted, where it's just these large institutions that are stockpiling data on individuals and selling it to other organizations.That's not what we want to do. We want to be as transparent as possible and loop in people whose data it is that is lucrative and that is being sold. 23:44 - The number-one tip is start. Do it. Because I talk to a lot of entrepreneurs where it's like they have an idea, but they are really hesitant about trying to make any leaps forward with it. And you can always say what if, but at some point you have to just be able to take that step. 26:16 - There's going to be a lot of critics out there. There's going to be a lot of people who are going to laugh in your face and tell you that what you're doing is not worth your time, your energy, or your effort. But, at the end of the day, you need to be the one that can say to yourself, I believe it's worth my effort and my time, and I'm confident in what I'm doing. Go Beyond the Podcast The Daily Crown is more than a podcast. We're helping Believers in Business grow God's way through faith, focus, and fellowship. Whether you're looking for encouragement, practical wisdom, or meaningful connections, there are several ways to continue the journey. Read Flame Starter Your purpose matters. What you do with it matters even more. In Flame Starter: The Art of Self-Mastery, host Elzie Flenard III shares practical principles to help you develop your gifts, overcome obstacles, and turn your potential into purposeful action. Get Your Copy of Flame Starter Enjoy the podcast? Help us keep the flame burning. For just $4.99/month, you can become a Daily Crown Supporter and help us continue producing independent, faith-centered content for Believers in Business. As a supporter, you'll also receive access to the Daily Crown Podcast Companion, featuring daily devotionals, Scripture reflections, prayer, and a personal journal to support your journey. Become a Supporter Prefer to give once? Leave a One-Time Tip. Wear the Crown. Carry the Flame. Represent the message wherever you go! Explore The Daily Crown merchandise collection and find gear that reflects your faith, purpose, and commitment to building God's way. Partner With The Daily Crown Let's make an impact together. We partner with organizations and brands that believe in meaningful stories, purposeful conversations, and the power of faith-driven entrepreneurship. Whether you're looking to reach our audience, share your message, or support independent media, we'd love to explore opportunities to collaborate. Our Partners Powered by Horicon Bank, The Natural Choice. About The Daily Crown The Daily Crown is an independent, faith-centered podcast and media brand for Believers in Business, hosted by Elzie Flenard III and produced by Daily Crown Studios. Through biblical wisdom, meaningful conversations, and practical business insights, we're helping believers strengthen their faith, sharpen their focus, and build businesses that honor God. Discover more at DailyCrown.co. Carry the Flame. Wear the Crown.™ Contact Britt Gottschalk Website LinkedIn E-mail