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Through insightful conversations with Michigan’s business newsmakers and movers and shakers, host Jeff Sloan explores trending business topics impacting our state’s business community, economy and consumers.
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On this episode of "Inside Michigan Business," guest host John Gallagher talks with British-born entrepreneur Randal Charlton, the man who turned TechTown into a crucial part of the startup ecosystem in metro Detroit. Charlton shares some secrets for early-stage startup success.By John Gallagher, Randal Charlton
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Howard Handler, president of 313 Presents, talks with Jeff Sloan about live events in Detroit and how the pandemic forced venues to get creative. Learn why artists consider Detroit a go-to destination and how the area is poised for growth. And just wait until you hear where Howard’s career has taken him.…
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The president and CEO of TechTown Detroit, also the vice president of economic development at Wayne State University, talks with Jeff Sloan about the group’s pursuit of equitable growth, funding and access to opportunity for entrepreneurs. He shares success stories, but also explains the significant changes to communities that have to occur to draw…
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Making sure diverse voices are heard – within the bank and the community – is a key tenet of Flagstar Bank’s commitment to diversity, Mary Mbiya says. The vice president, diversity and inclusion director, tells Jeff Sloan how Flagstar has been changed by DEI efforts and how that translates to better service – and how your company can do the same.…
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“Their talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not.” Learn what Monica Wheat, executive director of Techstars and cofounder of Venture Catalysts, and Mobolaji Sokunbi of Dell Technologies have to say about DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) as it relates to women and people of color in the entrepreneurial ecosystem and how it can be a boon for …
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The venture capital ecosystem in Michigan has evolved in great part due to the Michigan Venture Capital Association’s efforts to advocate for talent and growth, MVCA Executive Director Ara Topouzian says. He offers a primer on venture capital: what it is, how to get it, the importance of storytelling and why VC’s expansion is critical to Michigan.…
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The Women Entrepreneurs Group is the largest group on StartupNation.com. StartupNation is a free service founded by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, created to be your one-stop shop for entrepreneurial success. This fun-filled and informative hour is the finale to a weeklong celebration. A special guest has been invited. Women Entrepreneur members …
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The Women Entrepreneurs Group is the largest group on StartupNation.com. StartupNation is a free service founded by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, created to be your one-stop shop for entrepreneurial success. Founders, Jeff and Rich Sloan have been invited to participate in what promises to be a fun-filled and informative hour. Additionally membe…
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