Episodes 28
Avg. Duration 48m
Activity Dormant
Since Sep 2023
Latest Episode Feb 2025

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
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About This Podcast

In a world where talent is evenly distributed but venture capital is concentrated in coastal silos, smart startup money is heading for the Midcontinent. The MidCon Markup podcast uncovers the inspiring stories of our visionary tech entrepreneurs and the investors who believe in them. Listen, learn, and make your Midcon Markup! Hosted by Cortado Ventures.

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Recent Episodes

Midcon Markup Ep. 27: Networking is a Skill You can Hone with Deliberate Practice with David Woods

Feb 27, 2025 1h 21m

Many people think that you are either a natural-born networker or you just aren't cut out for it. David Woods proves that wrong, as he was voted the shyest kid in school and later authored the book…

Midcon Markup Ep. 26: Moving Forward After 15 Years of Wrongful Incarceration with Richard Miles

Feb 13, 2025 1h 9m

The equal protection of the justice system is a narrative that brings us comfort, but for Richard Miles and thousands of others, it is a painful myth. Richard served 15 years in prison for a murder…

Midcon Markup Ep. 25: Everything You Want from Your Lawyer with Bill Richmond

Jan 30, 2025 28m

Lawyers have a reputation for being merchants of "No" in their desire to help clients minimize risk. Bill Richmond argues that the best lawyers seek to understand their clients' long-term goals and…

Midcon Markup Ep. 24: Thinking to Maximize Community Impact with Lynn McBee

Jan 16, 2025 49m

Some communities have a universally respected and beloved behind-the-scenes leader with a Midas Touch for all things impact. If you have lived in Dallas for long, you know that person is Lynn McBee.…

Midcon Markup Ep. 23: College is Perfect Time to Found Your first Startup with Trevor Gicheru

Jan 02, 2025 22m

While college years are associated with in-classroom learning and extracurricular partying, Trevor Gicheru proves it is also the perfect time to start your first startup. Startups require an immense…

Midcon Markup Ep. 22: Overcoming Addiction to Achieve Athletic and Podcasting Fame with Rich Roll

Dec 19, 2024 57m

A hero's journey is rarely a straight path, but few have winded as abruptly as Rich Rolls'. Overcoming childhood insecurities through competitive swimming, Rich had everything going for him as a D1…

Midcon Markup Ep. 21: How to be Yourself with Investors with Kevin Moore

Dec 05, 2024 48m

Most people go through their everyday lives trapped behind their own lens of the world. This lack of empathy is especially palpable when VCs are raising money from LPs and when founders are raising…

Midcon Markup Ep. 20: Dreams Too Big for Medical School with Deborah Moorad

Nov 21, 2024 44m

Medicine is a profession mothers tend to love. High on virtue, prestige, and income, life as a doctor is rewarding and lucrative. Discontinuing a medical school route is common for people with…

Midcon Markup Ep. 19: Bringing Canadian Founder Energy to Oklahoma VC with Matt Waraich

Nov 07, 2024 45m

Moving from Vancouver, British Columbia to Oklahoma City, OK is rare enough, let alone for venture capital. According to Matt Waraich, the geographic arbitrage thesis of non-coastal venture firms is…

Midcon Markup Ep. 18: Dedicating Your Life to Social Impact with Ed Long

Oct 24, 2024 59m

New research on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) demonstrates an overwhelming negative correlation between the severity/frequency of childhood trauma and lifetime well-being outcomes. Ed Long…

Midcon Markup Ep. 17: How Mike Beckham Sought Competiton and Won Big on Amazon

Oct 10, 2024 1h 17m

Tech exit to selling "commoditized" waterbottles on Amazon? Mike Beckham must be crazy! After 9 years of rapid growth with his company Simple Modern, Mike has proved his doubters wrong by leaning in…

Midcon Markup Ep. 16: Championship-pedigreed founder Trent Smith Scores with AI for Nurses

Sep 26, 2024 1h 3m

Trent Smith succeeds at every major endeavor he pursues. He was a Junior Olympic Taekwondo Champion, an All-American national champion football player in college, and a tight-end for numerous NFL…

Midcon Markup Ep. 15: Love at First Sight with Oklahoma City with Selena Skorman

Sep 12, 2024 39m

Most people would move away the second a relationship ends that brought them to a new market. Most people also don't have the resilience, charm, and big heart of Selena Skorman who fell mutually in…

Midcon Markup Ep. 14: Operational Excellence Transfers Everywhere with Brad Richardson

Aug 29, 2024 31m

At face value, owning and operating car dealerships couldn't be more different than serving as a lead executive of a high-growth tech company. Brad Richardson's incredible career journey proves that…

Midcon Markup Ep. 13: Obsessed with Expanding Access to Car Ownership with Brandon Stokes

Aug 15, 2024 1h 1m

In most U.S. cities, a car is vital to maintaining employment and supporting a family. Unfortunately, millions of Americans are locked out of car ownership because legacy credit data tells an…

Midcon Markup Ep. 12: Dropped out of College to Found a Startup

Aug 01, 2024 54m

A lifelong passion for cars and entrepreneurship has guided John Habeck's career. He masterfully stacked freelance auto industry experiences, starting with photographing dealership inventory and then…

Midcon Markup Ep. 11: AI Arm's Race for for Geopolitical Dominance

Jul 18, 2024 58m

With expertise in AI, nuclear power, cybersecurity efforts, and risk mitigation, Hart Brown offers a unique perspective on geopolitics. Informed by 20 years of experience in both government and…

Midcon Markup Ep. 10: Governing for All Oklahomans with Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell

Jul 03, 2024 48m

Born, raised, and educated in Tulsa, Oklahoma Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell had a limited perspective but a strong passion for broadening his perspective. In his college years and early career, he…

Midcon Markup Ep. 9: From Basketball to Business with Renzi Stone

Jun 20, 2024 57m

Renzi Stone grew up in Tulsa and has built a career in Oklahoma City where he solidified his reputation as a fierce competitor on the court and in the business world. When a short-lived professional…

Midcon Markup Ep. 8: When Necessity is the Mother of Invention in Postpartum Care

Jun 10, 2024 34m

Tune in to the 8th episode of #MidconMarkup, where host Cody Merrill has an eye-opening conversation about the good, the bad, & the ugly of the postpartum experience with special guest Dr. Pinkey…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Midcon Markup have?

Midcon Markup has published 28 episodes since September 2023, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.

Is Midcon Markup still active?

Midcon Markup is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 48m.

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