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RJ Adler / WheelPad
Jun 11, 2026
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Kevin LeSage / SearchLight
Apr 16, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11/26 |  RJ Adler / WheelPad | “To be an entrepreneur, you have to be inherently lazy.” RJ Adler joins Start Here to give us the update on WheelPad, a manufacturer of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) based in Wilmington, Vermont. Aside from building ADU’s for families around the country, RJ talks about his experience coming from a large family of entrepreneurs, his early ventures as a student at Middlebury College, and why WheelPad is choosing to grow in Vermont. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/7/26 |  Michele Asch / Twincraft Skincare | Michele Asch is the kind of leader who builds things… and then helps others do the same. As Chief People Officer at Twincraft Skincare, she's part of the team making Vermont a legitimate hub for skincare innovation, manufacturing premium products for over 150 brands across North America. Outside of Twincraft, Michele invests in startups by putting real capital behind Vermont founders who are building something that matters. This one's for anyone who believes Vermont is a place where innovation actually happens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/16/26 |  Kevin LeSage / SearchLight✨ | entrepreneurshipanalytics+2 | Kevin LeSage | SearchLightAcast | — | SearchLightreturn on ad spend+3 | — | 29m 19s | |
| 4/2/26 |  Jason Levinthal / J Skis✨ | skiingentrepreneurship+1 | Jason Levinthal | J SkisAcast | — | hand-crafted skislimited-edition skis+2 | — | 45m 37s | |
| 3/19/26 |  Jason Wilbur / WILBUR✨ | luxury watchesentrepreneurship+3 | Jason Wilbur | Wilbur luxury watchesWILBUR+2 | — | mechanized arthigh-cost hardware+2 | — | 50m 25s | |
| 3/5/26 |  Julie Jatlow / Fuse✨ | teen marketingyouth culture+2 | Julie Jatlow | FuseAcast | — | Fusemarketing agency+4 | — | 48m 31s | |
| 2/19/26 |  Chelsea Bardot Lewis / VBSR✨ | Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibilityin-person connection+6 | Chelsea Bardot Lewis | VBSRVermont Businesses for Social Responsibility+1 | Vermont | VBSRVermont+2 | — | 35m 03s | |
| 1/15/26 |  David Aronoff / MCJ✨ | climate techventure capital+3 | David Aronoff | MCJGreylock+2 | VermontNortheast Kingdom | portfolio supportcommunity of talent+2 | — | 42m 55s | |
| 12/2/25 |  Sam Holland / Informal✨ | hardwarecreativity+1 | Sam Holland | brain scannersburrito holders+2 | — | brain scannersburrito holders+1 | — | 37m 45s | |
| 11/4/25 |  Phil Beauregard / Impellent Ventures✨ | startupsinvesting+1 | Phil Beauregard | Impellent VenturesAcast | — | unicornsemerging regions+2 | — | 47m 51s | |
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| 10/1/25 |  Adam Farmer / The Farmer Companies✨ | food industryscaling+3 | Adam Farmer | Cabot Mac & CheeseGuinness Pretzel Pieces+5 | — | Cabot Mac & CheeseNathan’s Beef Sticks+1 | — | 55m 40s | |
| 8/28/25 |  Tom Messner✨ | entrepreneurshiplocal investment+1 | Tom Messner | NBC5VT Startup News+2 | Lake MonstersVermont | VermontNBC5+2 | — | 41m 31s | |
| 7/30/25 |  Andrew Savage / Lime | What is the micromobility revolution? It’s the movement of trading gas pedals for handlebars to make urban transport easy and more affordable. In this episode of Start Here, we sat down with Andrew Savage, founding team member and VP of Sustainability at Lime, the world’s largest shared electric vehicle company and the force behind the e-scooters and e-bikes you’ve probably seen zipping through traffic jams in your city. Andrew breaks down how Lime has helped replace over a billion kilometers of car trips with clean, electronic rides and explains why this matters for our cities, our wallets, and the health of our planet! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/3/25 |  Rylan Blowers | Rylan Blowers founded Park Software from the most fitting place possible—an RV. The idea sparked when he and his co-founder John, struggled to book a spot for the night, experiencing the pain points of campground reservations firsthand. The result: a campground management software made simple. Rylan's story is not one to miss. In this episode, we cover building, fundraising, and scaling a software company while living in Vermont. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/2/25 |  Sam Roach-Gerber | After nine years of co-hosting this podcast, Sam Roach-Gerber is on the other side of the mic. She’s a baller on all fronts. Known for wearing many hats, Sam started the Female Founders Speakers Series, THIS PODCAST, and advised hundreds of entrepreneurs over the years. How did she get from a bottle redemption girl to one of VT’s best startup advisors? You’ll have to listen to find out. Oh…and stay to the end to see where she’s at now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/20/25 |  Jane and Dave / Cannatrol | Jane and Dave Sandelman have a crazy story. After living the corporate life, they opened an inn in southern Vermont that was one of the Top 10 Culinary Inns in America, pioneering farm-to-table dining. Now, they run Cannatrol, a drying and curing system for cannabis. It all started at a cheese conference when Dave discovered that the physics of aging cheese and drying a flower are the same. Their first prototype sold quickly, and today, Cannatrol has shipped over 6,000 units to 15 countries. Their story is one of innovation, adaptability, and turning curiosity into a global business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/23/25 |  Rob Conboy / Glavel | Rob Conboy, CEO of Glavel, shares his journey from working at Burton to founding a company that transforms recycled glass into sustainable insulation. He reflects on how Vermont’s emphasis on sustainability and innovation inspired him to bring foam glass technology from Europe to the U.S. Rob explains how Glavel’s products reduce embodied carbon in construction, create green jobs, and help companies meet their sustainability goals. He also discusses local Vermont partnerships that will make Glavel 100% renewable next year. Rob’s journey will encourage you to #starthere in beautiful Vermont! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 11/15/24 |  Sophie Rabe / Olive and Milo | In this episode, Sophie Rabe, founder of Olive and Milo Social, shares her path from growing up in Vermont’s Mad River Valley to building a career in digital marketing. After studying communications at Champlain College, Sophie worked in event marketing before freelancing led her to start her own agency. Sophie explains how Olive and Milo Social grew from a local business into a company with clients across the U.S. and Canada. She offers insights on choosing the right platforms, understanding analytics, and balancing posts. Sophie’s work highlights the value of small agencies and their scrappiness. Her story encourages anyone considering building a business to #starthere in Vermont. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 10/15/24 |  Jay Bellows / KORE Power | Jay Bellows, president of KORE Power, discusses his journey from Johnson State to telecom services in Boston to battery storage solutions in Vermont. First, he reflects on how his passion for Vermont’s outdoors and frustration with city life drew him back to the state. Jay then explains the importance of energy storage for grid reliability, especially as the world transitions toward renewable energy and electric vehicles. He also touches on the partnership with Green Mountain Power and the company’s future plans, including a gigafactory in Arizona. Jay’s journey will encourage you to #starthere in beautiful Vermont. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 9/23/24 |  Jeff Beer / Select Design | Jeff’s journey began by printing T-shirts, and now, his company works with household brands like Dunkin’, Saucony, and Pepsico. Jeff is the co-founder of Select Design, a creative agency that conquers brand chaos. At just 22, he and his co-founder Kevin were hustling to sell apparel, relying on every connection they could make. His story is about having people in your corner that root for you, and how Vermont is the perfect place to find it. This is the perfect listen for someone wanting to start a business in VT but doesn’t know where to start. Jeff’s story will encourage you to #starthere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 9/6/24 |  Erin Fagnant / KSV Agency | In this episode, we sit down with Erin Fagnant, a powerhouse in marketing and leadership. From her days working with the Red Sox to becoming a partner at KSV, Erin’s journey is packed with insight. She shares the unfiltered truth about what it takes to run and sustain a thriving agency through both the highs and the lows. Erin’s story of resilience and grit will leave you inspired. Whether you’re passionate about marketing, focused on keeping your business strong, or curious about the inner workings of a nearly 50-year-old company, this conversation is for you. Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 8/22/24 |  Senator Patrick Leahy | You know Patrick Leahy for his 48-year run in the U.S. Senate, but there is so much more to love about Vermont’s most influential and beloved leader. He’s a changemaker, bridge builder, family man, and bipartisan hero, but it all began with a boyhood in Montpelier. Join us for this extra special episode and learn about how the Senator was able to connect with his constituents on a deeply personal level, making a huge impact in Vermont and nationally. Oh and trust us, you don’t want to miss his story about former President Barack Obama singing him “Happy Birthday”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/11/24 |  Alejandro Bergad / Sunsoil | One thing most businesses don’t think to do is intentionally lower their price. For Alejandro Bergad of Sunsoil, it was a no-brainer. Join us for this month's episode of Start Here, where Alejandro discusses the CBD industry, his experiences with the compound, and his combination of hard work and luck that led to Sunsoil. With a commitment to affordability and keeping a grassroots core, Sunsoil has made a name for itself in the CBD industry for never sacrificing its quality while maintaining an affordable price. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/13/24 |  Matt Dunne / CORI | Matt Dunne, the king of rural innovation, joins the podcast to inspire us all. His deep roots in Vermont are intertwined with the community that shaped him. From being elected to the legislature at 22, to convincing Google to open an office in White River Junction, to founding the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI), Matt's ability to build community is remarkable. This podcast is essentially a crash course on how to create a thriving community anywhere. We’re big fans, can you tell? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/9/24 |  Ashley Farland / DandyLion Designs | Who knew being a chef in New York City would inspire Ashley to start a luxury home goods business! Founder of DandyLion Designs, Ashley Farland, joins us to share her exciting journey into the realm of luxury goods, but with a unique twist – her creations are crafted from deadstock materials. With a commitment to premium materials and sustainability, DandyLion Designs is taking luxury to the next level. Did we mention it’s a fraction of the price? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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