From Student to CEO: The Morphite Boards Journey
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The world of long boards is about to change. Ryan Pelletier, the founder of Morphite Boards. Ryan is a student at Scott L. Carmona College of Business at Saginaw Valley State University. He shares his journey of developing a collapsible skateboard that fits into a backpack. He discusses how SVSU supported his project through access to resources and grants, the initial skepticism and eventual interest in his product online, and his plans for the future, including potential production and investor involvement.
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Morphite Board Website: http://morphiteboards.com/
Moprhite Boards on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morphiteboards/
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Show Notes:
00:00 Introduction
01:57 The Concept and Development of Morphite Boards
03:13 Ryan's Background and Entrepreneurial Journey
05:44 Interest in Skateboarding and Longboarding
08:22 Challenges and Doubts in Development
11:11 Support from SVSU and Moving Forward
13:41 Online Reactions and Negative Feedback
19:02 Business Setup and Future Plans
28:49 Conclusion and Contact Information
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