Entrepreneurship on the RISE

Apr 05 2023
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Entrepreneurship on the RISE, hosted by RISE Collaborative, tells the story of change-makers to advance the knowledge for rural ecosystem building. In each episode of this limited series, co-hosts Lauren Mathena and Jacob Dolence speak with industry leaders in Southern Virginia and across the country to hear how they are building up their local communities. Learn more at https://sovarise.com/

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Brandon Hennessey on Leveraging Data to Support Entrepreneurs

Apr 05 2023 36 mins  
It is important to look at data for what it is and craft a narrative with the data and allow it to lead us toward innovation and growth. This week, season 2, episode 10 of Entrepreneurship on the RISE Podcast, is about leveraging data to support entrepreneurs!RISE Collaborative is striving to create a more inclusive and vibrant regional economy in which makers, entrepreneurs, innov

Bethann West James and Hope Harris-Gayles on Creating Inclusive Entrepreneurial Support Networks

Mar 29 2023 41 mins  
By working together and bringing entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders together with an interest in supporting Black and Brown-owned businesses and entrepreneurs, we can build stronger regional economies. This week, episode 9 of Entrepreneurship on the RISE Podcast is about creating inclusive entrepreneurial support networks! RISE Collaborative is striving to create a more inclusive

Todd Waldo on Human Centered Solutions and Technology to Help Entrepreneurs Scale

Mar 15 2023 40 mins  
Throughout the pandemic and subsequent years, we saw a shift in how businesses approached diversity and equity. However, it is clear that if we want to continue improving our ecosystems, we still have a long way to go before we can close that divide. This week, episode 8 of Entrepreneurship on the RISE Podcast is about human-centered solutions and technology to help entrepreneurs s

Anand Macherla on How to Build a Resilient Startup Ecosystem

Mar 01 2023 40 mins  
To create an ecosystem that is thriving, it’s important that ecosystem builders work together with the local community. Everyone impacted should have a voice and be made aware of the shifts happening in their rural community. This week, episode 7 of Entrepreneurship on the RISE Podcast is about how to build a resilient startup ecosystem! RISE Collaborative is striving to create a

Beth Zimmer on Reducing the Barriers to Entry for Rural Startups

Feb 22 2023 48 mins  
Serendipity in ecosystem building is a huge underlying and immeasurable resource. It’s important to have communities that support amazing things coming together in a harmonious way. This episode of the Entrepreneurship on the RISE Podcast is about reducing the barriers to entry for rural startups.RISE Collaborative is striving to create a more inclusive and vibrant regional econo

Eric Weissmann on The Value of Variety in Ecosystem Building

Feb 15 2023 50 mins  
When you look at ecosystems in nature, like the rainforest, for example, it’s not all tall trees but a variety of different species that come together to create a bigger landscape. The same goes for our regional ecosystems. It takes every one of every size to come together and win as a whole. This week, season 2, episode 5 of Entrepreneurship on the RISE Podcast, is about the val

Trinity Thorpe-Lubneuski on The Impact of Internet Access in Rural America

Feb 08 2023 40 mins  
Those of us who have easy access to the internet often take for granted the benefits we reap from it. By providing equitable access to the internet across our rural communities, we are opening doors for these individuals to start a business, finish their degrees, participate in programs, and reap the benefits as well. This week, season 2, episode 4 of Entrepreneurship on the RISE P

Tara St. Clair on Fostering Collaboration and Connection while Ecosystem Building

Feb 01 2023 45 mins  
For anything to come together in a short amount of time AND without funding, it takes a community of people believing in the same mission and working together to create a network of resources to act as a strong foundation. This week, season 2 episode 3 of Entrepreneurship on the RISE Podcast is about fostering collaboration, connection, and building a statewide network of entrepren

Brian Deurloo on Secrets to a Successful Startup

Jan 25 2023 41 mins  
When it comes to your startup, if you don’t have the passion behind what you’re selling, you’re not going to make it as far as you think. This week, season 2 episode 2 of Entrepreneurship on the RISE Podcast is about secrets to a successful startup! RISE Collaborative is striving to create a more inclusive and vibrant regional economy in which makers, entrepreneurs, innovator

Anika Horn on Putting People First in Ecosystem Building

Jan 18 2023 44 mins  
We often fall into this trap of only looking at the professional facet of a person rather than the people themselves. When you take the time to understand the person, what it is they want, and how you can support them, that is where the most aligned efforts stem from to keep things moving forward. This week, season 2 episode 1of Entrepreneurship on the RISE Podcast is about putting