Podcasts about rev1 ventures

Joining us today is Yohannan "Yogi" Terrell, CEO of Warhol & WALL ST. Yohannan will be joining us on the Leadership Panel for Say Hi to the Future: Heartbeat on October 26th at Rev1 Ventures. ➡ Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gp4rwSQW . . . Follow us: https://linktr.ee/Spyder.Works Contact: sromero@spyder.works . . . Part podcast, part blog series, part live event, Say Hi to the Future is an inclusive platform aimed at highlighting the human side of ingenuity: clever, inventive, and original thinking. We are a global community driven by passion, savage curiosity, and the audacity to make a difference. . . . . Hosted by: Ken Tencer Produced by: Sonia Romero Johnson Matt Miller Edward Vasquez

Joining us today is Michael Copella, Senior Managing Director at CBRE! Michael will be joining us on the Leadership Panel for Say Hi to the Future: Heartbeat on October 26th at Rev1 Ventures. ➡ Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gp4rwSQW . . . Follow us: https://linktr.ee/Spyder.Works Contact: sromero@spyder.works . . . Part podcast, part blog series, part live event, Say Hi to the Future is an inclusive platform aimed at highlighting the human side of ingenuity: clever, inventive, and original thinking. We are a global community driven by passion, savage curiosity, and the audacity to make a difference. . . . . Hosted by: Ken Tencer Produced by: Sonia Romero Johnson Matt Miller Edward Vasquez

Join our Business Ninja Andrew and Devin Marble, Marketing Manager at VRpatients in this podcast as we step into the world of immersive medical training with VRpatients™ - a game-changing platform that provides realistic and safe clinical scenarios for healthcare professionals. From startup to acquisition, VRpatients has come a long way in delivering top-notch education solutions to the medical industry.Originally funded by Cincinnati-based tech incubator CincyTech and Columbus-based Rev1 Ventures, VRpatients was acquired in 2018 and underwent a complete overhaul before its relaunch in 2020. The result is an application that features an intuitive UI/UX experience, lifelike environments, and an authoring tool that allows for endless customization possibilities.With a talented team of developers, practitioners, and consultants based all over the world, VRpatients ensures that their platform is continuously evolving. Regular updates bring new environments, practical and clinical components, and other enhancements to the table, ensuring that the customer experience is always top-notch.VRpatients believes that an interactive experience must be as natural and realistic as possible, without compromising on simplicity and ease of use. The platform provides true-to-life training without any real-life consequences, making it a game-changer for the medical training industry.Ready to experience the future of medical education? Request your free, no-obligation demo today and see for yourself what VRpatients can do for you.Check out their website at https://www.vrpatients.com/-----Do you want to be interviewed for your business?  Schedule time with us, and we'll create a podcast like this for your business:  https://www.WriteForMe.io/-----https://www.facebook.com/writeforme.iohttps://www.instagram.com/writeforme.io/https://twitter.com/writeformeiohttps://www.linkedin.com/company/writeformehttps://www.pinterest.com/andysteuer/Want to be interviewed on our Business Ninjas podcast? Schedule time with us now, and we'll make it happen right away! Check out WriteForMe, more than just a Content Agency! See the Faces Behind The Voices on our YouTube Channel!

On this episode, Elio interviews Alicia Oddi, Managing Director at Rev1 Ventures. Rev1 Ventures provides seed-stage venture capital funding in Columbus, Ohio along with startup services, space, mentoring, and connections. Alicia discusses two Rev1 programs that are aimed at underserved entrepreneurs. The Grow To Scale Mentor Program is fueled by a $1.4MM grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) “Build to Scale” program, and paired with a $1.4MM Rev1 local match with funding secured through returns from Rev1 investments. The program aims to accelerate technology entrepreneurship for concept and seed-stage businesses by increasing inclusive access to business support and startup capital. So far, eight startups have joined the first cohort of the program, and it is available to all current Rev1 clients with diverse leadership – either women or entrepreneurs of color. Diverse founders working on a tech-enabled, high-growth idea can https://www.rev1ventures.com/grow-to-scale-at-rev1/ to get started. The Rev1 Ventures Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Grant Fund pairs funding with educational workshops to help level the playing field for women and founders of color who are building high-growth companies. Franklin County and the City of Columbus join Rev1 in seeding the grant fund, which plans to distribute grants initially through 2023 and will have two funding cycles per year. Early awards have been provided to three client companies: Fleri, Equitek, and Color Coded Labs. For more information visit https://www.rev1ventures.com/dei-grant/ To learn more about 614Startups visit www.614Startups.com. To learn more about Elio Harmon, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/elio-harmon-ba4a8747/ To learn more about Alicia Oddi, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-oddi-4a62798/ You can listen to the podcast on all major podcasting platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcast. You can follow us on all social media platforms @614Startups --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/614startups/support

In this episode, Elio interviews Kristy Campbell, Chief Operating Officer of Rev1 Ventures. Rev1 Ventures provides seed-stage venture capital funding in Columbus, Ohio along with startup services, space, mentoring, and connections. Kristy leads operations for Rev1 Ventures, the investor startup studio providing strategic services and capital to help startups scale and corporates innovate. She supports cross-team delivery of client services – including talent programs, corporate partnerships, infrastructure (via Rev1 Labs' innovation center), and access to investment capital. Kristy also leads Rev1's Inclusive Entrepreneurship efforts, focused on reducing bias and improving access to resources and capital for women, minority and underrepresented inventors and entrepreneurs. Kristy provides insights into Rev1's model for engaging and supporting founders, how the organization measures success, and her prediction that startups that succeed going forward will have DE&I embedded in their business plan from day one. She also discusses highlights from the 2022 State of Startups in Ohio report including the fact that Ohio's startup ecosystem has created nearly 11,000 jobs with an average salary of over $90,000. Enjoy! To connect with Rev1 Ventures visit www.rev1ventures.com. Additional Information about Kristy: Prior to joining Rev1, Kristy spent her career working within multiple high-growth, venture-backed startups, helping to build their brands, organize effective teams, grow revenue and scale. She held leadership positions at Manta Media – where she helped to grow the company into one of the largest, most trafficked websites in the U.S. – and Saama Technologies, a global leader in Big Data and analytics. Kristy serves on the advisory board for multiple non-profits – including i.c. stars | Columbus and Cultivate SMB. She is also an advisor to the START Fund, the Columbus region's first entrepreneur giving fund, launched by Rev1 in 2016 to encourage entrepreneurs to give back to the community that supports them. She holds a BS in Journalism from Ohio University and an MBA from Ashland University. Kristy is a frequent speaker on startup, marketing and inclusion best practices and has been featured in Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, Axios, Venture Beat, Yahoo and other top entrepreneur media outlets. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/614startups/support

Wayne Embree, Executive Vice President at Rev1 Ventures (Columbus, OH) is an experienced seed-stage investor with a track record of fueling startups with guidance and venture capital. He's been involved in over 200 investments, including sitting on over 50 boards and taking more than 60 businesses through exits. Throughout his career, he has maintained his passion and enthusiasm for helping entrepreneurs change the world. Wayne has a BS in Natural Sciences from Western Oregon and an MS in Urban Planning from the University of Oregon. This episode is sponsored by Michigan Rise (www.michiganrise.com)

We continue our conversation on digital transformation, this time focusing on growing startups and fostering entrepreneurship as a component of transformation. Jasmine De Gaia is currently the Executive Director of Transformation at JP Morgan Chase & Co. She has over 20 years of experience in building and leading innovative digital and agile organizations. She’s returning from being featured on the previous two components of this series. Joining her is Kristy Campbell, who leads operations for Rev1 Ventures, an investor startup studio that provides strategic services and capital to help startups scale and corporations innovate. The education system still has a very distinct divide between business and technology disciplines. We talk about breaking down the silos between them and embracing technology and innovation in the work that educators do. To learn more, visit: http://pastfoundation.org/ (pastfoundation.org) Resources: Read more:http://jpmorgan.com/insights/technology/digital-innovation ( jpmorgan.com/insights/technology/digital-innovation) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminedegaia/ (linkedin.com/in/jasminedegaia) https://www.linkedin.com/in/campbellkristy/ (linkedin.com/in/campbellkristy) Learning Unboxed is produced in part by http://crate.media (Crate Media)

Rev1 Ventures' Parker MacDonell shares how venture ecosystems in the heartland are birthing Unicorns and more!  Rev1 Ventures has invested close to $100 Million into 210 companies and completed 15 exit events - all in the Heartland. In this episode, you will learn:How public/private partnerships have birthed Unicorns and more in the Heartland of America! How Rev1 Ventures has invested in 210 companies, 55 Lead Investments and completed 15 exit events primarily in Ohio. Why Myonexus Therapeutics is such a success story of tech transfer and early engagement with strategic corporate partners. How Rev1 Ventures collaborates with corporate innovation teams to create strong ecosystems that benefit everyone. Where you can learn more about the innovation happening in the Heartland of America at www.Rev1Ventures.com. Parker MacDonell serves as Managing Director of Rev1 Ventures and Managing Director of OTAF: the Ohio Tech Angel Funds. He served as a Board Member of the Angel Capital Association for 6 years and currently serves on the Boards of MentorCliq, EmployStream, Improveit!360 and RapChat. A banker and a musician by background, Parker brings deep experience and wisdom to the Rev1 portfolio and the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Heartland of America. 

In this episode, Mu, Wayne and I discuss REV1 ventures, what it is, how they are unique, and their investment strategy. We talk about some success stories, common errors they see start-up companies make, advice for entrepreneurs in the MedTech space, and much more. Duane Mancini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duanemancini/ Muyang Hu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muyanghu/ Wayne Embree: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-embree-a07125/ Podcast Email: projectmedtechpodcast@gmail.com

Densil Porteous serves as the CEO of Pride Fund 1, which empowers a generation of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs through venture capital. With a keen interest in the tech and startup, Densil has advised and worked with partners like The Varsity Group, RaiseMe, Rev1 Ventures, Juggle, and LEAP. Prior to working in the venture capital space, Densil had a notable career in higher education administration with roles at Kenyon College, Stanford University, and Ohio State University. He also has served on the boards of Advocates for Youth and the Human Rights Campaign.

Densil Porteous serves as the CEO of Pride Fund 1, which empowers a generation of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs through venture capital. With a keen interest in the tech and startup, Densil has advised and worked with partners like The Varsity Group, RaiseMe, Rev1 Ventures, Juggle, and LEAP. Prior to working in the venture capital space, Densil had a notable career in higher education administration with roles at Kenyon College, Stanford University, and Ohio State University. He also has served on the boards of Advocates for Youth and the Human Rights Campaign.

From doorbells to refrigerators and pet food dispensers it seems like technology is everywhere!  And, when it comes to gifts, the tech gadgets and toys category provides an endless array of choices.  From gaming to VR we've invited some of our favorite techie experts to choose and review their favorites in a lighthearted discussion on what they think are the coolest, techiest and most practical gifts and gadgets for the holidays.  Plus, come a little early (11 a.m.) to try out virtual reality demos and other fun items on display. Featuring Kristy Campbell, COO, Rev1 Ventures, Will Burrus, Chief Technology Officer, Lower.com, Justin Kogge, Owner, Game Arena, and host Alex Bandar, Founder & Chief Mischief Maker, Idea Foundry. This is the entire event description verbatim from the website. Paste the following paragraph at the end: Recorded on December 4, 2019 at the Boat House at Confluence Park in Columbus, Ohio.

Startups require attention, resources, and time. Finding an investor or partner that offers these factors is not an easy task and requires thoughtful and methodical intent. Our guest for this episode has fostered, developed, and nurtured innovation, idea, and startups. 36 companies have had the opportunity to work with this venture group, and hundreds of others continue to reach out. On this week’s episode of FNO: InsureTech, we are joined by Mike McCann, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Rev1 Ventures. Rev1 Ventures is the investor startup studio that combines capital and strategic services to help startups scale and grow. Through their resources, Rev1 is able to work with startups to effectively validate a product, structure a company, land customers, raise capital, and build a team. FNO: InsureTech Podcast is created and produced by Fourseventy Claim Management. Visit us online at www.fnoinsuretech.com

On this episode, Elio interviews Ryan Helon, Head of Investments at Rev1 Ventures. Rev1 is a venture investment firm and startup studio that serves as the hub of the Columbus startup ecosystem connecting startups and corporate innovation teams. Ryan discusses how he got his start as an investor, the array of ways Rev1 helps startups succeed, and the investment philosophy behind Rev1's impressive portfolio of funded companies. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/614startups/support

Kristy Campbell, the Chief Operating Officer of Rev1 Ventures has no problem with being direct. Speaking up and being honest were what helped Campbell climb her way up the venture capital ladder to her C-Suite position she holds now within Rev1, the local venture capital firm. At times, however, she said that she had to learn how to reign it in. "Sometimes I can be direct and cut to the case," she said. "That's the thing I've had to adjust to the most ... (learning from) the wisdom of the team and not just the wisdom of one." Campbell, our most recent guest on the Women of Influence podcast, sat down with us and told us about what got her invovled in the startup world and how she managed to get to the top, while also making sure she was being herself – which she said can be a challenge for some women in the workplace. The key, she said, is to be true to who you are – whether you're extroverted or introverted. "You don't have to be a certain way to get to a certain point," she said. "Embrace the style you have, and push to be heard." Take a listen to the episode to hear more career advice from Campbell, and make sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Sponsored by Hiretual.com H & M, Hennes and Mauritz Inc., one of the world’s largest fashion retailers famous for offering fashion and quality at the best price in a sustainable way, is happy to announce the launch of its latest Place of Possible (P.O.P) campaign; H&M’s employer branding campaign aimed at attracting the best in retail talent. The campaign aims to show people looking for a great place to start a career that H&M is truly the place of possible, the place to be! Featuring the brand’s own employees from H&M locations around the country, this year’s campaign builds on the intrinsic H&M value of “we are one team” and takes a deeper dive into the idea of community at H&M as represented by the phrase “me, us, we and you”.   Several key changes will be made to the part time employee benefit program beginning this year, offering opportunities for H&M employees that will put a focus on both their professional and personal needs. One of the most exciting changes is a weekly schedule commitment with options ranging up to 12 minimum hours guaranteed for part time employees from March through December.  This year, employees will also be able to use a new scheduling mobile application which will allow more flexibility and an easier process to pick up hours and swap shifts. In addition, H&M is proud to offer six weeks of paid parental leave to eligible part time employees. https://recruitingheadlines.com/hm-launches-new-employer-branding-campaign/ CHICAGO, March 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — BlueCrew, an on-demand platform for flexible W-2 work that connects motivated workers with sustainable employment, announced plans for its platform to be live across 30 markets nationwide this year, with expansion to Chicago, Detroit, Miami, Minneapolis, and Phoenix among others. The company’s market expansion follows a year that saw revenue triple thanks to accelerated adoption from employers. On the heels of this growth, BlueCrew has appointed IAC executive Adam Roston as CEO, while founder Gino Rooney will resume his prior role as CTO overseeing all product and technology for the company. Today also marks the opening of BlueCrew’s new headquarters in downtown Chicago’s theMART (formerly Merchandise Mart), which will house more than 100 new hires across engineering, product, sales, and operations. BlueCrew is disrupting traditional staffing – a total addressable market worth more than $130 billion in the U.S. and $400 billion globally – with a platform that instantly connects quality workers with open jobs using proprietary data and algorithms to identify the best matches in real time. BlueCrew’s platform fills over 90 percent of employer jobs, many times within minutes, compared to traditional staffing agencies that fill 60-70 percent over several weeks. Unlike gig economy apps that are heavily fueled by contractor workforces, BlueCrew’s platform exclusively features W-2 jobs. https://recruitingheadlines.com/bluecrew-will-expand-to-30-markets-by-end-of-2019/ CLEVELAND, March 27, 2019 — EmployStream, the leading provider for onboarding automation to the staffing industry, today announced it has closed a $3.5 million Series A funding round led by JumpStart Inc., with support from several key investors including Ohio Innovation Fund, North Coast Angel Fund and Rev1 Ventures. EmployStream will use the capital to expand its product development, marketing and sales efforts in order to increase its footprint in the staffing industry. The funding will accelerate the company’s growth in the staffing industry, with a plan to expand to other industries with high-volume hiring needs and high turnover challenges. “This round of investment allows us to add the resources and capabilities we need to meet the rapidly growing demand from the customers and markets we currently serve, as well as bring our offerings to other market segments with similar needs,” said Gerald Hetrick, Chief Executive Officer of EmployStream. “The continued support of the local community, as well as the addition of the Ohio Innovation Fund, are all great accelerators that will set EmployStream on a path to success for the foreseeable future.” https://recruitingheadlines.com/onboarding-automation-tool-lands-3-5-million-in-funding/   Capterra, the leading online resource for business software buyers, released findings from its latest survey of small and mid-size business leaders across vertical markets to understand how SMBs are choosing talent management solutions and their implications on businesses. Capterra’s Talent Management Industry User Research Report revealed that price heavily impacts talent management solution decisions, surpassing ease of use as a key factor across SMBs. This focus on price creates a disconnect for small business leaders trying to choose the “right” software for their organization, as they’re using low price as the main driver when buying software. “Understanding how buyers successfully leverage talent management solutions can help small business leaders make wise decisions based on their company’s size, resources, and software needs,” said Brian Westfall, principal analyst at Capterra and the survey’s lead analyst. “While low cost may seem like the most important aspect of software, choosing a solution solely based on price can create more issues than most SMBs are prepared to handle.” Key findings include: Importance of price: Price has surpassed ease of use as the second most important factor behind functionality in talent management software purchase decisions for all SMBs and is the primary factor for the smallest SMBs. Software search expectation vs. reality: 45% of users took 10 months or more to research and choose their talent management software, despite only 18% expecting the search to take that long. https://recruitingheadlines.com/talent-management-software-buyers-are-choosing-cost-over-experience/ LinkedIn Targets SMBs With ‘Help Wanted’ Sign Download Option As first reported on ERE, In a move to engage small businesses, LinkedIn announced the ability for brick-and-mortar businesses to print out a Help Wanted sign to place in a storefront window or put on a tabletop promotion. Think of it as a traditional Help Wanted sign with more engagement and a bridge to the digital world. For brick-and-mortar business owners, the signage allows candidates passing by to apply for a job by scanning a QR code or going to the short link on the sign. LinkedIn says this solves the age-old challenge of managing two streams of applicants — those walking directly into the store and those applying online.

Interview begins: 08:30Insight begins: 54:18VC debrief begins: 1:04:14Host debrief begins: 1:13:06Ben Mizes is the founder and CEO of Clever Real Estate.Clever Real Estate is a nationwide referral service that helps you sell your home and save on commission. Clever's network of partner agents includes over 1,000 top local agents, who provide Clever home-sellers (and buyers) with full service to list and market their home -- and help with all of the paperwork and negotiations to get you through to closing -- but at a fraction of the usual cost: just a flat fee of $3,000 if your home sells for less than $350K, or 1% commission if your home sells for more than $350K.//Erik Berg is an Investment Fund Analyst for Rev1 Ventures. Erik helps to source and evaluate high-growth technology companies for potential investment. He regularly conducts due diligence on startups as part of Rev1's investment process including financial analysis, reference checks, legal document review, and return modeling. Additionally, he helps coordinate the investment closing process by ensuring all key deliverables are executed on and properly documented.Follow Erik on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aBergsEyeViewCheck out Erik's blog: https://abergseyeview.com///Learn more about Clever: https://listwithclever.com/Follow Ben's blog on Medium: https://medium.com/@benmizesFollow upside on Twitter: https://twitter.com/upsidefm

Alicia Oddi Senior Director, Entrepreneur & Inclusion Programs at Rev1 Ventures Alicia Oddi currently serves as Director of Entrepreneur Programs at Rev1 Ventures. Alicia has over 16 years' experience in program development, project management, & community relations. Entrepreneur startups involving diverse teams perform better. This is the belief of Alicia Oddi, Senior Director of Entrepreneur and Inclusion Programs of Rev1 Ventures. Stats in mid-year 2018 revealed that around 45% of clients were women, and their portfolio companies included 23% of women leaders. Rev1's entrepreneur startups score in diversity and inclusion with about 50% at each stage of the pipeline. Much of Rev1's diversity and inclusion work is centered around helping to build diverse leadership teams in entrepreneur startups. Resources in this getWITit Podcasts episode: Alicia Oddi Rev1 Ventures Rev1 Get Started Innovation Hop (events page) Founders' Lunch (event page) Startup Week Innovation Awards Venture capital definition SciTech Tech Elevator i.c.stars Safelite AutoGlass Bunker Labs Developmental Services Agency State Auto Insurance Company J. M. Smucker Company Smuckers Ohio State OhioHealth Nationwide Children's Hospital Nationwide Children's Hospital gene therapy Lora Zotter Amada Way Rachel Angel - Anexis Nicole Weidner - MavenView Ashley and Lindsey - Speedwell & Yarrow Dawn Dickson - Popcom Melissa Bailey - Site4All Pam Springer - ORIS Intelligence

Segment 1: Tom Walker is the president and CEO of Rev1 Ventures. He has been helping entrepreneurs build great companies for most of his career. He's formed multiple venture capital funds, founded angel groups, and is an active angel investor. As the CEO of Rev1 Ventures, Tom has built an experienced team that has invested in more than 75 startups and added more than $70M in capital to the Columbus, Ohio region in under five years. He's the author of The Entrepreneur's Path: A Handbook for High-Growth Companies.Segment 2: Tony Post is the founder and CEO of Topo Athletic, a performance footwear brand committed to helping athletes move better, naturally. Tony launched Topo in 2012, following leadership roles at footwear brands such as Vibram USA and Rockport. As president and CEO of Vibram USA for 11 years, Tony sparked the minimalist running movement with the introduction of the Vibram FiveFingers®Segment 3: Kory Angelin is an award-winning fitness professional and two-time published author. He has had the opportunity to offer his business philosophy to some of the largest health clubs in the country. He has been featured in Sports Illustrated, USA Today, Maxim, Training & Conditioning and STACK Magazines, and has had television success on QVC. His new book is #SELLOUT: How a Great Experience Can Help You #SELLOUT of Your Product.Sponsored by Nextiva, Square Payroll, and LinkedIn

Episode 11 - Q4 & Holiday Season Prep In this week's episode, Chris and Myron discuss upcoming trends in e-commerce as we prepare for Q4 and BFCM. Join us on Tuesday, October 16 for the next Columbus eCommerce Meetup hosted by F13 Works! Rev1 Ventures has volunteered their event space, which means plenty of seating and free parking on their surface lot. Our guests for this month’s meetup are Dustin and Elliot Fisher. Both run a successful e-commerce business known as Donkey Tees. They are experienced retailers and have diversified their distribution channels by enabling several different sales channels including Amazon, eBay, Etsy, and even a brick & mortar location. The team from Donkey Tees will be discussing how to begin adding new sales channels to your business and offering insight into prepping for the Q4 holiday season. Follow ProductPro Instagram Twitter Website

Summary: Tom is the President & CEO of the most active venture fund in the Great Lakes Region, Rev1 Ventures, which combines funding and strategic services to help entrepreneurs build companies. Under Tom’s direction, Rev1 Ventures has evolved from funding just a hand full of companies to producing $1.2B in capital, revenue, and exits since …

Joe will discuss his experiences and perspectives leading product and innovation at companies like Worthington Industries. This is the audio recording from the live event on 9/21/2017 at Rev1 Ventures. www.meetup.com/ProductTank-Columbus http://worthingtonindustries.com www.awh.net www.rev1ventures.com

Rehgan Avon will discuss implementing a product management discipline inside of a fast growing and scaling company. Rehgan is a Product Manager at Clarivoy with a background in systems engineering. Focusing her career on analytical technology, she has migrated from data engineer and developer to product strategy. Rehgan has held many positions in operations and product development including a junior product manager role for StepOne, an early stage start up in Austin, TX and as a systems engineer at United Airlines. She also teaches Introduction to Data Science and Web Development courses to MBA programs nationally through a young start up, Cognitir. This is the audio recording from the live event on 6/15/2017 at Rev1 Ventures. www.meetup.com/ProductTank-Columbus www.clarivoy.com www.awh.net www.rev1ventures.com

Michelle Merkel’s entrepreneurial spirit was nurtured from a very young age. She would sell her crafts at schools, and eventually, stores. Her father taught her to chart stocks and invest in the market. By the time Michelle’s childhood finances reached $10K, she funded her own backpacking trip through Europe. She now pays it forward by instilling her children with a mindset for success, and supports them in their business ventures. Michelle joined EO to gain valuable insights from other business owners, to share with other like-minded entrepreneurs, and learn how to hire and maintain good employees.   Key Takeaways: [:42] Michelle shares her “lifeline” — She learned the value of a dollar and how to chart stocks from her entrepreneurial kin. She attended DePaul University to prepare herself for her future financial planning business. She has three children with her husband Greg, who is also an entrepreneur. [4:50] Michelle joined EO to find a like-minded, entrepreneurial community. [6:19] Michelle encouraged her daughter, Brooke, to take a course from local business owners. The course ended with a Shark Tank, through which Brooke’s idea was funded. Rev1 Ventures selected Brooke’s idea to develop a mobile app for teens to organize and trade gift cards. Watch Brooke’s TEDx talk on youtube. [11:09] Michelle knew from a young age she wanted to have her own money. She sold craft items in stores and saved enough money to go backpacking through Europe. [12:48] Being an employer has its challenges. Michelle is interested in gaining valuable information from EO forums about hiring and maintaining good employees. She is also looking for insights on employer-employee relationships. [14:53] Michelle wants to be a good role model, and create a legacy her children can be proud of. [15:47] Michelle is working on defining commitments within her business.   Mentioned in This Episode: Columbus Chapter of Entrepreneurs Organization Rev1 Ventures Brooke Yoakam TEDxColumbus

Summary: On this episode we sit down with Ryan Frederick: Principal at AWH, Director at Startup Grind (Columbus), Advisor at Rev1 Ventures, Advocate at i.c.stars, Principal at Stepside Co. LLC, and an all-around household name in the Columbus startup community! We cover everything from Ryan’s background (up to where he is today), his current role …

Segment 1: Karl Volkman has served as partner and Chief Technical Officer at SRV Network Incorporated, a Managed Service Provider (MSP) in Chicago, IL.  'Segment 2: Brian Wong is the cofounder and CEO of Kiip, a leading mobile advertising network that uses innovative reward systems--inspired from the world of video games--to redefine how brands connect with consumers. He is the author of “Cheat Code Book: Going Off Script to Get More, Go Faster, and Shortcut Your Way to Success”.Segment 3: Tom Walker, president & CEO of Rev1 Ventures has been helping entrepreneurs build great companies for most of his career. He's formed multiple venture capital funds, founded angel groups, and is an angel investor. Tom is also the author of “The Entrepreneur's Path: A Handbook for High-Growth Companies”.Segment 4: Ashish Agrawal is Senior Engineering Manager at Mobiliya. With more than a decade of experience building software for mobility, he has led and architected large scale products in telecom, education, augmented reality, and CRM domain for retail and enterprise customers. Segment 5: Michael Voss is the co-author of the novel “B.S., Incorporated”. For more than 20 years, he worked as a communications strategist for companies that span industries and impact – from technology startups to Fortune 50 powerhouses. Sponsored by Nextiva and Microsoft.

The Success to Significance Podcast helps you leverage your business success into significance and impact. It is hosted by Rick Coplin who has contributed to building a start-up company, directed technology programs in a major financial institution and consulted with companies throughout the United States in the areas of technology, finance, marketing, and operations. Following the startup sale, Rick joined Rev1 Ventures becoming the Vice President of Community Partner Ventures. Rick worked alongside entrepreneurs, supporting, mentoring, coaching, incubating and funding high-growth potential companies. After eight years at Rev1, Rick transitioned back to being an entrepreneur in early 2016. He is leveraging his business and entrepreneurial experiences to build significance and impact. Rick works with executives helping them to translate their success into significance by recognizing their calling, creating clarity, identifying potential, pursuing intentional living and realizing their dreams. The Success to Significance Podcast will help you to do the same as Rick interviews those who have leveraged their success into significance. You can get to know Rick at RickCoplin.com

Steve Schulze, a 30-year government employee, was encouraged by his wife to “Get out before they carry you out”. Steve left his career at the beginning of 2016, and he details how that journey started a few years ago.  He is now focused on building on his success to create a life of greater significance.   Our conversation in many ways epitomizes what Success to Significance is all about. So, it’s a perfect first episode. You will be amazed at Steve’s authenticity and clarity as he tells his story.   Show notes for this episode can be found at RickCoplin.com/StS001   Learn more: The Success to Significance Podcast will help you leverage your success into significance.   About Our Host Rick Coplin contributed to building a start-up company, directed technology programs in a major financial institution and consulted with companies throughout the United States in the areas of technology, finance, marketing, and operations.   Following the startup sale, Rick joined Rev1 Ventures becoming the Vice President of Community Partner Ventures. Rick worked alongside entrepreneurs, supporting, mentoring, coaching, incubating and funding high-growth potential companies.   After eight years at Rev1, Rick transitioned back to being an entrepreneur in early 2016. He is leveraging his business and entrepreneurial experiences to build significance and impact.   Rick works with executives helping them to translate their success into significance by recognizing their calling, creating clarity, identifying potential, pursuing intentional living and realizing their dreams.    You can get to know Rick at RickCoplin.com, where Rick blogs weekly and publishes a new episode of Success to Significance every Friday.  

Jim Akers was a highly successful executive who left the corporate world three years ago to pursue greater significance. He recently published Tape Breakers, How To Maximize Your Impact With People You Love, Teams You Lead and Causes that Stir Your Heart in early 2016. Tape Breakers is a book which in many ways defines how those moving through success to significance can do so intentionally. This is an interview you will not want to miss. Jim’s thoughtful approach to business, planning next steps, taking risks, supporting a vital cause and intentionally living will inspire you. Show notes for this episode can be found at RickCoplin.com/StS002   About your host: Rick Coplin contributed to building a start-up company, directed technology programs in a major financial institution and consulted with companies throughout the United States in the areas of technology, finance, marketing, and operations. Following the startup sale, Rick joined Rev1 Ventures becoming the Vice President of Community Partner Ventures. Rick worked alongside entrepreneurs, supporting, mentoring, coaching, incubating and funding high-growth potential companies. After eight years at Rev1, Rick transitioned back to being an entrepreneur in early 2016. He is leveraging his business and entrepreneurial experiences to build significance and impact. Rick works with executives helping them to translate their success into significance by recognizing their calling, creating clarity, identifying potential, pursuing intentional living and realizing their dreams.   You can get to know Rick at RickCoplin.com, where Rick blogs weekly and publishes a new episode of The Success to Significance Podcast every Friday.

Listen Here: Rick Coplin had a successful career in a Fortune 100 company, but left to join a startup and transition to a life of significance. Rick is currently Vice President of Community Partner Ventures with Rev1 Ventures working alongside entrepreneurs every day to realize their dreams. How To Go From Success To Significance Why did […] The post Podcast: How To Go From Success To Significance appeared first on JenningsWire.