Inside Michigan Business

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Through insightful conversations with Michigan’s business newsmakers and movers and shakers, host Jeff Sloan and guest hosts explore trending business topics impacting our state’s business community, economy and consumers.

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MEDC’s Fred Molnar on What’s Fueling the Success of Michigan Startups

On this episode of “Inside Michigan Business,” host Jeff Sloan talks with Fred Molnar of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) about innovation, technology and entrepreneurship in the state. Tune in to the conversation: ...

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September 19, 2022

Jeff Sloan and Ethan Baker

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Troy Mayor Ethan Baker on Politics and Growing the Business Community

On this episode of "Inside Michigan Business," host Jeff Sloan talks with Troy Mayor Ethan Baker about politics, his plans for the city and how to foster a growing, thriving business community. Tune in to...

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September 8, 2022

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Mobility Expert Sam Abuelsamid: Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

On this episode of “Inside Michigan Business,” host John Gallagher talks with mobility expert Sam Abuelsamid of Guidehouse Insights about the advantages of and challenges to the electric and autonomous vehicle markets. Tune in to...

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August 30, 2022

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Colin McMahon on Digital Media, Entrepreneurship and StartupNation

On this episode of "Inside Michigan Business," host John Gallagher and new StartupNation Chief Operating Officer Colin McMahon talk about the reach and potential of digital media, the pull of the entrepreneurial spirit in the...

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August 22, 2022

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Indeed’s Greg Powell: Michigan Is Thriving State for Small Business

On this episode of "Inside Michigan Business," Jeff Sloan talks with Greg Powell of Indeed about the hot labor market and the strengths of small businesses. Tune in below to listen to the conversation: ...

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August 17, 2022

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Angel Investor Doron York on Winning Entrepreneur Traits

On this episode of "Inside Michigan Business," Jeff Sloan talks with angel investor Doron York about the excitement and importance of investing in early-stage businesses. Tune in below to listen to the conversation: In...

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August 11, 2022

Brian Calley

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SBAM’s Brian Calley on the State of Small Business in Michigan

On this episode of "Inside Michigan Business," Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) President and CEO Brian Calley talks with Jeff Sloan about the organization's latest survey of small businesses. Tune in to listen to...

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July 29, 2022

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Joe Thiel of Innovate Marquette SmartZone

On this episode of "Inside Michigan Business," host Jeff Sloan talks with Joe Thiel about the work Innovate Marquette SmartZone does to nurture the tech startup community. Tune in to learn more: In this...

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July 22, 2022

Randal Charlton and John Gallagher

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Entrepreneur Randal Charlton on How to Succeed as an Early-Stage Startup

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. Tune in...

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July 13, 2022

Nick Manes

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Reporter Nick Manes on Detroit’s Heralded Startup Ecosystem

Crain's Detroit Business finance and technology reporter Nick Manes unpacks the exciting announcement that Detroit is the No. 1 startup ecosystem in the world along with worries tied to startup funding on this episode of...

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July 1, 2022

Maureen Donohue Krauss

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Maureen Donohue Krauss on Michigan’s Challenges to Being Competitive

On this episode of "Inside Michigan Business," Maureen Donohue Krauss of the Detroit Regional Partnership details what demands Michigan must satisfy to be a competitive, attractive market. Tune in below: In this episode, Maureen Donohue...

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June 23, 2022

Ryan Landau

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Ryan Landau Talks About Purpose Jobs’ Role in Revitalizing the Midwest

On this episode of "Inside Michigan Business," Ryan Landau of Purpose Jobs discusses the revitalization of Detroit and the Midwest and the changing expectations within the job market. Tune in below: In this episode,...

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June 21, 2022

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RJ King of DBusiness on Promising Detroit Developments

Detroit has something other major cities in the world don’t, DBusiness editor RJ King says on this episode of the "Inside Michigan Business" podcast: the ability to marry software with hardware. Tune in below: ...

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June 14, 2022

Ara Topouzian

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Ara Topouzian of Michigan Venture Capital Association on the State of VC

On this episode of "Inside Michigan Business," Michigan Venture Capital Association Executive Director Ara Topouzian talks with host Jeff Sloan about the VC capital ecosystem in the state and its evolution. Tune in below: ...

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June 7, 2022

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Techstars’ Monica Wheat and Dell’s Mobolaji Sokunbi: Why Your Business Needs DEI Focus

“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...

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June 1, 2022

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Howard Handler of 313 Presents on the Business of Entertainment

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...

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May 24, 2022

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Ned Staebler of TechTown and Wayne State University on Challenges to Equitable Economic Growth

The president and CEO of TechTown Detroit and vice president for economic development at Wayne State University, Ned Staebler, talks with Jeff Sloan about the group’s pursuit of equitable growth, funding and access to opportunity...

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May 23, 2022

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Inside Michigan Business: Quicken Loans IPO

On this episode, veteran journalists John Gallagher and Jack Lessenberry explore the Quicken Loans IPO with featured guests, discussing the basics of the IPO, what it means for Detroit and whether or not investment in Quicken...

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August 6, 2020

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Inside Michigan Business: A Look at the Marijuana Industry

Through insightful conversations with Michigan’s business newsmakers and movers and shakers, host Jeff Sloan and guest hosts explore trending business topics impacting our state’s business community, economy and consumers. In this episode, veteran journalists John...

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July 9, 2020

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Inside Michigan Business: Detroit Startup Week Edition

On this special Detroit Startup Week episode of Inside Michigan Business, veteran journalists Jack Lessenberry and John Gallagher interview Pam Lewis, director of the New Economy Initiative, and Amy Rencher, director of entrepreneurial services at...

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June 24, 2020