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How can small businesses rebuild after a crisis like the recent LA fires? The Small Business Administration (SBA) plays a crucial role in recovery; offering financial assistance, business counseling, and disaster relief. Many independent contractors and home-based businesses don't realize they qualify for SBA loans, but resources are available for a wide range of business types. Julie Clowes, Director of SBA's Los Angeles District Office, joins us to discuss how the SBA provides critical support, especially in times of rebuilding after disaster. From financial assistance to business counseling, the SBA helps entrepreneurs access vital aid. Their local assistance tool on SBA.gov connects businesses with nearby advisors and recovery services. In response to the fires, the SBA is actively providing financial relief and guidance to help businesses, homeowners, and communities rebuild—while also emphasizing policy changes and mitigation efforts to strengthen future resilience.   You'll learn:  How small businesses can access resources like district offices and business centers. What kind of assistance the SBA has to offer in response to the recent LA fires. Who is encouraged to apply for SBA loans and aid. Learn critical strategies for small businesses to prepare for and recover from future disasters. Where individuals can locate resources based on their zip code for small business assistance.   About the Guest: Julie Clowes is the Director of SBA's Los Angeles District Office where she oversees delivery of SBA's programs and services within Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.  Prior to joining the LADO Julie held numerous positions within SBA including Acting Deputy Associate Administrator -Office of Entrepreneurial Development, Director of the San Francisco District Office, Deputy District Director of the Washington Metropolitan Area District Office, Chief Marketing & Outreach attorney in the Office of General Counsel and Public Affairs Specialist with the Michigan District Office. Julie also volunteers her time for colorectal cancer advocacy efforts and was a Board member of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.   Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Julie Clowes & U.S. Small Business Administration   Website: https://www.sba.gov/ LinkedIn: @julie-clowes & @us-small-business-administration Facebook & X (Twitter): @sba.gov   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: scummo@pasadena.edu Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking    Find the transcript of this episode here   Please rate us and leave us your thoughts and comments on Apple Podcasts; we'd love to hear from you!  

A female entrepreneurship programme developed at University of Galway's IdeasLab is to expand nationwide at five other higher education institutions following a special funding award from the Higher Education Authority (HEA). The CreateHER programme, which is designed to empower female undergraduate students to become entrepreneurs, has been granted €420,400 by the HEA under its call for proposals for Entrepreneurial Education Initiatives. More about CreateHER The funding will see CreateHER expand its impact and opportunities for female entrepreneurship in Ireland by partnering with the University of Limerick, Technological University Dublin, Southeast Technological University, Munster Technological University, and Atlantic Technological University. CreateHER addresses the critical underrepresentation of women in entrepreneurship. More than 50 women have completed the programme at University of Galway, with many progressing a business idea to pre-incubator and innovation programmes. The programme's national rollout is planned for the 2025-26 academic year. Professor Becky Whay, Interim Deputy President and Registrar University of Galway, said: "At University of Galway, we are dedicated to investing in our students, not only by enhancing the skills and scholarship necessary for growth in our region but also ensuring that our students are well-equipped to lead the charge in driving transformative change on a national scale. The CreateHER programme exemplifies our commitment to fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem that champions equality, diversity, and inclusion and its expansion marks a significant step in fostering a new generation of women entrepreneurs." Dr Natalie Walsh, Director of Entrepreneurial Development at University of Galway, said: "The CreateHER programme has been a transformative initiative for female entrepreneurship at University of Galway. With this national rollout, we are excited to extend its impact, empowering young women across Ireland to lead the way in innovation and business. This collaboration with our partner institutions is a testament to the power of our shared vision across the higher education sector to drive meaningful change for future entrepreneurs and innovators." The programme is a dynamic six-week course dedicated to nurturing creativity, confidence, innovation, and personal branding. Throughout the year, a series of local and national events will provide opportunities for participants to showcase their entrepreneurial journeys and connect with an expansive network of mentors, with participants from all partner institutions coming together to foster collaboration and peer learning. One of the most significant features of CreateHER is the development of "Career Close-Ups" - an immersive experience that takes participants behind the scenes of leading companies in various sectors including Medtech, IT, finance, and PR. During these shadowing experiences, participants connect with people from CEOs to recent graduates, getting a glimpse into the daily rhythm of corporate life. By experiencing different roles first-hand and building meaningful connections across all levels of the organisation, participants gain invaluable insights that help shape their future career paths. For some, these connections may lead to placements or internships, or open their eyes to future career paths they had not previously considered. This real-world exposure gives CreateHER participants an advantage as they prepare to launch their careers as entrepreneurs or intrapreneurs, armed with both practical knowledge and a strong professional network. In 2024 career close up partners included Diligent, Liberty IT, Aerogen, Galway Chamber, Yourells, Éire Composites and SAP. For more information about CreateHER and its upcoming national rollout, please visit www.universityofgalway.ie/ ideaslab. See more breaking stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often...

IdeasLab, the entrepreneurial and innovation hub at University of Galway, has announced the winners of its student entrepreneur Start100 competition. Start100 for University of Galway entrepreneurs Damien Delaney, a first-year Psychology student from Birr, Co Offaly and the owner of Hology Photography secured the top prize and a €5,000 award for his visual-based app called FocusZen which enables individuals to use photography as a form of meditation and a way of enhancing their wellbeing. Final year Bachelor of Commerce student David Garvey from Glenamaddy, Co Galway, received the One to Watch award and a prize fund of €1,000 for Arclo, an innovative clothing brand bringing t-shirts to life using augmented reality technology. Most Engaging Pitch went to Claudine Mulihano, a first-year Podiatric Medicine student from Dundalk, Co Louth, and her idea StepWise, a smart insole designed to tackle the foot condition plantar fasciitis using Bluetooth technology to transmit real-time biomechanics data to healthcare practitioners. Alongside the three main prize winners, one of the Start100 judging panel, Paul Merriman, chief executive of Fairstone, pledged to give student Emily Donellan from Maree, Co Galway €2,000 in funding for her podcast Start Right, a by-student, for-student podcast that offers tailored advice and guidance to young people transitioning from secondary school to college. Start100 offers students an intensive six-week programme, where ten teams refine their business model and present at a special showcase, bringing their innovative business ideas to a panel of judges from the worlds of academia, research, and enterprise. The competitions is designed to empower early-stage student startups. During the process the teams are introduced to speakers from different industries, experts in entrepreneurial development both regionally and nationally, and Start100 alumni who have successfully started their own businesses. Each team is matched with a mentor in a relevant field, ensuring they receive the advice and the support they need to take their idea to the next level. Professor Peter McHugh, University of Galway's Deputy President and Registrar, said: "University of Galway plays an important role in nurturing innovation and growth within our region and beyond. Start100 is an example of how the connections we foster with industry cultivate innovative leadership skills in our students, and provides them with the space and supports to develop ideas with the potential for broader societal impact." Méabh Conaghan, Regional Director for the West and North-West Regions, Enterprise Ireland, said: "Programmes that encourage and support student entrepreneurship at all levels are crucial to a vibrant start-up ecosystem. The Start100 series of incubation supports is to be applauded as it helps students to explore, develop and validate their ideas in a structured and safe environment. Enterprise Ireland West region is delighted to collaborate with Ollscoil na Gaillimhe and its IdeasLab team on Start100 2024. Enterprise Ireland warmly welcomes Start100, recognizing it as an avenue for future enterprise success and is happy to support this worthwhile initiative." Throughout the programme students visited CREW, ComWorks in Loughrea, Platfrom 94 and the Portershed and had guest speakers from Enterprise Ireland, Westbic, the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) and Start100 alumni. They were given workshops on intellectual property, tax, presentation skills and more, and speakers from successful enterprises such as Mbryonics and Tribe Hospitality. The judging panel for the final event were Dr Helen McBreen, Partner Atlantic Bridge; Paul Merriman, CEO Fairstone; Méabh Conaghan, Regional Director for the West and North-West Regions, Enterprise Ireland; and John Brennan, CEO WestBic, and the prize fund sponsored by AskPaul for the second year in a row. Dr Natalie Walsh, Director of Entrepreneurial Development at University of Galway, said: "Start100...

University of Galway students and the local business community have joined forces for the IdeasLab Hack powered by Liberty IT, with the aim of creating solutions to support and promote the city's sustainable infrastructure growth. A hackathon is an event which challenges participants to create an idea to solve or provide solutions to a problem. The real-time event gave the students the opportunity to collaborate, experiment, learn and problem solve under the guidance of employees from Liberty IT. Participants heard from representatives from the local business community on the importance for Galway's infrastructure to continue to develop sustainably to meet the demands of industry and our people. The students then worked in five multi-disciplinary teams to design and develop solutions to support and promote sustainable infrastructure growth. Liberty IT employees supported the students to give them a sense of solving a 'real world' company problem to help develop their learning and to better understand their approach to planning, problem solving and technology. The participants were given a Participant Resource Pack in advance of the event and were judged on a range of criteria including problem understanding, innovation, technology choices and presentation. Students Ethan O'Brien, Ankit Akash, Amandeep Manchanda and Shambhavy Avasthi were announced winners for their solution of a smart meter designed to monitor and analyse the energy consumption patterns within households to provide insightful data on a home's overall energy efficiency. Darren Muldoon, Liberty IT's Galway Site Lead said: "We were delighted to hold the first IdeasLab Hack powered by Liberty IT in our PorterShed hub to bring together the local business community and students with the aim of developing skills and showing how you can use tech for good to help with. It was great to have students from different backgrounds take part - not everyone had experience in coding or engineering but were interested in design thinking, solutioning, conversation and having fun! "Hackathons are an excellent vehicle for our students to gain further valuable insight into industry needs as well as expanding their practical skills and it was a great chance for our teams to work directly with the students to create an event where they could connect with industry in a fun way to solve a real business." Dr Natalie Walsh, Director of Entrepreneurial Development at the University of Galway, said: "At the core of sustainable growth is an understanding of how to create innovative, data-informed responses to our community's most pressing challenges. In response to that, University of Galway's IdeasLab hope today's event, in partnership with Liberty IT, will mark the beginning of an enduring legacy of cooperation between industry, academia and community to bring about progressive, empathetic and actionable change for Galway." More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Darrell Thomas is the author of An Excellent Life: How True and Lasting Success is Achieved. About Darrell: "At the age of 35 Darrell started his life over. Having just moved to Charlotte, NC with no place to live, not a friend or family member for over 250 miles, and only $35 to his name, he set about rebuilding his life. This book was written in "real-time" as he consumed information on how to live a successful and excellent life. What you are about to read is the net result of over 25 years of struggling, learning and overcoming. Today Darrell is a highly successful public speaker, entrepreneur, author, and business owner. He is also the Founder & Executive Director of the American Center for Entrepreneurial Development, an organization dedicated to the success and advancement of small businesses." The Post-Christian Podcast and Giveaways: Our goal with The Post-Christian Podcast is to reframe, simplify, and focus on our mission to make disciples in a post Christian culture. We discuss reaching new people and raising up leaders while removing the barriers of churchianity. Be sure to sign up for Eric's email newsletter at www.ericbryant.org for a chance to win future book giveaways and assessments! Subscribe, Rate, and Review The Post-Christian Podcast at Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.com/@ericbryant777. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-bryant1/support

Ever wondered what it takes to navigate the dynamic landscape of technology ecosystems? How about fostering a workplace revolution or leaving an indelible mark on the entrepreneurial scene? Well, today's guest, Bill Spruil, has the answers. Welcome into the mind of a true entrepreneurial icon, someone who not only sold a company for hundreds of millions but also orchestrated a windfall that created 25 new millionaires in the Triangle area. Bill shares his insights on shaping a legacy, spearheading diversity initiatives, and, most importantly, catalyzing a workplace revolution. From his roots as employee number five at CED, the Council for Entrepreneurial Development, to founding and selling Global Data Consortium, Bill's journey is a roadmap for success in the ever-evolving tech world.Stay tuned for an eye-opening conversation that delves into the nitty-gritty of entrepreneurship, leadership, and the future of technology in the Triangle area. Hosted by Trevor Schmidt, Founder Shares is brought to you by Hutchison PLLC and is edited and produced by Earfluence.

Allison London Brown is the CEO of LUMINELLE 360, a company focused on improving women's health through innovative medical technologies. In this episode, she discusses the challenges of fundraising, particularly for startups and women-led organizations, and the importance of personal mission and storytelling in leading a company and securing financial backing. Allison also emphasizes her commitment to changing diagnostic practices for women's health, particularly uterine biopsies, by developing a device through LUMINELLE 360 that enables physicians to perform these procedures more effectively. Guest links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonlondonbrown/ | https://www.luminelle360.com/  Charity supported: Tunnel to Towers Interested in being a guest on the show or have feedback to share? Email us at podcast@velentium.com.  PRODUCTION CREDITS Host: Lindsey Dinneen Production: Marketing Wise Producer: Velentium   EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Episode 020 - Allison London Brown [00:00:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Hi, I'm Lindsey with Velentium and I'm talking with MedTech industry leaders on how they change lives for a better world. [00:00:10] Diane Bouis: The inventions and technologies are fascinating and so are the people who work with them. [00:00:15] Frank Jaskulke: There was a period of time where I realized, fundamentally, my job was to go hang out with really smart people that are saving lives and then do work that would help them save more lives. [00:00:28] Diane Bouis: I got into the business to save lives and it is incredibly motivating to work with people who are in that same business, saving or improving lives. [00:00:39] Duane Mancini: What better industry than where I get to wake up every day and just save people's lives. [00:00:43] Lindsey Dinneen: These are extraordinary people doing extraordinary work, and this is The Leading Difference. Hello and welcome back to The Leading Difference Podcast. I'm your host, Lindsey, and I am so excited to introduce you to my guest today, Allison London Brown. Allison is the CEO of LUMINELLE 360. She is a visionary leader with a passion for changing the lives of patients, providers, and caregivers and inspiring teams to achieve their full potential. She has experience working with startups, venture backed organizations, global partnerships and corporations, as well as associations, NGOs, and global government agencies. Thank you so much for being here. I'm so excited to talk with you. [00:01:28] Allison London Brown: I'm excited to be here. It's, it's great to meet you, Lindsey, and to talk to your audience, and I look forward to it. [00:01:35] Lindsey Dinneen: Wonderful. Well, I'd love if you wouldn't mind starting off by telling us a little bit about yourself and your background. [00:01:43] Allison London Brown: Yeah, so I am currently the co-founder and CEO of a company called Luminelle. And we in essence are a company that's focused in women's health. And we do that using our insights into what happens for women in diagnosis, especially in the office place. And we have a proprietary visualization system that physicians can use in their office. I wouldn't say it's just my job. It's actually a mission for me. [00:02:17] So a little bit about me. I am a recovering scientist. I started in chemistry and engineering, so I still have a little bit of that, I'm a nerd, whatever, and I was with J&J for a lot of years in GE and some really great, amazing companies and was trained in both the medical device and as well as in the consumer and pharma world. So I've had some really spectacular experiences with tremendous people and great physicians and their patients. And, I've been in the women's health industry for a really long time. [00:02:53] And in the company I'm in now, a few years ago, some physicians came to us and started talking about a problem that they were having and I had to say, I really didn't understand or believe it because I've been, again, been doing this for forever, and they were telling me that the difficulties of something as simple as getting a uterine biopsy. What we started looking into is that the failure rate for uterine biopsies is 50%. And that just seems really unacceptable, right? [00:03:29] And so then the more I dug into it, the more I was learning about uterine cancer and how it's the fastest growing mortality rate. And that African American women, if they're diagnosed with uterine cancer, they have a 90% mortality rate. Hispanics have a six times mortality rate. [00:03:50] So, just doesn't make sense, right? What is going on? And really what I discovered was that the way we do endometrial biopsy is they do it blind. So it's like this little straw that goes in to, to try to take a sample and you're not taking the right spot and you're not taking enough tissue. And so we get these really high failure rates. And the reason I'm saying all this about that is it was shocking to me, A: as a woman and B: as a person who felt like I was extremely knowledgeable and had been doing this for forever. So I was honestly shamed, that I didn't realize that this is such a major but small, a simple problem, right? [00:04:40] So we've shifted all of our efforts really into creating this new device that we are going to launch any minute now which is allowing physicians to do very easy sampling. And I will tell people it's the most meaningful thing I've ever done in my career. And again, had great opportunities to work on major launches, but this is, I feel like is kind of that legacy moment, people talk about that legacy moment and I feel like that's this for me. [00:05:10] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh, I love that. Yeah. You talk so much about it being so important and underrepresented and can't believe that there's this gap, and you know, that seems to be coming out more and more. There's so much more awareness, there's chatter, there's emphasis on women's health. However, there's also, it feels like there's still such a barrier to progress. Yeah, and I was wondering if you could touch on that, because obviously you're at the forefront of this. You are the one who is paving the way, but it is tough. [00:05:45] Allison London Brown: Yeah, so people always ask me this question about, oh, as a CEO, my job is 99% of the time I'm raising money. Right? That's what you do when you're in a startup. You're raising money. You can never have enough money. You're always raising money. And so the question inevitably is talking about all of the statistics about how women founders don't get cash and the VCs don't fund us, and blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. [00:06:11] Yes. Okay. So all of that may be true, but I do think that the bigger challenge is not 'cause I'm a woman, but because of the fact that I'm dealing in women's health. And, it's difficult. I've worked in a lot of different male down there care issues, and I have difficulty understanding all of it. And I'm sure that for investors ,who are predominantly male, are also struggling to understand why this is so impactful. I think the other thing is there's been so much legality in the United States around women's health. There's, lawsuits left and right, and so it does make some investors a bit wary. So on a positive side, we are seeing some significant wins when it comes to reimbursement. And so doctors are actually getting paid for their work. I think we're seeing some innovation come. But it's a whole lot too late maybe. I dunno, can I say that? [00:07:15] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, that's fine. . Yeah. But now you have a bit of a unique fundraising experience if I ascertained correctly through some of your posts, and one thing that really stood out to me is there was a comment at one point where you said something to the effect of, if you're not comfortable raising money or asking for money or whatnot, then maybe you need to find a different occupation or different job title. Yeah. Yeah. I love the boldness of that. I was wondering if you could elaborate a little bit on that, because obviously, like you said, that's a huge component of what you have to do. [00:07:54] Allison London Brown: Yeah, I mean, I think. The essence of all that anybody does really is we're all storytellers, right? We should all be telling a story. If you want someone to buy into what you're doing, whether it's to write you a check or to join your team, or to stay on your team, we talk about leadership and loyalty and recruiting and all these things, but in essence, all of those things really go down to, you gotta tell a good story. You gotta believe your story. And I don't mean like making up a story, I mean, you're sharing this common experience with somebody, or you're sharing how you've come to something with somebody. [00:08:28] And so I think the challenge is it's easy for some people to ask for a sale, right? I'm selling you a product, I'm selling you a widget, I'm selling you a contract, whatever that is. But when you are raising funds for your company, you're kind of selling yourself. You are saying to an investor, trust me. Trust my team. Trust that I am going to take care of your money. I'm a good steward of your money and that I will not waste your money. And not only that, but that I will give you a good return. [00:09:09] And I think when I talk to a lot of younger, newer entrepreneurs, the idea of selling yourself in a way and then getting the close on the deal, getting that check right? You gotta close the deal for whatever reason is very troubling for some people. And I mean, that's the whole point, "I'm telling you my story so you can understand why am I doing this, why I know I can be successful, why my team can be successful, and write me a check. Show me the money." [00:09:46] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. And now you have approached it in, well, my perspective, a little bit of a unique way, and that is that you mentioned at one point that you raise a lot of capital through your own networks and through maybe not just Angel Investors or VCs or whatnot, but that you have been able to draw on your own social network, and so I was wondering if you could share a little bit about that process and if it's still an option, what opportunities still exist for people to invest in your company? [00:10:18] Allison London Brown: Well you're welcome to invest, of course I'm always raising money, so, yes, thank you for asking. So the first part of that question, though it's kind of personal and I think people talk about doing like a friends and family round. That's not what I'm talking about here. The way that I have approached our fundraising, done a lot of Angel Funds, we've done a lot of high net worth individuals. We've been very judicious in our spend. We've been very fortunate. I mean, raised very little money, and have four or five, 10Ks, five patents, we're commercial, we've got contracts. [00:10:55] But we are now at that stage that so many startups find themselves in, which is, I hate this word, but it's the "valley of death" where you finally have got everything ready to go and you run outta cash. A lot of us are in that boat. This has been a horrific year for raising money. So I, earlier in the year really tapped into my network. But I raised actually a little bit over a half a million dollars in two weeks, and most of it was from people in my church and their contacts. [00:11:28] Lindsey Dinneen: Wow. [00:11:29] Allison London Brown: So when I talk about it being personal, when we say this is missional, it is missional on a mental, emotional level, but for us it's also on a spiritual level that we really believe in what we're doing and we believe that kind of, for such a time as this, is why we're doing it. There's a reason why this idea came to us at this time with this group of people, with these physicians, with the technology that's available today. And honestly, that's not lost on a lot of people who know me personally, they understand why we are doing what we're doing. We will not quit. we will do whatever it takes to keep us going. And so in terms of fundraising, yes, we are still fundraising. We have a note that's out. We are opening up a seed round in the first quarter. And we have some very big plans for how we are going to launch this product. Not expensive plans, but big plans. Anybody who's interested, you can find me on LinkedIn. I think I'm on the only last name, London Brown. So easy to find. [00:12:46] Lindsey Dinneen: Amazing. Yeah. I love what you said, and you've now said it a couple of times, of being so mission focused. Like this is not just a job to you, it's not just a company to you. This is a life's work and I love that. And I'm wondering if you can speak a little bit to, you've found this purpose, you've found this goal, and this mission to orient around and then how are you able to, like you said, story tell and express that to people who may not have experience or concern? [00:13:21] Allison London Brown: The organ! They, they don't have a uterus! That's OK. [00:13:25] Lindsey Dinneen: Exactly so, so, right, or people who might think, oh well, "I'm healthy, I'm fine." But that doesn't necessarily mean anything. So I just love to hear how do you share that heart and that passion and really help people care and understand like you do. [00:13:39] Allison London Brown: Yeah, I mean, it does depend on the audience and everybody will say that, " it depends," but it does. I mean, you have to know kind of who you're speaking to and what's gonna matter for them, what's gonna get them to a, yes. Typically when I'm meeting with a group of, especially let's just say older gentlemen, it's easier for people to think about, "oh, have you had a colonoscopy?" Right? "Have you had a skin biopsy?" Have you had, all these different things that we kind of take for granted, right? [00:14:08] These wonderful abilities to do diagnoses, and it's all driven by the ability to see. My business development manager, Jamie Harding, she goes on rant all the time about how sight is one of the most critical things in medicine, and yet here we are doing something blind. And, for a typical biopsy, the failure rate is 2%. So I think for a lot of guys they can get their head around, "oh, can you imagine no anesthesia, and the doctor starts just using some probe, and no camera, and it's just like digging around to try to figure if you have a problem." Okay. [00:14:56] Or, you know, it's hard sometimes, but it's like getting a root canal without anesthesia and he's not looking. I mean, it's, there's a lot of different ways could say this, but at the bottom of this, it's like you gotta be able to see, right? So that's not a hard thing, I think for a lot of them to understand. Many times I'll spend more time talking about the technology, or I'll talk about the dollars, the actual economics of the situation versus the problem itself, because that can be, again, it can be a little bit distressing for some audiences. [00:15:30] But, get 'em in the mindset of what if this was happening to you, and then what if this was your mother or your sister or your daughter or your granddaughter, you know? And she goes in, she has this horrific experience. It's extremely painful. And then. You wait a couple weeks and the doctor says, "oh well, either we didn't find anything or we are not really sure because it was Inconclusive." Inconclusive! That is the word that nobody wants to hear, right? [00:16:05] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yes. [00:16:06] Allison London Brown: Inconclusive. What does that mean? You can't tell me what's wrong with me. So yeah. [00:16:13] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, so part of it definitely is sort of putting it into almost like, like you gave some great examples of putting it into terms where it's like, yeah, "can you imagine if you had a root canal where the dentist wasn't looking at you , and you had no anesthesia, what would that feel like?" That's ridiculous , and there's a solution for that. [00:16:35] Allison London Brown: The other one is, I like this one, is a skin biopsy. You go in, you have something on your arm, you can see it, it's on your arm. Everybody can see it. It looks weird. Your wife has said to you, "you need to go get that thing checked. You need to go get that thing looked at," as we would say in the south. You go into your doctor, the doctor sees it, the doctor gets out a tool, then the doctor turns off the light and then tries to find where it was. I mean, it's kind of that same thing. Things you don't do blind. This is like a whole, like if I had a bazillion dollars, I'd be doing commercials about things you don't do blind, right? [00:17:10] Lindsey Dinneen: Yes. Oh, I love that though. . I'm already starting to think of so many great ideas with that particular... [00:17:17] Allison London Brown: Exactly. [00:17:19] Lindsey Dinneen: You know, looking back, let's say years ago, and I recognize this as a little bit of a, a newer venture, although you've been very involved in med tech and science your whole life, did you always have an interest in science and healthcare from an early age? Is this something that you thought you might ever do or was this sort of a, an evolution over time? [00:17:39] Allison London Brown: I can tell you the exact time where I decided this is what I wanted to do. So in high school, I thought I was gonna be a musician. I actually had a full scholarship in music and piano, voice and drama and really thought, that was my journey. And I took a chemistry class. I had put it off until my senior year. And fell in love with chemistry. I mean, I always liked math and then, at the time there were all these really interesting things going on around genetics and just so many different breakthroughs in medicine and I just felt like that was my path. So I started studying in chemistry. I started looking at the different careers in chemistry. I knew I didn't really wanna be in the lab, I didn't wanna be like a bench top scientist or anything like that. [00:18:37] But medicine was so intriguing, I kind of thought that I was gonna go be a researcher at like NIH or National Cancer Institute or something like that. Some big, huge impact on the world. And, over time, I just, I found myself feeling more and more drawn to really understanding another form of science, which is understanding, "why do people make the decisions they make and why do they buy the way they buy?" Which, you know, behavioral decision making. And so marketing and sales was very intriguing to me. So I think I've I just leveraged a different part of my brain on the commercial side to really figure out how do you get someone, again, you get somebody to that yes. [00:19:26] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. So very multi-passionate and multi gifted. Do you still do anything with music, voice, or drama, out of curiosity? [00:19:36] Allison London Brown: I don't do drama anymore. I mean, well, ask my friends-- might tell you I'm dramatic all the time. I don't, I dunno that I am, but don't like drama. Let's just that way. I try to avoid drama in my life. Look, I'm very comfortable in front of an audience, and think all that upbringing of being on the stage, and I had the opportunity to sing at the Grand Ole Opry, so it wasn't a foreign concept to be in front of a large audience. I think that's very helpful. I'm in a band at church and I do that kind of stuff, but I don't have time anymore. I, you know, I'm trying to raise money. Right. I don't have time for that. [00:20:12] Lindsey Dinneen: Right. But I love how that performer background may have helped contribute a little bit to your comfort on stage and giving presentation, being in front of people because that would be a very useful skill that, that, would intimidate some other people sometimes if they're suddenly in this role where, oh my gosh, now I have to be the face of the company, which means I have to do Y, and Z. [00:20:34] Allison London Brown: Yeah. Right. Isn't that like the number one fear I think people have is speak in front of a crowd? [00:20:39] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, . So there you go, you already had a little bit of an edge there 'cause you had that comfort, that's amazing. . [00:20:46] Allison London Brown: Yeah, I mean, I think that's helpful, but and I tell people this all the time, again, if you cannot communicate your ideas or your story, then it is gonna be very difficult for anybody to buy in. I may have been a scientist, but again, that training in drama I think helped because a lot of people in science, they have a hard time articulating their ideas at a level that if you're not a PhD, you can't understand it. I am not a PhD. There are many brilliant people around me all the time and I'm like, "can you please dumb it down for me." Like I can't communicate it back to you in a way that makes sense, it's not gonna stick with anybody. [00:21:29] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. And speaking of not having time anymore, you are a board member of multiple other organizations. Can you share a little bit about that? And also, do you get a chance to sleep or... [00:21:43] Allison London Brown: Yeah. Yeah, I've actually had to back off some of my work. I've been involved with CED, which is the Council for Entrepreneurial Development here in Raleigh, for a long time. I guess 10 years. And this year I've had to really back off of that work, even though it's a passion of mine to help other entrepreneurs. I do sit on the board of Clayco Therapeutics. I really believe in what they're doing. They're working on a new biologic for necrotizing enterocolitis, and I know that's a big word, right? Basically it's when babies are low birth weight or premature, we talk a lot about like lung development, right? They can't breathe well or whatever. A lot of times their gut doesn't work, so their stomach doesn't work, and there's not a good diagnosis for it at all. And there's also a really not a great therapy for it. There's not like a drug. Some of these kids end up having multiple surgeries, it can lead to slow development, it can cause, just a myriad of other really horrific things for kids. And so they have a product that we believe is gonna be able to literally reset the gut, and allow the children to be able to feed properly. So I mean, these are like itty bitty little babies, right? So it's, I guess, adjacent to the women's health world, but it's, I just think it's a fascinating area of medicine, which is biologics, using natural substances to heal our bodies. [00:23:15] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. [00:23:16] Allison London Brown: Not synthetic things. And its a great mission, yes, I do get to sleep. [00:23:20] Lindsey Dinneen: Okay, good. [00:23:22] Allison London Brown: I do get to sleep. But I do try to get involved in things that, A) where I think I can add value. I try to get involved in things where I really know make a difference or help the entrepreneur, and it's something I, I believe in. [00:23:34] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Oh, I love that. Yes. And paying it forward is such a wonderful thing. So what are you looking forward to, as the company continues to move forward, either personally, professionally, what are some things that you're looking forward to? [00:23:48] Allison London Brown: I'm looking forward to a vacation I don't, dunnah know if that's a good thing to say, but I'm looking forward a good, a vacation, that would be nice. We did not do a vacation this year 'cause it's just been one of those years. No, so in terms of the company, I have this vision in my head of having a building and having 20-30 people and 10 to 15 sales reps and just this humming, working, hive of people all focused in the same direction, working and aligned on the same outcomes, and just this community of believers that have come together to really make a difference. So I kind of have this idea of that place where we are all together doing something. And I think that could happen for us this year. So I'm extremely excited about that and giving people jobs, right, and giving people an opportunity to join with us in this mission. So that's exciting for me. [00:24:53] Lindsey Dinneen: Absolutely, are there any moments in particular that stand out to you, that really solidified for you, "yes, this is why I'm here doing what I'm doing"? Because of something that happened that just was such a reinforcement of, "yes, I'm in the right place at the right time." [00:25:13] Allison London Brown: Yes, I have. Two things. The first thing is we were doing research around this new biopsy tool and listening to physicians talk about what they're doing today, how they're doing it today, and hearing. doctor, after doctor say, "what I'm doing today is just fine, not good, not great, just fine." And I thought, "you gotta be kidding me." Like, how is that an acceptable answer? And not trying to diss the doctors, please. That's not at all what I'm trying to say. To me that just sounded like they have acquiesced or they don't feel like anybody's gonna pay attention to them or their plight or their concerns. And so why bother? And it felt very defeatist. Again, for people who-- my friends who know me, like, give me a challenge. Like, just go ahead, tell me, "no." let's see where that goes. So that was one thing. [00:26:20] The second thing is much more personal. And in my prayer time, in my devotional time, in my, crying out to God to ask him is "Is this really real? Is this really gonna happen? I'm running outta money." All those fun things that we think about as entrepreneurs, "what am I supposed to do?" kind of at your wit's end and just having this huge sense of, " yes, move forward. Yes, go forward. Yes, I'm here with you. Yes, I'm in it." And I know that sounds kind of kooky, for people who are not maybe into that kind of thing, but a few years ago I would've said, "that's crazy." But I will tell you, it was extremely meaningful event for me and it stays with me. It keeps us going because I just, I believe in us. I have faith that this is what we're supposed to be doing. [00:27:19] Lindsey Dinneen: Thank you for sharing those stories. Those are both very meaningful and it is encouraging because feeling that belief and that reassurance that "yes, you're in the right place, doing the right thing at the right time" is so important because it's not easy. Nothing about what you're doing is easy , so you have come back to that. [00:27:40] Allison London Brown: Yeah, and I feel extremely blessed that I do have that, because I, a lot of my friends are thinking through what is their purpose? What should I be doing? How blah, blah, blah, it's tough when you are seeking for something that's meaningful, right? And I do believe that we've been given that opportunity. [00:28:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh. I love that. I, yeah, absolutely love that. Pivoting just for fun, imagine someone were to offer you a million dollars to teach a masterclass on anything that you want. It can be in your industry, does not have to be. What would you choose to teach and why? [00:28:20] Allison London Brown: Yeah. There's a lot of things I think I would like to teach people. It's something my girlfriends and I have been talking about quite a bit lately, which is, as a woman-- and it's probably not a masterclass, it may be more of discussion group-- but it's, how do you move through those different periods of your life physically, emotionally, mentally, all of those things and still be true to yourself. And I think, I look back on my twenties and my thirties and I think "well, wow, was that really who I was? Did I have to evolve through that to get to where I am?" And if there's a way to impart any knowledge to someone to say, here are some skills you can use, here are ways to leverage your brain or deal with hormonal issues, or deal with the fact that you're having to take care of your family or whatever it is. I feel like we chunk it up a lot. We talk about, oh, mothers in the workplace, or we talk about now the big thing is menopause in the workplace, which I think is hilarious. But it's great that we're talking about all these things, but there's not a kind of path, how do you go from being an 18 year old to a 22 year old, to a 30 year old, to a whatever year old, right? So to me it's really sitting down and thinking through how do you go through each stage of your life. That would be one thing that may sound kooky, but... [00:29:50] Lindsey Dinneen: Nope. I would sign up for that Masterclass. No, I love that. And because that's not something that is really talked about and like you said, each stage is different and it brings its own unique sets of excitement and challenges and considerations and you don't really hear enough people saying, "Hey, here's some things to think about. Here's some things to watch out for." So, yep. I'm on board. [00:30:16] Allison London Brown: Yeah, I have a friend that she's in her thirties and she listens to a group of us talk and she's like, "oh, so this is what I have to look forward to." And I'm like, "oh, yes." [00:30:25] Lindsey Dinneen: Yes. Indeed. Indeed. Yeah. So, what do you wish to be remembered for after you leave this world? [00:30:35] Allison London Brown: Well, besides what we're doing here at Luminelle, I certainly would love to have that as a legacy as something that really impacted how, maybe not just how women were diagnosed, but how physicians started thinking about diagnosis differently. But, I guess I would like to be thought of as somebody who liked to have fun and laugh and brought joy to other people. [00:30:56] Lindsey Dinneen: I love that. I love that answer. That's a wonderful thing, . And then final question, what is one thing that makes you smile every time you see or think about it? [00:31:08] Allison London Brown: I probably should say my husband's face. I get points for being a good wife to say that. And it's true. It's true. It's not-- I'm not making it up. It's true. I'm a sucker for I really am a sucker for the movie "Elf." [00:31:23] Lindsey Dinneen: I love that movie. [00:31:26] Allison London Brown: I have three movies I watch every holiday, " Elf," " Scrooged" with Bill Murray and "Die Hard." And I'm not allowed to get those movies out until after Thanksgiving. [00:31:41] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh, So what works for, what works for our family is my husband and I have a tradition of always on Thanksgiving Eve, so to speak, we break bread to get it ready for stuffing so it can, kind of dry out overnight. And we spend the evening watching "Elf," and that's like the start of our holiday season. It's like a really fun tradition, do you think you could get away with that? [00:32:06] Allison London Brown: I don't know, because I will watch it like 500 times during the holidays. [00:32:12] Lindsey Dinneen: Fair enough. [00:32:13] Allison London Brown: I am a sucker for like --not stupid comedy, so I'm not, I don't like slapstick or anything like that, but I just think "Elf" is such, I mean, it's a great story. It's got great songs. It's got Will Ferrell's hilarious. It's got a great ending. It's kind of that. It's, it, I just, and I love James Kahn. Let's just, okay, sorry, but love me some James Conn. I think he's amazing. [00:32:39] Lindsey Dinneen: That is a fabulous answer. Definitely, that goes to the top of the most unique and that is so fun. I'm so glad you enjoyed that. Oh, my word, Allison, this has been such a fun conversation. I'm really inspired by what you're doing and by your focus on mission and impact and the way that you are working so diligently, even when it's tough and it's gonna be tough to share your story, to bring this to market, to change lives. [00:33:10] And we are so excited to be making a donation on your behalf Today to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which since 9/11 has been helping America's heroes by providing mortgage-free Homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children, and by building specially adapted smart homes for catastrophic injured veterans and first responders. They are also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and helping America to never forget September 11th, 2001. So, thank you so much for choosing that organization to support. And we just really appreciate your time. [00:33:47] Allison London Brown: Thank you. I really appreciate it. And I hope that if one person hears this one post, one mention can sometimes change a life. And so if you're a woman out there, and if you've had abnormal uterine bleeding. That is your warning sign. And so go get checked. Don't wait. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. Go to your physician and do not accept a subpar answer. [00:34:17] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. [00:34:18] Allison London Brown: So I think if I can get, just as important as it is to get physicians doing the right thing is for us to be asking for the right thing and being our own advocate. And write me a check. while y'oure at it, write me a check, I'm not sure I'm actually allowed to say that. There's probably some like SEC violation I just did. But [00:34:40] Lindsey Dinneen: Write the company a check. It's important. [00:34:42] Allison London Brown: Yes. Write the company a check if an accredited investor, please. Yes, no, I'm happy to talk to anybody who would like to know more. [00:34:51] Lindsey Dinneen: I love that. Well, thank you again. I just wish you the most continued success as you work to change lives for a better world and thank you also to everyone who has listened to this episode, and if you're feeling as inspired as I am, I would love if you would share this -episode with a colleague or two, and we will catch you next time. 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This installment of The Axis Effect features Heather Brown, Señor VP of Entrepreneurial Development at Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance.  As one of the United States' event capitals, Las Vegas is a center for innovation, technology, and entertainment. Brown works with the rest of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) to establish a community of startups and leaders around the city that fosters economic growth and collaboration for companies to grow within the Las Vegas ecosystem and reach new heights in their success. Brown discusses LVGEA's goal of showing there is more to Las Vegas than gambling and casinos, the various industries they're expanding the city to, the perception Vegas currently receives from the public, and how LVGEA is trying to change that narrative. To learn more, tune in to “The Economic Leadership of Entertainment.”

We hear a lot these days about innovation, entrepreneurship and disruption of the status quo in pursuit of a better world.  It sounds good but what does it really mean? And can it contribute to sustainability? Join host Ronnie Lipschutz for a conversation with KSQD programmer Nada Miljkovic, Program Manager of UC Santa Cruz's Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development. We'll be talking about these topics and Crown College's innovation and entrepreneurship courses, which Nada has helped develop along with Crown Provost Manel Camps and others.  What do students learn?  What have they achieved?

Nathan Ohle is the President and CEO of the International Economic Development Council or IEDC for short. IEDC is the world's largest economic development professional organization. This podcast explores Nathan's development journey, IEDC's mission and resources and its growing commitment to all communities, including rural communities, and entrepreneurship.

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Pat McDonald hosts! During the first half of the show, she'll speak with Representative Theresa Woods. They'll be discussing the 2023 legislative session. Then, during the second half of the show, she'll speak with Mark Madrid, the Associate Administrator for the Office of Entrepreneurial Development. They'll be discussing the Community Navigator Pilot Program.

Community Connection Thursday February 2nd 2023   Just Announced Republican Candidate For Mayor Abdul-Hakim Shabazz Joined Us LIVE On Community Connection! Abdul-Hakim Shabazz is an Attorney. Credentialed Journalist. Political Writer/Radio/TV Commentator. Comedian, Teacher & more. He took listener calls and informed you why he wants your vote! Campaign Info: https://abdul4indy.com/ Read the Full Agenda Below, Which Touches On Public Safety, Infrastructure, Education, Entrepreneurial Development, Attainable Housing, and Property Taxes & Assessments. Agenda: https://abdul4indy.com/agenda   BBB Serving Central Indiana: 2022 Torch Award recipients More Info Here: https://www.bbb.org/.../27861-better-business-bureau... Impact In The Community: Chunky Monkey Ice Cream and Sweets Character of Leadership: Chunky Monkey Ice Cream and Sweets Culture Built On Trust - Long's Furniture World and Mattress Commitment To Customers: Long's Furniture World and Mattress About: "The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics embodies BBB's mission of advancing business trust and honors organizations whose leaders focus on the four C's:The Character of the organization's leadership;If and how an authentic Culture is being fostered;The company's transparent relationship with its Customers; andThe impact the organization is making in the local Community"   Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper Sport's Writer Danny Bridges Joined Us Live For His Weekly Sport's Segment On Community Connection! Checkout the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper at https://indianapolisrecorder.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryan McArdle is the Revitalization Manager for the City of Reno. His position involves attracting business and economic activity to Reno, ensuring that we have the available workforce to sustain growth in the area with an increasing quality of life, and building a shared story and vision of what kind of city Reno is and can be. On this week's episode of Renoites, Conor and Bryan talk about what makes Reno a "Goldilocks" city of just the right size, what we can learn from other cities who have taken similar redevelopment and revitalization efforts, how the various districts or neighborhoods in Reno have developed over the years, historical preservation and possible uses of the Lear Theater, the potential impacts of major developments like the Jacob's Entertainment "Neon Line District," and so much more. Bryan has been a business owner in both the Midtown and Riverwalk districts as well as previously serving as Vice President of Entrepreneurial Development at the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN). This episode was produced by Conor McQuivey and Lynn Lazaro and recorded at City Hall in Reno, Nevada. If you have feedback or guest suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out! My email address is conor@renoites.com Thank you for listening and telling your friends to listen! Help spread the word about the show, my hope really is that it will be heard and valued by many people in Northern Nevada. I hope you'll also consider supporting financially at http://patreon.com/renoites  

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In this conversation, I sat down with Beth Bayouth and Mario Fedelin, the COO and CEO (respectively) of Changeist, a non-profit organization dedicated to youth empowerment. They are building a community of young people that utilize their personal agency to create a more just society.  Changeist's programs help 11-26 year olds learn a common civic language, engage in dialogue, and build community to investigate local and global social justice issues. Participants also work with other local community-based organizations to implement local solutions to local problems. Together, Mario and Beth explore how they met, built a relationship and decided to work on this project together…and how they continue to manage themselves and each other in the entrepreneurship journey.  A few insights we'll unpack about conscious co-founder relationships: The key to a great co-founder relationship is that both of you do not fall apart at the same time! Fighting Well and how Cofounder Intimacy can help: With cofounder intimacy, there is an understanding that often there's something else behind a conflict or a mood. Because when you're close, you tend to know about what's going on or that it's safe to ask. Knowing yourself and your skills The Power of working with someone with a Different Skill Set but Similar Values  On Knowing yourself and your skills, and finding compliments on your core team:  A great leadership team requires Comfort with yourself and your skills and Respect for the skills of others... and it takes Balance - but Balance of what?! On a leadership team you need: + Architects and Visionaries + Multipliers - someone who brings something you do not have to the table, who is also committed to the vision and the journey Another way to think about this is that you need: + A Balance of Openers and Closers on the team. This is the essence of conscious collaboration - knowing if you are more comfortable in a generative or divergent mode, ie, opening, or are more natural in the “Synthesizer” role - organizing, closing, or planning towards action. Mario owns his limitations as a “closer” and intentionally chose Beth as a COO for her natural “shark” skills - her ability to move things forward with clarity. Mario and Beth also talked about their balanced styles in “Speeding up”  and “Slowing Down” creative conversations - Beth will pump the brakes and ground ideas in reality when the time is right. Feeling that balance between creativity and clarity, speed and thoughtfully slowing things down, is the essence of conscious creativity and conscious collaboration…being comfortable with both opening and closing modes is critical, but collaborating with others who complement your natural approaches is powerful. Be sure to check out my other co-founder conversations. I discussed building an Integrity Culture with the co-founders of Huddle, Michale Saloio and Stephanie Golik, and investigated prototyping partnerships with Jane Portman and Benedikt Deicke, co-founders of Userlist. (Which Mario and Beth absolutely did, as well!)  I also sat down with Jennifer Dennard and Dan Pupius, the co-founders of Range to unpack Healthy Conflict in Cofounder relationships. Conflict and collisions will inevitably happen in relationships, so you might as well learn to lean into it! You may also enjoy my interview with Carolyn Gregoire and Scott Barry Kaufman, the co-authors of the 2015 bestseller, Wired to Create, where we unpack how they managed their working relationship and discuss Paired creativity, which is totally a thing! And if you really want to dive deep into the idea of being a conscious co-founder, make sure to check out my conversation with my friend Doug Erwin, the Senior Vice President of Entrepreneurial Development at EDAWN, the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada. Head over to theconversationfactory.com/listen for full episode transcripts, links, show notes and more key quotes and ideas. You can also head over there and become a monthly supporter of the show for as little as $8 a month. You'll get complimentary access to exclusive workshops and resources that I only share with this circle of facilitators and leaders. Links Changeist On Healthy Conflict: https://theconversationfactory.com/podcast/managing-healthy-conflict-co-founder-conversations

This episode examines the effect joining the EU had on Irish tourism - including the impact of the single market, the euro and the Open Skies agreement. Taking part are: Eoghan O’Mara Walsh, chief executive of Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC), Breda O’Dwyer, director of CEED (Centre for Economics and Entrepreneurial Development) and senior lecturer in entrepreneurial learning and practice, MTU and Dr Misa Labarile, policy officer for tourism with the European Commission. For further information with regard to EU initiatives to support/ promote tourism https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/tourism/eden_en and https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/tourism/support-business_en This series is supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs’ Communicating Europe initiative.

In this conversation I talk with Jennifer Dennard and Dan Pupius, the co-founders of Range, software that helps teams be more connected, focused, and productive no matter where they're working. Global teams at Twitter, New Relic, CircleCI, and more keep their teams in sync and connected with Range. Jen is the co-founder and COO. Prior to founding Range, Jen led Medium's organizational development team. Jen has partnered and consulted with startups and multinational corporations on empowering autonomous and distributed teamwork. She lives in Colorado with her two cats and husband. Dan is co-founder and CEO of Range. Prior to Range, Dan was Head of Engineering at the publishing platform Medium. And before that he was a Staff Software engineer at Google, where he worked on Gmail, Google+, and a variety of frontend infrastructure. He has an MA in Industrial Design from Sheffield Hallam University and a BSc in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Manchester. In past lives he raced snowboards, jumped out of planes, and lived in the jungle. This is a fairly meta conversation (in the old sense of the word!) since we talked about how Dan and Jen structure their relationship and how they built their company…which is a company that builds software that structures relationships - specifically, effective teams. As Dan outlines, “Human behavior requires structure to facilitate it…in an organization, software provides a lot of architecture, which shapes our behavior, but we're (often) not intentional about that software. The whole theory of Range was… how can we build software that acts as architecture that shapes the behaviors that we believe to be present in effective teams?” My book Good Talk is built around the idea of a Conversation OS, or Operating System.  One element of the Conversation Operating System is error and repair. As Jen says in the opening quote, conflict and collisions will inevitably happen in relationships. Dan suggests that “if you have productive conflict or if you encourage productive conflict, there will be times when you step over the boundary and it's what you do then that is the important thing, in how you recover.” In other words, how you repair the error or breach in the relationship is often more important than the error itself. Many folks shy away from conflict, or hope it never happens. Planning for it and knowing it will happen is a fundamentally different stance, a more effective Error and Repair Operating System. I also love the “reasonable person principle” that Jen and Dan use in their relationship, as long as it never slides into gaslighting. We unpack a lot more great stuff, from uninstalling Holacracy at Medium to the importance of being journey-focused in entrepreneurship relationships, and the power of crafting explicit processes ahead of needing to use them. Dan and Jen are also big believers, like me, in the power of the “check-in''. For example, in my men's group we share in 30 seconds how we're doing emotionally and physically at the start of every group. At Range, it can be as simple as a “green, yellow, red” check-in or as deep as going straight to the question “how are you…really?”  They suggest that baking human connection into each and every meeting is much much more effective than trying to isolate connection into one “vibes” meeting. As with many of my co-founder conversations, there is a common thread of clear roles along with an awareness of and respect for the Venn diagram of skills between the co-founders. Another common thread, as Dan says at the end of our conversation: looking after yourself and attending to yourself is key, because “if you're not in a good state, you can't be a good teammate and you definitely can't be a good leader.” Be sure to check out my other co-founder conversations. I discussed building an Integrity Culture with the co-founders of Huddle, Michale Saloio and Stephanie Golik, and investigated prototyping partnerships with Jane Portman and Benedikt Deicke, co-founders of Userlist.  You may also enjoy my interview with Carolyn Gregoire and Scott Barry Kaufman, the co-authors of the 2015 bestseller, Wired to Create, where we unpack how they managed their working relationship. Paired creativity is a thing! And if you really want to dive deep into the idea of being a conscious co-founder, make sure to check out my conversation with my friend Doug Erwin, the Senior Vice President of Entrepreneurial Development at EDAWN, the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada. Head over to theconversationfactory.com/listen for full episode transcripts, links, show notes and more key quotes and ideas. You can also head over there and become a monthly supporter of the show for as little as $8 a month. You'll get complimentary access to exclusive workshops and resources that I only share with this circle of facilitators and leaders. Links Range Lawrence Lessig's Pathetic Dot theory Daniel Coyle's Belonging Cues: Belonging cues are non-verbal signals that humans use to create safe connections in groups. The three basic qualities of belonging cues are 1) the energy invested in the exchange, 2) valuing individuals, and 3) signaling that the relationship will sustain in the future. Kegan's Levels, specifically, Stage 4 — Self-Authoring mind Lead Time Chats

In this conversation, I sit down with Huddle Co-Founders Stephanie Golik and Michael Saloio. Huddle is a platform for designers and builders to invest in startups with their time.  Stephanie has spent her career building alongside founders at studios and leading design and product at fast-growing tech companies. She was an early design leader at Cruise, building user experiences for self-driving cars. Before that, Steph was Head of Product at Mapfit (acq. by Foursquare). She's a proud Cuban-American born, raised and currently residing in Miami. Michael is a product and team-focused entrepreneur and investor. He's spent his career working with technology executives and investors. As an investment analyst at Oppenheimer & Co., he followed some of the biggest names in technology including Cisco, EMC, and Apple. Prior to Oppenheimer, Mike covered special situations at Sidoti & Co. Over the past five years, Michael reimagined his career to focus on early-stage businesses. He was the first employee at SuperPhone, a messaging application backed by Ben Horowitz, Betaworks, Bessemer, and more. Since 2014 he has consulted with, invested in, or advised more than 35 startups that have raised more than $200M in venture financing. I met Michael years ago and have tracked his rise…when I saw that his latest venture raised 3.3M and was a co-founded company, I reconnected to include him in my co-founder conversations series. My question throughout this series has been simple - what does it take to build and sustain a powerful co-founder relationship?  Michael and Stephanie shared some of the insights and principles that helped them do exactly that. The biggest aha was the umbrella concept of an Integrity Culture, and how many powerful values fall into place with a focus on Integrity. As Michael points out, it's not just “I do what I say I will” it's also about a culture of Coaching and Feedback to help everyone right-size their commitments and to give themselves (and others) feedback along the way when they find themselves falling short. Stephanie and Michael share a conversation format that they use over the course of each week to keep their team on track and in integrity! Integrity Culture also implicates one of my favorite words: Interoception, a concept I learned from Food Coach Alissa Rumsey. Michael and Stephanie's vision of an integrity culture is one where you commit to a thing because you are intrinsically motivated to do it, not through force or pressure…you self-select the thing you are going to do. And that means you know what you want! Interoception is the ability to feel and know your inner state.  Some additional keys to a powerful co-founder relationship that line up with the other conversations in this series are the ability to have Healthy Conflict (rather than an unhealthy “peace”) and the regular asking and giving of generous and generative deep feedback. One other insight that was fresh for me in this conversation was Michael's idea of a good co-founder relationship as one that is “Energy Producing” vs. energy sucking. A powerful co-founder relationship is like a flywheel - the more energy you invest into it, the more energy it throws off. Be sure to check out my other co-founder conversations, like this episode with Jane Portman and Benedikt Deicke, co-founders of Userlist, on how they connected through shared communities and learned how each other really worked through real-world, previous projects. You may also enjoy my interview with Carolyn Gregoire and Scott Barry Kaufman, the co-authors of the 2015 bestseller, Wired to Create, where we unpack how they managed their working relationship. And if you really want to dive deep into the idea of being a conscious co-founder, make sure to check out my conversation with my friend Doug Erwin, the Senior Vice President of Entrepreneurial Development at EDAWN, the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada. Head over to theconversationfactory.com/listen for full episode transcripts, links, show notes  and more key quotes and ideas. You can also head over there and become a monthly supporter of the show for as little as $8 a month. You'll get complimentary access to exclusive workshops and resources that I only share with this circle of facilitators and leaders. Links Huddle website

On this episode of Space Creatorz, Steve and Janette are joined by Jackie Serviss, who is not only a people strategist and executive coach but also runs a successful boutique recruitment agency. Together they uncover the importance of creating a stable foundation as an entrepreneur, to sustain a soul-fulfilling career! In this episode, they discuss:Jackie's evolution through previous work experiences and job environments.The importance of attracting, developing and retaining a great team of people!Highs and lows of what led Jackie to her success, including a major health scare.Interesting ties between sports and entrepreneurship.Options that business owners have when developing both their backbone (operations) and core services foundation!Don't forget to come say hi to us on Instagram @spacecreatorz, or follow us on any social media platform!Website . Instagram . TikTok . LinkedIn . Facebook .Janette's Instagram . Steve's Instagram . Steve & Janette's TikTokJackie's InstagramJackie's LinkedIn

In this conversation, I dive into the nuances of co-founder relationships with Clarity.so co-founders Richie Bonilla, CEO and Eni Jaupi, CTO. Clarity.so is a y-combinator funded startup that has built a groundbreaking DAO contribution platform. DAO stands for Decentralized, Autonomous Organization, which you should totally google if you want to know more.  While Clarity isn't a DAO, you can see how the radical transparency that is at the heart and spirit of the cryptocurrency movement is also at the core of Richie and Eni's relationship. I mean, it's also the name of the company! Like a few of the other conscious co-founder interviews I've been doing, these two co-founders prototyped their working relationship before jumping into their company together, which helped them build a foundation of trust and respect. They also talked a lot. Like A LOT before even starting the company. Starting with a few times a week, they gradually transitioned to talking for at least an hour, daily, for a year. What this conversation re-established for me was that it's important to have agenda-ed conversations, and it's also very important to have stream-of-consciousness, unagendaed conversations, too. Generally speaking, we're great at structure, and less good at making space for wondering and wandering. For more on the power of wondering and wandering, make sure to check out my interview with Natalie Nixon. Be sure to check out my conversation with Jane Portman and Benedikt Deicke, co-founders of Userlist, on how they connected through shared communities and learned how each other really worked through real-world, previous projects. You may also enjoy my interview with Carolyn Gregoire and Scott Barry Kaufman, the co-authors of the 2015 bestseller, Wired to Create, where we unpack how they managed their working relationship. And if you really want to dive deep into the idea of being a conscious co-founder, make sure to check out my conversation with my friend Doug Erwin, the Senior Vice President of Entrepreneurial Development at EDAWN, the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada. Head over to theconversationfactory.com/listen for full episode transcripts, links, show notes  and more key quotes and ideas. You can also head over there and become a monthly supporter of the show for as little as $8 a month. You'll get complimentary access to exclusive workshops and resources that I only share with this circle of facilitators and leaders. Links Clarity.so

In this conversation, I sat down with my friend Doug Erwin, the Senior Vice President of Entrepreneurial Development at EDAWN, the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada. Doug is a former serial entrepreneur turned economic developer and executive coach, and he's committed to growing Northern Nevada's startup and technology ecosystem. His community work has helped change the perception of Reno and lay the foundation for future generations of entrepreneurs to thrive in the region. Doug is proud to support entrepreneurs as they embark upon their own journeys.    Doug shares, with great clarity, vulnerability and humility, his entrepreneurial journey and some key lessons he's learned along the way. I invited Doug to have a conversation with me about what it might mean to be a conscious cofounder, given Doug's personal work on mindfulness. Towards the end of the conversation, we arrive at the idea that we are our own most important cofounder - the conversations we have with ourselves will either lead us to lean into or turn away from challenging conversations with our cofounders. And with the lens of Triple Loop Learning, we can start to create better cofounder relationships, not just with better contracts and financial structures, but from our way of being. The basic metaphor is this: Work is a relationship. And relationships are made of conversations. And you can hear this in Doug's description of a company as a “rebound startup” or talking about startups like a marriage. And just like in personal relationships, sometimes, as Doug says, people want to turn away from the discomfort of having difficult conversations. Doug mentioned research about splits among founders and how it related to the future success of the company. I did a bit of digging and... It's counter-intuitive, that a startup with equal distributions is a red flag to investors, and that such a company is more likely to fail. Doug suggests that unequal distributions are proof that the founders have had some hard conversations - which is a key skill in work and life. However, roughly three out of four startups decide to split the business equally when they start up. One of the main issues with this approach isn't a question of HOW to make the split, but WHEN. A 2016 HBR article suggests that founders should wait to split shares until later, co-creating rules to determine the value of various contributions. (I recommend the book Slicing the Pie!). The HBR authors suggest that “teams that negotiate longer are more likely to decide on an unequal split: the harder you look, the more likely you are to discover important differences. More generally, [they] argue that if cofounders haven't learned something surprising about each other from their dialogue, they probably haven't engaged in a serious enough discussion yet.” The HBR article suggests that a hastily created equal split will sour over time - the percentage of founders who are unhappy with their split increases by 2.5x as their startups mature. That discontent can lead to rapid turnover, which can be problematic. Another study, led by Professor David Noack, Executive Director of the Hall Global Entrepreneurship Center at the Goddard School of Business and Economics at Utah's Weber State University suggests that an equal split, especially in early-stage companies, has another unexpected effect - making it unclear who's driving the bus. According to Professor Noack's research, if no one feels that they have ownership and responsibility, no one takes the wheel, which has a real effect:  Companies with an unequal split were 21.7% more likely than other firms to be up and running a year later. And just like in a marriage, having a “pre-nup” conversation can be awkward, even when people know the data about divorce.  While it's uncomfortable to do so, hosting a conversation to explore all the negative scenarios that might occur in the future, with corresponding actions to help avoid them, can help founders avoid headaches later on…and increase startups' chances of success. This is a conversation worth listening to…And I'm excited to share it with you! Head over to theconversationfactory.com/listen for full episode transcripts, links, show notes, and more key quotes and ideas. You can also head over there and become a monthly supporter of the show for as little as $8 a month. You'll get complimentary access to exclusive workshops and resources that I only share with this circle of facilitators and leaders. Links EDAWN - Startup Reno Growth Pioneers Podcast

In our first episode, Antonio Tijerino sits down for a roundtable - or “brown table” as he likes to call it - discussion with the Associate Administrator of the US Small Business Administration Mark Madrid, and other Latinx small business owners, including a recipient of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation's Creciendo Con TikTok small business grant, to discuss how Latinx entrepreneurship continues to play a vital role in the US's economic recovery. Together, they share real-life experiences as small business owners, provide recommendations for financing, and share tips for navigating a healthy work-life balance.Guests: Mark Madrid, the Associate Administrator for the Office of Entrepreneurial Development at the U.S. Small Business AdministrationAna Reyes, Owner of El TamarindoNathalie Huerta, Founder & CEO of the Queer GymSmall Business Resources: To learn about funding, learning, and other resources the U.S. Small Business Administration provides, visit www.sba.gov.To access SBA's Community Navigator Pilot Program, a program helping local businesses gain access to competency building and essential resources, visit https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/community-navigators.  

If there's one trait common to most humans, it's curiosity. We seem to have an instinctive need to ask questions, and to explore new ideas. However, this trait is not aways distributed evenly. Some people are very curious, constantly seeking out new avenues to learn and grow, while others seem to lack the trait entirely. So what happens when you actively start cultivating your curiosity? In today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius tries to answer that very question with the help of his guest, Doug Erwin, Senior Vice President of Entrepreneurial Development at the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN). Doug is a serial entrepreneur turned nonprofit executive and is dedicated to growing Northern Nevada's startup and technology ecosystems as well as supporting entrepreneurs on their own journeys.  He's founded six companies in the eCommerce, software development, medical diagnostics, and consumer products manufacturing spaces before dedicating his full-time efforts to EDAWN. He's also experienced first-hand the highs and lows of starting and running businesses, managing investors and partners, and balancing his family, himself, and his career. In this episode you'll discover: The journey Doug took to discover spirituality. How cultivating curiosity changed him as a person. The importance of facing unresolved issues in life. Join Darius and Doug for this fascinating conversation into the life-changing power of curiosity. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: How Doug discovered spirituality and the journey he took to get there. How cultivating curiosity changed him as a person. The importance of facing unresolved issues in life. And so much more... Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasrerwin/ (Doug's LinkedIn) http://edawn.org (EDAWN website) https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (Community) https://www.dariusclass.com/training-video (ScaleMAP video) https://therealdarius.com/book-order/ (The Core Value Equation book) https://therealdarius.com (The Real Darius) https://www.facebook.com/therealdariusm/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ (Instagram) https://therealdarius.com/YT (YouTube) https://twitter.com/kingdarius (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ (LinkedIn) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Entrepreneurial Development in Hip-Hop | Le développement de l'entrepreneuriat   How do you build a business that promotes hip-hop culture? Are majority groups capitalizing on this artistic movement? A discussion about entrepreneurial development within the local hip-hop community.  Hosted by Koudjo in conversation with Bboy Afternoon, Carloz Munoz, and B. Stacks. Presented by QCLTUR and made possible by the Government of Canada.   Comment bâtir une entreprise qui fait la promotion de cette culture ? La culture hip-hop se fait-elle capitaliser par les groupes majoritaires ? Une discussion sur le développement de l'entrepreneuriat au sein de la communauté hip-hop locale. Animé par Koudjo en conversation avec Bboy Afternoon, Carloz Munoz et B. Stacks. Présenté par QCLTUR et rendu possible grâce au gouvernement du Canada.

In this episode of Coffee with Coaches, Steven talks about his hybrid approach to teaching & coaching in both science and sports. We also go into how he's been scaling his efforts from one-to-one coaching up to group coaching, and his efforts in finding schools that are willing to try a new model to give their students a great opportunity to learn computer science. In addition to all the sports coaching he does (soccer, baseball, basketball, you name it), his main focus is working with high schoolers in entrepreneurial development, with a specific focus on tech and robotics.    A bit about Steven: Steven has been exploring every facet of the high school education system for the past decade. His mission is to improve the coaching system for high school students so that every student has access to the best coaches around the world.   To learn more about Steve: https://2sigma.school/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-eno/   To learn more about The Coffee with Coaches podcast, please visit: https://boxer.agency/coffee-with-coaches/

 :arrow: :arrow: Ashley Bell SBA Region IV Administrator and Dr. Bruce Berger Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development on Georgia Business Radio Ashley Bell SBA Regional Administrator Ashley D. Bell was recently appointed by the White House to serve as Regional Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration for Region IV, serving Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky and Missouri. As a small business owner and entrepreneur himself from the young age of 23, Mr. Bell is committed to the SBAs mission to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Bell served as Associate Director for External Affairs for the U.S. Peace Corps and Special Assistant in the Public Affairs Bureau of the United States Department of State. During the Trump Pence Transition, he served as Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs Lead on the Landing Team at the State Department. Mr. Bell is also a celebrated attorney, having founded the successful law firm of Bell & Washington in 2005. He is the founder of the 20/20 Bipartisan Justice Center, an organization dedicated to criminal justice reform. He's been named one of America's top 40 attorneys under 40 by the American Bar Association, a National Impact Leader of the Year by IMPACT DC, and was a 21st Century Leadership Fellow at the Harvard University JFK School of Government. Topics to Discuss Introduce the new SBA Regional Administrator to the community Web Site / Social Media Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/ ashley-d-bell-5844631 www.sba.gov @SBASoutheast Dr. Bruce Berger Associate Professor and Director Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development Clark Atlanta University Topics to Discuss Small business and entrepreneurship Web Site / Social Media Links http://www.cau.edu/school-of-business/faculty-and-staff.html Georgia Business Radio Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. Relevant content on current business trends live from the Pro Business Channel studios in Atlanta. In addition to the live broadcast, GBR content is in distribution across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads. Show Hosts: Rich Casanova, CoFounder Pro Business Channel  https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom Michael Moore, RainMaker & Chief Storyteller https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellbyphone twitter.com/BuckhedgeCEO Check out more episodes visit: www.GeorgiaBusinessRadio.com To nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.meetme.so/GeorgiaBusinessRadio To view guest photos from this show, visit: www.ProBusinessPictures.com ‹ › × × Previous Next jQuery(function() { // Set blueimp gallery options jQuery.extend(blueimp.Gallery.prototype.options, { useBootstrapModal: false, hidePageScrollbars: false }); });

Is entrepreneurial support and development a thing? And whose fault is it anyway that our businesses aren't thriving?

Nick Kennedy is a serial entrepreneur with experience building and exiting hugely successful ventures. He won the EY Entrepreneur of the year in 2017.Nick Kennedy's first company that he founded was an Airline. Not the typical first startup. Kennedy learned a lot through the process and shares those lessons in his book The Good Entrepreneur.In this episode, he shares the challenges that are hidden behind a successful entrepreneur, as well as the wins and the losses.One important lesson Nick learned from his journey, is that entrepreneurship is not about conquering the world; it's about conquering yourself.The relentless pursuit of entrepreneurial success at the expense of other facets of life won't give you satisfaction.The key is to grow both as an entrepreneur and as a human being.Listen in as Nick shares some excellent tips on how entrepreneurs can build successful ventures without creating a void in other aspects of their lives.Key Takeaways- When did Nick first realize he was an entrepreneur (01:15)- The theory of entrepreneurship – why we do it (02:41)- Lessons from investing in an airline business (05:45)- Challenges of bringing a new product to market (08:02)- Growing as an entrepreneur and a human being (10:47)- Money doesn't fix broken relationships (14:14)- The ultimate question for entrepreneurs (18:41)- How to get clear on your purpose (23:49)- What's on Nick's personal bucket list (27:13)Additional Resources Connect with Nick Kennedynickkennedycoaching.com-------You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Nick Kennedy is a serial entrepreneur with experience building and exiting hugely successful ventures. He won the EY Entrepreneur of the year in 2017.Nick Kennedy's first company that he founded was an Airline. Not the typical first startup. Kennedy learned a lot through the process and shares those lessons in his book The Good Entrepreneur.In this episode, he shares the challenges that are hidden behind a successful entrepreneur, as well as the wins and the losses.One important lesson Nick learned from his journey, is that entrepreneurship is not about conquering the world; it's about conquering yourself.The relentless pursuit of entrepreneurial success at the expense of other facets of life won't give you satisfaction.The key is to grow both as an entrepreneur and as a human being.Listen in as Nick shares some excellent tips on how entrepreneurs can build successful ventures without creating a void in other aspects of their lives.Key Takeaways- When did Nick first realize he was an entrepreneur (01:15)- The theory of entrepreneurship – why we do it (02:41)- Lessons from investing in an airline business (05:45)- Challenges of bringing a new product to market (08:02)- Growing as an entrepreneur and a human being (10:47)- Money doesn't fix broken relationships (14:14)- The ultimate question for entrepreneurs (18:41)- How to get clear on your purpose (23:49)- What's on Nick's personal bucket list (27:13)Additional Resources Connect with Nick Kennedynickkennedycoaching.com-------You can find the transcripts and more at http://bizninjaradio.comBe sure to follow me on Instagram @bizninja---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Brian Tracy tells you how to set long-term goals in business Episode 506: How To Set Long-Term Goals In Business by Brian Tracy on Goal Setting & Entrepreneurial Development Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. Brian Tracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 70 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year. He has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 70 books that have been translated into dozens of languages. The original post is located here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/business-success/the-strategic-planning-process-how-to-set-long-term-goals-thinking-about-the-future-how-to-set-goals/  Masterworks give you access to one of the most exclusive investments in history: Blue-chip art. Get priority access to invest in paintings by Warhol, Banksy and more by visiting Masterworks.art/OSD  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Tracy tells you how to set long-term goals in business Episode 506: How To Set Long-Term Goals In Business by Brian Tracy on Goal Setting & Entrepreneurial Development Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. Brian Tracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 70 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year. He has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 70 books that have been translated into dozens of languages. The original post is located here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/business-success/the-strategic-planning-process-how-to-set-long-term-goals-thinking-about-the-future-how-to-set-goals/  Masterworks give you access to one of the most exclusive investments in history: Blue-chip art. Get priority access to invest in paintings by Warhol, Banksy and more by visiting Masterworks.art/OSD  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly every rural community has commuters. During this episode Shelley and Don explore the importance of commuters in rural community economic development and how commuters, both physical and electronic or digital commuters, can be a significant source of entrepreneurial talent.

In this episode drawn from two recent panel discussions hosted by Economic Impact Catalyst, we hear from visionary economic developers, entrepreneurship ecosystem builders, and policy experts about their efforts to fully recognize the impact of entrepreneurship-led economic development on our economy. The conversations span why small business is often ignored in economic development, how to tell better stories using data, and what levers seem to be most useful in accelerating entrepreneurship and small business creation in our communities. The panels were recorded as webinars on December 6 & 8, 2021, and you can find a link to watch the webinars in their entirety in the show notes below.  Panel discussions feature: Suzanne Perreault, Manager, Small Business Services, Michigan Economic Development Corporation Anne Strickland, VP for Entrepreneurial Development, National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Eric Weissmann, Executive Director, NEXT Greenville, SC David Ponraj, Founder & CEO, Economic Impact Alliance Garry Clark, President & CEO, Economic Alliance Snohomish County & President, NREDA Kim Lane, COO, Right to Start Learn more about the panelists' work: Economic Alliance Snohomish County: https://www.economicalliancesc.org/ (www.economicalliancesc.org) Michigan Economic Development Corporation: https://www.michiganbusiness.org/ (www.michiganbusiness.org) NACCE: https://www.nacce.com/ (www.nacce.com) NEXT: https://nextsc.org/ (nextsc.org) NREDA: https://www.nreda.org/ (www.nreda.org) Right to Start: https://www.righttostart.org/ (www.righttostart.org) Watch the webinars: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHSGvCzebHb7aHvvFf4i-2dO_n95fuqk9 (youtube.com/playlist) Learn more about Economic Impact Catalyst: https://economicimpactcatalyst.com/ (economicimpactcatalyst.com)

Pete, Joe and guest co-host Chantal Allam talks about today's Triangle Business Journal stories on Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney before welcoming guest Kelly Rowell, president and CEO of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development.

Today's episode of The Greatness Machine sees Darius sitting down with Doug Erwin, a serial entrepreneur who has made the shift to nonprofit executive, working as the Senior Vice President of Entrepreneurial Development at the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN).   He raised $10 million to build an at-home sperm counting machine from Japanese hedge funds back in the 1990s, founded a company with his Navy Seal brother, and is actively involved in disruptive angel investing.   Beyond business, Doug is a maker and buddhist who loves to tour hot springs in his airstream with his family. He believes in healing people through love and supporting men.   You'll learn how one of his visits to a hot spring following the election of Donald Trump included "naked hippies," a sign (for Doug) that things were going to be alright.   You'll discover the importance of leaving behind the multiple masks we wear (one for work, one for family, etc.) and showing up everywhere as your authentic self.   You'll also learn about the multiple thresholds we encounter as we grow, and the fears we must overcome to move closer to our authentic selves.   Join Darius and Doug as they explore these subjects and much more in today's episode.   Enjoy!   What We Discussed in this Show: Hot springs, naked hippies and a cure for the "Trump blues." Showing up as your authentic self. Overcoming fear and moving past the thresholds that hold us back. And so much more...   Resources: EDAWN The Real Darius Darius Class Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter LinkedIn This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's going on guys, back at you with another podcast episode! On this episode, I have a very special guest on via Zoom. Our guest for today is Leticia Ricks! Leticia Ricks is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Luxotic retreats! Luxotic retreats hosts corporate and entrepreneurial development retreats that help their members level up in life. Hosted in many beautiful places in the world like Cabo, Zanzibar and Dubai at the end of the year. Tune in to this episode to hear her full story and the gems that were dropped! Also, please feel free to share this episode with one other person that needs to hear this. Where can I support and follow?  Personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leticia.ricks/ https://www.instagram.com/luxotic_retreats/  Website https://linktr.ee/Leticiaricks  If you enjoyed this podcast or found any value from it, please feel free to leave a rating and review! I would tremendously appreciate it!  If you wish to reach me with comments, suggests or any other inquiry please contact at following below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautifulstrugglepodcast/ Email: cbelloso94@gmail.com Song: "Medicine" by Enrico Tolson @enricotolson

It's easy to forget that technology is only useful when it is implemented and implemented well. And this really is about people and how they interact with and embrace change. In the development sector, this includes people working on the ground, beneficiaries and funders and an understanding of how all these role-players interact is crucial. In this fourth episode podcast hosts, Luvuyo Maseko and Jason Bygate host a provocative conversation about the adoption of technology in organisations and the change that is required to do so successfully. In a space where scarcity is often an issue - of funds, of time, of manpower - things like ‘failing forward' and an iterative and collaborative design process are often overlooked or adoption is ignored altogether. The world is changing and has already changed and the development sector needs to adapt too. Luvuyo and Jason engage with Melvina Phillips from the Raymond Ackerman Academy of Entrepreneurial Development and Abigail Sellman from ideas42 about adoption and change management in the development sector and we hear interesting insights from people who are doing this work every day. Don't forget to check out the Talking Tech for Good resource centre for more helpful tools and resources. The links you need to know about: Talking Tech for Good resource centre - http://techtalk.org.za/ Capacitate - capacitate.co.za BC website - https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/news-and-press-releases/evolving-digital-divide-first-third-level https://www.ideas42.org/ https://www.ackermanacademy.co.za/ techtalk.org.za · capacitate.co.za · www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com · www.ideas42.org · www.ackermanacademy.co.za · Transcript.pdf — PDF (136.5 KB)

Resistance to new ideas and technology is nothing new. Adoption of technology is a multi-faceted and complex issue, especially in a diverse landscape such as South Africa. How can organisations in the development space embrace change and what are the factors that need to be front of mind when doing so? In this episode of the Talking Tech for Good podcast, Luvuyo Maseko and Jason Bygate host a conversation with Melvina Phillips from the Raymond Ackerman Academy of Entrepreneurial Development and Abigail Sellman from ideas42 about adoption and change management in the development sector. You don't want to miss this one. Subscribe to this podcast channel so you don't miss out on the full episode.

What You Will Learn: How to juggle all your projects at once What kinds of things should be handed off Effective communication strategies How treating your team members like they can solve problems can solve any problems that may arise Why leaving room for your team to interpret and grow is good for your business How to get a lot done in the same amount of time everyone else has How unplugging from your business and from notifications can help you About Lynda Bishop: Lynda Bishop, MPC, CEC, is a certified executive and empowerment coach, a master's-level mental health therapist, relationship advisor, and international women's leadership development facilitator with specialty certificates in Emotional Intelligence and the 360 assessment with the Center for Creative Leadership. She is also the founder of Relationship Insurance coaching services and author of Great Love, No Regrets; Building Relationships that Last. In her role as the Vice President of National Programs for the National Association of Women Business Owners Institute for Entrepreneurial Development, she creates, staffs and delivers the menu of programs offered to business owners and organizations of all sizes and facilitates professional mastermind groups across the country with women business owners to support them in their personal, family and business lives. She is also the founder of Summit Alliance Solutions, LLC, providing mentoring, training, coaching, and custom-designed programs to organizations across the nation. Her offices are located in both Arizona and Texas. As the Executive Director for the Aspiring Youth Academy, Lynda leads a team focused on five distinct programs serving entrepreneurial youth across Arizona from underserved communities and foster care. She is partnered with the Girl Scouts of the USA as a content curator to tell the stories of real women on their media platform, www.CircleAround.com. In her personal time, you may find her in Corpus Christi, TX with her grandchildren, or in Arizona camping, hiking, being outdoors just about anywhere, and with her husband, Ken, and their beloved four-legged companions, Sherlock and Watson, by her side. Resources: Websites: https://lyndabishop.com/ https://nawbo.org/ https://aspiringyouth.org/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lyndabishop/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachlynda Facebook: www.facebook.com/aspiringaz Additional Resources: Elite Business Health Assessment: https://growwithelite.com/health Email: info@GrowWithElite.com Website: https://growwithelite.com/

Tim McLoughlin is a partner at Cofounders Capital - an early stage venture capital firm investing in B2B software startups in and around North Carolina. Tim gathered extensive entrepreneurial experience from founding and running startups. He is passionate about helping disciplined and tenacious founders to build dream companies. He has actively contributed to the growth of the NC startup ecosystem, serving on the board of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development and as a member of the NC Idea Grant Selection Committee.Highlights[4:42] How is an investor able to empathize with entrepreneurs?[11:30] First, the ‘origin story' and the ‘why story'.[15:01] It's okay to say, “I don't know the answer to that. Let me go figure it out.”[21:05] Investors can hardly add value when the founder gives inaccurate information. Non-profit: Council for Entrepreneurial Development

Communications Director Ashlee Jones spoke with Tom Todt, District Director for the Small Business Association's Alabama District Office located in Birmingham about the current economic climate of our small business community, as well as its recovery post-2020. Director Todt began his duties as District Director in June 2008. In his role as District Director, Mr. Todt oversees a professional staff of 10 in the delivery of SBA's Financial Assistance, Entrepreneurial Development, Business Training, Government Contracting and other marketing and outreach programs throughout Alabama's 67 counties. This delivery network includes 10 Small Business Development Centers, six SCORE chapters, three Women's Business Centers, four Certified Development Companies and dozens of lending institutions. (Source: https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-team/sba-leadership/tom-todt)Towards the end of our interview, Director Todt mentions a networking event commonly held by the SBA. The name of said event is Matchmaker, should you wish you look it up and participate in the future.For more questions regarding the SBA and its services, please visit sba.gov or contact Director Todt directly at thomas.todt@sba.gov. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Business owners have a love-hate relationship with sales. Sales is the lifeblood of a business - you need it to drive growth. In fact, it is the #1 skill you need to start, grow and scale your business. But entrepreneurs don't get into business to become great at sales. How can you develop this skill, and, even better, how can you enable your team to do it so you're not the main person doing all the sales and bringing in all the revenue?   That's why we've enlisted our team's Head of Entrepreneurial Development, Stev Lackovic, to give you a really simple 5 step breakdown for how you can start improving your sales and start increasing profitable business growth. From changing your mindset around sales to altering your sales messaging and focus, to giving you the key elements to a highly effective sales process, this is the episode of The Make It Happen Show where it's time for you to make your sales work for you. Lean into these principles we discuss in this episode and watch your business transform.   Timestamps: 3:14 - How our perception of sales affects our overall strategy 4:44 - Why having the 'doctor's mindset' is crucial to guiding customers 6:29 - The impact of being authentic 7:54 - Why you need to obsess about your consumer 10:51 - The 4 principles of creating a bulletproof process that can scale your business 14:40 - Summary of the 5 key components to scaling your business

Join us as we discuss ecosystem builders and breaking down barriers with Doug Erwin, Senior Vice President of Entrepreneurial Development at EDAWN, the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada. To learn more about Doug's work, please visit: https://www.edawn.org/ (https://www.edawn.org/) You can find out more about Startup Space here: https://www.startupspace.us/ (https://www.startupspace.us/)

Our tenth episode of the Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents Podcast Series features Najja Bouldin, an Innovation Coach, a Leadership and Entrepreneurial Development expert, and Founder of Phoenix Innovation Group. He holds a Master's Degree in Creativity from the International Center for Studies in Creativity, SUNY Buffalo State. Najja shares his path to Creativity, where he started studying for his Masters as a new father in the middle of a semester. After graduation, he launched his consulting firm to work as a growth coach and consultant for many large, international companies. He shares some of the creativity tools and frameworks he uses as a Creatologist and Innovation Coach. The story of his work with a physician that he called reverse engineering serendipity involved helping her break through a period of career disillusion to help make an impossible dream come true. Known for his work with disadvantaged youth 17-25 years old, Najja discusses how he validates their issues, appeals to their need for freedom, and gives them tools to overcome their challenges. Best of all, he furnishes them with innovation fitness sessions that make them the victor of their own story vs. the victim. He also discusses cultural competence and its role in working with organizations to explore issues of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Don't miss this episode and the opportunity to hear the story and wisdom shared by this leader, who is changing the field with his insightful perspective.

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In Episode 4, host Rodney Warner learns all about the Small Business Administration with Allen Gutierrez, Associate Director, Office of Entrepreneurial Development.

If you live in Reno, you know all about the quality of life here. But now that the secret has been out for some time, how do you compete in such a hot real estate market? Start right here with Tom and Kevin, plus a special appearance by Doug Erwin, Senior VP of Entrepreneurial Development at EDAWN!

If you live in Reno, it's no news to you that it's a great place to live, work and play. Well, the word has gotten out to the rest of the country, and there is a lot of growth in our economy. Doug Erwin is the Senior Vice President of Entrepreneurial Development at EDAWN, where they specialize in fostering new businesses into successes. Hear all about how Reno's economy is changing—and how it's impacting real estate.renorealestateradioshow.comEmail the show: renorealestateradioshow@gmail.comEmail Jake: jake@jakeparker.media8/10/2020

Priorities of the Chief Data Officers Council Ted Kaouk, Chief Data Officer at the USDA, discusses his role as the chair of the Chief Data Officers Council and the agenda of the institution Updates from the Small Business Administration during the pandemic Allen Gutierrez, Associate Administrator for the Office of Entrepreneurial Development at the SBA, explains how the Small Business Administration is helping small businesses across the country during the pandemic Implementing cybersecurity standards in a changing threat landscape Donna Dodson, Chief Cybersecurity Advisor at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, talks about how agencies have used the cybersecurity risk management framework from NIST to be prepared during the pandemic

Ask any successful entrepreneur out there, they'll tell you the same thing: The journey of entrepreneurship isn't an easy one. If you want to run a successful business (or businesses), you'll have to face plenty of challenges. My good friend Chris Dufey is no different, having started a successful online fitness business and trained countless coaches himself. In this episode, I talk with Chris about his journey and the challenges he's faced as an entrepreneur, as well as how he's had to develop and grow his business while living the life he truly wants. In this episode you will learn: ✔️Chris Dufey's entrepreneurial journey ✔️How Chris help fitness businesses build success online ✔️Tips and tricks in creating a lifestyle you can be proud of

iLead Schools in California are project-based learning schools that are at the forefront of innovation in education. iLead stands for International, Leadership, Entrepreneurial Development, Arts, and Design Thinking. The students at iLead created a science expereiment in 2019 that utilized Death Wish Coffee and sent it to the International Space Station. (You can see all of that in the episode here www.deathwishcoffee.com/coffeescience) While I was at the school chronicling that experiment, I was honored to meet a lot of the students, teachers, and administrators connected with iLead. I even sat down with Amber Raskin and Dawn Evenson, two of the founders of iLead Schools, to talk about their creation and what the future holds. Learn more about iLead Schools at ileadschools.org Check out the episode transcript and more at www.deathwishcoffee.com/ilead

Starting something new, whether a way of thinking, a company, a non-profit, an organization, or a project, begins with self-belief and the courage to take risks. Jeannette Balleza Collins joins the podcast to share her love of the community of Northwest Arkansas, a region that many courageous founders call home. As Entrepreneurial Development Director at Northwest Arkansas Council, she shares her experiences on her own meandering journey to the meaningful work she undertakes as an ecosystem builder, as well as some insights on leading oneself and connecting dots in service to others. Connect with her @netscribe and @startupnwa online, or via LinkedIn.

This month's guest is Allen Gutierrez, the Associate Administrator of the Office of Entrepreneurial Development at the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Have you ever wished that a public agency official understood the problem you are trying to solve from your perspective as a nonprofit leader? I am sure that many of us in the sector are familiar with that feeling. Tameka Montgomery, appointed by President Obama as Associate Administrator to the Small Business Administration’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development, actually did understand. She came to the position after creating a business incubator in Denver and leading its award- winning Small Business Center. During her tenure, she launched the Main Street Mentor Walk, a 5k that swapped out running for walking and matched new entries into the business sector with experienced business leaders. And she started the first Latino Small Business Summit to provide entrepreneurs with culturally specific resources and guidance. While at the SBA, Tameka elevated training and technical assistance resources for formerly incarcerated people seeking jobs. She partnered with the Kellogg Foundation on a program that helped them, and by extension their families, to gain an economic foothold, and succeed. And she developed a program for “the missing middle”, entrepreneurs whose businesses had the potential to scale up and increase their impact. Now Tameka is building her own entrepreneurial future. She founded Core Strategy Partners, a consultancy that helps companies and nonprofits working at the intersection of business value and social impact. And she hosts a wonderful podcast, Raising Entrepreneurs, that helps parents to foster entrepreneurship in their children. Did I mention that she is also the mother of 3 boys, 9, 11 and 13? You can hear them in a great clip from Raising Entrepreneurs in this episode of Power Station.  

Ravila Gupta, CEO of Council for Entrepreneurial Development connects entrepreneurs to resources they need and she talks about why it's vital to ask questions as a leader plus details what she's learned in her interesting leadership journey.

Tammy Knight has been surrounded by family makers from her earliest years (including her grandmother who taught her how to sew!). Her current role allows her to live vicariously through the creative members of Maine Made. She’s deeply committed to the success of her members and works tirelessly to support them through her resources. In this episode, Tammy shares her insights into what artisan/maker members need to be successful in her program and beyond. A little about Tammy Tammy has been with the Department of Economic and Community Development for 18 years. In that time, she has managed CDBG grant portfolios totaling over $26 million in support of communities and small businesses. She became the Manager of the Maine Made program in 2012 and has since continued to work with Maine businesses both small and large to expose them to new markets and networking opportunities. To learn more about the Maine Made Program, you can visit www.mainemade.com (http://www.mainemade.com) or email Tammy at tammy.knight@maine.gov. Tips Successful people are always networking, learning…looking for what works and taking chances Get quality photography If you’re a Maine Made member, reach out the veteran members for advice! Recommended Resources Maine Made Program (https://www.mainemade.com/join-maine-made/) The Maine Small Business Development Centers (http://www.mainesbdc.org/) New Ventures Maine (https://newventuresmaine.org/) Maine Center for Entrepreneurial Development (https://www.mced.biz/) Book on the Nightstand: Stephen King – Doctor Sleep Healthy Habit: Take a deep breath, exhale and realize what you’re thankful for. Quotable  “Keep doing what you love and love what you do.”

Allen Gutierrez, SBA's associate administrator of the Office of Entrepreneurial Development, on valuable SBA programs all current and aspiring business owners should know about: Women's Business Centers, Small Business Development Centers and SCORE. by SBE Council on ForbesBooks Radio

Tameka Montgomery tended to the needs of the nation's 28 million small businesses as one of the Small Business Administration's top executives in the Obama administration. Her job, as Obama's hand-picked leader of the Office of Entrepreneurial Development, ended at noon on Inauguration Day 2017. It was a very public -- and classic -- One More Shot story: How would she decide what to do when her job ended, through forces beyond her control? After a sabbatical, she decided to shift her focus from adult entrepreneurs to small ones. Today, she's on a mission to help parents learn how to raise entrepreneurial kids. She talks about how to transition after a high-profile career ends; how to stay open to opportunities; the role of persistence as the "difference-maker" between success and failure; and what even 5-year-olds can do to earn money and become empowered people. This episode is for you if you've ever had a job end; if you're not sure what to do next; if you want to become an entrepreneur yourself or you're already on that path.

Tameka Montgomery is the founder of the podcast, Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset. In 2013, President Obama appointed Tameka to lead the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development, where she was responsible for a budget of more than $160 million to deliver training and technical assistance programming to the nation’s 28 million small businesses. In 2015, Washington Post online named Tameka one of the 19 most influential people in Washington, DC, who can affect your small business. Prior to her presidential appointment, Tameka led the award-winning and nationally-recognized Denver Metro Small Business Development Center. Tameka is a graduate of Spelman College and Columbia University and holds an honorary doctorate in entrepreneurship from Johnson and Wales University. Tameka now calls the DC metro area home, where she lives with her husband, Jonathan, and their three young entrepreneurial sons. The “Fluke” Can you see how small steps and circumstances have pointed you in the right direction to chase your dreams? Tameka wanted to attend a historically black college, but wasn’t sure about Spelman College at first. Through a couple of “fluke” spur-of-the-moment decisions, Spelman was where she ended up, although she originally wanted to pursue a communications major to become an investigative reporter. Since Spelman is a liberal arts college, she settled for an English major and then spent some time in the Peace Corps. TWEET: We wanted to parent our child differently than we were raised---to be financially independent. @IamTameka When you know “this is not for me” Have you been there? After her time in the Peace Corps, Tameka went to graduate school and then ended up in DC working for the Department of Juvenile Justice, developing policies and overseeing delinquency prevention. It didn’t take long for her to realize the monotony of a federal government job was not what she was cut out to do. She soon moved back to Colorado and worked to make her small business development center #1 in the country. TWEET: We all have entrepreneurial potential, but it depends on your #mindset. @IamTameka A “once in a lifetime opportunity” Have you experienced those times when your path changes because of a networking move from the past? Tameka’s story shows the power of networking and taking initiative, and how God orchestrates things beyond our control. Tameka was committed to being genuine, being “nice,” and leaving a great impression on the people she met along her career path. She never realized how these commitments would play into her future, all because she was always open to new opportunities. TWEET: If rich, white people do it, then it must be something fun and interesting. @IamTameka   Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take—“Move forward. Do SOMETHING!” OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:44] Tameka’s newly launched podcast [3:04] Tameka’s dreams, her path to college, and what came next [10:06] The Peace Corps: A challenging experience [13:16] Federal government work, then a move back to Denver [18:54] The man and the phone call that changed everything [24:10] The power of networking and initiative [27:16] How life experiences have led to the podcast [30:08] The empowerment in kids who earn their own money [35:03] Guiding others in the passion for an entrepreneurial mindset in kids [39:23] Tameka’s ONE action for a dream chaser   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Tameka on Twitter Tameka on LinkedIn  Tameka on Facebook   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: I try to be genuine and nice to everyone I meet because the #connections are so important. @IamTameka TWEET: I didn’t want to be a teacher, but I view this podcast as an educational resource. @IamTameka TWEET: The monotony of #government work wasn’t what I wanted. I wanted to make a difference! @IamTameka    

It's been just a little more than a month since Betsy Neely Sikma assumed her role at the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce, serving as Director of Entrepreneurial Development for the Economic Futures Group, but in that short time, but she's already managed to make a splash in Spartanburg, penning one of the most inspirational stories of a native daughter's return home in recent memory.     Today on the podcast, we're sitting down with Sikma to hear more of her story and more about her important work with the Spartanburg Chamber.  

The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit organization supported through membership investment and strategic partnerships. http://www.spartanburgchamber.com/ Betsy Neely Sikma joined the EFG after 5 years at Accion in Chicago, a member of the Accion US Network and Accion International, the largest nonprofit microlender and business development organization in the nation. Sikma most recently was Accion in Chicago's Vice President for Strategic Marketing and Development. In her role as Director of Entrepreneurial Development, Sikma will be responsible for administering and implementing small business and entrepreneurial programming for the Economic Futures Group and for administering the day-to-day operations of the Spartanburg Angel Network. http://www.economicfuturesgroup.com/staff-directory/our-team/betsy-neely-sikma/?query=%28category.eq.Our%20Team%29.and.%28category.eq.Our%20Team%29&back=staff In this episode: How to have a Huge Vision but focus on immediate tangible goals What is the definition of a small business and an entrepreneur The Spartanburg “Movement” and how this South Carolina city is the next big thing Developing a workforce in a new way

CliffCentral.com — Bulelani and Teboho look at the various entrepreneurial development programmes that are offered by various large corporates and government institutions… and they discuss how young entrepreneurs can benefit from these programmes.

Crystal Arredondo is the Immediate Past Chairwoman for the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and currently chairs the NAWBO Institute for Entrepreneurial Development. NAWBO is the leading non-partisan, non-profit association for women business owners founded in 1975. In its 41 year history, Crystal was the first woman under 40 to lead the organization. Crystal also has her own business in Dallas called MPACT Financial Group, which was ranked as one of the fastest growing private companies by Inc500 in 2013 and Inc5000 in 2016. Links mentioned on the program: Crystal's financial planning company MPACT National Association of Women Business Owners 2016 National Women's Business Conference Rate and Review: If you have a couple of minutes, it would be really nice of you to leave an honest rating and review on iTunes. It will help other women like you to find the program and for it to get noticed a little more. I really appreciate it! Thanks a lot, have a great day, And stay strong!

Renee speaks with Tameka Montgomery, who was appointed in 2013 by President Obama to lead the Office of Entrepreneurial Development at the U.S. Small Business Administration. In her capacity as Associate Administrator, she is charged with driving programs and policies that support national entrepreneurial training and education programs.

Renee speaks with Tameka Montgomery, who was appointed in 2013 by President Obama to lead the Office of Entrepreneurial Development at the U.S. Small Business Administration. In her capacity as Associate Administrator, she is charged with driving programs and policies that support national entrepreneurial training and education programs.

Tameka Montgomery was appointed by President Obama to lead the Office of Entrepreneurial Development at the U.S. Small Business Administration.  In her capacity as Associate Administrator, she is charged with driving programs and policies that support national entrepreneurial training and education programs such as Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers, Regional Innovation Clusters, ScaleUp America, online education and the national SCORE mentoring program. Listen on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or TuneIn In this episode, we discussed a lot and I asked Tameka several questions, including: 03:10 Could you tell us a little about what it is that you do in your day to day at SBA? 05:50 What have been the biggest lessons you have learned about yourself during the term of this appointment? 07:00 Could you maybe dispel the myth about SBA providing direct funds and loans, and maybe explain a few of the ways the SBA is able to assist a startup & existing business with getting access to capital? 08:45 What % of SBA guaranteed loans are going to minority and women owned businesses? 11:45 How can we go about gaining access to SBA guaranteed loans / funding? 13:20 How can we connect with local Small Business Development Centers? 13:55 Are these local centers and agencies independent of the Small Business Administration? 14:15 The costs of working with business advisors through SBA and their partner resource agencies 15:30 The scope of the resources available to individuals locally across the U.S. 17:15 Tell us about some of the biggest mistakes you've seen entrepreneurs making as it relates to marketing their business? 18:30 Are Small Business Development Centers able to assist with the market research needs of business owners? 20:00 What are some effective strategies that you and your team have been able to work with businesses across the country and help them not only experience staying power, but help them grow steadily over time? 22:30 What would be 2 or 3 fundamental lessons you'd want me to take hold of in the process of that pivot to entrepreneurship? How can I begin to lay the right foundation to grow and succeed on my entrepreneurial journey? 27:00 What's next for you? Are there any big goals and plans on your vision board that you'd care to share with us? Links and resources mentioned: Small Business Administration website Tameka Montgomery on LinkedIn Tameka's Fav Resource: Trip Case App Tameka's Fav Books:  The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller   Tameka Montgomery Bio Associate Administrator, Office of Entrepreneurial Development US Small Business Administration. In 2013, Tameka Montgomery was appointed by President Obama to lead the Office of Entrepreneurial Development at the U.S. Small Business Administration.  In her capacity as Associate Administrator, she is charged with driving programs and policies that support national entrepreneurial training and education programs such as Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers, Regional Innovation Clusters, ScaleUp America, online education and the national SCORE mentoring program.  Ms. Montgomery believes that small businesses truly are the economic backbone of our nation.  She has a passion for equipping individuals with the tools needed to achieve the American Dream of building a successful and thriving small business. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Montgomery was the executive director of the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation as well as the executive director of the nationally recognized Denver Metro Small Business Development Center (Denver Metro SBDC) for more than seven years. While there, she provided vision, leadership and strategic direction to develop and deliver programming and services for small businesses. Under Montgomery’s leadership,

For the past several years, Maine Magazine has identified 50 Mainers who are making important contributions to the well-being of our state. Today we speak with two people from the 2016 list: Don Gooding and Eliza Townsend. Don Gooding is the fomer Executive Director of the Maine Center for Entrepreneurial Development; Eliza Townsend is is the Executive Director of the Maine Women’s Lobby. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/07/inspirational-mainers/

Tameka Montgomery leads the Office of Entrepreneurial Development at the U.S. Small Business Administration. She spent 2 days touring Northwest Arkansas to learn more about our entrepreneurial community, and capped off her visit with a podcast recording at Bike Rack Brewing. Tameka shares more about the scope of her position with the SBA, her career that led to this presidentially appointed position, and shares her insight on the NWA entrepreneurial community. Learn more about the SBA: https://www.sba.gov/ Contact the hosts: Jeff@startupjunkieconsulting.com Haley@startupjunkieconsulting.com

We were fortunate to have Matt Stevens, Manager of Strategic Initiatives in the Office of Entrepreneurial Development, and Edward Haddock, the Deputy District Director of the SBA in Arkansas on the show this week. We dive into the strategic initiatives of the SBA to help grow scalable ventures in the innovation economy. We discuss the overall initiatives, and how Startup Junkie has been leveraging those initiatives to develop strong programs in the region of Northwest Arkansas. Contact and learn more:https://www.sba.gov/Edward.Haddock@sba.govMatthew.Stevens@sba.gov Hosts:Jeff@startupjunkieconsulting.comBrett@startupjunkieconsulting.com

The Social Network Show welcomes the National Crime Prevention Council series for the January 28, 2015 episode. Co-host Michelle Boykins, Senior Director of Communication at the National Crime Prevention Council introduces her guests, Kimberly Williams and Bill Wright. Kimberly Williams, Communications Manager at The National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) and Bill Wright, Director of Cyber-Security Partnerships at Symantec talk about the initiative launched in 2014 by these two agencies, called VOICE which stands for Victims of Internet Crimes Empowered. This website is a resource for both victims of cyber crime and the general public to learn how to prevent becoming a victim of cyber crime. In this show you will hear more about this initiative and what you can find on the website. Both Kimberly and Bill share the scope of cyber crime in the world today including information on, "mega breaches", "ransomware" and targeted emails. Hear about the precautions you should take to protect yourself and how these two agencies are working on protecting all of us. Kim Williams is Communications Manager for the National White Collar Crime Center NW3C). Established in 1992, NW3C supports law enforcement agencies by providing research in prevention, investigation, and prosecution for economic and internet crimes. Kim is responsible for the management of NW3C's brand and corporate identity through all printed and online materials. In addition, she oversees and implements internal and external communications activities that support NW3C, including marketing, public relations and social media. She also researches and writes about topics related to economic and high-tech crime for NW3C's website and monthly newsletter. Kim has almost 20 years of experience in the communications field. Prior to working at NW3C, she held contract positions with some of the most prominent companies in the Richmond, Virginia, area, including the Federal Reserve, Capital One, Dominion and the Virginia Housing Development Authority. She also managed a collaborative program for the Virginia Community College System's Center for Entrepreneurial Development for several years. Early in her career, she worked as an analyst and editor of an intelligence-sharing magazine for the Virginia State Police. Kim earned a Master's degree in political science from the University of Richmond and a Bachelor's degree in foreign affairs from the University of Virginia. She is currently working towards a graduate e-marketing certificate at the University of Virginia.   Bill Wright is the Director of Cybersecurity Partnerships at Symantec Corporation. Founded in 1982, Symantec provides internet security and storage to its customers to protect them from risks. Bill brings nearly 20 years of experience spanning the legal, policy, and operational spectrums of national security, law enforcement, and international partnerships. In addition to heading up the Norton Cybersecurity Institute program, Bill manages a number of global cybercrime and cybersecurity operational and policy partner relationships with governments and industry. Prior to joining Symantec, Bill was Staff Director and General Counsel for two U.S. Senate Subcommittees focused on homeland security, government IT and oversight. He also served as the chief advisor to Senator Scott Brown for cybersecurity, national security and intelligence issues. Prior to the Senate, Bill worked in the Intelligence Community as a Senior Operations Officer at the National Counterterrorism Center Operations Center (NCTC). For his work at NCTC, Bill earned the National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation from the Director of National Intelligence. He also served in several capacities at the U.S. Department of State where he worked across multiple agencies to coordinate law enforcement and counterterrorism programs worldwide, serving at U.S. Embassies in both Pakistan and Afghanistan. Prior to his government career, Bill was an attorn...

The "entrepreneurial spirit" is alive and well within the Black commUNITY. Be inspired as positive and progressive members of the Black Business Builders Club tell their own stories in their own words. Hosted by Rhonda Kaye. Join the conversation and SPEAK UP! Call In (646) 716-7994 or join the interactive chat. Please, LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE this show. Let's effectively and strategically support one another. Founded by Lee Green as a program of the National Black Business Association (NBBTA), the Black Business Builders Club (BBB Club) is a powerful, money making, online entrepreneurial training and business networking organization. LIKE US on Facebook | Follow & Mention Us on Twitter JOIN THE CLUB

Even with challenged credit, you CAN get a Business Loan! We are pleased to welcome SBA's Michael Chodos, Office of Entrepreneurial Development. In his role as the Agency’s Associate Administrator for the Office of Entrepreneurial Development, Mr. Chodos is responsible for overseeing the agency’s counseling and training resources and programs for America’s entrepreneurs. Previously, Mr. Chodos served as the Small Business Administration’s Deputy General Counsel.  In that role, he coordinated with Agency and Administration senior leadership to develop and implement critical Agency strategy and policies involving the Recovery Act, the Small Business Jobs Act, Capital Access, and Contracting programs and fraud prevention.  He also helped form and implement key collaborations with other federal agencies and the private sector.  Before joining the Agency, Mr. Chodos was the principal of a law practice which represented a diverse range of small business entrepreneurs, private equity investors, technology developers and content creators.  For these clients, Mr. Chodos focused on core issues of growth including strategic partnerships and joint ventures, intellectual property development and litigation-avoidance.  In addition, Mr. Chodos specialized in trial practice in entertainment, fiduciary duty, partnership and contract matters, and developed a special expertise in settlement of the intractable dispute.        Mr. Chodos received his J.D. from Stanford Law School and his B.A. from Swarthmore College.