This week on the Startup Savant podcast, we dove deep with Ken Gavranovic into scaling businesses that stand the test of time. We uncovered the essence of product-led growth – shining light on the user experience as a catalyst for organic expansion. Ken shared the riveting journey of Interland; from equity hurdles to a triumphant IPO, emphasizing the monumental leap from $0 to $200 million. We rallied behind his advocacy for employee ownership and aligning your team's heartbeat with the company's core mission.

Ken Gavranovic Links: 

• https://kengavranovic.com/

Startup Savant Links: 

• https://startupsavant.com/podcast
• https://www.youtube.com/@StartupSavantPodcast/
• https://www.instagram.com/startupsavantpodcast/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-savant/

Curtis Matsko, the founder of Portland Leather Goods, joins the podcast to share the story and learnings of growing his company from its humble origins launching inside his garage. Curtis shares tales about convincing his girlfriend to leave her job and trust in his now wildly successful company and living at a Zen monastery. 

Portland Leather Goods: 

• https://www.portlandleathergoods.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-matsko

Startup Savant Links: 

• https://startupsavant.com/podcast
• https://www.youtube.com/@StartupSavantPodcast/
• https://www.instagram.com/startupsavantpodcast/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-savant/

Author Chris Matthews joins the podcast to share his experience in the startup world and how it led him to write his new book Start Telling People. This episode we dive into how to create superior product demos, mistakes you might be making when showcasing your products, and how to bridge the gap to create a better startup culture in your business. 

Chris Matthews Links: 

• http://www.verysmallrobots.com/
• http://www.starttellingpeople.com/ 
• https://www.amazon.com/Start-Telling-People-Chris-Matthews/dp/B0C4XWSXY9
• https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CJWG3994/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-366385&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_366385_rh_us

Startup Savant Links: 

• https://startupsavant.com/podcast 
• https://www.youtube.com/@StartupSavantPodcast/ 
• https://www.instagram.com/startupsavantpodcast/ 
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-savant/