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Brian Raney is the CEO and Co-Founder of Awesome Inc - a company that exists to create and grow high tech startups through a variety of initiatives, such as hosting community events, leading technology education courses, and offering a shared workspace environment.This episode was part of a live recording event in collaboration with Awesome Inc and Chase Bank. Brian shared stories from the early days of Awesome Inc, how permission to fail was the advice that encouraged him to start the company, and how they’ve built the startup community that we know today.
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00:37 Introduction to Middle Tech Podcast
01:15 Sponsorship Acknowledgements
02:57 Brian Rainey's Journey: From College to Entrepreneurship
06:23 The Birth of Awesome Inc.
09:38 Challenges and Early Days of Awesome Inc.
15:13 The Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame
18:49 Common Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
21:28 Personal Impact Stories
23:15 The Genesis of Fuji and Entrepreneurial Beginnings
23:48 The Role of Awesome Inc. in Entrepreneurial Growth
24:35 Community and Team Effort in Entrepreneurship
26:16 Teaching and Cultivating Entrepreneurship
29:09 The Awesome Fund and Addressing Capital Needs
32:00 Success Stories and Talent Retention in Kentucky
34:55 The Future of Kentucky's Startup Ecosystem
40:07 Engagement and the Entrepreneurial Life Cycle
45:03 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts
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23:48 The Role of Awesome Inc. in Entrepreneurial Growth
24:35 Community and Team Effort in Entrepreneurship
26:16 Teaching and Cultivating Entrepreneurship
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