Podcasts about venture cafe

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we welcome Takuo Urushihara, who serves as the Program Manager (international) for Venture Café Tokyo. Recommended by acquaintances for his expertise in community building, Takuo has spearheaded the growth of Venture Cafés, initially beginning with events in Tokyo and expanding to numerous other cities across Japan and throughout Asia. His efforts have successfully attracted both Japanese locals and foreigners to participate in their events, showcasing the inclusive nature of their initiatives. In this podcast, Takuo discusses communities that exist in Japan, what Japanese and Foreign guests seek from venture cafes, and insights on building a community! Links from Guest Appearance: LinkedIn Venture Cafe Tokyo Venture Cafe Tokyo - Events Show Notes: 00:00: Introduction 3:31: About CIC and venture cafes 7:35: What type of communities exist in Japan? 14:42: The concept of "online salon" communities in Japan 19:03: What do both Japanese and Foreign guests seek from venture cafes and start-up events in a multicultural community? 27:28: What do both Japanese and Foreign guests seek from venture cafes and start-up events in a Japanese community? 29:52 Insights on building the core group of a community 42:19: Networking culture in Japan vs. America 45:10: Tips for growing your community --- Coaching with Tyson Looking to take your business to the next level? Let our host Tyson Batino help you scale your business from $100,000 to $10,000,000 dollars with his coaching and advisory services. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit here to learn how he can help⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scalingjapanpodcast/message⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scalingjapanpodcast/message

KMOX's Michael Calhoun and Travis Sheridan, co-hosts of 'Nothing Impossible' discuss Venture Cafe coming to an end.

Michael Calhoun and Travis Sheridan explore St. Louis's innovative landscape, delving into AI's job impact, evolving business trends, and the city's expanding innovation districts. They discuss job training initiatives, spotlight successes like Door.com and Emerson, and reflect on Venture Cafe's shift post-pandemic, signaling changing networking paradigms.

Emily Hemingway, Executive Director Tech STL joins Tom and Debbie in studio talking about TechSTL and Venture Cafe partnership.

Bill Donius is the author of the New York Times Bestselling book, Thought Revolution. In this book, Donius explains the science behind non-dominant handwriting and teaches how to incorporate this powerful technique into your personal life. Through the simple process of non-dominant hand writing, you can discover how to connect more fully with your subconscious right brain, unlocking hidden talents, reducing stress, and even healing from trauma. This episode is a bit different, in that we feature a process that Bill goes through with a Voices of Esalen listener, oncology nurse and meditation teacher Nicole Longbine. Bill is also a member of the Esalen Board of Trustees. He spent 30 years in corporate America in a number of industries, including health care, television production, and banking. He rose through the ranks to become chairman and CEO of Pulaski Bank in St Louis, growing it eight-fold to $1.4 billion in assets. He serves on a number of boards including the St. Louis Art Museum, Maryville University, and Venture Cafe, and served a two-year term on the U.S. Federal Reserve Board as a banker appointee.

How can you start thinking bigger? In this episode of Incorporating Superpowers, host Justin Recla welcomes guest Forbes Shannon to talk all about what it means to expand your mindset and start thinking bigger. Forbes is a co-founder of Venture Cafe, and co-author of a book all about exponential theory and thinking big. Tune in today to learn more about thinking bigger!

How can you start thinking bigger? In this episode of Incorporating Superpowers, host Justin Recla welcomes guest Forbes Shannon to talk all about what it means to expand your mindset and start thinking bigger. Forbes is a co-founder of Venture Cafe, and co-author of a book all about exponential theory and thinking big. Tune in today to learn more about thinking bigger!

Leigh-Ann is a writer, strategist, and sought after advisor on strategies for building REDI (racially equitable, diverse and inclusive) tech and innovation ecosystems and organizational culture.  Fortune 500 ExperienceShe has supported innovation and technology leaders at Fortune 500 companies including Google, Facebook, Delta, P&G Ventures, AirBnB, HSBC and UBS.Founder ExperienceAs a founder, she has launched ventures from concept to scale, raised seven figure philanthropic investments and designed partnerships and platforms to connect innovators, young leaders and communities with the capital and opportunities necessary to take their impact to the next level.Venture Café MiamiMost notably, as the founding Executive Director of Venture Café Miami.  She led the organization to exponential growth and impact to serve 55,000 innovators and establish 1000+ content partnerships with national and global organizations over a 5 year period.Nyah ProjectLeigh-Ann is also the founder of the Nyah Project, which bridges systemic opportunity gaps through transformative leadership fellowships abroad and tech enabled college access coaching for disadvantaged youth of colour.  Under her leadership 100 % of Nyah Fellows attend college and over 90% win scholarships — accumulating over $10 million in scholarships since 2014.Learn more once you download and subscribe. See you inside the episode! Take a peak to discover more about Leigh-Ann, Aīre Ventures and Nyah Project.Questions Answered Inside:1. Would childhood Leigh-Ann be friends with Leigh-Ann today?2. What is a Venture Studio and how is Aīre Ventures different?3. What are you most excited about in Miami's venture and startup ecosystem?Connect with Leigh-Ann, Aīre Ventures and Nyah Project using the links below:Aīre Ventures: https://www.aireventures.org/Leigh-Ann: https://www.leighannbuchanan.com/about-2Leigh-Ann's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighannbuchanan/Twitter: https://twitter.com/aire_venturesMedium: https://leighannbuchanan.medium.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leighann.buchanan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aireventures/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxbUbepbwTSOdZwGJadbfIQRemember to Subscribe and Leave a Review

Tyler Mathews is the Executive vice president of Pappos Management USA, a food and beverage company. He previously ran a 30K+ community of aspiring and early-stage founders at Venture Cafe in St. Louis. He is also on the Board of Fabricatorz Foundation who supports creative technologists. In this episode, we discuss his piece “Twitter Christian Accelerationism”, which delves into the contemporary intersection of art, technology, black-pilled podcast personalities, doomer politics, crypto-financing, Faith, Grace, and Jesus Christ. Link to piece: https://tylermathe.ws/2022/01/10/twitter-christian-accelerationism/ Tyler's Twitter: https://twitter.com/tymathews Dynamics Of is a podcast about the "patterns and processes of change, growth or activity.” An arts and culture broadcast that speaks with people deeply embedded. People that are changing the world, even in granular ways. Hosted by Jake Leech. Please follow Jake Leech & Dynamics Of here: Jake Leech: IG: https://www.instagram.com/leechleechleech/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leechleechleech Dynamics Of: IG: https://www.instagram.com/rarpresents/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rarpresents Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TGTJHUlVHzubIZBaQMCX0?si=205a3251430248eb Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/randomactsradio The colorway for this episode is the Christian Flag.

Earlier this year, the Globe Rhode Island team came together for an event with Venture Cafe at CIC Providence. It was a chance for Globe RI journalists to introduce themselves, meet some readers, and talk about the work they do every day. This is an edited version of that conversation. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, I chat with Cindy Bissig of Obsessed with Japan and the new YouTube channel, Let's Travel and Eat. Cindy is an experienced content creator who has more than 15 years of experience in hospitality. The focus of her work lies in travel, events, food and beverage, and she is also a professional sake sommelier. Today, she will also share some of her experiences as a digital nomad in Japan, so be sure to listen in to hear more about what that looks like in Japan. Today's Language: めがたかい me ga ta-ka-i 目が高い Meaning: good taste, a discerning eye Example Usage: お目が高いですね Meaning: "You have good taste." "You have a discerning eye." Cindy's Links: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-bissig/ Obsessed with Japan: https://obsessedwithjapan.com/ https://www.facebook.com/obsessedwithjapan/ https://www.instagram.com/obsessedwithjapan/?hl=en Let's Travel and Eat: https://www.youtube.com/c/LetsTravelandEat https://www.facebook.com/letstraveland https://www.instagram.com/lets.travel.and.eat/ Sake Nomad: https://www.sakenomad.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sakenomad/ Related Episodes: Tourism and Covid-19: Effects and Opportunities in Japan with Bonson Lam: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Tourism-and-Covid-19-Effects-and-Opportunities-in-Japan-with-Bonson-Lam-ehut7k Anil Raj on Entrepreneurship and Mentorship in Japan: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Anil-Raj-on-Entrepreneurship-and-Mentorship-in-Japan-egfc87 Sébastien on Omotenashi and Special Diets in Japan: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Sbastien-on-Omotenashi-and-Special-Diets-in-Japan-ef8coh Additional Links: Jetro: https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/ TOSBEC: https://www.startup-support.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/onestop/en/ Venture Cafe: https://venturecafetokyo.org/ Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated and the episodes flowing: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message

Conflux Co-Learning Executive Director Matt Menietti tells us about the collaboration and education space for manufacturing and distribution companies. ​Tyler Mathews, ​​executive director of Venture Café St. Louis, hints at when the largest weekly gathering of aspiring entrepreneurs will return in-person. Ted Schnuck is rising in the executive ranks at his family's namesake grocery retailer. (7-11-21)

Orly knows that creativity, marketing and entrepreneurship go hand in hand and it's all affected by culture and clarity! Orly Zeewy grew up on three continents and was educated in Lausanne, Switzerland. She is bilingual in French and English. Orly has a graphic design degree from one of the top design programs in the country. She founded an award-winning design and marketing firm and directed marketing programs for national clients such as Kraft Foods and Prince Tennis. Her book: Ready, Launch, Brand: The Lean Marketing Guide for Startups was just published by Routledge. In July, she will lead a panel at Venture Café in Philadelphia with three of the founders who are featured in her book. She is a wealth of gems! Enjoy the show!   Orly's LinkedIn     This episode is produced by CAFFEstrategies.com – an industry leader in intercultural creative thinking development and the home of the 16 Diamond Tools of Creative Thinkers and the 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity!    

Mieszkanki i mieszkańcy dużych miast w czasie pandemii tracili zaufanie do transportu publicznego oraz zmieniali swoje nawyki transportowe. Zauważyła to już w maju ubiegłego roku Komisja Europejska. Po kolejnej fali zakażeń widać, że czas na zdecydowane działania i odbudowanie utraconego zaufania. Temu poświęcony był ideathon zorganizowany przez Stowarzyszenie Miasto Jest Nasze, Venture Cafe i Design Thinking Institute. O idei Transport Ideathonu i proponowanych rozwiązaniach, które mają zachęcić mieszkańców wspólnego tworzenia transportu na miarę ich potrzeb i oczekiwań opowiedzą: Marta Wójcicka, ekspertka i jurorka z Miasto Jest Nasze, Anna Siewiorek z Purpose Climate Lab oraz Marcin Buszka Dyrektor Biura Teleinformatyki w Tramwajach Warszawskich. Nie zabrakło też przeglądu elektromobilnych nowości i zapowiedzi moto wydarzeń.

In this check-in, we wander into some personal territory, talking about family and travel, at a time we are all longing to be with family but can't and to travel but can't do that either. We share some lively and engaging conversations we had at our recent trip to Virtual First Thursday at Venture Cafe, […]

In this check-in, we wander into some personal territory, talking about family and travel, at a time we are all longing to be with family but can’t and to travel but can’t do that either. We share some lively and engaging conversations we had at our recent trip to Virtual First Thursday at Venture Cafe, […]

pomeさんをゲストに迎え、ボストン界隈を中心としたCRISPR関連のバイオスタートアップについて話を伺いました。Show notes Top CRISPR Startup Companies Changing the Future of Biotech and Medicine … CRISPR関連スタートアップまとめ Researchat.fm, ep76 … ゲノム編集特集回 Researchat.fm, ep77 … ゲノム編集特集回 Researchat.fm, ep2 … CRISPR特集回 Researchat.fm, ep77 Researchat.fm, ep47 … SHERLOCKについて話しました。 Boston MIT … マサチューセッツ工科大学。Kendall Station近くに位置する。厳密にはボストン市ではなく、ケンブリッジ市である。 Harvard University … ハーバード大学。こちらもメインキャンパスはケンブリッジ市。Oxford Stに位置する建物もあるため、Oxford St., Cambridgeと住所的には何が何だかわからないところもある。 Boston University … BU University of Massachusetts … UMass Tufts University Berklee College of Music … いつもバークリーなのかバークレーなのかわからなくなる。有名な音楽学校。 NOVARTIS Takeda Biogen Bayer Cell Press … いわゆるCell誌。MIT,ハーバードの目と鼻の先にある。 カリフォルニア州 マサチューセッツ州 ニューヨーク州 ニュージャージー州 Akamai Feng Zhang David Liu Researchat.fm, Ep60 … 培養肉などについて話しました。 GMO …Genetically modified organism Plantedit FAD2 Solive … by Plantedit spCas9 Cas12 Cas13 Inscripta mad7 nuclease Unreal Engine Unity C4U BioPallete Cas3 モダリス Beam Therapeutics Researchat.fm, ep22 … Base editorやTarget AIDについて話しました。 in vivo ex vivo 鎌状赤血球 CRISPR Therapeutics 造血幹細胞 CD34+ ヘモグロビン BCL11A eGenesis Bio George Church 胚盤胞置換法 Living cell technologies (LCT) Diatranz Otsuka CAR-T レンチウイルス AAV HIV ゾルゲンスマ TLO … Technology License Organizationの略 Wyss Institute Wyss Instituteのポッドキャスト … めちゃくちゃ良い。tadasuはリピートしまくって聞いている時期が度々ある。 Peng Yin Researchat.fm, ep74 … DNA Origamiについて話しました。 Cambridge Innovation Center (CiC) Venture Cafe Venture Cafe Tokyo … 虎ノ門ヒルズ内にある。木曜日にイベントをやっているようです。 CiC Tokyo … 虎ノ門ヒルズ内にある。 Cambridge City, MA … ケンブリッジ市 スタンフォード大学のパテントに関する資料 … Stanford UniversityのOTLによる資料。 lab central Johnson & Johnson Roche Job Description 四行教授 … とあるブログ様を引用させていただきました。当時修士のtadasuに四行教授や「履歴書を汚せ」と説いた人物は黒川清先生です。 Researchat.fm, ep75 … I’m not sure though. Editorial notes とっても楽しいおしゃべりでした。仕事と関係ないマニアックな話をできる場はあんまりないので貴重です。またやりましょう。(pome) 後編もお楽しみに〜 (soh) 同じ地区に住んでいるのに何にも活かせていません…(tadasu) (coela)

Welcome to episode 6 of the Ashley Lay Real Estate podcast! We're excited to introduce you to Winston-Salem, NC! Joining us this episode is Katie Hall from Vela Agency and is a Winston-Salem ambassador. In this episode we cover a TON of local businesses and name drop them as well! Check out the WS places, events, and things-to-do here! Featured Businesses: Ashley Lay Real Estate: https://www.viewwinstonsalemhomes.com/ Vela Agency: https://velaagency.com/ Places: Innovation Quarter: https://www.innovationquarter.com/ Old Salem: https://www.oldsalem.org/ Lil Dipper: https://www.lilldipper.com/ Ramkat: https://www.theramkat.com/ Krankies: https://krankiescoffee.com/ Camino: https://www.caminobakery.com/ Tanglewood Park: http://www.forsyth.cc/parks/tanglewood/ Kimpton: https://www.thecardinalhotel.com/ Stevens Center: https://www.uncsa.edu/performances/stevens-center/index.aspx Bailey Park: https://www.innovationquarter.com/about/bailey-park/ Events: Southern Charm on the Farm: https://southerncharmatthefarm.wordpress.com/ Food Trucks: https://roaminghunger.com/food-trucks/nc/winston_salem/ Black theatre Festival & Gala: https://ncblackrep.org/nbtf-info/ Winston Salem Symphony: https://www.wssymphony.org/ Venture Cafe: https://www.venturecafewinstonsalem.org/about/ Higher Education: Salem College: https://www.salem.edu/ Wake Forest University: https://www.wfu.edu/ Forsyth Technical Community College: https://www.forsythtech.edu/ Winston Salem State University: https://www.wssu.edu/ University of North Carolina - School of Arts (UNCSA): https://www.uncsa.edu/ Carolina University (formerly Piedmont International University): https://carolinau.edu/

In this episode, Mojo sits down with Leigh Ann, the Executive Director of Venture Cafe and Creator of the Nyah Project, to discuss the equation: People + Purpose + Impact = fulfillment and success. Check out our guest Leigh Ann on Instagram: @leighann.buchanan @nyahproject @venturecafeMIA; Website: www.nyahproject.org Thank you to our sponsors Sargent Art and Bungii App. Take 20% off your first ride with Bungii using the promo code; AERART or GOTTHEMOJO. Follow us on Instagram: @theartistalejandra and @gotthemojo

Description: Clare takes the reins and goes over 5 self care tips you can do during this COVID-19 pandemic. We all are stuck at home with or without family, friends, or roommates, but with the tips Clare reviews and the resources she shares, we all can take a moment to check in with ourselves. Make sure you take some time for you, even if it’s just a few minutes for you to regather yourself. You are worth it! Dare: Develop a routine (morning routine, nightly routine, or any other time of the day routine) that helps you ground yourself. It can be anything and can be done for any length of time. Find something that works for you in your current situation. Resources: Free online courses from Ivy Leagues https://www.classcentral.com/collection/ivy-league-moocs Techstars open letter for startup founders https://www.techstars.com/the-line/pov/an-open-letter-to-startup-founders-everywhere-in-a-time-of-crisis Huffpost article on companies that started during a recession https://www.huffpost.com/entry/top-companies-started-during-a-recession_n_923853 Venture Lane https://theventurelane.com/ (register for online webinars) Venture Cafe https://venturecafecambridge.org/ (sign up for virtual cafe Thursdays!) Babson’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (CWEL) Programs and Events https://www.babson.edu/academics/centers-and-institutes/center-for-womens-entrepreneurial-leadership/# Global Coronavirus Meditation, meets every evening at 9pm https://zoom.us/j/675010679?pwd=Si9ESVZNbkNrTXZ2cnYra2xqUmZrUT09 Meeting ID: 675-010-679 Password: 780076 Free virtual guided breathwork, meditations, and coaching with Christine and Stef (register for the next free session) https://christinehassler.com/freecall/ Oprah and Deepak 21 day free meditation experience- Hope in Uncertain Times https://chopracentermeditation.com/experience Socials: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thedare2rise Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedare2rise/ Blog: https://medium.com/@thedare2rise Twitter: @thedare2rise Instagram: @thedare2rise email: thedare2rise@gmail.com Disclosure: We are not therapists, we are only discussing our experiences in hopes that it will help others. Please seek help if you are feeling depressed, share your feelings with family, friends, a therapist, or call the National Suicide Hotline for immediate help: 1-800-273-8255. You don't have to suffer alone or in silence. Zig Ziglar said “F-E-A-R has two meanings: ‘Forget Everything and Run,’ or, ‘Face Everything and Rise.'" - We dare you to rise!

Today’s episode is the last of several highlight shows where we took a look back at our top 20 favorite interviews and conversations of all time. Our last featured guest of this series is Anastasia Mikhalochkina, Founder at Lean Orb. Anastasia is an advocate for sustainability in South Florida. Lean Orb offers food service packaging made from plant-based materials, with a goal of ultimately replacing plastic and styrofoam with greener, more sustainable options.

Today’s episode is the fourteenth of several highlight shows where we are taking a look back at our top 20 favorite interviews and conversations of all time. Today’s featured guest is Ashkan Karbasfrooshan, CEO at WatchMojo. WatchMojo is one of the largest YouTube channels in the world when measured by all-time views (13 Billion) and subscribers (22 Million). Ashkan has a track record of launching, building and scaling content companies with advertising supported models. 

Today’s episode is the thirteenth of several highlight shows where we are taking a look back at our top 20 favorite interviews and conversations of all time. Today’s featured guest is Samuel Achilefu, PhD, the Director of the Optical Radiology Laboratory at the Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Achilefu is a professor of Radiology, Biomedical Engineering, and Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics. He performs groundbreaking research in the field of cancer research, including the invention of cancer goggles, which were developed to help surgeons see and remove cancer in patients.

In this episode, Rob chats with current Class of 2023 Beyond Boundaries Program student Jenna Rogge from her home in Rob's hometown of Austin, Texas. Jenna talks about her "big question" involving Mechanical Engineering and Art to design prosthetics for children, courses she has taken in the program, and her interest in gardening that was reignited with a single packet of seeds she got at Venture Cafe during Orientation Week.

Today’s episode is the twelfth of several highlight shows where we are taking a look back at our top 20 favorite interviews and conversations of all time. Today’s featured guests are Freddy Sidi, President and CEO of Chargello and Janisse Rosario-Schoepp, M.P.H., Ph.D., the Vice President of Operations and Strategy at Health Foundation of South Florida. Freddy is a serial entrepreneur whose first company (started when he was just 20 years old) quickly became one of the largest CLECs in the entire United States. Janisse plays a critical role in the Health Foundation’s work to improve the health and economic well-being of communities in South Florida. Tune in as both featured guests discuss common challenges around entrepreneurship, business scaling, community engagement, and more! 

Today’s episode is the eleventh of several highlight shows where we are taking a look back at our top 20 favorite interviews and conversations of all time. Today’s featured guests are Ben Mizes, CEO and Co-Founder of Clever Real Estate and Miriam Dorsett, Connection Doctor at Chibur. Ben is a serial entrepreneur with experience in business development for institutional homebuyers, working with startups, and raising venture capital raising investments. Miriam is a full-time artist, entrepreneur, and community activator focused on building community, creating connections, exploring how technology can support artists, and highlighting sustainability. Tune in as both guests discuss common themes around the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, growing strong businesses, community engagement, and more! 

Get ready to reach Peak Performance with Guest Heleniq Argyrou sharing her secrets on this episode of Power Your Life Radio Heleniq Argyrou is an Award-Winning Speaker, Innovator, Conference Founder, Human Behavior, Aha Intelligence and Flow State Expert. An African born Clinical Psychologist and Peak Performance Expert with Cypriot heritage, Heleniq founded Women of Truth Conferencing in Netherlands and Cyprus and is soon expanding to Africa, India, and New York for entrepreneurs and experts in their awakening and looking to make a greater social impact globally. Focused on Innovation and revolutionary female leadership, Heleniq carries her online and offline teachings with 22 years of research, clinical practice, and numerous collaborations in over 14 countries. Currently she mentors for Venture Cafe, CIC in Rotterdam Netherlands, Changemakers in ON, Lithuania, and Women of Truth International in South Africa and Cyprus. She also offers 6hr or 6month neuroscience based peak performance trainings online for speakers and leaders and anyone wanting greater impact for world change. 

Today’s episode is the tenth of several highlight shows where we are taking a look back at our top 20 favorite interviews and conversations of all time. Today’s featured guest is Felecia Hatcher, Author & Co-Founder of Code Fever. Felecia is on a mission to rid communities across the globe of innovation deserts by working with community leaders and government officials to create inclusive and diverse tech/startup ecosystems. She is also a White House Award winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, and globally sought-after speaker.

Today’s episode is the ninth of several highlight shows where we are taking a look back at our top 20 favorite interviews and conversations of all time. Today’s featured guest is Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, Founder & CEO of Radical Partners. Radical Partners is an accelerator for social-impact ventures based in Miami, FL.

Today’s episode is the eight of several highlight shows where we are taking a look back at our top 20 favorite interviews and conversations of all time. Today’s featured guest is Greg Hewitt, CEO at DHL Express (U.S.). Greg has over 25 years of experience in the corporate world and has been with DHL for 18 years. DHL is a leading international postal and logistics company with over 10,000 employees in the US.

Tyler Mathews of Venture Cafe tells us about a new school for those interested in becoming an entrepreneur but don't know where to start. Mary Jo Gorman is a medical doctor who just moved her fourth biotech startup from New York to St. Louis. Zoë Scharf updates us on Greetabl, founded in 2013, which sells greeting gift boxes.

Today’s episode is the seventh of several highlight shows where we are taking a look back at our top 20 favorite interviews and conversations of all time. Today’s featured guest is Heather Monahan, founder of Boss in Heels. After successfully climbing the corporate ladder for 20 years, she devoted herself to helping women take control of their careers. She is a best-selling author of Confidence Creator, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker.

Today’s episode is the sixth of several highlight shows where we are taking a look back at our top 20 favorite interviews and conversations of all time. Today’s featured guest is Natalia Martinez-Kalinina, General Manager of CIC Miami and Latin America Lead of CIC Global. Natalia is also the Founder of Awesome Foundation MIAMI, a micro-grant leader in South Florida, Co-Founder of Aminta Ventures, and she was appointed by Governor Rick Scott to serve on the Florida Commission on Community Service.

Today’s episode is the fifth of several highlight shows where we are taking a look back at our top 20 favorite interviews and conversations of all time. Today’s featured guest is Pilar Guzman Zavala, CEO at Half Moon Empanadas. Half Moon Empanadas is a serious innovator in the food space, offering 20+ flavors of Argentinian empanadas, and leading the charge to create a whole new food category in the national fast-casual market. Pilar is also a mentor at WINlab Miami, FIU Startup Food Lab, a board member at Venture Cafe Miami, and a Fellow at The Miami Foundation.

Today’s episode is the fourth of several highlight shows where we are taking a look back at our top 20 favorite interviews and conversations of all time. Today’s featured guests are Allison Babka and Lee Broughton from the STLMade movement. STLMade is a movement that wants to help establish St. Louis’ narrative through storytelling and shining a light on the innovators, thinkers, doers, & makers in the St. Louis region. 

Today’s episode is the third of several highlight shows where we are taking a look back at our top 20 favorite interviews and conversations of all time. With over 120 episodes and 2 seasons worth of amazing interviews, the Innovation City and Venture Cafe teams have been blown away by the amount of talent and innovation our guests have and are achieving in their local businesses and communities. Today’s featured guests are: Brandon Curry, Founding Partner of Moonbase Market Sam Abbassi, Developer Relations at Algorand

Listen to Karen Rands and Teresa Esser talk about helping entrepreneurs apply best practices for raising capital from Angel Investors AND Venture Capitalists.  Private capital seeks opportunities that are unique with a strong market potential and validated business model.  Those are the tangible requirements.   The intangible, the subjective side of the process to raise capital is harder to define, but just as with a successful sales strategy, there is trust and relationship involved. With her first hand knowledge of what it takes to build and exit a successful tech startup and her experience as an angel investor in 40 early stage companies with nine exits which provided investors returns between 2X and 20X their initial investment, Teresa Esser knows the inside secrets to building strong companies that can go global and get funding from angel investors through to VCs.   As the author of The Venture Cafe, and founder of a global foundation that hosts weekly networking events in eleven cities around the world, her finger is on the pulse of entrepreneurial innovation and growth.  Teresa is the Managing Director of the Silicon Pastures Angel Investment Network, General Partner of an early stage venture capital fund, and manager of the private equity strategy for a multi-family office. Karen Rands managed an Angel Investor network for over a decade and has interviewed hundreds of angel investors about their best practices.   That knowledge and experience was the foundation for her best selling finance book, Inside Secrets to Angel Investing, intended to be a primer for new investors getting started with investing in entrepreneurs as a wealth creation strategies.  This is the cornerstone of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement.

Today’s episode is the second of several highlight shows where we are taking a look back at our top 20 favorite interviews and conversations of all time. Today’s featured guest is Alejandro Burgana, President & CEO of Brickell Energy and Founder of OBE Power. Alejandro is an entrepreneur working to build up the commercial electric vehicle charging infrastructure in South Florida. 

Listen to Karen Rands and Teresa Esser talk about helping entrepreneurs apply best practices for raising capital from Angel Investors AND Venture Capitalists.  Private capital seeks opportunities that are unique with a strong market potential and validated business model.  Those are the tangible requirements.   The intangible, the subjective side of the process to raise capital is harder to define, but just as with a successful sales strategy, there is trust and relationship involved. With her first hand knowledge of what it takes to build and exit a successful tech startup and her experience as an angel investor in 40 early stage companies with nine exits which provided investors returns between 2X and 20X their initial investment, Teresa Esser knows the inside secrets to building strong companies that can go global and get funding from angel investors through to VCs.   As the author of The Venture Cafe, and founder of a global foundation that hosts weekly networking events in eleven cities around the world, her finger is on the pulse of entrepreneurial innovation and growth.  Teresa is the Managing Director of the Silicon Pastures Angel Investment Network, General Partner of an early stage venture capital fund, and manager of the private equity strategy for a multi-family office. Karen Rands managed an Angel Investor network for over a decade and has interviewed hundreds of angel investors about their best practices.   That knowledge and experience was the foundation for her best selling finance book, Inside Secrets to Angel Investing, intended to be a primer for new investors getting started with investing in entrepreneurs as a wealth creation strategies.  This is the cornerstone of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement.

Today’s episode is the first of several highlight shows where we are taking a look back at our top 20 favorite interviews and conversations of all time. With over 120 episodes and 2 seasons worth of amazing interviews, the Innovation City and Venture Cafe teams have been blown away by the amount of talent and innovation our guests have and are achieving in their local businesses and communities. Today’s featured guests include: Rodney Bullard, VP of Corporate Social Responsibility at Chick-fil-A, Inc. David Karandish, Founder & CEO at Capacity Amanda Pizarro, Co-Founder of Salty Donut

In this episode, Will and Tasha chop it up with Karen Barnes, Executive Director of Venture Cafe, Winston Salem. We discuss everything from developing an entrepreneurial mindset to balancing the hustle and family life.

Christen Elisabeth is the owner of Lizzie's All-natural Products. She is also the winner of the Pitch MOB competition that was sponsored by Piedmont Business Capital and Venture Cafe in September of 2019. She was able to get a grant of $1000 her great pitch. Tune in to find out the journey she went through and what that money is helping her business to do. Her lifelong battle with eczema is one of the main reasons she started this company. At Lizzie's All-natural Products, she creates fresh, natural, toxin free products for your home and body. Her promise is to provide you with quality products that your skin will love and benefit from. Find her online at https://productsbylizzie.com.

Every Thursday they host a free and inclusive community gathering. On a weekly basis more than 150 innovators join our Thursday Gathering for networking and an interesting program at 3675 Market Street (3rd floor), Philadelphia, PA 19104. Want to meet like-minded people? Thinking about starting a business? Just want to learn more? Join them anytime between 3:00 and 8:00 pm! Links mentioned in interview: Website: http://www.venturecafephiladelphia.org Follow Us: Podcast Website:http://www.tbeshow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grzybowskij YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9lkipQ_wV2vmzspwtdA7hQ iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-blind-entrepreneurs-29758378/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6aicwtpAEKrXfeViWeCESn?si=uHXDxzSYSIKOWlNFeQdLkw Sponsors: Penji helps businesses by making graphic design simple, fast, and affordable for all. By delivering unlimited graphic design, Penji’s customers are able to shift their focus back to their customers and business.. Follow Penji Here: Website: https://penji.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dotpenji

Joining us today is Steve Epner. Steve has over 40 years of consulting experience. He served as “Entrepreneur in Residence” at Boeing and founded and manages the St. Louis Innovation Round table. Steve currently works with The Gateway Venture Mentoring Service, St. Louis Regional Entrepreneurship Educators and he teaches Corporate Entrepreneurship in the MBA program at St. Louis University. It has been said that Steve's playful approach to business has allowed him to create supportive mentoring communities throughout his career. In this episode: Steve discusses his feelings on how higher education could better include entrepreneurship in it's curriculum. Steve tells us how he uses Venture Cafe in St. Louis as a lesson tool for the students enrolled in his classes. Steve gives us an idea on how to best get an advantage against competitors by thinking outside of the box. Steve explains the importance of getting out of our 'old ways' of thinking and start thinking outside of the box in a world that is evolving ever so quickly. Learn More: Email: Sepner@outlook.com Website: www.outsideinsidethinking.com

Joining us today is Steve Epner. Steve has over 40 years of consulting experience. He served as “Entrepreneur in Residence” at Boeing and founded and manages the St. Louis Innovation Round table. Steve currently works with The Gateway Venture Mentoring Service, St. Louis Regional Entrepreneurship Educators and he teaches Corporate Entrepreneurship in the MBA program at St. Louis University. It has been said that Steve’s playful approach to business has allowed him to create supportive mentoring communities throughout his career. In this episode: Steve discusses his feelings on how higher education could better include entrepreneurship in it's curriculum. Steve tells us how he uses Venture Cafe in St. Louis as a lesson tool for the students enrolled in his classes. Steve gives us an idea on how to best get an advantage against competitors by thinking outside of the box. Steve explains the importance of getting out of our 'old ways' of thinking and start thinking outside of the box in a world that is evolving ever so quickly. Learn More: Email: Sepner@outlook.com Website: www.outsideinsidethinking.com

Joining us today is Steve Epner. Steve has over 40 years of consulting experience. He served as “Entrepreneur in Residence” at Boeing and founded and manages the St. Louis Innovation Round table. Steve currently works with The Gateway Venture Mentoring Service, St. Louis Regional Entrepreneurship Educators and he teaches Corporate Entrepreneurship in the MBA program at St. Louis University. It has been said that Steve’s playful approach to business has allowed him to create supportive mentoring communities throughout his career. In this episode: Steve discusses his feelings on how higher education could better include entrepreneurship in it's curriculum. Steve tells us how he uses Venture Cafe in St. Louis as a lesson tool for the students enrolled in his classes. Steve gives us an idea on how to best get an advantage against competitors by thinking outside of the box. Steve explains the importance of getting out of our 'old ways' of thinking and start thinking outside of the box in a world that is evolving ever so quickly. Learn More: Email: Website:

This episode, we continue the mini-series called Small Business Champions. We want to continue sharing some organizations that really help the community and has been instrumental in guiding OpinShop along with me during this journey. This week, we have the Executive Director of Venture Cafe WS, Karen Barnes, to share what the mission of Venture Cafe is and how the Winston Salem Chapter is different than the others around the world. Karen also goes a little deeper to show how Venture Cafe tries to cater to the voice of the entrepreneur and assist them while working to ensure that we can all "Get Along". Listen so you can get that PUSH you need to Opin Up Shop. Hope you enjoy! If you do be sure to comment and subscribe! FB https://m.facebook.com/EatheExec https://www.facebook.com/venturecafews/ IG @EAtheExec @OpinShopUS @venturecafews Twitter 
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Travis Sheridan just might have the coolest job in the world. As the Executive Director of the Venture Café Global Institute, Travis travels the world helping to create collaborative innovation communities in cities like Sydney, Tokyo, Rotterdam, and Philadelphia (just to name a few). As a life-long hustler and connecter, it’s pretty safe to say he’s the Anthony Bourdain of startups and innovation. Travis and I met up at The Scottish Arms in St. Louis, MO where we discussed what makes startup communities across the globe unique, the stories behind some of the craziest startup ideas Travis has encountered, and how “innovation is the process of improving the human condition.” As a strong voice in the St. Louis community as well (don’t forget to check out his own podcast Nothing Impossible), we dive into the St. Louis startup scene too, while obviously consuming a couple of St. Louis craft brews in the process. After you listen, make sure to head over to PubcastWorldwide.com to leave a comment and sign-up for the monthly “Brewsletter.” Cheers!

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EP #115-S9-E06--Kesha Kesh Joining us today is Kesha Kent, Owner and Founder of MrsKeshSpeaks, LLC. Kesha is a passionate speaker, emcee and loves helping individuals learn how to 'sell' themselves and teaching them about the power of relationships. She is a master at mentoring women and young ladies on how to overcome life's obstacles. In this episode: Kesha talks about the importance of networking. Kesha talks about her involvement with Venture Cafe St.Louis. Kesha shares a story on how a high school teacher changed her mindset and helped her refocus on who she really could be. Kesha gives advice on how to WAKE UP, SHOW UP and KEEP IT MOVIN' in the world of networking. Learn more: Email: mrskeshspeaks@gmail.com Facebook: https://Facebook.com/MrsKeshSpeaks Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/kesha-kent-ba-maol Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/recruiterkesh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrskeshspeaks/

EP #115-S9-E06--Kesha Kesh Joining us today is Kesha Kent, Owner and Founder of MrsKeshSpeaks, LLC. Kesha is a passionate speaker, emcee and loves helping individuals learn how to 'sell' themselves and teaching them about the power of relationships. She is a master at mentoring women and young ladies on how to overcome life's obstacles. In this episode: Kesha talks about the importance of networking. Kesha talks about her involvement with Venture Cafe St.Louis. Kesha shares a story on how a high school teacher changed her mindset and helped her refocus on who she really could be. Kesha gives advice on how to WAKE UP, SHOW UP and KEEP IT MOVIN' in the world of networking. Learn more: Email: Facebook: Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/kesha-kent-ba-maol Twitter: Instagram:

EP #115-S9-E06--Kesha Kesh Joining us today is Kesha Kent, Owner and Founder of MrsKeshSpeaks, LLC. Kesha is a passionate speaker, emcee and loves helping individuals learn how to 'sell' themselves and teaching them about the power of relationships. She is a master at mentoring women and young ladies on how to overcome life's obstacles. In this episode: Kesha talks about the importance of networking. Kesha talks about her involvement with Venture Cafe St.Louis. Kesha shares a story on how a high school teacher changed her mindset and helped her refocus on who she really could be. Kesha gives advice on how to WAKE UP, SHOW UP and KEEP IT MOVIN' in the world of networking. Learn more: Email: mrskeshspeaks@gmail.com Facebook: https://Facebook.com/MrsKeshSpeaks Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/kesha-kent-ba-maol Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/recruiterkesh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrskeshspeaks/

The Passion Like Fire Launch Party for Real Glow Getters was hosted at Venture Cafe in Winston Salem, NC. This launch was a debut for Real Glow Getters Members Sylvia Reid who is a Minister and a Pivotal Coach. You will get all the feels from listening to this prophetic and inner connecting word that focused on helping women Start, Stay & Slay in Business.

Sarah and I talk about Mighty Cricket, cereal entrepreneur, cricket infused, shark tank, hold the phone, happy and hoppy, state of torpor, humane process of harvesting, the protein I've been looking for, nutty, giant Tupperware, cricket condos, powerhouse, omega 3s, almonds are water hogs, New Dawn, Local Harvest, MultiPass, Venture Cafe, desensitized, Wash U and Truman interns, this is a marathon, cultural aversion, cricket song and cricketcereal.com.

Joining us today is Sherita Love, manager at EdHubSTL. Sherita holds bachelor's degree in Education Studies with a minor in Non-Profit Management and African-American Studies from UMSL. She was a national trainer with the YMCA of the USA in Leadership and Diversity and Inclusion courses for professional staff. She's led diversity and inclusion trainings for schools, organizations and corporations in the region. Sherita currently serves as the Founder and Executive Director of ExpandED Learning Collaborative where she works in collaboration with community partners to close the education opportunity gap, as the Co-Founder of GLAMM (Girls Lead and Make Moves) to promote education and empowerment for young women of color. EdHub STL is powered by Venture Cafe St. Louis and provides a platform for educators to collide in an inclusive, collaborative and multi-disciplined co-working community. In this episode: - Sherita identifies as an “Education Catalyst”. What does that mean? - Where her passion for education began and where that journey proceeded from there. - How Sherita supports young women of color through education, entrepreneurship and empowerment. - Sherita's entrepreneurial focus and mission. - More about Education Equity Consultants. - How to define equity? - Sherita's vision for equity in education, entrepreneurship and for young women of color. - How to engage conversations around Anti-Bias and Anti-Racism? - How to educate uninformed individuals. - More about Innovation Hall and EdHubSTL. - A deeper understanding of the entrenched educational challenges in our region. Learn more: Email sherita@vencafstl.org Website https://innovationhallstl.org/programs/edhub/ Company Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EdHubSTL Company Twitter https://twitter.com/EdHubSTL Company LinkedIn Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/venturecafestlouis/ Personal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sheritaml Personal Twitter https://twitter.com/slove2educate Personal LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherita-m-love Personal Hashtags #closethegap #edhubstl

Joining us today is Sherita Love, manager at EdHubSTL. Sherita holds bachelor’s degree in Education Studies with a minor in Non-Profit Management and African-American Studies from UMSL. She was a national trainer with the YMCA of the USA in Leadership and Diversity and Inclusion courses for professional staff. She’s led diversity and inclusion trainings for schools, organizations and corporations in the region. Sherita currently serves as the Founder and Executive Director of ExpandED Learning Collaborative where she works in collaboration with community partners to close the education opportunity gap, as the Co-Founder of GLAMM (Girls Lead and Make Moves) to promote education and empowerment for young women of color. EdHub STL is powered by Venture Cafe St. Louis and provides a platform for educators to collide in an inclusive, collaborative and multi-disciplined co-working community. In this episode: - Sherita identifies as an “Education Catalyst”. What does that mean? - Where her passion for education began and where that journey proceeded from there. - How Sherita supports young women of color through education, entrepreneurship and empowerment. - Sherita's entrepreneurial focus and mission. - More about Education Equity Consultants. - How to define equity? - Sherita's vision for equity in education, entrepreneurship and for young women of color. - How to engage conversations around Anti-Bias and Anti-Racism? - How to educate uninformed individuals. - More about Innovation Hall and EdHubSTL. - A deeper understanding of the entrenched educational challenges in our region. Learn more: Email sherita@vencafstl.org Website https://innovationhallstl.org/programs/edhub/ Company Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EdHubSTL Company Twitter https://twitter.com/EdHubSTL Company LinkedIn Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/venturecafestlouis/ Personal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sheritaml Personal Twitter https://twitter.com/slove2educate Personal LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherita-m-love Personal Hashtags #closethegap #edhubstl

Joining us today is Sherita Love, manager at EdHubSTL. Sherita holds bachelor’s degree in Education Studies with a minor in Non-Profit Management and African-American Studies from UMSL. She was a national trainer with the YMCA of the USA in Leadership and Diversity and Inclusion courses for professional staff. She’s led diversity and inclusion trainings for schools, organizations and corporations in the region. Sherita currently serves as the Founder and Executive Director of ExpandED Learning Collaborative where she works in collaboration with community partners to close the education opportunity gap, as the Co-Founder of GLAMM (Girls Lead and Make Moves) to promote education and empowerment for young women of color. EdHub STL is powered by Venture Cafe St. Louis and provides a platform for educators to collide in an inclusive, collaborative and multi-disciplined co-working community. In this episode: - Sherita identifies as an “Education Catalyst”. What does that mean? - Where her passion for education began and where that journey proceeded from there. - How Sherita supports young women of color through education, entrepreneurship and empowerment. - Sherita's entrepreneurial focus and mission. - More about Education Equity Consultants. - How to define equity? - Sherita's vision for equity in education, entrepreneurship and for young women of color. - How to engage conversations around Anti-Bias and Anti-Racism? - How to educate uninformed individuals. - More about Innovation Hall and EdHubSTL. - A deeper understanding of the entrenched educational challenges in our region. Learn more: Email Website Company Facebook Company Twitter Company LinkedIn Page Personal Facebook Personal Twitter Personal LinkedIn Personal Hashtags #closethegap #edhubstl

There is something that causes you to get your butt out of bed and put your feet on the floor ... what is it that causes you to take that next step ... and do it day after day.  — Travis Sheridan   Today we are sitting down with President of CIC Venture Cafe Global Institute, Travis Sheridan, to take a look back at all of the amazing and unforgettable interviews from our Miami, FL shows in 2018. From CEOs, to startup entrepreneurs, educators, artists and more, the Innovation City team has been able showcase how people from all backgrounds come together through Venture Cafe.

[As an innovator] When you join a community, your crazy is normalized. — Travis Sheridan   Today we are sitting down with President of CIC Venture Cafe Global Institute, Travis Sheridan, to take a look back at all of the amazing and unforgettable interviews from our St. Louis, MO shows in 2018. From CEOs, to startup entrepreneurs, educators, artists and more, the Innovation City team has been able showcase how people from all backgrounds come together through Venture Cafe.

“In every community that we [Knight Foundation] work in we try to accentuate and catalyze what’s endemic and already happening...it has to be authentic to place.”  — Raul Moas   Today’s guest is Raul Moas, Program Director for Knight Foundation in Miami, FL. Knight Foundation is a national foundation that invests in journalism, arts, technology, and in communities at large around the U.S. Raul is a Miami native with a deep knowledge about the community and entrepreneurial scene. We sit down with Raul to talk about Miami’s entrepreneurial history and its strong connection with immigrants, Knight Foundation’s $1 million investment in Venture Cafe, how to expand economic opportunity for all Miamians, and Miami being a city of ascension.

Carol Daniel fills in for Travis. The USDA is moving the National Institute of Food and Agriculture out of D.C. and into the heartland. St. Louis came up with the idea for the institute two decades ago and BioSTL's Donn Rubin makes the case for why this region should still be its home. Also, Venture Cafe STL is launching a new event geared toward innovation in education.

Our MW Mentor Leigh-Ann Buchanan sits down with founders Melissa and Stephanie Carcache to discuss various topics surrounding leadership. Leigh-Ann is the founder and executive director of Venture Cafe Miami, a organization working towards creating a culture of innovation in Miami. She's also the founder of the Nyah Project, a nonprofit that provides fellowships for diverse youth from underserved communities. The women cover how to increase diverse and inclusive community in our own cities, how to ignite innovation amongst each other, and how to practice principles every day and be able to manage it all. This podcast was recorded in the offices of Venture Cafe in the vibrant, multicultural city of Miami, Florida. In each mentor segment, experienced, successful women share their knowledge and advice with our global woman-hood. Learn more about Leigh-Ann by visiting venturecafemiami.org and nyahproject.org + follow her @leighann.bucanan on Instagram. For more info on Millennial Women, Inc. visit us at www.wearemillennialwomen.com and follow us @wearemillennialwomen on Instagram. Let us know what you think about this episode using the hashtag #MWTalkPodcast on social media. Brand NEW episodes every Monday! Until next week MW!

Karen Barnes is the executive director of Venture Cafe in Winston-Salem and she joins Jason Thiel on another episode of the Downtown Winston-Salem Podcast. Venture Cafe's free gatherings occur every Thursday night from 5-8 PM at the Bailey Power Plant in the Innovation Quarter. More information at venturecafewinstonsalem.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travis Sheridan, CEO of Venture Cafe Global Institute and Joyce Chen, Global Expansion Lead for Venture Cafe join host Mark Hagar to discuss entrepreneurship and community.

“It’s all about developing horizontal relationships and creating an innovation community. The buildings will come if you create the community of innovators.” — Dennis Lower   Today’s guest is Dennis Lower, President & CEO of the Cortex Innovation Community. Dennis has been involved in technology-based economic development since 1995, planning and developing university-sponsored urban innovation districts in Louisiana and New Jersey before coming to the Cortex. Dennis sits down with Tyler and Michael to talk about what makes a good innovation district, how they get built, and how to incorporate a variety of different environments to design a dynamic, porous, vibrant community that sparks ideas and allows entrepreneurs to thrive.   The Cortex Innovation Community is the Midwest’s premier hub for research and innovation in the fields of bioscience and technology. It is also the home of Venture Cafe St. Louis, the largest gathering of entrepreneurs and innovators anywhere in the world, any day of the week. Venture Cafe meets every Thursday from 3-8pm on the 2nd floor of 4240 Duncan Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110.

Leigh-Ann Buchanan the executive director of Venture Cafe and founder of Nyah Project. Venture Café Miami is a nonprofit organization that seeks to grow Miami’s innovation community by working to make it more diverse, inclusive, accessible, and better connected locally, nationally, and globally. @RoamFreeWrites @MeetThemMondays www.roamfreewrites.com

“There is strength in vulnerability.” — Jim St. Germaine “When I was diagnosed with breast cancer I had to figure out who I really was. Because my whole life was dependent on what I looked like.” — Christine Handy Welcome to Innovation City, powered by Venture Cafe St. Louis and Venture Cafe Miami. Venture Cafe is the largest weekly gathering of entrepreneurs who are making things happen, with locations around the world. Tyler Kelley and Michael Johnson of SLAM! Agency, a new media content marketing company, interview innovators, disruptors, and creators to see how business is changing in the modern world. Innovation City gives you an inside look at how and why business and culture are changing so rapidly, thanks to increasing diversity and inclusion, heightened creativity, and a stronger and better-connected business community. This episode features two amazing guests; Jim St. Germain and Christine Handy, both authors with new books telling the stories of their personal triumphs over adversity. Jim’s book, A Stone of Hope, is a memoir of his troubled youth in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights. Jim is the Co-Founder of Preparing Leaders of Tomorrow (PLOT), a mentoring program for at-risk youth between the ages of nine and twenty-one living in Brooklyn, New York. He’s on the board of the National Juvenile Defender’s Center. He was appointed by former President Barack Obama to The Coordinator Council on Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention. Previously, Jim served as a youth care worker at a juvenile facility where he was once a resident. Jim has worked with countless local, state, and federal officials, advising on matters related to juvenile justice, mentoring, mental health, education, and substance abuse issues. Find Jim online at JimStGermain.com and on Twitter at @JimStGermain89. Christine Handy is a wife, mother, and breast cancer survivor. An accomplished model in both the national and international sphere, Christine began modeling at 11 in her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. Christine’s first book, Walk Beside Me, is a fictional depiction of her illness and her long road to recovery. Christine has devoted her life to sharing her journey and educating and consoling others living with health crises. 10% of all book sales from Walk Beside Me will be donated to EBeauty. EBeauty’s mission is to enhance and strengthen the education, charitable and community support network for women undergoing cancer treatments. Find Christine online at ChristineHandy.com and on Instagram at @CHandy71.

Missouri Gov. Greitens' innovation task force is out with their report. What does it recommend to keep St. Louis' tech momentum going? We'll also talk with Yasu Yamakawa, an expert on failure who's also expanding Venture Cafe to Toyko. This week Amazon announced their search for a second headquarters; we'll check in with KIRO Radio reporter Hanna Scott about reaction there.

Agriculture is an $88B industry for Missouri. In St. Louis alone, there are more than 1,000 plant scientists – it is arguably the epicenter of world-class professionals in this field. In this episode we spend time with Janet Wilding, Vice President of Major Projects at the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership. Janet is leading the master planning of 39 North, the region’s newest and largest innovation community. On 600 acres at the western end of what some call the innovation corridor - from T-Rex in downtown through Cortex and out 64/40 –39 North is being built in the heart of AgTech activity in St. Louis. 39 North joins thriving agricultural innovation hubs in Columbia, Springfield, Kansas City and St. Joseph where "from seeds to steers", Missouri is on the cutting edge of AgTech. This means local innovators and entrepreneurs have another option among the variety of locations, communities and support organizations to choose from when deciding where to build their companies. It also enhances the existing infrastructure - roadways, bike paths and walking trails, among other things – that benefit the residents and companies that already call Creve Coeur and Olivette home. In order to ensure that 39 North meets the needs of current tenants, facilities like The Danforth Plant Science Center, BRDG Park, Helix and Monsanto attract exceptional talent from far and wide. Janet has teamed up with Tyler Mathews, Executive Director of Venture Café to bring a monthly Venture Café gathering to the 39 North footprint from day one. Tyler is in the studio too and shares how this unique partnership supports the place making and community building on which entrepreneurship thrives.

Agriculture is an $88B industry for Missouri. In St. Louis alone, there are more than 1,000 plant scientists – it is arguably the epicenter of world-class professionals in this field. In this episode we spend time with Janet Wilding, Vice President of Major Projects at the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership. Janet is leading the master planning of 39 North, the region’s newest and largest innovation community. On 600 acres at the western end of what some call the innovation corridor - from T-Rex in downtown through Cortex and out 64/40 –39 North is being built in the heart of AgTech activity in St. Louis. 39 North joins thriving agricultural innovation hubs in Columbia, Springfield, Kansas City and St. Joseph where "from seeds to steers", Missouri is on the cutting edge of AgTech. This means local innovators and entrepreneurs have another option among the variety of locations, communities and support organizations to choose from when deciding where to build their companies. It also enhances the existing infrastructure - roadways, bike paths and walking trails, among other things – that benefit the residents and companies that already call Creve Coeur and Olivette home. In order to ensure that 39 North meets the needs of current tenants, facilities like The Danforth Plant Science Center, BRDG Park, Helix and Monsanto attract exceptional talent from far and wide. Janet has teamed up with Tyler Mathews, Executive Director of Venture Café to bring a monthly Venture Café gathering to the 39 North footprint from day one. Tyler is in the studio too and shares how this unique partnership supports the place making and community building on which entrepreneurship thrives.

Agriculture is an $88B industry for Missouri. In St. Louis alone, there are more than 1,000 plant scientists – it is arguably the epicenter of world-class professionals in this field. In this episode we spend time with Janet Wilding, Vice President of Major Projects at the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership. Janet is leading the master planning of 39 North, the region's newest and largest innovation community. On 600 acres at the western end of what some call the innovation corridor - from T-Rex in downtown through Cortex and out 64/40 –39 North is being built in the heart of AgTech activity in St. Louis. 39 North joins thriving agricultural innovation hubs in Columbia, Springfield, Kansas City and St. Joseph where "from seeds to steers", Missouri is on the cutting edge of AgTech. This means local innovators and entrepreneurs have another option among the variety of locations, communities and support organizations to choose from when deciding where to build their companies. It also enhances the existing infrastructure - roadways, bike paths and walking trails, among other things – that benefit the residents and companies that already call Creve Coeur and Olivette home. In order to ensure that 39 North meets the needs of current tenants, facilities like The Danforth Plant Science Center, BRDG Park, Helix and Monsanto attract exceptional talent from far and wide. Janet has teamed up with Tyler Mathews, Executive Director of Venture Café to bring a monthly Venture Café gathering to the 39 North footprint from day one. Tyler is in the studio too and shares how this unique partnership supports the place making and community building on which entrepreneurship thrives.

Tyler Mathews; Venture Cafe by Andrew Davis

"The spirit of entrepreneurship is innately human"- Dougan Sherwood Dougan Sherwood is a visionary. He looks into the future and imagines what an innovative ecosystem looks like for universities and businesses. Our guest today, Dougan Sherwood, is the co-founder of Cambridge Innovation Center St. Louis, and the current global director of expansion. CIC is a real estate services company that takes pride in their culture and how they've built a “community for entrepreneurs.” CIC has been the home of fast-growing companies since its conception in 1999. During the interview, Dougan shares about how exciting it is to see people start from concept to actually realizing their full potential and landing venture capital that ultimately gets their business models off the ground. It's quite inspiring! CIC in also the home of Venture Cafe, the weekly networking and business training that so many people attend here in St. Louis. Check out our interview with Venture Cafe's Travis Sheridan On this episode, you will learn: What CIC is and how it works How cities can take advantage of startups How coworking spaces have made an impact in today's business arena All about venture capital and how one gets it The risks and costs of starting a business and how CIC can help you beat those Why customer service is the most important aspect of any business Quotes: "When you design and build spaces, the look and feel is important" - Dougan Sherwood "CIC is a platform - like your smartphone"- Dougan Sherwood "I see this challenge the fundamentals of commercial real estate"- Dougan Sherwood "I'm a bit of a hotel manager/mayor/executive"- Dougan Sherwood "Companies are best served by delaying as long as they can before funding"- Dougan Sherwood "Adventure is facing true risk and significant fear and having the willingness to walk towards it"- Dougan Sherwood "The spirit of entrepreneurship is innately human"- Dougan Sherwood   Continue the Adventure (Resources from this episode): Email Dougan directly: dougan@cictr.com Dougan's Twitter: @dougan2 Cambridge Innovation Center website You might also like these episodes: AOA 148 | Travis Sheridan | Create an Environment for Success AOA 083 | John Corcoran | Turn Your Relationships Into Revenue AOA 034 | Jordan Harbinger | The Art of the Interview and Networking Like a Pro AOA 036| Judy Robinett | How To Be A Power Connector AOA 072 | Jason Treu | How To Build Extraordinary Relationships You will also like: The Best Art Of Adventure Podcast Episodes AOA 050 | 50 Shades Of Adventure: The Best Ideas From The First 50 Episodes  

"When you shake someone's hand, you have changed your life"- Travis Sheridan Travis Sheridan is the new global director of Venture Cafe and it the very definition of a superconnector. In this episode, Travis tells us about the mission of Venture Café as well as his personal mission. Not surprisingly, the two have a lot in common- to create an environment for success! Travis is all about connecting innovators to make things happen and designing an environment that helps them succeed - whether that is making personal connections and introductions himself (in true superconnector fashion), or organizing weekly events to bring people together. When I arrived back in St. Louis, he was one of the first people I connected with and has be a great resources for ideas about what to get involved with and who I should meet. I made sure to wear some of my funky shoes for this interview as Travis is known for his signature brightly colors sneakers. Travis is a great storyteller and I think you will really enjoy this episode! Funky Shoes! In this episode you will learn: The mission of Venture Café Lesson’s in networking The problem with thinking of networking as a transactional event Travis’s approach to networking Why Travis believes that face to face interactions are so important How to connect with people, even if you’re an introvert The maturation of the startup culture in St. Louis Missouri The 3 types of people that make up a networking community Legacies Pioneers Boomerangs What Travis would add to the world A deeper understanding of connectivity Your actions impact others- good and bad   Quotes from the Episode: "I love to make other people successful" - Travis Sheridan "We are still a society that likes to hear stories"- Travis Sheridan "Come to an event with a purpose and an entry point"- Travis Sheridan "You are a subject expert somewhere"- Travis Sheridan "Where do we have the greatest likelihood (geographically) to make things happen?"- Travis Sheridan "When you shake someone's hand, you have changed your life"- Travis Sheridan "Adventure is boldly going"- Travis Sheridan   Connect with Travis Website: travissheridan.com Twitter: twitter.com/TravisSheridan You might also like these episodes: AOA 083 | John Corcoran | Turn Your Relationships Into Revenue AOA 034 | Jordan Harbinger | The Art of the Interview and Networking Like a Pro AOA 036| Judy Robinett | How To Be A Power Connector AOA 072 | Jason Treu | How To Build Extraordinary Relationships You will also like: The Best Art Of Adventure Podcast Episodes AOA 050 | 50 Shades Of Adventure: The Best Ideas From The First 50 Episodes