DC Entrepreneur
Work. Wealth. Wisdom. This interview podcast showcases the founders and minds behind some of the most innovative and creative start-ups. Guests from around the DC region and beyond share their unique journeys of becoming entrepreneurs. The show is produced and hosted by George Mocharko who has been documenting the stories of early to mid-stage founders whose voices are often overlooked by corporate business media. You'll enjoy hearing from these local, talented builders speak about their paths to success, and how they've bounced back from failure. Investors, business leaders, Venture Capitalists, and aspiring founders will find out what drives these intrepid professionals and how their career journeys look different than others.
DC Entrepreneur aired on WERA 96.7 FM from 2016 to 2019 where it was recorded at their studios, and has existed as a podcast for the rest of its run through 2020. The show was completely self-financed, recorded, edited, and produced by George Mocharko with the exception of episodes #14 & #15 edited by Gregg Clunis of DropCast and Tiny Leaps, Big Changes.
The show's archives are hosted on Buzzsprout and the audio can be found on nearly all podcast platforms. For permission to reuse audio content or any other intellectual property, or if you are interested in funding the show so it can continue, please contact georgeindc@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
DC Entrepreneur
Hannah Olson CEO and co-founder of Chronically Capable, flexible jobs platform for chronically ill workers
After getting diagnosed with Lyme Disease, Hannah Olson's mind was intact, but the physical demands of a traditional 9-5 job were not compatible with her treatment—nearly forcing her out of the workforce. Rather than accept this fate, Hannah founded Chronically Capable on the simple belief that no one should ever have to decide between their health or their ambitions. Over 133 million Americans suffer from a chronic illness and have to sacrifice their dreams to accommodate their illness. With Chronically Capable, workers only need to work when they feel well enough, and get paid before their medical bills are due. Her startup hopes to bring a previously ignored pool of talent into the workforce.
