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BeAtento Podcast

BeAtento Podcast

Hosted by Rant9 Productions

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47

Latest episode

Jan 2025

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EN

About the show

Atento Capital is an early-stage investment firm focused on unlocking unsung potential. From our offices in Tulsa and NW Arkansas, leading markets for innovation in the heartland, we identify high-potential ideas and individuals and then invest the early-stage funding and human capital needed to take ventures from 0-1 and 1-10. The BeAtento Podcast explores the founders, partners, funders, and systems that work together to transform the heartland into the nation’s most equitable tech hub.

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January 22, 202515 min

Venture Voices: Hustle Fund's Competitive Edge and the Long Game of VC with Haley Bryant Pt 2

Join host Vondell Burns as she continues the conversation with Haley Bryant of Hustle Fund in our Venture Voices series. In this episode, Haley dives deeper into Hustle Fund’s unique competitive edge and their hands-on approach to early-stage investing. She shares valuable insights on co-investment strategies, relationship building, and why venture capital is a long game.Whether you’re a founder, an aspiring VC, or simply curious about the inner workings of venture capital, Haley offers advice on fundraising, navigating the competitive landscape, and what the future holds for her in the venture space.Subscribe to the #BeAtento Podcast for more conversations with groundbreaking founders driving innovation and success.

January 22, 202515 min

Founders Forum: Expanding ByBug and Scaling In Tulsa with co-founder Gerardo Bluesky

In this exciting episode of the #BeAtento Podcast’s Founders Forum series, we sit down with Gerardo Bluesky, founder of ByBug, a dynamic company that recently relocated to Tulsa from Argentina. Gerardo shares ByBug’s incredible journey, from its origins to its current plans for expansion and growth in the U.S.In this conversation, Gerardo offers insights into the opportunities and challenges of relocating a business, his vision for ByBug’s future, and what it means to be part of Tulsa’s growing entrepreneurial community.Tune in to learn more about ByBug’s plans for the future and Gerardo’s advice for fellow founders navigating the complexities of growth and expansion.Subscribe to the #BeAtento Podcast for more conversations with groundbreaking founders driving innovation and success.

November 15, 202421 min

Venture Voices: From Angel Investing to Hustle Fund Insights with Haley Bryant

🎙️ Welcome to the Be Atento Podcast series, Venture Voices! Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of venture capital and entrepreneurship by sitting with leaders in venture capital who are sharing insights on VC trends, experiences, and lessons learned.In this episode, our host Vondell Burns sits down with Haley Bryant of Hustle Fund to explore her unique journey in the venture capital industry. From her roots at Apple to angel investing to becoming a pivotal figure at Hustle Fund, Haley shares her unique insights and experiences. We discuss the intricacies of early-stage investing, the importance of intersectionality in venture capital, and the evolving landscape of startup funding.Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, an investor, or simply curious about the venture capital ecosystem, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways. Tune in to hear Haley's story and learn how she navigated her path to success.

June 12, 202423 min

Bioeutectics: Transforming the Solvents Industry with Sustainable solutions in Tulsa with Founder Tomas Silicaro

In this episode of the BeAtento Podcast, we welcome Tomas Silicaro, the Co-founder and CEO of Bioeutectics, who is leading a green revolution in the solvents industry. Bioeutectics is making a space for themselves in the development of sustainable solutions that replace traditional, environmentally harmful solvents.Tomas shares his journey from concept to commercialization, the impact of their solutions on the market, and the future of sustainable solvents.Tomas delves into the innovative approaches Bioeutectics is taking to replace traditional solvents with environmentally friendly alternatives, significantly reducing the industry's carbon footprint. Discover how Bioeutectics is leading the charge towards sustainability, creating a ripple effect across various sectors reliant on solvents. Tomas shares the inspiring journey of moving Bioeutectics from Argentina to Tulsa, Oklahoma, and how this strategic relocation is fueling the company's growth and innovation. Tune in to hear about the transformative power of sustainable innovation and the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit that is thriving in Tulsa. Subscribe to the #BeAtento Podcast for more captivating conversations with pioneers who are making a difference in their fields.

March 26, 202423 min

Boddle Learning: The Future of Gamified Education with Founder Edna Martinson

Join us on the BeAtento Podcast as we sit down with Edna Martinson, the decorated co-founder of Boddle Learning, to showcase the next educational game app helping K-6 kids be engaged towards education. Lean into Edna's entrepreneurial journey to Tulsa and underscoring the importance of representation in the startup world. Get ready for an insightful discussion on the future of Boddle Learning.

November 14, 202321 min

Venture Voices: Venture Studios, Global Living, and VC Tactics with Dallas Price of Forum Ventures

Welcome to the Be Atento Podcast series, Venture Voices! Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of venture capital and entrepreneurship by sitting with leaders in venture capital who are sharing insights on VC Trends experiences and lessons learned. In this episode, our host and Community Outreach Manager Brentom Todd sits down with Venture Builder Dallas Price of Forum Ventures to explore his journey in the Venture Studio industry and gather his unique insights. Dallas shares his experiences from his roots in Canada to his full circle role at Forum Ventures and growing in the venture capital space. We learn how the venture studio model works, how he got to Forum Ventures, and the advantages of being a digital nomad in Tulsa. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, an investor, or curious about the venture capital ecosystem, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways. Tune in to hear Dallas’s story and learn how he navigated his path to success.

October 10, 202317 min

Tulsa-based Sneakerhead turned Tech Revolutionary: Venita Cooper shapes an honest marketplace through AI start-up, Arbit

Dive into the journey of one of Tulsa’s, Venita “Coop” Cooper. Hear how a passion to create a space for sneakers on Historic Black Wall Street turned into a startup called Arbit that is bringing honest transparency in the world of sneaker valuation. Learn more about Coop's climb, her impact and love for Tulsa, and the future for Atento Capital’s portfolio company Arbit, which is on the path to becoming a world acclaimed brand.

September 21, 202320 min

SquadTrip: The Future of Group Travel Management with Founder Darrien Watson

In this episode of the Be Atento Podcast, we sit down with Darrien Watson, the visionary founder of SquadTrip, a SaaS platform revolutionizing group travel. Explore how SquadTrip simplifies booking and payments, making group trip planning a seamless experience. Get to know Darrien's journey, from his early days in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the creation of SquadTrip. Get ready to be inspired and informed about the future of travel technology.Subscribe to the Be Atento Podcast for more thought-provoking conversations with leaders in business and travel.

April 18, 202322 min

Payfactory: Pivoting Through the Advancement of the Payment Revolution

In this podcast episode, Michael Basch, Founder and Managing Partner at Atento Capital, interviews Ruston Miles, CEO of Payfactory, and Marvin Jones, Head of Strategic Partnerships / Co-Founder of Payfactory, a company that empowers leading platforms with immediate onboarding, payment acceptance, and payouts through a suite of restful APIs. Ruston explains how observing macro trends in the economy led him to the success of previous startups and how Payfactory is positioned for the future of payments, suggesting that if you are observant and produce a solution, your best years in business could happen during the worst years for the economy. Tune in to gain insights into the entrepreneurial journeys of Ruston and Marvin, as well as the vision behind Payfactory and how it is set to shape the future of payments.

March 27, 202313 min

The Journey to Making a Tulsa-Based Start-Up a "Boardroom-Name"

Host: Adele Weaver, Managing Partner of Pre-Seed Investments at Atento Capital. Guest: Jamie Ostroe, Co-Founder & Head of Content at B2B Reviews. She/Her/Hers Pronouns. In this podcast episode, Adele Weaver, Managing Partner of Pre-Seed Investments at Atento Capital, welcomes Jamie Ostroe, Co-Founder & Head of Content at B2B Reviews. Jamie shares with Adele about her experience as a female founder starting B2B Reviews, a platform that offers real-world advice from industry experts and quizzes to match businesses with software that meet their needs.Jamie's background in ConsumerAffairs, a customer review and consumer news platform, inspired her and her co-founder to apply the same model to B2B applications. She explains how their SaaS product allows brands to manage and analyze review data to select the product or vendor that best fits their needs. B2B is poised to grow to become a “boardroom name”, making business decisions easier for anyone who needs software to improve their business. 

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