In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Nick Mastronardi, co-founder and CEO of Polco.

They discuss Nick’s background in data science and economics, the inspiration behind Polco, and the company’s mission to enhance civic participation through data-driven decision-making for public sector officials. Nick emphasizes the importance of passion in entrepreneurship, the challenges faced in building a startup, and the critical role of transparency and team dynamics in managing investor expectations.

Learn more about Nick's work HERE.

Connect with Nick on LinkedIn HERE.

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Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at Finstrat Management.