The Be Atento Podcast

The Be Atento Podcast

Be Atento is brought to you by Atento Capital, a Tulsa-based investment fund focused on both returns and local economic development. Atento means helpful, careful, thoughtful, conscientious, and polite in Spanish as we seek to embody these characteristics to all of our stakeholders.

Recent Episodes

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Jan. 22, 2025

Founders Forum: Expanding ByBug and Scaling In Tulsa with co-founder Gerardo Bluesky

In this exciting episode of the #BeAtento Podcast’s Founders Forum series, we sit down with Gerardo Bluesky, founder of ByBug, a dynamic company that recently relocated to Tulsa from Argentina. Gerardo shares ByBug’s incredible journey, from its origins to its current plans for expansion and growth in the U.S. In this conversation, Gerardo offers insights into the opportunities and challenges of relocating a business, his vision for ByBug’s future, and what it means to be part of Tulsa’s growin
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Jan. 22, 2025

Venture Voices: Hustle Fund's Competitive Edge and the Long Game of VC with Haley Bryant Pt 2

Join host Vondell Burns as she continues the conversation with Haley Bryant of Hustle Fund in our Venture Voices series. In this episode, Haley dives deeper into Hustle Fund’s unique competitive edge and their hands-on approach to early-stage investing. She shares valuable insights on co-investment strategies, relationship building, and why venture capital is a long game. Whether you’re a founder, an aspiring VC, or simply curious about the inner workings of venture capital, Haley offers advice
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Nov. 15, 2024

Venture Voices: From Angel Investing to Hustle Fund Insights with Haley Bryant

🎙️ Welcome to the Be Atento Podcast series, Venture Voices! Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of venture capital and entrepreneurship by sitting with leaders in venture capital who are sharing insights on VC trends, experiences, and lessons learned. In this episode, our host Vondell Burns sits down with Haley Bryant of Hustle Fund to explore her unique journey in the venture capital industry. From her roots at Apple to angel investing to becoming a pivotal figure at Hustle Fund, Haley
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June 12, 2024

Bioeutectics: Transforming the Solvents Industry with Sustainable solutions in Tulsa with Founder Tomas Silicaro

In this episode of the BeAtento Podcast, we welcome Tomas Silicaro, the Co-founder and CEO of Bioeutectics, who is leading a green revolution in the solvents industry. Bioeutectics is making a space for themselves in the development of sustainable solutions that replace traditional, environmentally harmful solvents.Tomas shares his journey from concept to commercialization, the impact of their solutions on the market, and the future of sustainable solvents. Tomas delves into the innovative appr
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March 26, 2024

Boddle Learning: The Future of Gamified Education with Founder Edna Martinson

Join us on the BeAtento Podcast as we sit down with Edna Martinson, the decorated co-founder of Boddle Learning, to showcase the next educational game app helping K-6 kids be engaged towards education. Lean into Edna's entrepreneurial journey to Tulsa and underscoring the importance of representation in the startup world. Get ready for an insightful discussion on the future of Boddle Learning.
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Nov. 14, 2023

Venture Voices: Venture Studios, Global Living, and VC Tactics with Dallas Price of Forum Ventures

Welcome to the Be Atento Podcast series, Venture Voices! Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of venture capital and entrepreneurship by sitting with leaders in venture capital who are sharing insights on VC Trends experiences and lessons learned. In this episode, our host and Community Outreach Manager Brentom Todd sits down with Venture Builder Dallas Price of Forum Ventures to explore his journey in the Venture Studio industry and gather his unique insights. Dallas shares his experienc