{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Entrepreneur Perspectives","title":"EP075: Perspectives on Innovating the Watersports Industry with Drew Bartek","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/dfe921e4\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2010,"description":"Staying ahead of the wave. Our guest today is Drew Bartek, CFO at Groove Watersports, maker of the worlds first impact vest with speakers. They saw a niche in the wakeboard community and went after it.\nIn this episode, we discuss a product launch, scaling a startup, and turning your passion into a profession.  \n——\nDrew is originally from Nebraska and went to the University of Nebraska. He currently resides in Charlotte, NC. \nIn his role with Groove Watersports, Drew is responsible for sales and finance. \nDrew learned all about entrepreneurship from his mom who was an athlete and restaurateur. That prepared him for the journey he is currently embarking on today at Groove Watersports. His path provides inspiration to those forging ahead into unchartered waters in life and business. Drew’s passion for watersports and music were on full display in this podcast episode.\n——\nWant help growing your business with social media and stories? Learn More.\nUseful links from this episode:\n\n* Groove Watersports\n* KazSource\n* KazCM\n* SportsEpreneur\n\nApps mentioned:\n\n* Instagram\n* Twitter\n\nOther important links:\n\n* Lake Norman Marina, Wakeboard\n* University of Nebraska\n* Lincoln, Nebraska\n* National Whitewater Center\n* Mumford and Sons\n* University of Nebraska Football\n* Big Ten Conference\n\nConnect with us:\n\nGroove Watersports: Website, Instagram\nDrew Bartek: Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn\nEric Kasimov: Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn\n\nWrap Up:\n\nThank you so much for listening to this podcast, “Perspectives on Innovating the Watersports Industry” #EPPodcast\nThis podcast episode of Entrepreneur Perspectives is brought to you by ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RizKZ_m8P3ZnqlIJwmf46U798gyzwpAkOUj0f9XRzjM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNzEy/YjgwODhmZjU4NGNk/NzI0OWRiNDEzYTE0/ODkwMS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}