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Start Here

Booking Overview

A regional business interview show focused on Vermont entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders, with episodes typically featuring external founders and executives discussing company-building stories and solutions. PR agencies could credibly pitch startup founders, CEOs, and business leaders with strong innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, local-commerce, or social-impact expertise; booking difficulty is medium because the show favors credible leaders while remaining regionally focused.

Metrics

Episodes: 119

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 2.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

javen@vcet.co

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Founders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business leaders with firsthand experience building innovative companies, launching products, or strengthening local and mission-driven businesses.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led a startup or established business, Developed an innovative product, service, or business model, Built a company addressing a local, social, or industry-specific challenge, Demonstrated expertise in entrepreneurship, leadership, or business growth

Recent Guest Discussions

Omari Bouknight - Wireless Charging Devices For Medical Implants And Medical-device Innovation

Rachael Floreani - Upcycled Nutrition, Food Insecurity, Entrepreneurship, And Building A Mission-driven Company

Bill Calfee - Local Commerce, Supporting Vermont Businesses, And Building A Community-focused Online Marketplace

Jon McNeill - Hypergrowth Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, And Scaling Companies

Neil Shah - Hardware Startups, Customer Discovery, Product Development, And Solving Problems Through Entrepreneurship

Recent Topics

Business, Entrepreneurship, Startups, Innovation, Leadership

Episodes

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Omari Bouknight / Resonant Link Medical

October 01, 2026

Resonant Link Medical is connecting with people in a completely new way…literally. CEO Omari Bouknight takes us into the world of wireless charging devices for medical implants, and how it’s changing the game for patients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachael Floreani / Burlington Bio

September 10, 2026

Rachael Floreani, founder of Burlington Bio, speaks with us about the world of upcycled nutrition, which utilizes commonly discarded food that we often take for granted, and repurposing it into nutritious and affordable food to fight back against food insecurity. Through the ups and downs, Rachael maintains her driven spirit to overcome life’s hardships, which she credits to the company she has built around support and care, and the incredible team she works with. Her background in teach...

Bill Calfee / Myti

August 20, 2026

Bill Calfee has one goal, keep the power in the community and keep it human. In this episode of StartHere, Bill talks to us about how his time spent living on a boat helped guide him to start Myti. Myti’s online marketplace is made up of a collection of local Vermont businesses to make it easier to shop locally from home. Listen to founder Bill Calfee talk about how Myti serves local businesses and keeps power in the community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Start Here?

Its publicly listed email is javen@vcet.co. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Start Here?

The publicly listed email for Start Here: javen@vcet.co.

How many listeners does Start Here have?

Podseeker estimates Start Here reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Start Here?

Start Here typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Founders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business leaders with firsthand experience building innovative companies, launching products, or strengthening local and mission-driven businesses. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a startup or established business; Developed an innovative product, service, or business model; Built a company addressing a local, social, or industry-specific challenge. Recent guests include Omari Bouknight, Rachael Floreani, and Bill Calfee.

How hard is it to get booked on Start Here?

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

What topics does Start Here cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Startups, Innovation, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

javen@vcet.co

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