Varsity Ventures

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Podcast by Hendrick McConnell

Varsity Ventures

AI and other emerging tools have made it easier than ever for the next generation to start a business. But launching something and building something people actually use? That’s a whole different game. I’m Hendrick McConnell, and this is Varsity Ventures — a podcast where I interview both rising and seasoned entrepreneurs to uncover what it really takes to create something that lasts. This show is for teens who are dreaming of starting a business, now or in the future.

Latest episodes

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06 August 2025

Episode 3: From Students to Climate Leaders: Jacob & Ari Bushler on Powering Tomorrow

In this episode, I interview Jacob and Ari, students and founders of Powering Tomorrow, a non-profit focused on climate education. In this conversation we talk about outreach strategies, finding that first client and persevering through the growing pains. To learn more you can contact them at: jjbushler@gmail.com or on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-bushler-9b94062a3/)

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20 July 2025

Episode 2: Interview with James Pereira-Stubbs on Building a Fintech Startup in Behavioral Finance

In this episode, I talk with James Pereria-Stubbs, the Chief Client Officer at Oxford Risk, a fintech startup focused on behavioral finance. He gives career advice on the skills needed for working in small and big companies, and for building a start-up including finding market fit.

You can learn more about James on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pereira-stubbs-bab6632/) and Oxford Risk here (https://www.oxfordrisk.com/).

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14 July 2025

Episode 1: Adrien Treuille, Co-founder of Streamlit, Shares his Journey Building and Selling an AI Business

In this episode of Varsity Ventures, I talk with Adrien Treuille, co-founder of Streamlit — a platform that lets developers turn data into powerful web apps, no web dev experience required. In 2022, Streamlit was acquired by Snowflake, one of the world’s biggest data companies.

Adrien shares what it really takes to go from idea to product, and what he’s learned about building something people actually use. If you’re a teen thinking about launching something of your own, this conversation might be the spark you need to get started.

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14 July 2025

Episode 0: Welcome to Varsity Ventures

Intro of Varsity Ventures Podcast for teens interested in entrepreneurship! Stay posted for more episodes.

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