DNVR Biz

RK goes in on being part of a team, the future of DNVR and digital streaming, and how journalism has changed.

CryptTV CEO and co-founder Jack Davis talks about building a digital entertainment company for horror fans, how he looks at customer acquisition, his philosophy on raising money and much more.

Tal Shachar was at Chernin when they made the investment that transformed Barstool Sports. Then he spent time at Buzzfeed before taking the Chief Digital Officer role at Immortals. On today’s show he talks about the podcast industry, gaming, the inflection point we are approaching and where media is going next.

Solo Spano goes in on ESPN labor cuts and the future of the NBA and NHL.

Edgar Walker is the Head of Strategy at Front OFfice Sports. He joined the show for an hour-long conversation on recent trends in digital media and sports media and to talk about some of the upcoming changes that he sees coming with both industries. Topics include: ✅ The substack model ✅ The partnership between content creators and business owners ✅ Is the podcast market saturated? ✅ Why newsletters aren't outdated ✅ How Bleacher Report changed the industry ✅ What would DNVR look like in other markets? ✅ Why sports ratings are down

Andrew Feinstein holds nothing back. From the development of the massive Denver Stiffs community, to how the local COVID regulations were determined, to how the LGBTQ movement has changed and how its effected the gay bar scene. He expands on how we can solve the housing cost crises and even how to solve the issue of homelessness. This is truly an exceptional interview. 

Nicki Jhabvala talks about how she got into the business, her opinion on whats happened to Sports Illustrated, how she became a beat writer at the Denver Post, her time at The Athletic, and how she ended up with her dream job at the Washington Post.

Dan Fellman talks about the radio industry, working in TV, how digital media has evolved and discusses what it was like working with Spano a decade ago.

Brad Bickerton is the founder and CEO of Delta Awesome, a company that helps startups of all sizes develop and scale without falling victim to the many traps awaiting them. Brad discusses fundraising, removing toxic people, reconditioning the mind at different levels, and much more. 

Andre started at the company writing CSU Rams stories in 2015. He would go on to create betting algorithms, a propitiatory player rating system, and eventually help Brandon Spano manage the company while creating content. 

Most people think that luck is one single instance that happens blindly. Brandon breaks down the four different levels of luck and explains how each one has affected his business.

Eric Wedum tells the story of how he started D-Line Co. while selling t-shirts out of his car. Before long he was designing shirts for two of the biggest sports communities in Denver media. The next step was combining those two and rebranding the whole thing. And he pulled it off.

Andrew Aamot wasn't getting traction with his coffee brand in 2015. Instead of giving up, he invented a CBD brew that would change the game forever. This is his story and how he did it. 

The Denver media legend talks about his controversial tweet that was hours old when the podcast was recorded, how media had changed, and what broadcasts may look like in the future. 

Brandon Spano breaks down the three symptoms of killing your dreams, why people aren't happy when they get to their destination and how to find fulfillment in life. 

Kayvon won a Super Bowl just a few years ago and after some unlucky injuries found himself falling in love with entrepreneurism. He now owns a food truck, is opening a lounge, is making moves in real estate, published a book, and is even having a cartoon produced. 

If you've watched it, Allie Monroy had her hands on it. From creating and scaling the video product that transformed the company to managing a large team as we grew, nobody has been more impactful than Allie Monroy. 

Mark Berzins opened a tiny neighborhood bar by his house and realized that it was exactly what the next generation wanted, not fancy chains and overpriced beer. He now owns over 20 neighborhood bars and talks about the journey here. 

Luke Beatty went from highschool teaching to starting a company and selling it for $100 Million. He talks about that experience, joining a massive corporation, becoming an investor and mentor to early stage startups, and then starting all over again in his most recent endeavor. 

In my most personal conversation ever, Oren Lomena joined me to talk about his experience on TV, radio, script writing, voice acting, and even rapping. He goes in on police reform and we talk about how we made it through life and what we've learned along the way. 

Christy Watson tells us how she went from working at Marriott hotels to eventually becoming one of the highest achieving luxury realtors in Boulder. She discusses the customer experience, how she's mastered being herself, and when to say no. 

Learn how Dane Burneson went from drawing logos on the back of his time sheet at work to giving consignment hats to local stores in Denver to running one of the largest clothing companies in this region of the United States. 

Football Gameplan Founder Emory Hunt had no idea what he would create when he started sending messages to fan forums 12 years ago. Since then he’s generated millions of YouTube views, sold thousands of books, and can be seen everywhere from CBS to The Athletic.  This is his story.

DNVR VP of creative content Adam Mares dives into digital media, live streaming, podcasting, and the future of live sports broadcasts. 

Kim Carver talks culture and leadership while coaching up Brandon Spano in a personal episode of DNVR Biz. Kim goes in on how media has changed over the years and what it has been like to climb to the top as a woman.

uSTADIUM CEO Frankie Vittorini talks about the future of social media, how to compete with billion dollar networks, why product is #1 in tech, and how to raise money.

Tech Stars director and Matchstick Ventures partner Natty Zola talks about why he invests in people over all else and what he’s looking for in that process.

DNVR Avalanche beat writer and company OG AJ Haefele talks about surviving a startup, fighting for respect, and what it’s like to be the big dog all of the sudden.

Sales extraordinaire Lyndsey Sauer talks about sales growth, process, relationship building, perseverance, and how she sold a product nobody has ever heard of.

YuChiang drills deep into how to acquire users, when to sell, brand partnerships, trusting your gut, and more!

Ryan Harris talks about why diversity is so important, thinking outside the box when hiring, and how the world is changing.

Brandon Spano talks about how his family came to America and the environment of work and dedication that he grew up around.

Tech star, Investor, and entrepreneur Brandon Watson shares his thoughts on diversity in the work place, growing up black in the tech world, the government printing trillions of dollars, and more.

Ryan Koenigsberg joins episode one to talk about the future of sports media, building DNVR, and how the company navigated through tough times early on.