The Doers Network Podcast

In this final episode of Coping with COVID, we round out the series through our interview with Fares Ksebati, founder and CEO of MySwimPro, which centers on technology and media through mobile apps and wearables that help people improve on exercise performance and health.  Fares is a U.S. swimming champion and certified USA Triathlon Coach, as well as an American Swim Coaches Association Fellow.  He shares his story on how MySwimPro got started, his take on crowdfunding and how to gain equity, and his experience as a digital marketing expert working at various tech startup companies.   Coping with COVID is hosted by David Smith, angel investor based in Lansing, MI, and co-hosted by Amanda Lewan, Co-Founder and CEO of Bamboo Detroit, and Tapan Kataria, whose wealth of experience includes involvement with Techstars Detroit and the Detroit branch of Backstage Capital. To watch our entire virtual Coping with COVID series, go to:  https://www.crowdcast.io/davidsilvasmith Find out more about us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ To be a sponsor of The Doers Network, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com    

On this episode of Coping with COVID, we talk with Alisyn Malek, founder and CEO of Middle Third, Executive Director of the Commission on the Future of Mobility, and former co-founder and COO of May Mobility.  One of her many previous roles include Venture Capital Investor at GM Ventures, and she shares her years of expertise in venture capital, startups, transportation and mobility with the new era of automation and self-driving vehicles.  Coping with COVID is hosted by David Smith, angel investor based in Lansing, MI, and co-hosted by Amanda Lewan, Co-Founder and CEO of Bamboo Detroit, and Tapan Kataria, whose wealth of experience includes involvement with Techstars Detroit and the Detroit branch of Backstage Capital. Check out our entire Coping with COVID virtual series:  https://www.crowdcast.io/davidsilvasmith See more about us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ To sponsor The Doers Network, email us:  info@bamboodetroit.com

Our latest episode of Coping with COVID centers around education technology, and we highlight the efforts of Lingco Language Labs, a platform centered around adaptive learning for languages, based out of Lansing, MI.  We talk with Seth Killian, founder and CEO, and Reuben Levinsohn, angel investor who is also part of the Lingco Language team.  They share their story about Lingco Language, education technology as an emerging field, and how COVID-19 has affected the future of investing in ed tech.   Coping with COVID is hosted by David Smith, angel investor based in Lansing, MI, and co-hosted by Amanda Lewan, Co-Founder and CEO of Bamboo Detroit, and Tapan Kataria, whose wealth of experience includes involvement with Techstars Detroit and the Detroit branch of Backstage Capital. To view all Coping with COVID virtual series episodes, visit:  https://www.crowdcast.io/davidsilvasmith For more about us, click here:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ If you would like to sponsor The Doers Network, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com  

This episode of Coping with COVID includes our interview with Raffaele Mautone, founder and CEO of AaDya Security, a cybersecurity company based in Detroit, MI.  Raffaele shares tips on how to deal with hacking, threats, and preventive ways to protect yourself against cyberthreats.  He talks about his background, his introduction into the cybersecurity world, and his enthusiasm about Detroit and Michigan's resurgence.  Coping with COVID is hosted by David Smith, angel investor based in Lansing, MI, and co-hosted by Amanda Lewan, Co-Founder and CEO of Bamboo Detroit, and Tapan Kataria, whose wealth of experience includes involvement with Techstars Detroit and the Detroit branch of Backstage Capital. To see our virtual Coping with COVID series, click here:  https://www.crowdcast.io/davidsilvasmith For more information about us, see our website:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ To become a sponsor of The Doers Network, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com  

This latest episode of our Coping with COVID series features Arlan Hamilton, founder of Backstage Capital.  Arlan, a pioneer and visionary in her own right, shares insight on her life, her love for building businesses and helping people, and her vision of how to embrace opportunity in the midst of challenges.  In this episode, you will be inspired and amazed by Arlan's brilliance, tenacity and wisdom.  She also shares information about her book, "It's About Damn Time:  How to Turn Being Underestimated Into Your Greatest Advantage." Coping with COVID is hosted by David Smith, angel investor based in Lansing, MI, and co-hosted by Amanda Lewan, Co-Founder and CEO of Bamboo Detroit, and Tapan Kataria, whose wealth of experience includes involvement with Techstars Detroit and the Detroit branch of Backstage Capital. Check out our Coping with COVID Virtual Series:  https://www.crowdcast.io/davidsilvasmith Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ To sponsor The Doers Network, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com  

In this episode of Coping with COVID, we feature and welcome SC Moatti, a tech enthusiast, visionary and investor.  She is founding partner of a Silicon Valley venture capital firm, Mighty Capital, partner of an influential product management company called Products That Count, an award-winning best-selling author, board member of several companies, keynote speaker, lecturer and a host of other roles.   Coping with COVID is hosted by David Smith, angel investor based in Lansing, MI, and co-hosted by Amanda Lewan, Co-Founder and CEO of Bamboo Detroit, and Tapan Kataria, whose wealth of experience includes involvement with Techstars Detroit and the Detroit branch of Backstage Capital. Listen to SC and find out what you need to get to the next level, here on The Doers Network!!! Check out our Coping with COVID series here:  https://www.crowdcast.io/davidsilvasmith To find out more about us, visit our website:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ If you would like to sponsor The Doers Network, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com

This episode of the Coping with COVID series hosts Eric Bahn, Co-Founder of The Hustle Fund.  He has many years of experience in venture capital, helping startups, and knowledge of what investors are looking for with investing in companies.  He shares his vast expertise with how investing in today's climate can help entrepreneurs and founders. Coping with COVID is hosted by David Smith, angel investor based in Lansing, MI, and co-hosted by Amanda Lewan, Co-Founder and CEO of Bamboo Detroit, and Tapan Kataria, whose wealth of experience includes involvement with Techstars Detroit and the Detroit branch of Backstage Capital. Find out what Eric has to say, and learn how to navigate the waters of getting funding, here on The Doers Network!! To view Coping with COVID episodes, go to:  https://www.crowdcast.io/davidsilvasmith Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ To be a sponsor of The Doers Network, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com  

We are pleased to introduce our Coping with COVID virtual lunch hour series, powered by Bamboo Detroit.  This first episode in the series as we present here features Gretchen Knoell, partner of Lakestreet Capital.  She is well versed in investment banking and venture capital, and along with Steve O'Hara, they share the lessons learned from the last crisis we have experienced.   Coping with COVID is hosted by David Smith, angel investor based in Lansing, MI, and co-hosted by Amanda Lewan, founder and CEO of Bamboo Detroit, and Tapan Kataria, whose wealth of experience includes involvement with Techstars Detroit and the Detroit branch of Backstage Capital. We hope that you enjoy our Coping with COVID series, so take a listen and get inspired, right here on The Doers Network!! To view Coping with COVID episodes, go to:  https://www.crowdcast.io/davidsilvasmith Visit our website:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ To sponsor The Doers Network, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com

David Palmer is a community-based strategist, real estate professional, activist, organizer and political strategist based in Detroit, MI.  His activism in community empowerment is to be reckoned with, and his story represents the spirit of Detroit and the state of Michigan.  Tune in to hear what he has to say, and learn more about him right here on The Doers Network!! For more information, see David's website:  https://dcpalmer.com/ Visit our website:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ To be a sponsor of The Doers Network, email us at info@bamboodetroit.com

Jordan Jackson and Rodney Gainous are Detroiters who are dedicated to making a difference in the community, through technology and their talents as engineers and entrepreneurs.  They have created businesses and ventures that provide help to many, and here they tell their fascinating stories of being forward thinkers from Detroit.  Listen to learn more, here on The Doers Network!! For more information, reach out to Jordan and Rodney: Jordan: Twitter - @jordanwcjackson Rodney:  Instagram and Twitter - @rg2official,  LinkedIn - rodney.gainous Check out our website:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ If you would like to sponsor The Doers Network, email us at info@bamboodetroit.com

Stephanie White is a Detroit-based architect and owner of SWA Detroit, a firm specializing in custom home design, renovations and additions to homes, complete with a customized service for the homeowner with a preference for excellence and precision.  Born and raised in Metro Detroit, she has a very insightful take on Detroit's future, not just as far as the housing supply, but the future of the community and culture as well.  Take a listen to get some insight on Stephanie, her business and her life, right here on The Doers Network!! For more information, go to:  https://swa-detroit.com/ Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ If you would like to sponsor The Doers Network, email us at info@bamboodetroit.com

Our conversation continues with Kwaku Osei, CEO and founder of Cooperative Capital.  In this episode, he talks more about Detroit, his involvement in the Detroit ecosystem, and other thoughts he was more than generous enough to share.  Take a listen to this fascinating story, incredible young man and his journey, right here on The Doers Network!! More information:  http://www.cooperativecap.com Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com If you would like to be a sponsor, email us at info@bamboodetroit.com

Suneel Gupta is founder and CEO of RISE, a healthcare company in partnership with First Lady Michelle Obama, author of the upcoming book "Backable," faculty member at Harvard University, and investor in companies such as Impossible Foods, AirBnB, 23&Me and others.  Cyrus Mistry, moderator of this Fireside Chat, is Group Product Manager at Google, working in worldwide commercial platforms and ecosystems along with supervising product and program managers in five countries.  Both Suneel and Cyrus are Metro Detroiters, and Suneel has returned to the area to invest in startups and companies.  Find out more about the amazing accomplishments and background stories of Suneel, right here on The Doers Network!! Suneel's website:  https://www.suneelgupta.com/ Connect with Suneel and Cyrus on LinkedIn:  Suneel Gupta     Cyrus Mistry Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ To sponsor our podcast, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com    

This podcast episode features an interview with Aubrey Agee, founder of Antigravity Detroit, which is dedicated to assisting small businesses in the development of getting customers, investors, growth development, and other measures.  Aubrey talks about his upbringing, his introduction into the tech industry, and his outlook on Detroit's future.  Listen and find out more, right here on The Doers Network! More information on Antigravity Detroit:  http://antigravitydetroit.com/ Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ If you would like to be a sponsor, email us at info@bamboodetroit.com

Eric Bahn is General Partner and Co-Founder of Hustle Fund, a venture capital company based in San Carlos, CA.  Eric, a native Metro Detroiter, has dedicated his life to helping up and coming startups with funding to take their businesses to the next level.  James Chapman, moderator of this Fireside Chat, is Co-Founder of Plain Sight, an app designed to provide networking to find co-founders, employees and colleagues near you, at any event.  Listen and find out what it takes to be successful in getting funding, right here on The Doers Network!! For more information, visit:  https://www.hustlefund.vc/ Plain Sight:  https://www.plainsight.app/ Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ To sponsor our podcast, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com  

Kwaku Osei is founder and CEO of Cooperative Capital, an organization dedicated to financial literacy, community awareness and community investment.  His experience in Detroit is unique, and his story is one that you cannot miss.  Listen to find out more about Kwaku and Cooperative Capital, right here on The Doers Network!! For more information, go to:  http://www.cooperativecap.com/ Visit our website:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ To sponsor our podcast, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com

This episode features the great students of SMASH Wayne State, and the SMASH Midwest Site Director John Ray.  SMASH is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to exposing high schools to STEM and life skill activities.  It is rapidly expanding across the country, and is becoming well known in the tech and education communities.  Take a listen to the stories of these wonderful scholars, and the great accomplishments of John Ray, right here on The Doers Network!! For more information, go to:  https://www.smash.org/ Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ If you would like to sponsor our podcast, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com

Amanda Lewan is CEO and one of the original co-founders of Bamboo Detroit.  A dynamic young lady, she shares her insight and perspective on Detroit's resurgence and growth, and sheds some light on how to get involved with Detroit's rebirth.  Listen and find out how to join the efforts with us, right here on The Doers Network!!! Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com To sponsor our podcast, email us at info@bamboodetroit.com

This episode features an interview with Walter Ward III, founder and CEO of The Mobile Business School.  A native Detroiter, Walter made his way through the corporate world, into the creation of an innovative tool to help others gain the knowledge and tools for them to succeed in business, entrepreneurship and life.  Find out more about Walter and his story, right here on The Doers Network!! For more info:  https://themobilebusinessschool.com/ Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ If you would like to sponsor our podcast, email us at info@bamboodetroit.com

Monica Wheat, our featured guest, is an entrepreneur, tech community organizer, cohort leader, and trailblazer.  Her work in and around Greater Detroit in the city's tech space is felt across all levels of the local tech sector.  Listen and be inspired by her story!! Detroit Startup Week is from June 17 through 21, 2019.  To register go here:  http://detroitstartupweek.com/ For more information about Monica and her work, click here:  https://www.venturecatalysts.co/ Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ If you would like to sponsor our podcast, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com

Kyle Bazzy, former COO of Grand Circus, is a serial entrepreneur, tech community champion, and all around tech enthusiast.  His life story is one to be inspired from.  A native Detroiter, you'll be taken by his passion, his drive and his inspiration.  Take a listen and find out more about Kyle and his story, right here on The Doers Network!! Twitter:  @krbazzy Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ If you would like to sponsor our podcast, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com

Elaina Farnsworth is founder and CEO of The Next Education, an organization built on empowering individuals by educating them on the skills for the 21st Century.  Intelligent transportation, mobility and autonomy are the focus subjects, and Elaina sheds further light on these areas as well as her background and her experience in living in Detroit.  Listen to her story to find out more right here on The Doers Network!! For more information, go to:  https://www.thenexted.com/ Visit us at:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ To sponsor a podcast, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com

Marc Hudson is co-founder and CEO of Rocket Fiber, a high speed internet service created right here in the city of Detroit!!  In this episode, Marc shares his life story, his time working with Quicken Loans, the creation of Rocket Fiber and much more.  Listen to find out more, right here on The Doers Network!! Check out Rocket Fiber:  https://rocketfiber.com/ Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Danielle North, founder of Kidz Kingdom Detroit.  You'll hear about the beginnings of Kidz Kingdom, the challenges of being an entrepreneur, and more about Danielle's life story.  Take a listen and be inspired, right here on The Doers Network!! Book your space at Kidz Kingdom Detroit today:  http://kidzkingdomdetroit.com/ Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/

Danielle North is an entrepreneur, a business owner, a wife, a mother and native Detroiter.  Her creation, Kidz Kingdom Detroit, is the only children's play and party facility in the City of Detroit!!  Listen to this episode to find out more about her and her business, right here on The Doers Network!! More information:  http://kidzkingdomdetroit.com/ Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/  

Tamela C. Todd is a phenomenal entrepreneur and role model.  She is founder of Brown Girls Read, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving literacy and the enrichment of the lives of girls ages 7 to 15.  More than a literacy program, Brown Girls Read also provides members with the tools to become well rounded individuals, destined for success and many great things.  Listen to her wonderful story and the makings of Brown Girls Read, right here on The Doers Network!! For more info, go to:  https://www.browngirlsread.org Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com

The newest podcast of The Doers Network features Chanel Hampton, founder of Strategic Community Partners, a national organization that works with groups and organizations that work in education, equity and justice.  Chanel's story is an incredible one, so find out more about her and the creation of Strategic Community Partners, right here on The Doers Network!! Find out more:  http://strategiccommunitypartners.org/ Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/

This latest episode of The Doers Network features an interview with Jacob Smith, entrepreneur, business developer, startup organizer, podcast producer and former Detroit office Director for Venture For America.  His experience and insight provides a look into his remarkable life, so take a listen right here on The Doers Network!!! Contact Jacob: Facebook:  Jacob Evan Smith LinkedIn:  Jacob Evan Smith Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/

This podcast episode features Timothy Gay, founder of The Infinite Transition.  After several challenges and difficulties early in his life, Timothy has become a theta healer, helping many people along the way discover themselves and find their paths to healing.  Listen to his remarkable story right here on The Doers Network!! Website:  http://www.theinfinitetransition.com/ Facebook:  The Infinite Transition Instagram:  The Infinite Transition YouTube:  The Infinite Transition Twitter:  @infinite_trans Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/

Our latest podcast episode features Dwain and Melanie Watkins, founders of Cellular EMT, a mobile repair shop that comes to you for your mobile repair service needs.  Tune in, and you'll also be treated to a very special guest at the end of the interview!  Listen to find out more, here on The Doers Network!! Check out Cellular EMT here:  https://cellular-emt.com/ Visit our website:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/  

Our latest podcast features an interview with Dug Song, co-founder and CEO of Duo Security, LLC, a technology security company specializing in two-factor authentication.  Duo's story is an incredible one, and Dug's life story and his journey into tech is fascinating.  Listen to find out more, here on The Doers Network!! To find out more about Duo, click here:  https://duo.com/ Learn more about us here:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/

This latest podcast on The Doers Network includes an interview with Jason Mendelson, founder and partner in The Foundry Group, a venture capital company like no other.  A native Detroiter, Jason has an investor philosophy of being a partner with companies he invests in, not just an investor throwing money at them.  Listen and find out more about Jason and his fascinating life story, right here on The Doers Network!! Learn more about The Foundry Group:  https://foundrygroup.com/ Visit our website:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/

Join us for this episode as we interview Piper Carter, legendary artist, photographer, entrepreneur and cultural activist.  You'll hear her fascinating journey and life's mission.  Listen to find out more, on The Doers Network!! Visit Piper's website:  https://pipercarterstudio.com/ Piper's Organization:  https://wefoundhiphop.com/ Check us out for more:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/

Our newest podcast episode features our interview with Chenita Gary, founder and CEO of Optimal Virtual Staffing Solution.  She is an all around renaissance woman, with experience in various industries.  Listen to find out more about Chenita's story and how Optimal Virtual Staffing Solution can help solve your business and staffing needs, right here on The Doers Network!!! For more information, visit https://www.optimalvirtualstaffingsolution.com/ Learn more about us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/

This podcast episode features Jennifer Cherry Foster, founder and CEO of Catalyst Media Factory, a company that specializes in public relations and media relations.  The company is growing fast, so listen to Jennifer's story and the story behind Catalyst Media Factory, right here on The Doers Network!!! For more information, visit https://www.catalystmediafactory.com/ Check us out:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/

This podcast episode features an interview with Andre Mello, founder and creator of Wyse Coaching, a business consultancy and coaching firm.  Listen closely if you want to learn how to build your business and brand.  You'll find out that and more, right here on The Doers Network!! For more information, go to https://www.wysecoaching.com/ Learn more about Bamboo Detroit here:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/

Shelby Tinsley is founder and creator of iShallBe, an app that provides daily motivation and inspiration through positive message of encouragement and enlightenment.  Listen to how she came to create iShallBe, and find her own path of greatness, right here on The Doers Network!! For more information, go to https://www.ishallbe.co/ Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/

Listen to our latest podcast to find out more about Amit Rathi, a mobile developer, and founder of The Mobi Dev.  He has a fascinating story, and his take on the Detroit tech and entrepreneurship scene will keep you tuned in.  Join us right here on The Doers Network!! Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/

Tony Hammond is the founder and creator of Total Vision Enterprise, a company that specializes in social media marketing, event planning and promotions.  Listen to find out more about Tony, his experience and his vision for enterpreneurship, right here on The Doers Network!!! To find out more, go to:  https://www.facebook.com/totalvisionenterprise/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/total-vision-enterprise Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/

This episode features our interview with Tash Moore, founder and creator of Catch-313, an organization dedicated to promoting founders and entrepreneurs of color in Detroit, Michigan.  Listen in and find out more about Tash and Catch-313 right here on The Doers Network!! For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/catch313social/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/catch313social/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/catch313?lang=en LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/catch313 Find out more about us here:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/

Our latest episode features our interview with Nicole Mangis, founder and creator of Brut Detroit, which specializes in pop-up wine shops and wine tasting events.  Whenever you're in Detroit, look up Brut Detroit.  Listen and find out more about Nicole and Brut Detroit, right here on The Doers Network!! For more information, visit Brut Detroit's website at https://www.brutdetroit.com/ Visit us at https://www.bamboodetroit.com/

This episode features an interview with Richard Grundy, a tech entrepreneur, mentor, teacher and CEO and Co-Founder of JOURNi, a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching the next generation the tools and skills needed to gain success in the tech world.  Listen to his journey and experiences here on The Doers Network!! To learn more about JOURNi, visit http://www.journi.org/ For more about us, go to https://www.bamboodetroit.com/

Devin McNalley is a technologist, enthusiast, and all around digital media specialist.  She is also the founder of the Women In Digital Detroit Chapter.  Listen to find out about her involvement in technology, marketing, digital media and more, right here on The Doers Network!! For more information about Women In Digital, visit https://womenin.digital/    To find out more about us, visit https://www.bamboodetroit.com

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Laura Khalil, a superbly dynamic branding and marketing expert.  Her expertise varies from large tech companies to small tech startups.  If you missed Part 1, you can listen to it right here: Interview with Laura Khalil Part 1 To find out more about Laura, visit her website at https://laurak.co Please visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com 

Welcome to The Doers Network!!  This episode includes an interview featuring Laura Khalil, a phenomenal branding and marketing expert, whose expertise and customer base ranges from many various large tech companies, to small tech startups.  Take a listen to find out more about Laura and her services, right here on The Doers Network! For more information, visit Laura at https://laurak.co Feel free to visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/