Best Entrepreneurship Syracuse Podcasts (2024)

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Juweria Dahir of Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus 47:03

3h ago47:03

47:03

Juweria Dahir is a gift to the Buffalo entrepreneur community. She has developed a passion for data, evidence-based decision making, and listening, and has applied that passion to improve access to crucial networking opportunities for small businesses in underserved populations as the Director of Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the B…

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John Gavigan of CrediVault 44:56

1M ago44:56

44:56

John Gavigan's energetic presence has helped grow Western New York's reputation as an incubator for dynamic startup businesses. His time as Executive Director of 43North solidified John as an expert in guiding startups to the next level, and since then, he has worked tirelessly to continue the success of entrepreneurs regionally, nationally, and in…

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Evelyn Ingram Director of Community Engagement, Wegmans; Leading with Passion and Style 32:41

3M ago32:41

32:41

Join us for our first episode of the new year with Evelyn Ingram, Community Engagement Director at Wegmans. Discover more about Evelyn's journey, from overseeing community engagement at Wegmans to her entrepreneurial endeavors, including a project to restore a church on theSouth side of Syracuse known as "The Castle". Learn from thisextraordinary c…

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Arel Moodie & Jeff Knauss: Unveiling the Masters of Profound 31:37

5M ago31:37

31:37

Prepare for an engaging and laughter-filled episode as hostLekia Hill delves into the world of the infamous Profound Mastermind group, now entering its remarkable third year. Joining her are the dynamic duo, Arel Moodie and Jeff Knauss, the driving forces behind this captivating community. Arel Moodie, known for his unwavering passion for personald…

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Fostering Future Leaders- Dr. Robert Simmons of Micron Technology 28:26

5M ago28:26

28:26

Join host Lekia Hill for an engaging and enlightening episode featuring Dr. Robert Simmons III, Head of Social Impact Philanthropy at Micron Technology. In this thought-provoking conversation, Robert and Lekia delve deep into the realm of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and its profound impact. Robert shares his insights in…

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Leading with Authenticity: A Conversation with Melanie Littlejohn 30:16

5M ago30:16

30:16

In this thought-provoking episode of Rising CNY, join host Lekia K. Hill as she sits down with Melanie Littlejohn, Vice President for Customer and Community Engagement at National Grid. Melanie has earned the trust and admiration of millions, delivering gas and electricity to over 20 million people across New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. …

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A Conversation with Andy Breuer; Exploring Legacy, Leadership, and Workplace Culture 30:16

5M ago30:16

30:16

Join Lekia Hill as she engages in a rare, candid and insightful conversation with her former employer Andy Breuer, one of two brothers leading the sixth generation of Hueber Breuer Construction Inc, a 150+ year-old company in Central New York. In this special episode, they delve into topics such as the company's enduring legacy, effective leadershi…

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A Deeper Look into Ryan Benz, a Key Developer Building and Investing in a Rising Syracuse Region 32:13

5M ago32:13

32:13

Join podcast host Lekia Hill as she engages in a deep and inspiring conversation with Ryan Benz, a prominent developer, serial entrepreneur, and investor based in Central New York. Discover Ryan's insights on why living in Central NY is a great move for people seeking fulfillment in life, business, and relationships. Learn about his exciting Shop i…

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Rise With Rising CNY Introduction Episode. 19:35

1y ago19:35

19:35

In this episode Lekia Hill shares the expectations and sentiments of starting Rosing CNY. She shares insight about herself and her decision to take control of the narrative of her own life which she inspires others to do, insight on existing and upcoming development in the Central New York Region, the opportunity to collectively evolve our communit…

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WindShape: Repeatable. Reliable. Revolutionary. 16:24

2y ago16:24

16:24

In this episode of Making It Happen, the final company of the GENIUS NY 5 cohort, WindShape, sits down for an interview with host Thomas Culeton. Nico Bosson, the COO of WindShape, explains the development of the company's central product - the WindShaper - and how it has evolved into a revolutionary tool for UAS companies. The episode explores the…

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CarScanner: Details Matter 21:03

2y ago21:03

21:03

This episode of Making it Happen features the founder and CEO of CarScanner, Slawek Potasz, who describes his experience coming to Syracuse from Poland to build his company in the US. From explaining the genesis of his company to figuring out the ins and outs of a US sales strategy, Slawek and Making it Happen host Thomas Culeton have an enlighteni…

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Airtonomy: Advancing the Energy Market 27:15

2y ago27:15

27:15

This episode features a conversation between Making it Happen host Thomas and Airtonomy CEO and Founder Josh Reidy. Dr. Reidy discusses the benefits of being in the GENIUS NY program while developing a product that would advance the energy market (and beyond) due to its myriad of applications. From learning about Josh’s background to starting Airto…

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Airial Robotics: Taking Flight in Central New York and Beyond 24:44

2y ago24:44

24:44

Our host Thomas speaks to CEO and co-founder of Airial Robotics, Joerg Schamuhn, in the latest episode of Making it Happen. Thomas and Joerg discuss the genesis of Airial Robotics, an uncrewed aerial systems company that is taking the drone market by storm. Not only has this team flown its system in the Himalayas, but they have also made their Unit…

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Circle Optics: Building the Camera of the Future 32:02

2+ y ago32:02

32:02

In this episode, our new host Thomas interviews Zak Niazi, founder and CEO of Circle Optics, and Ian Gauger, COO of Circle Optics, to speak with them about their experiences in the GENIUS NY program. From building their camera of the future to understanding its myriad of potential uses, the episode explores the way Circle Optics started and remains…

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Marquardt - Growing Manufacturing in CNY 30:27

3y ago30:27

30:27

In this episode, we speak to Chris Berry, Business Development Manager and Scott Hansen, Director of Industrial Engineering at Marquardt. Marquardt is a global company with a huge footprint in Cazenovia, NY. They manufacture electro-mechanical switches, controls and wireless communications systems for major industries like drone, medical, defense a…

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Rosie: Advice From Atop a Mountain 58:33

3y ago58:33

58:33

What happens when you put two C-Suite executives that have known each other since kindergarten on top of a mountain in Park City, Utah? In this episode, we host a Founders’ Chat with co-founders, Nick Nickitas and Michael Ryzewic (“Ryz”) of Rosie. They talk all things fundraising and investment, hiring smarter people than them, why culture matters …

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The Alvina Group: Boomeranging Back to CNY 33:29

3+ y ago33:29

33:29

In this episode we speak with Kristin Mannion, CEO and founder of The Alvina Group, a business operations and technology consulting company that helps businesses tackle and streamline internal challenges, all about what defines an entrepreneur, her experiences as a woman in tech, and boomeranging back to her roots in CNY.…

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Tonquin: On Demand Auto Parts Delivery 18:07

3+ y ago18:07

18:07

In this episode we discuss with Jeffrey Lyman, a 25-year-old entrepreneur from CNY, his journey of working in his family’s auto shop to becoming CEO of a growing startup that is innovating auto parts delivery.By The Tech Garden

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WexEnergy: Efficient, Affordable Window Retrofits 38:28

3+ y ago38:28

38:28

In this episode, we talk all about building a clean-energy business in Central New York including the manufacturing process, business incubators, accelerators, competitions and more with Rachel Rosen and Ron Wexler, founders of WexEnergy, and members of The Tech Garden’s NYSERDA-funded Clean Tech Center program.…

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3Es Lifestyle Ministries: Behind the Scenes with Angel Rich 36:45

3+ y ago36:45

36:45

Angel Rich- Tech Venturist, innovator, author, curator, mentor and more.. This is a great episode for the woman warrior in you. Get to know the woman they call the next Steve Jobs. Be inspired by her story of when it all began, gain sound advice about fundraising, laugh a little, learn a lot and be encouraged to WIN in moments you may feel defeated…

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3Es Lifestyle Ministries: Pivoting, if you’re shifting in your career, this is for you! 45:07

3+ y ago45:07

45:07

Take something away o help you along the way. Successful Career Coach Barbara Mason of Career Pathways Consulting and I get real about the Journey. Get to know the expert and hear some sage advice about transitioning from one career to the next and more, We even talk about Faith in the workplace. Listen in. Find Barbara @ www.Careerpathwaysconsulti…

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Fotokite: Drone Kites for Public Safety 22:46

3+ y ago22:46

22:46

In this episode, we talk about the public safety application of drones with Craig Marcinkowski, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Fotokite, the 2018 GENIUS NY business accelerator grand prize winner.By The Tech Garden

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TruWeather: High Tech Weather for Drones and More 24:42

4y ago24:42

24:42

In this episode we talk about leadership, the future of weather technology, and what exactly micro-weather is with Don Berchoff, CEO of TruWeather Solutions, a weather risk management and analytics company.By The Tech Garden

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BotsAndUs: Customer Service Robots, From the UK to NY 19:23

4y ago19:23

19:23

In this episode, we talk all about the future of robots in customer service and what it’s like to bring an international startup to the American market through GENIUS NY with Ayllin Yassin, business development manager at the London-based startup BotsAndUs.By The Tech Garden

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Eco-Baggeez: The Sandwich Bag of the Future 34:36

4y ago34:36

34:36

In this episode we talk all about entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability, and more with mother-daughter duo Beth and Keeley Race of Eco-Baggeez, a CNY family business that makes sustainable sandwich bags that are both sourced and manufactured in the US. Eco-Baggeez is a participant in The Tech Garden’s Innovation Hot Spot program, a five-ye…

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ResilienX: The Future of Drone Tech and Safety 25:26

4y ago25:26

25:26

We sit down with Ryan Pleskach and Andrew Carter, co-founders of ResilienX, to talk all things drones. When will we get package delivery via drone and when will we see flying cars?! ResilienX helps make all these things possible by automating the safety in the skies. Their software monitors the health and integrity of automated systems to mitigate …

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Iterate Labs: Wearable Tech for Workers Safety 23:53

4y ago23:53

23:53

We talk with Jason Guss of Iterate Labs, a company founded by two graduate students out of Cornell University that produces a smart wearable device that attaches to manual worker’s gloves to provide insights on both repetitive motion injuries and worker motions and location for productivity and training.…

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Imajion, Geopipe: What’s New in Virtual and Augmented Reality 39:27

4y ago39:27

39:27

We come together through the powers of the internet and talk all about virtual and augmented reality and artificial intelligence (VR/ AR/ AI) with Adrian Hatch, CEO and co-founder of Imajion and Christopher Mitchell, CEO and co-founder of Geopipe. Imajion and Geopipe are two standout Tech Garden companies. Imajion is a telepresence conferencing pla…

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2020 Pandemic Series: Eva Williams; In a moment of Crisis, Instruction Still Continues-Van Duyn 22:14

4y ago22:14

22:14

Eva Williams, Principal of Van Duyn Elementary School shares resources, what her school and other schools are doing to support continued learning opportunities for families with limited resources and how they are using Facebook in addition to platforms like Clever, Google Classroom, and Dojo. Listen in as we touch on family engagement, community, w…

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Density’s Charissa Lawrence: An Unexpected Path to Software 29:35

4y ago29:35

29:35

We sit down with Charissa Lawrence, Customer Implementation Engineer at Density, one of our fastest-growing startups, to hear what it is like to be a woman in tech, her unexpected path to software engineering, and scaling a business in Central New York. Density sells a live data platform that allows businesses to measure how people use spaces with …

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Dropcopter: Leaving the Silicon Valley to Build a Tech Business 25:12

4+ y ago25:12

25:12

We talk with co-founder Adam Fine about his journey from San Francisco to The Tech Garden and Dropcopter; a drone company that is revolutionizing the way crops are pollinated. Dropcopter is the leader in automated pollination of orchard crops via unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). They help growers improve farming efficiency and drive healthy crop yi…

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Spincar: Raising $22M in Small Town Syracuse 40:36

4+ y ago40:36

40:36

The founders of Spincar talk about their journey from startup to a thriving company; and how The Tech Garden played an important role in that process.By The Tech Garden & Spincar

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California Love in NY: Dr. Shenelle Benson-Reid Educator, Entrepreneur, Coach 1:00:04

5y ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Dr. Reid gives us the inside scoop of her journey to becoming a published author, innovative entrepreneur and education consultant. From taking 10yrs to get her Associates degree to receiving her Doctorate within yrs... She shares how a 10yr old Dissertation became a relevant breakthrough moment for today, life as a single mom of 4 (with a gap) to …

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Millennial Man Making Moves: Calvin Corridors, Pathfinder Bank 23:09

5y ago23:09

23:09

Lekia sits with Cal Corridors of Pathfinder Bank. An insightful Q&A and chat about the opportunities working in the banking industry, establishing credit, barriers in obtaining loans etc... The two also talk about the banking industry as a way up in a professional lifestyle, millennials, the transition of lifestyle in Cuse and more...…

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Candid Convo w Talina Jones- Black Fem, Social Justice in The Black Community 1:51:02

5+ y ago1:51:02

1:51:02

(Episode semented in parts 45m) Lekia sits with Activist, Black Feminist Talina Jones in Syracuse, NY. Talina's work has progressively impacted state and local policy particularly for children with intellectual disabilities. Her contribution to social change in her community is nothing short of amazing and she has shared in historic and monumentent…

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A Dope chic from Yonkers who's a bad ass writer and almost famous!! #ProfessorHubbard (Ep. 44min) 1:20:06

5+ y ago1:20:06

1:20:06

Meet writer Shanita Hubbard. Shanita Hubbard is a passionate social justice advocate, writer, consultant, and speaker. Her passion for social justice stems from a personal understanding of how families of color are disproportionally impacted by mass incarceration. In this episode Lekia chats with longtime girlfriend Professor Hubbard who is feature…

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Women EmPowHerMent- Creating the space with Dr. Jones 43:12

5+ y ago43:12

43:12

Through a series of questions and conversation Dr. Jones opens up about her process and experiences starting the Motivated Womens Movement and organizing empowerment events. Listen for truths and relatable perspectives we share as women and women leaders in this journey. Dr. Latasha Jones is the founder of Motivated Women's Movement, the mother of …

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