Toph Day and Matt Hunckler

Jun 21, 2023

How to Thrive While Working at a Startup with Christopher Day & Matt Hunckler

Toph Day and Matt Hunckler are both lifelong entrepreneurs. They have started numerous companies in all sorts of verticals and have seen uncommon success.

Podcast Summary

Toph Day and Matt Hunckler are lifelong entrepreneurs who have started numerous companies across various verticals and achieved uncommon success. In this episode, we dive deep with our hosts of Get IN. to learn more about their entrepreneurship journeys and gather actionable insights for thriving in a fast-paced startup environment. Toph Day, CEO of Elevate Ventures, has been a community builder, job maker, and wealth creator throughout his entrepreneurial endeavors over the last 25 years, co-founding eight businesses in seven different sectors. He has been involved in $600M in transactions and has delivered nearly a 4x cash-on-cash return when exiting for investors. Matt Hunckler, founder and CEO of Powderkeg, leads the only private membership network focused on supporting tech companies and executives in communities beyond Silicon Valley. He has covered emerging tech companies for publications like Forbes, VentureBeat, and Inc.com.

In our conversation with Matt and Toph, we explore the crucial lessons from failure, personal advice for securing your first customer, and the importance of moving on and being transparent. They emphasize why you should be “narrow and deep” with your product and share the greatest joys of owning a business. The episode also covers prepping and planning by thinking three steps ahead, investing and business ideas, and the significance of research before and after starting a business. Tune in to learn from Toph and Matt’s experiences and gain valuable insights into the world of entrepreneurship.

Guest(s)

Toph Day and Matt Hunckler

Date Published

June 21, 2023

This podcast is sponsored by

Sweetwater

Sweetwater, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a large music store and online retailer that specializes in musical instruments and pro audio equipment. It's known for its extensive inventory, expert staff, and dedication to customer service.

This podcast is sponsored by

Sweetwater

Sweetwater, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a large music store and online retailer that specializes in musical instruments and pro audio equipment. It's known for its extensive inventory, expert staff, and dedication to customer service.

This podcast is sponsored by

Sweetwater

Sweetwater, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a large music store and online retailer that specializes in musical instruments and pro audio equipment. It's known for its extensive inventory, expert staff, and dedication to customer service.

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