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Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Wednesday, May 14, 2025  Marshall University partners with gener8tor global venture firm for the gBETA program to recruit startups throughout West Virginia…applications are open for Foxfire Film Festival's student documentary film competition…and the epic Charlie West Music Festival kicks off May 31 in downtown Charleston…on today's daily304.   #1 – From DAILY304 – Global venture firm and startup accelerator, gener8tor, in partnership with the Marshall University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, has announced the inaugural gBETA at Marshall's iCenter. The program is made possible by a generous donation from the Huntington National Bank.  gBETA at Marshall's iCenter is a free, seven-week, no-equity accelerator program that provides startup founders with concierge coaching and programming, along with access to a network of mentors, customers and investors.  The program will recruit startups throughout the state of West Virginia, with a preference for startups innovating in Marshall University's focus areas of distinction: advanced manufacturing, aviation, cyber, energy, rural healthcare and entrepreneurship. Read more: https://daily304.wv.gov/post/pressroom/marshall-universitys-icenter-and-gener8tor-supercharge-west-virginia-startup-scene-announce-new-gbeta-accelerator/   #2 – From WHEELING CVB – Calling all West Virginia high school and college storytellers! The Foxfire Film Festival in Wheeling is accepting submissions for its student documentary film competition. Selected films will be screened during the festival, with awards, cash prizes, and mentoring opportunities.  The deadline for submissions is August 4. Submit your film and learn more at https://filmfreeway.com/foxfirefilmfestival. Learn more: https://wheelingcvb.com/student-submissions-for-foxfire-film-festival-now-open/   #3 – From FESTIVALL CHARLESTON – Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 31, for the epic Charlie West Music Fest in downtown Charleston. Presented by Fund for the Arts and Spilman Thomas & Battle, the festival is a fundraiser for 11 local art groups.  The event takes place from 3 to 10 p.m. and features live bands, great selections of food, beer and wine, and just good ol' fun. Bring your friends, bring your blankets and chairs, and let's make unforgettable memories together. Read more: https://festivallcharleston.com/event/charlie-west-music-fest-presented-by-fund-for-the-arts/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

This morning on The Greg & Dan Show, Chris Setti brough along Danielle Scarzello to talk about the gBeta Accelerator Program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen in on Cultivation Station as we talk with Allie Reitz of gBETA - and accelerator group in Greeley Colorado that is focused on helping start-up companies get the boost they need to be successful.

This morning on the Greg and Dan Show, Chris Setti of the GReater Peoria Economic Development Council brough Mr. Nate Domenighini in to talk about some new news about Distillery Labs.   Nate Domenighini from gBeta, which is a program designed to help entrepreneurs launch and scale their startups, came in to share some information about the organization and their gAlpha program, as well as their role at the Distillery Labs. Thank you for coming onto the show today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Chris Setti of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council (GPEDC) and Danielle Scarzello of Distillery Labs' gBETA program join Greg and Dan to preview the 2023 gBETA Distillery Lab Showcase on Wednesday, June 28th from 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm at the Peoria Riverfront Museum.  RSVP at distillerylabs.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, you'll hear from Equitable Cities CEO Charles Brown about how to make the River City easier to navigate for all modes of transportation. And learn about the latest start-up companies participating in gBETA's accelerator program through Distillery Labs. Plus, on Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Conductor David Commanday about the Heartland Festival Orchestra's upcoming Beatles tribute concert “Classical Mystery Tour."

[Got Biochar?] Rowdy Yeatts, Founder and CEO of High Plains Biochar, discusses the company's RocketChar 301 technology for farm-scale and community-scale biochar production. Dubbed the “Prius” of Biochar technologies, RocketChar is very simple and elegant in design, allowing for easy in-field operation by non-engineering users. From Indiana to India, the technology has world-wide applications and […] The post Episode 120 – Rowdy Yeatts, Founder & CEO, High Plains Biochar first appeared on Y on Earth Community.

The Greg and Dan Show welcomes Chris Setti of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council (GPEDC) and Aaron Gigous of Distillery Labs to talk about the city's incoming business accelerator and its economic impact, the impact of COVID on local businesses, the company's upcoming GBETA Showcase on September 21st at the Scottish Rite Theatre, and highlighting local businesses developed through the GBETA incubator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Come join Justin and Tyler as they talk with Linda Janes with gBeta here in Anchorage which is one of Anchorage's top business startup Accelerators in Alaska!! Don't know what a business accelerator is? Listen in and find out what Linda does to help start up's in Alaska grow!

On this episode we have the lovely Ms. Donahue. Veronica works for a company that focuses on small business and beginning entrepreneurs to help them achieve their goals and get them in contact with people that can help them along the way. Listen to this interview and don't forget to check out they're strides on their websites. Thank for listening!

In Edible-Alpha® podcast #108, Brad talks with Matt McCoy, founder and president of Field to Freezer, a Hartland, Wisconsin-based software as a service (SaaS) company that's streamlining wild game and domestic meat processing. Matt's story highlights the unsung importance of technology solutions to the food industry and serves as a guidepost for growing and scaling a viable tech-related food business.  A few years back, Matt, an avid deer hunter, recognized that small-scale meat processing was rife with inefficiencies for both processors and customers. Having founded software company Lanex 23 years ago, he'd helped all kinds of companies solve business challenges through custom solutions, so he wondered: Could he build something to help this industry? He envisioned an app that connected hunters to an extensive database of meat processors, with functionalities to make ordering, drop-off, and pickup smoother for all parties.  In 2018, Matt got to work on discovery. He visited meat processors nationwide to learn their pain points, show them sketches of his ideas, get feedback, and make tweaks. Though these #meatings, he learned that processors also needed solutions to help run their businesses, and that Field to Freezer really should expand to beef, pork and other domestic animal meat processing. The response to his proposals was overwhelmingly positive, so Matt filed a patent on the app. Then in fall 2019, Field to Freezer got accepted to gener8tor's gBETA investment accelerator, where Matt met Brad. His advisor challenged him to develop a minimum viable product, or MVP, by deer season. Having the whole system ready would be a stretch, but Matt felt he could at least launch the search tool. So he started with a website that linked to some 1,500 processors and supported it with a press blitz. Word spread fast, and Field to Freezer took off. So far, Matt has mostly bootstrapped the business, which is more common in tech than in consumer packaged goods. He says investors often have their own ideas about the company's direction, which can throw entrepreneurs off-target, making it crucial to dial in MVP and stay focused. Also, when bootstrapping, it's essential to track all the time and money spent building the business to know what it's worth down the line. Now that Field to Freezer is at a place to consider investors, Matt is looking for a partner who can help propel his vision, not just write a check. Digging deeper into domestic meat processing, Matt and Brad discuss how demand trumps supply and how Field to Freezer can help. Though this part is still in the design phase, ideally, the software will alleviate farmers' frustrations while also streamlining processors' work. Getting more domestic customers on board will also stabilize Field to Freezer's revenue model. Finally, they circle back to discovery and how integral it is for all types of food and farm businesses. Going boots-on-the-ground early on helps to spread the word, ensure the product suits the target audience, and position the company for growth.

Columbus is a great place to start a business.  If you have a new business or even just a business idea, you need to stop by the Columbus Chamber to tell Elise about it.  Your business could qualify for a free program.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, February 21. Our top story is about how Central Illinois Friends is beginning the process of looking for an independent building. You'll also hear how budding entrepreneurs looking to get a startup off the ground don't have to go far for support. WCBU correspondent Jonathan Wright reports on how the gBETA program is up and running, even before downtown Peoria's Distillery Labs officially opens. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

In today's episode, I talk with Baylie Evans, . She shares her background and how she got into the VC world. We talk about the growth of Wyoming's ecosystem. We discuss the generator's program and its benefits. We dive into the local Cheyenne ecosystem. Bailey shares some advice on joining the gBETA program. We talk about mentors and how to find them. We briefly discuss crypto and Wyoming. We talk about the current new trends and gBETA's future. Here's a closer look at the episode:Baylie's background and origin story Going into the VC world The growth of Wyoming's ecosystem Generator's program benefits Local Cheyenne ecosystemAdvice to join the gBETA accelerator Mentors and where you can find them Crypto and WyomingNew trends and company examples gBETA's Future Resources:Website: https://www.gbetastartups.com/cheyenneFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/gener8tor/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gener8tor/https://www.linkedin.com/in/baylieevans/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gener8tor/

In today's episode, I talk with Baylie Evans, . She shares her background and how she got into the VC world. We talk about the growth of Wyoming's ecosystem. We discuss the generator's program and its benefits. We dive into the local Cheyenne ecosystem. Bailey shares some advice on joining the gBETA program. We talk about mentors and how to find them. We briefly discuss crypto and Wyoming. We talk about the current new trends and gBETA's future. Here's a closer look at the episode: Baylie's background and origin story Going into the VC world The growth of Wyoming's ecosystem Generator's program benefits Local Cheyenne ecosystem Advice to join the gBETA accelerator Mentors and where you can find them Crypto and Wyoming New trends and company examples gBETA's Future Resources: Website: https://www.gbetastartups.com/cheyenne Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gener8tor/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gener8tor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/baylieevans/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gener8tor/

In today's episode, I talk with Baylie Evans, . She shares her background and how she got into the VC world. We talk about the growth of Wyoming's ecosystem. We discuss the generator's program and its benefits. We dive into the local Cheyenne ecosystem. Bailey shares some advice on joining the gBETA program. We talk about mentors and how to find them. We briefly discuss crypto and Wyoming. We talk about the current new trends and gBETA's future. Here's a closer look at the episode: Baylie's background and origin story Going into the VC world The growth of Wyoming's ecosystem Generator's program benefits Local Cheyenne ecosystem Advice to join the gBETA accelerator Mentors and where you can find them Crypto and Wyoming New trends and company examples gBETA's Future Resources: Website: https://www.gbetastartups.com/cheyenne Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gener8tor/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gener8tor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/baylieevans/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gener8tor/

It's the most wonderful time of the year! You heard that right –gBETA Pitch Night is coming up soon. On this week's episode, Gerry Dick with Inside INdiana Business is joined by Doug Applegate, Director of gBETA Agbisocience. They talk this year's fall cohort, innovation in agbioscience and what we can expect from the startups when Pitch Night rolls around.  Have you registered to attend the 12/7 event? Link here: https://www.gbetastartups.com/indiana/pitch-night 

Programs available to help entrepreneurs and startups in Wyoming. Video episode also available at elevatewyoming.com/wypod or on YouTube (search for "wypod").

In this episode, I (@guerrilapreneur) talk with the Program Director of the Bronze Valley Accelerator, Dr. Haley Medved Kendrick and the members of the Summer 2021 cohort. Bronze Valley is a non-profit, early stage venture investment platform that supports high growth, innovation and technology-enabled companies created by diverse, underrepresented and underestimated founders. The organization is also certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (“CDFI”). The mission of Bronze Valley is to create an education-to opportunity-to outcome pipeline for communities that are underrepresented in technology careers and in fields where innovators will create the future.The members of the Summer 2021 cohort included the following founders and their companies:•Benjamin Vickers, Cofounder & CEO of NewAve. NewAve is a black founded startup that allows users to build relationships and create a social community in real time at their current location. Users will never miss out on meeting new people because they will know someone before they approach them (https://connectwithavenue.com/)•Jhana Porter, Founder & CEO of frakktal. frakktal develops thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) from end-of-life tires (ELT), post-consumer/post-industrial plastics and local biomass streams geared toward manufacturing (https://mytaask.com/).•Thkisha Sanogo, Founder & CEO of MyTAASK. MyTaask decentralizes planning for the next generation of superheroes. MyTAASK bridges the gap between social media and task management to automate repetitive tasks. MyTAASK builds a community of experts to share curated experiences and time saving life hacks (https://mytaask.com/).•Georgiana Wright, Founder & CEO of PaperAI. PaperAI generates customizable and affordable fan fiction for fan communities without an author or publisher, removing the hassle and costs of commissioning fan fiction. PaperAI uses natural language processing models to generate over 140,000 different story combinations to allow anyone to be represented in their favorite stories (https://paperai.io/).•Mark Anthony Peterson, Founder & CEO of Ziscuit. Ziscuit is a grocery search engine that provides instant savings to its shoppers and high-value traffic for its retail grocery partners (https://www.ziscuit.shop). Like what you hear on the Guerrillapreneur Podcast? You may also like some of my other podcasts, include Career Coaching Xs and Os Podcast (Career Advice for Executives Seeing the Corner Office) and Gigging: Everything and the Sharing Economy Podcast (News and Predictions about the Sharing Economy). You can find Career Coaching Xs and Os on Spreaker at https://www.spreaker.com/show/careercoaching-xs-and-os. You can find Gigging on Spreaker at https://www.spreaker.com/show/gigging-everything-sharing-economy. BECOME A GUERRILLAPRENEUR PATRONPlease support the show by contributing at www.patreon.com/guerrillapreneur. As a patron, you will get Guerrillapreneur merchandise to let everyone know that you are “DISRUPTING” your industry. Check out our new Guerrillapreneur hats and t-shirts. https://www.facebook.com/pg/Guerrillapreneur/shop/?ref=page_internal. If you can't donate, please share, like, and comment on the show or your favorite episode. Join the tribe by subscribing and encourage other like minds to do the same. FOLLOW MY OTHER PODCASTSCareer Coaching Xs and Os – https://www.spreaker.com/show/careercoaching-xs-and-osGigging: Everything & The Sharing Economy - https://www.spreaker.com/show/gigging-everything-sharing-economySupport us by following us on our social media platforms:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Guerrillapreneur Twitter - https://twitter.com/Guerillapreneur LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/13991093/admin/ Are you an artist/singer/songwriter? Want to feature your new song on my podcast FREE OF CHARGE? Tweet me @guerillapreneur. Remember, we only want "Mavericks!" Non-Mavericks don't have to go home, but they got to get up out of this podcast. Keep fighting, Guerrillapreneurs!!! LAUNCHING A STARTUP? NEED HELP DEVELOPING YOUR PITCH?Check out my online course "How To Develop A Winning Business Pitch" https://ceyero-consulting-eschool.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-develop-a-winning-business-pitch. The course is only $39.00. If you need more help than the course can offer, reach out to us at Ceyero Consulting (www.ceyreo.com)

Lauren Usher with gBETA and Todd Thompson discuss Entrepreneurship.

On this week's episode, we welcome Jackie Mejia, Director of gBETA Medtech (a gener8tor program).Hype TimeEvery episode we ask our guest to name drop someone doing cool things in the tech community. Jackie gives a shout out to Elizabeth Caven of the Onramp Insurance Accelerator.tech.mn on TwitterKevin McArdle on TwitterJackie Mejia on Twittergener8tor on TwittergBETA Medtech WebsitegBETA Medtech Virtual Pitch Night

Kate Evinger — director of gBETA Houston, an early-stage, zero-equity startup accelerator — is focused on supporting Houston companies. She joins the show today to discuss gBETA’s latest cohort and the large network of opportunities the program’s parent company, gener8tor, has for entrepreneurs everywhere.

Useful Links Precious Drew (https://www.linkedin.com/in/preciousdrew/) Precious' TEDx Talk (https://youtu.be/adB0FGGgm0Y) gBETA St. Cloud (https://www.gbetastartups.com/greater-mn-st-cloud)

Every so often, the stars align and the perfect entrepreneurial opportunity reveals itself to just the right person. They spot the perfect niche, have a spark of inspiration, and after a tremendous amount of hard work, a stellar business is born. In today’s case, that person is Ana Kraft, and that stellar business is Xena Workwear, a company that’s redefining workplace attire for women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers. Xena Workwear produces footwear and other attire for women that’s as stylish as it is functional. On today’s episode of Working Without Waste, we’ll learn more about the story behind Xena Workwear, and take a deep dive into how this creative business went from concept to design and finally, production. We’ll touch on how the idea came to be, and discuss Kraft’s time working with gBETA, Milwaukee’s nationally-renowned startup accelerator program.After listening to this inspiring episode, head to xenaworkwear.com to read more about the company, check out their products, and get inspired by their series of fantastic blog posts focused on empowering women and being yourself in the workplace.

Aaron Hines is the co-founder of Darbe, a social network for philanthropy. He is also an alumni of the Founder's Institute, the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator. After graduating from Texas State University with a degree in Economics he joined gener8tor to help grow their gBETA startup accelerator in Houston, TX. Gener8tor is a top tier gold-ranked accelerator and VC firm based in the Midwestern US. You can reach out Aaron @aaron@darbe.co; Volunteer. Donate. Fundraise. www.darbe.co

How many brands of ice cream can you name? Blue Bunny, Cold Stone, Haagen-Dazs, the list is endless! We can tell the ice cream marketplace is very crowded, so how does a new startup even have a chance to compete in it? In this episode, Jake Smith joins to discuss this topic among others like finding if your idea is right for you and mimicking a business model from a similar company. The recommended book for this topic is Building A StoryBrand by Donald Miller (https://amzn.to/2BybTKA).

On Episode 44, Kevin and Jac welcome Diane Rucker, Executive Director of University Enterprise Labs, to talk about her journey from a materials engineer to an advocate for the startup ecosystem.  Hype Time Every episode we ask our guest to name drop someone doing cool things in the tech community. Diane gives a shout out to Jackie Mejia of gBETA medtech, Mondo Davison (listen to his episode here), and Pat Dillon from SBIR and Allison Hon at Grow North Socials tech.mn on Twitter Kevin McArdle on Twitter Jac Stark on Twitter

In this episode, Collin and Jake sit with Eléonore Cluzel of gener8tor. Eléonore is the Director of gBETA Houston. gBeta is a free, seven-week accelerator The post gener8tor | Eléonore Cluzel on Oil and Gas Startups appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

Evann sits down with Danielle Smith-Parker, the CEO & founder of Detroit Maid, an online marketplace for on-demand home cleaning that currently provides service in 71 cities in Michigan and Illinois.Danielle is a lifelong Detroiter and self-proclaimed “neat freak” who admits that she’s fierce with a microfiber cloth and absolutely loves the smell of Method’s lavender all-purpose cleaner. She’s an alumna of The Build Institute, Inforum inGAGE and gBeta business accelerator, and has been featured in Goodhousekeeping, Crain’s Detroit Business, Fortune Magazine and more.In this episode, Danielle and Evann talk about the inception of Detroit Maid, why you shouldn’t feel bad for outsourcing, and some tips for time management.Be sure to follow Danielle and Detroit Maid on social, respectively, at @daniellesmithparker and @detroitmaid. To book your Detroit Maid service, head over to www.detroitmaid.us!(P.S. - Danielle was nice enough to give Damsels in Detroit listeners 20% off of their next Detroit Maid service! Use the code DAMSELINDETROIT to redeem!)

In 10 business days, Thor Wood went from a hangover to a business plan for his current Indy-based company SNAPSHYFT. Thor was born in Utah and moved to Indianapolis at the age of 2. After attending college for eight years without graduating, Thor spent time as a private investigator before starting a career in recruiting. After the recession, he found a position in Naples, Florida, where he met his significant other, had a baby, and started his first business. Thor was beginning to lose his passion, partly because he wanted to spend time with his daughter rather than work. Therefore, when he woke up hungover lying on the bathroom floor with an idea to start what is now SNAPSHYFT, he leaped at the opportunity. The tech community and lifestyle brought Thor and Stephanie back to Indianapolis. After extensive market research, including connecting with Scott Wise on Twitter for advice, SNAPSHYFT was created and has qualified for many start-up programs and accelerators over the last 3 years. Tune in to learn about how SNAPSHYFT is filling a significant need for quality staffing for the food & drink and hospitality industries, how accelerators work, and about Indy's supportive tech community. Drink deep of the culture that surrounds you with Thor Wood of SNAPSHYFT. Learn about SNAPSHYFT! Review the episode on iTunes, Twitter, and Facebook! Join our community on Patreon!  Check out our sponsors for this episode: Naptown Fitness - To start your health journey today, visit naptownfitness.com http://naptownfitness.com/ https://www.instagram.com/naptownfitness/ https://www.facebook.com/NapTownFitness FullStack PEO - Turnkey HR for Emerging Companies. https://www.fullstackpeo.com/drnkcltr https://www.linkedin.com/company/27092746/ https://twitter.com/fullstackpeo https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Consulting-Agency/FullStack-PEO-1107694849373703/ Drink Culture Website: https://www.drnkcltr.com Drink Culture Newsletter: https://www.drnkcltr.com/newsletter/ Drink Culture Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/drnkcltr Drink Culture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkculturepodcast/ Drink Culture Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkculturepodcast Drink Culture YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvrw7Fqfw4ZORgZMPJKio-A

Interview begins: 05:49Debrief begins: 41:15Joe Kirgues is a co-founder of gener8tor. One of the top companies in its field, gener8tor offers accelerator programs whose missions are to promote local investors and companies investing in their own communities' startups and entrepreneurs. Operating in Milwaukee, Madison, and Minneapolis, gener8tor is known for its unique cohort of five model within its accelerator programs that, since its beginnings in 2012, have seen 75 graduates.  To date, gener8tor has developed nearly a dozen different accelerator programs whose disciplines range from tech and med-device to music and art. The company continues to grow and has expanded to several different cities around the country. Graduates of gener8tor include EatStreat, Swannies, docalytics, Datica, Bright Cellars, and SpeechMED to name a few. We discuss: Ad: Improved methods to sourcing talent and finding new possible colleagues (4:31) Where the idea of gener8tor came from (6:10) Logistics and benefits of running the cohort of five accelerator model (7:46) gener8tor's applicant growth (10:00) Discerning company #5 from company #6 (11:29) Run-through of the different programs offered by gener8tor (16:00) Music and arts focused accelerator programs (25:41) gener8tor's expansion tactics (30:02) gener8tor's success and impact on community (36:42) Learn more about gener8tor: https://www.gener8tor.com/Follow Joe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JKirguesFollow upside on Twitter: https://twitter.com/upsidefm--This episode is sponsored by Integrity Power Search, the #1 full stack high growth startup recruiting firm between the coasts. They partner with venture capitalists, private equity groups and CEOs to build amazing teams for the world's most disrupting companies.Learn more about or get in touch with Integrity Power Search: https://upside.fm/integrity

Episode 9 of the Empowering Women Podcast Guest: Taralinda Willis, Co-Founder & CEO of Curate Solutions Bio: Taralinda earned her MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a focus on operations and project management. Taralinda has experience in large-scale public project management, overseeing the creation of a $94M multi-use facility for the state of Wisconsin, sales and account management at a performing arts venue, and customized client solutions as the owner of a consulting business. At Curate, Taralinda leads customer acquisition and business operations.   Resources Business Incubator, Gener8tor: https://www.gener8tor.com Women Entrepreneurs Network and Support, Doyenne Group: https://doyennegroup.org Shared space + support for entrepreneurs in Madison, Starting Block: https://www.startingblockmadison.org/   Notable Quotes "If you're trying to get contracts through, they might have a 20% success rate. So when you get to 8 "No"s out of 10, celebrate that - because you know you're getting close. You have to celebrate those and you also have to celebrate the small stuff and the wins. Being comfortable celebrating both sides is really valuable... If 8 people tell me "no", then I will take myself to dinner and have a glass of wine."   "Fundraising is very similar to the sales process. It's all about your follow-ups. It's all about making connections with people and being able to share the vision."   "Building a company takes a village... so many people have had an incredible impact on me personally, as well as the company that have made us successful."   "You have to optimize for both the wins and the losses."  

If you've never heard of The Commons, it's an insanely cool collaboration that sits between three very important Milwaukee worlds — startup, corporate, and higher education. They aim to keep Milwaukee's innovative minds around for the long haul, and help both startup and corporate businesses alike find great talent right here in the city.Joe Poeschl, the Program Director and Founder, comes on to talk about the program's start, success, and inspiring future. He brought along Joshua Shefner, Founder of Blue Mangoes, a socially-minded dried fruit startup that's been though gener8tor's gBETA program after going through The Commons. Our own Gabe Wichser (better-known as Producer Gabe), a Commons alum, also makes his first podcast appearance on the other side of the mic.

The product pitch deck is often the ‘thing’ you need to fundraise, to share the vision and to secure buy-in. For many, the pitch ends up guiding the development of the product. On this episode, we’re talking with Chelsea Linder. She’s the Director of the gBeta Indy program - a seven week accelerator program for early stage companies. A common misconception we explore is that people think it’s easy to 1) develop a product and 2) raise money. But she’s telling us right now, those people are wrong. It’s a full-time job - and you’ll hear why. You’ll also hear from our resident expert Brittany Young on the right way to think about your pitch deck. Regardless of where you are in your product development - from your first one to refining features - this conversation will give you the roadmap of what to include in your pitch deck. Connect with Chelsea - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseaclinder Connect with gBeta - https://www.gbetastartups.com/indy/ Connect with Christian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianmbeck/ Connect with Anna - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-eaglin/Learn more about Innovatemap - https://innovatemap.com/

Phil Fonfara started his first business as a teen which he successfully ran for five consecutive summers. This experience led to an opportunity with New North, Inc. where he managed the Fast Forward startup accelerator program & supported investor relations. Most recently Phil worked in commercial banking in the Appleton area before joining the gener8tor team. A Wisconsin native, Phil received degrees in Business Administration and Economics from St. Norbert College. gBETA is a free, six-week accelerator for early-stage companies. Each program is capped at five teams, and requires no fees and no equity. https://www.gbetastartups.com/ gener8tor is a nationally ranked accelerator that invests in high-growth startups. Three times a year we invest up to $90K in each of five startups who receive a concierge experience during our 12-week program. gener8tor supports the growth of these startups through our network of experienced mentors, technologists, corporate partners, angel investors and venture capitalists. https://www.gener8tor.com/ In this episode of Kids In The Tank, we discuss: What is the coolest company your team has worked with at gener8tor? Advantages and disadvantages in running gBETA in Beloit, WI. What types of companies does gener8tor invest in and why? What is the favorite part of your job? What can we expect to see with gener8tor in the next 5-10 years? What was your experience like at New North, Inc.? What is a typical day in the office for a Commercial Credit Analyst? What excites you the most about your potential careers and life after high school or college? What is your take on social media, how do you use it, and where do you see it going in the future? What is your dream? What was the happiest moment of your life? About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Stella Safari is one of Detroit's busiest transplants. She moved to Detroit as a Venture for America fellow, working for Invest Detroit, an early stage funder of businesses. Her interest in startups led her to furniture maker Floyd, where she was director of operations, and to business center Ponyride, where she was executive director. Now she leads the gBETA accelerator, which provides six weeks of free training to fast-growing companies to prepare them for venture funding. It's completed two cohorts. Cohort companies have gone on to raise over $400,000 in capital and include The Lip Bar, Cellular EMT, Bogobrush and Detroit Ento. Links: gBETA: https://www.gbetastartups.com/detroit2/ Support us on Patreon!: www.patreon.com/leannabad

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There are so many new, exciting initiatives and developments going on in Rochester and the greater Minnesota community right now. Today on the podcast we take a look at four powerful stories unfolding within the community. • First off, we talk about gener8tor and their launch of a brand new medtech specific accelerator, called gBETA Medtech, in Minneapolis. gBETA Medtech is a free, seven-week accelerator program for medtech startups that’s sponsored by Boston Scientific, Mayo Clinic, and the University of Minnesota. The first six companies are currently working through the program; applications for the summer 2018 cohort are now live. • Next, we talk about Minnesota Cup and the addition of a new education and training division to this startup competition. This division is focused on businesses developing technology or services related to education, training, and workforce or professional development. Applications for the 14th edition of Minnesota Cup opened on March 26th and will close on April 27th. ● Then we chat about Sonex Health, a Mayo Clinic Business Accelerator graduate making huge strides in the community. Sonex Health created the SX-One MicroKnife to enable minimally invasive, ultrasound guided carpal tunnel release surgery. Sonex now has grown to a team of five, has graduated out of the Accelerator, and was one of the first recipients of capital from the Southeast Minnesota Angel Fund. ● Lastly, we take a brief glimpse at Marblehead Medical, an emerging startup, founded by two Mayo Clinic radiologists, that’s treating ischemic stroke through a novel process called mechanical thrombectomy. The team behind Marblehead Medical has designed a balloon-guided medical device for ischemic stroke intervention and is close to locking in a $1M round of financing. Guide to Press Releases and Opinion Pieces on Rochester Rising

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