Elliott Adams (@elliottsadams) is a semi-retired DJ, former CTO @ CD Baby, author, professor, and entrepreneur. His new book, The Startup Mixtape (Amazon), is a guide for building and launching high growth tech startups. To write the book he interviewed over 100 founders & executives of high growth startups like Google, Wordpress, and Etsy.

In this conversation, Elliott unpacks some of what he’s learned. Like the difference between a startup and a small business. The true economic impact a high growth tech startup can have on a small market. He also shares some of his experiences and what he learned as the Dir. of Business Development at the Louisiana Department of Economic Development after Hurricane Katrina.

Follow Elliott on Twitter & Instagram at @elliottsadams, and on Facebook.

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Music written & performed by Snacky. http://snackymusic.com