The Bourbon Friday Show

In this week's episode, we talk with Bryon Pierson Jr, Co-founder & CEO of Edurain, about his entrepreneurial journey and their File, Find, Fund platform. Bryon's a good friend, and what he is doing to help kids pay for college and housing is amazing. And Since we talked about paying for education, I talk about Scholarship and Education in the Bourbon Industry in the second part of the episode. And I even do a tasting of Uncle Nearest 1884!

In this week's episode, we talk with Talena Handley of Girlie Garage, about how she uses her background as a mechanic to create a platform that empowers women on the road. We go in-depth on how Talena got her start, and what led her on the startup journey. Since we talked about women empowerment during the 2nd part of the episode, Host Erik Lutenegger talks about Women and Bourbon, finishes with a tasting of Maker's Mark 101. Will he have a functional palate this week?

In this week's episode, and it's our 100th episode so there was no way we'd miss out on talking with Nick Niehaus, Co-founder & Head Trainer of Business Video School and past Host of the Bourbon Friday Show, we talk about Nick's entrepreneurial journey, what he's doing with Business Video School and get some tips on how you can get started with video for your business. In the second part of the episode, Host Erik Lutenegger talks about Bourbon and Social Media and does a tasting of Fistful of Bourbon. Will he finally be surprised by a bourbon? Listen and find out.

In this episode, we talk to Roy Scott, the Founder and CEO of Healthy Hip Hop, and how they are trying to create the Sesame Street of the 21st Century. We discuss the inspiration of the idea, their creative process, funding as a black founder, as well as his experience with Arch Grants and Techstars. We also discuss Republic, the crowdfunding-style startup investment platform, and Health Hip Hop's current campaign. In the second part of the show Erik Lutenegger, the founder of Tenacity and Host talks about Musicians' involvement in Spirit Brands and Investing. And finishes with a tasting of Virginia Black, an American Whiskey by Drake

In this episode, we talk to Trinity Torres of FedTech about their programs that help entrepreneurs work with the Government. Then Erik runs down the laws of bourbon and it's history.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Perry Drake, Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Missouri - St. Louis and Conference Founder of MDMC, the Midwest Digital Marketing Conference. During the interview, we talk about the origins of MDMC, how it pivoted during COVID, and what's next. We also talk with Perry about being a college Professor during COVID Then Erik talks about the Marketing of Bourbon and how the words on bottles might not actually mean anything.

In this episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we are joined by Michael Sato, Co-founder & Executive Director of Freecog, a non-profit startup which is developing innovative, tech-driven solutions to provide courts with an efficient and equitable alternative to the cash bail system by using a mobile app platform to increase accountability while decreasing incarceration costs. Featured Bourbon: George Remus Bourbon

Today on the Bourbon Friday Show, we talk to Rebecca Brian Pan, CEO & Co-founder of Covo and Christopher Holt, CEO & Co-founder of TechArtista about their new partnership and the St. Louis co-working ecosystem. Featured Bourbon: Jefferson’s Reserve Pritchard Hill Cabernet Cask Finished

Today on the Bourbon Friday Show, we talk to Anatolij Gelimson, CTO of FastDemocracy a federal, state, and local legislative analytics platform that provides users with a way to follow […]

Today on the Bourbon Friday Show, we look back at 2019 and announce our top episodes of last year! Featured Bourbons: E.H. Taylor Single Barrel, Stumpy's Old Monroe, 1792 Full Proof Recording Date: Jan 3, 2020

In this episode, we talk to Austin Smith, Co-founder & CEO of Mission Control, a platform where people can create video game leagues with friends. Featured Bourbon: Old Charter 8

In this episode, we speak with Olena Lazareva, COO of Loro, a smart companion robot for wheelchair users, controlled by a user-friendly application. Featured Bourbon: Evan Williams Single Barrel

In this episode, we talk to Eric Laurent, Founder & CEO of Roo Storage, the "Airbnb for Storage" which optimizes the storage experience by connecting people in the local community with extra space to people seeking a more affordable storage solution. Featured Bourbon: Buffalo Trace Bourbon

In this special episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we recorded multiple segments live from Venture Café Night at 39 North, The Art of Alcohol! We discuss everything from Economic […]

In this episode, we talk to Raj Singh, Founder & CEO of Connexio, which acts as a personalized, AI driven, virtual advisor for students who want to study internationally. Featured Bourbon: Michter's US*1 Bourbon

In this episode, we talk to Michael Seaman, Co-founder & CEO of SwipeSum, A platform enabling merchants to find the most cost-effective credit card processing solution. Featured Bourbon: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

In this double-length Startup Week episode, we were happy to feature St. Louis City Treasurer Tishaura O. Jones & Gill Wagner, Global Village Publishing Partner. Bourbons: Weller Special Reserve & StilL630 Experimental Series

In this episode, we talk to Samantha Lee, Host of CreativeMornings/St. Louis, a free breakfast speaker series, providing intellectually and creatively stimulating dialog to the St. Louis Region. Featured Bourbon: […]

In this episode, we welcome Marc Bernstein, CEO of Balto Software. Balto understands phone conversations and visually guides reps, live, on each call. After the call, data points reveal which strategies work and which don’t. Featured Bourbon: I.W. Harper Kentucky Bourbon

In this episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we welcome Dan Parris, In Motion Conference Director and Executive Director of Continuity and Bobby Herrera, award-winning filmmaker. The In Motion Video […]

In this episode, we talk to Erin Joy of Black Dress Circle, a facilitated peer roundtable program that brings local women business owners together to discuss issues, share experiences, and leverage collective knowledge. Bourbon: Ironroot Harbinger XC

In this episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we are joined by Jenny Bristow, Partner & CEO of Anvil Analytics + Insights, a data-focused, full-service agency that specializes in digital marketing, web design and development! Bourbon: Jim Beam Single Barrel

In this episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we are joined by Jason Gifford, the General Manager of The Last Hotel, one of the newest and hottest hotel properties in downtown St. Louis. Bourbon: J. Rieger Private Stock

In this episode, we are joined by Mary Louise Helbig, Executive Director of ITEN, which provides programs for rapid development of scalable tech ventures, engaging entrepreneurs to help others build successful companies. Bourbon: David Nicholson 1843

In this episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we are joined by Ellen Chisa, the Co-founder & CEO of Dark, a holistic programming language, editor, and infrastructure for building backends without accidental complexity. Bourbon: Journeyman Featherbone

In this special episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we recorded multiple segments live from the Venture Cafe St. Louis Kinesis 2019 Fundraising Event.

In this episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we are joined by Darcella Craven, President & Chief Fear Conqueror of Veterans Business Resource Center. Bourbon: Merica Bourbon

In this episode, we are joined by Mark Tatgenhorst, GEOSAURUS Program Director at T-REX. A tech innovation center that brings government, industry, academia and startups together to solve geospatial information problems. Bourbon: Woodford Reserve

In this episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we are joined by Adam Stumpf, the Owner and Master Distiller of Stumpy's Spirits to talk about running a grain-to-glass distillery on an 8 generation farm.

In this episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we are joined by Steve Sommers, the Executive Director of TEDxGatewayArch to talk about all things TEDx. Bourbon: Old Dominick Huling Station

In this episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we are joined by Jason Hall, the CEO of Arch to Park. We discuss St. Louis Economic development and the STLMade Movement. Bourbon: StilL630 Monon Bell Cask Strength

On this episode, we talk to Charli Cooksey, Founder & CEO of WEPOWER, which focuses on redesigning systems & policy in the areas of education, health, justice, and economic systems to benefit everyone in the community. Bourbon: New Riff Single Barrel

On this episode of The Bourbon Friday Show features Ola Ayeni, Founder of Claim Academy, a St. Louis-based developer bootcamp that teaches participants to code in just 3 months. Bourbon: FEW Bourbon

On this episode, we feature Dr. Chris Ho, Owner of Drug Design Methodologies, which develops software to optimize and measure drug-target binding, which ultimately helps accelerate and de-risk drug development. Bourbon: Jack Daniel's Old No. 7

In this episode, we interview Janna Westbrook, Founder & CEO of Provider Pool. Her company has created an online community that connects nursing professionals available per diem with healthcare providers. Bourbon: Woodford Reserve

On this episode, we're talking with Michael Powers, Co-Founder of Tower Grove Pride, a festival dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, allies, and the Tower Grove community. Bourbon: Old Forester 81 Proof

The Bourbon Friday Show welcomes Olamide Adeboye, Founder & CEO of Wakava, a premium beverage company that produces Natural African traditional antioxidant herbal cold-brew beverages. Bourbon: New Holland Beer Barrel Bourbon

On this episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we talk with Tony Bryan, Executive Director of CyberUp, a nonprofit that focuses on bridging the cybersecurity skills gap in the St. Louis area. Bourbon: Legent

The Bourbon Friday Show welcomes Charlie Walch, CEO of Pluton Biosciences, which looks for microbes in soil to development sustainable products for the agriculture, pharmaceutical, and bioremediation industries. Bourbon: Four Roses Cask Strength

On this episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we talk with LaShana Lewis, Founder and CEO of L.M. Lewis Consulting, which helps companies improve their diversity and inclusion through trainings and consulting. Bourbon: Rabbit Hole

On this episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we talk with Junior Lara, host of the Auténtico Podcast, which caters to the Latinx members of the business professional community in St. Louis and beyond. Bourbon: J.R. Revelry

On this episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we talk with Kiley Summers, Founder of SpenDebt, a financial technology company designed to assist people to pay off debt by leveraging of micropayments through everyday transactions. Bourbon: Koval

On this episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we talk with Lindsay Van Quaethem, Founder and CEO of City Block, which helps businesses in downtown St. Louis share their stories and conquer digital marketing. Bourbon: Calumet Farm Single Rack Black 10yo

On this episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we talk with Ronke Faleti, Founder and CEO of korédé, who is on a mission to make the most beautifully functional work bag. Bourbon: TX Bourbon

On this episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we talk with James Forbes, Co-Founder and CEO of Good Life Growing, a social enterprise with a mission based bottom line to combat urban decay and food insecurity. Bourbon: Dogmaster

On this episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we talk with Rebecca Brian Pan, Founder and CEO of Covo, a coworking brand in San Francisco and St. Louis that is reimaging the coworking model. Bourbon: Amador Double Barrel Bourbon

On this episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we talk with Jazmin Olivares, Communications and Community Manager for QDivision, the IT department for moving and logistics industry leader, UniGroup. Bourbon: Angel's Envy

On this episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we talk with Mike Bynum, Executive Director for The BALSA Foundation. Bourbon: Jack Daniel Single Barrel Select

On this episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we talk with Lisa Kuntz, Co-Director for the St. Louis chapter of Startup Grind. Bourbon: Wild Turkey Long Branch

On this episode of the Bourbon Friday Show, we talk with Michael Lamb, President and Co-Founder of nativeMSG, a platform for automating business functions across messaging channels. Bourbon: Bulleit Bourbon