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Building A Tech Startup as a Non-Technical Founder | Kevin Barone of Vlawsity

August 17, 2026

We love romanticizing entrepreneurship stories—leaving a 9-to-5, raising millions, and watching a product take off. But what does it look like when you aren’t a developer, but you decide to build a tech company anyway? In this episode, practicing attorney and Vlawsity co-founder Kevin Barone joins me for a brutally honest reflection on building an online, do-it-yourself estate planning platform. Kevin opens up about leaving a big law firm, navigating complex legal guardrails, making big...

The Top Secret Drone Company Hiding In Plain Sight | Justin Call, Modovolo

March 11, 2026

What if one of the most interesting startups in New York is being built quietly in a barn in Vernon? In this episode of Rust Belt Startup, I sit down with Justin Call, founder and CEO of Modovolo, a company designing a new kind of drone — and doing it far from the typical startup scene. Instead of chasing hype or venture capital headlines, Justin and his team have been focused on something much harder: patiently building a real company, solving real problems, and learning what it takes to bri...

The Abolitionist Movement as an Early American Startup | Max Smith

February 16, 2026

 I can say, without exaggeration, this is one of the most extraordinary stories that I’ve ever heard. and maybe one of the most important, so my guest today is Max Smith. He’s a historian, a storyteller, and a lifelong steward of the history of Peterborough New York. So this is a tiny village in Madison County that most people have never heard of, but that quietly shaped the course of American history. So what you’re about to hear. Is the story of how the abolitionist moveme...

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Who is an ideal guest for Rust Belt Startup?

Rust Belt Startup typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Usually founders/CEOs of early-stage or specialized companies, plus academics or public affairs scholars with relevant research on regional development, institutions, or social/economic history. Common among recent guests: Company leadership (founder/CEO) in tech/engineering or complex-product domains; Research or scholarship tied to rural development, entrepreneurship, public affairs, or community institutions; Notable storytelling or stewardship work linked to local/regional historical institutions. Recent guests include Justin Call, Max Smith, and Zack Schuman.

How hard is it to get booked on Rust Belt Startup?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

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Recent episodes cover Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Startups, Digital Strategy, and Innovation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.