In this episode of Inner Edison Podcast, Ed Parcaut sits down with Aubrey Amatelli, founder and CEO of PayRio, to talk about what it takes to build a company in a highly regulated and often misunderstood industry.

Aubrey shares her path from startup life in Silicon Valley to a long career at J.P. Morgan, and how that background in payments and banking gave her the foundation to launch PayRio. The conversation explores cannabis payment processing, why the industry has struggled with cash-heavy operations, how regulation creates both barriers and opportunity, and why niche expertise can become a major advantage.

They also discuss startup leadership, long-term thinking, women in leadership, scaling through complexity, and what founders need to understand when they choose to build in spaces that most competitors avoid.

If you enjoy conversations about entrepreneurship, fintech, innovation, and solving hard problems, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of Inner Edison Podcast, Ed Parcaut sits down with Chad Link and Rob Brower to talk about the idea behind Swivel and why they believe the real estate industry is overdue for disruption.

Chad brings nearly two decades of real estate experience, including brokerage ownership, agent training, and thousands of transactions. Rob brings a background in digital media, technology, and business ownership. Together, they break down the flaws they see in the current real estate ecosystem, especially the way third-party platforms profit from leads and referral fees while agents, buyers, and sellers carry the cost.

This conversation covers entrepreneurship, industry frustration, startup vision, consumer value, and what it takes to build a platform designed to return more money and control to the people actually in the transaction.

If you like conversations about disruption, innovation, and building solutions from real-world experience, this episode is for you.

*Contact Ed Parcaut:**
- 🌍 Website: [edparcaut.com](http://edparcaut.com)
- 📱 Twitter: [@edparcaut](https://twitter.com)

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Join Ed Parcaut as he sits down with Téa Phillips, inventor and founder of MetaFlex Glove, for an inspiring discussion on creativity, resilience, and the realities of building a mission-driven startup.

In this episode, Téa Phillips shares her journey from growing up in a family of tinkerers and makers to developing a Class 1 medical device designed to help people with hand pain and mobility challenges. Together, Ed Parcaut and Téa Phillips dive into:

• The early inspirations from her inventor father and entrepreneurial grandparents

• Real-world challenges of launching an innovative medical product

• How MetaFlex Glove addresses issues like arthritis, carpal tunnel, and sports injuries

• The ups and downs of entrepreneurship: manufacturing hurdles, FDA regulations, hiring lessons, and fundraising

• Why building something meaningful is worth every struggle

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or interested in the power of purposeful invention, this episode offers practical insights and a dose of motivation.

Learn more about MetaFlex Glove at metaflexglove.com and connect with Téa on LinkedIn or Instagram.

*Contact Ed Parcaut:**
- 🌍 Website: [edparcaut.com](http://edparcaut.com)
- 📱 Twitter: [@edparcaut](https://twitter.com)

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