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  • Shaping the SMB AI Landscape with Kal Amin

    Shaping the SMB AI Landscape with Kal Amin
    Jun 3 2025
    On this episode of Visionary’s Podcast, powered by StartUp Westport, host Jay Norris dives into the future of tech with one of StartUp Westport’s own, Kal Amin. He’s a former executive at Google, Spotify and Sounder.fm and now a Managing Partner at 1848 Ventures. Tune in for Kal’s take on empowering SMBs, takeaways from his time at media and tech moguls and how he believes AI is reshaping what’s next in innovation.

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    33 min
  • Shaping Connecticut's Economic Future with Dan O’Keefe

    Shaping Connecticut's Economic Future with Dan O’Keefe
    May 6 2025
    On this episode of Visionary’s Podcast, powered by StartUp Westport, host Jay Norris discusses the economic future of Connecticut with the state’s Chief Innovation Officer, Dan O’Keefe. Hear about his rise to the position, how he executed multiple exits and IPOs throughout his career and new opportunities for SMBs and startups in the state of Connecticut.

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    44 min
  • How PopUp Bagels' Founder Crafted His Bagel Empire

    How PopUp Bagels' Founder Crafted His Bagel Empire
    Apr 1 2025
    On today’s episode of Visionary’s Podcast, powered by StartUp Westport, CEO and Co-Founder of Guesst Software and host Jay Norris sits down with PopUp Bagels Founder Adam Goldberg to talk about his bagel concept. He shares why he chose bagels, how it’s compelling compared to other businesses and how he scaled the company from Westport to Manhattan — and now nationwide — in four years.

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    35 min
  • ESPN Chairman Talks His Playbook to Success

    ESPN Chairman Talks His Playbook to Success
    Mar 4 2025
    On today’s episode of Visionary’s Podcast, powered by StartUp Westport, CEO and Co-Founder of Guesst Software and host Jay Norris talks to ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro about his strategy for success that led him to the world’s top sports network.

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    59 min
  • Meet Jen Tooker, First Selectwoman (aka Mayor) of Westport, CT

    Meet Jen Tooker, First Selectwoman (aka Mayor) of Westport, CT
    Sep 10 2024
    We invite you to a conversation with Jen Tooker, Westport's dynamic First Selectwoman. Jen shares her thoughts on the past, present, and future for herself and the booming city of Westport, Connecticut. Hear her views on the public versus the private sector, tips on conquering stress, and the importance of surrounding yourself with good people.

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    37 min
  • Jay Flips the Script on Dan Woog, The Voice of Westport

    Jay Flips the Script on Dan Woog, The Voice of Westport
    Aug 19 2024


    Dan Woog is one of the most popular voices in Westport, CT, and his daily e-newsletter 06880 covers the people, events, and news illuminating Westport. He has published 17,000 issues! This time, Jay flips the script and interviews Dan. Hear Dan's definition of community, what makes a good story, and his thoughts on the future.

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    24 min