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Jeff Sloan
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Life of Purpose: Detroit’s Monica Wheat Strengthens Startup Ecosystem with Equality and Inclusion
A strategist, educator and venture developer, Southfield native Monica Wheat has dedicated her career to venture capital, but what…
A Life of Purpose: Jessica Robinson Drives Change Through Mobility Efforts
Entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators possess a unique driving force that pushes them to be the best version…
WJR Business Beat: Start Planning Your 2022 Health Care Coverage Now (Episode 300)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff reminds small businesses that now is the time to plan your 2022 health…
WJR Business Beat: Entrepreneurship Is Demanding But Well Worth It (Episode 299)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff talks about the struggles and satisfaction of entrepreneurship. Tune in to the Business…
StartupNation Radio: E-Procurement and Bringing Businesses Together
On today’s episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff Sloan interviews Chris Cameron of PwC and Matt Cotter of Pairsoft…
WJR Business Beat: Local Company AdAdapted Strikes Major Partnership For Growth (Episode 298)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff talks about a major collaboration between Ann Arbor startup AdAdapted and Buzzfeed that…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Email is Still King of Small Business Marketing (Episode 297)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff talks about engaging customers in an era of new online marketing laws with…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Every Small Business Needs a Website (Episode 296)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses new data that shows nearly one-third of U.S. businesses don’t have a…
Life of Purpose: Carolyn Cassin Finds Her Life’s Mission is Through Meaningful Work
Some people are born into the world and are fortunate to happen upon a calling that ultimately shapes…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Why Small Businesses Fail (Episode 271)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses the top reasons that businesses fail, as found from a study by…
Life of Purpose: How Detroit’s Cory Tincher is Facilitating the Growth of Startups in Our Region
Detroit’s future is in the hands of young, dynamic doers who embrace the opportunity to achieve their personal…
To Succeed in Doing Business Online, You Must Master These 3 Areas
Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky once said, “I skate to where the puck is going to be, not to…
How Angel and Venture Capital Funding Shape the Future of Innovation
When many people think of how the business sector relates to startup companies and the venture funding that…
From Our Founder: New Legislation Makes Equity Crowdfunding the Go-To Source for Startup Funding
Venture capital funding, while essential to the startup growth ecosystem, is a funding source that makes its way…
StartupNation’s ‘Key Moves’ Podcast: John Ezzo (Episode 3)
Welcome to another episode of StartupNation’s “Key Moves” podcast, hosted by Jeff Sloan! In this podcast, Jeff goes…
StartupNation’s ‘Key Moves’ Podcast: Jayson Waller (Episode 2)
Welcome to another episode of StartupNation’s “Key Moves” podcast, hosted by Jeff Sloan! StartupNation exclusive discounts and savings…
StartupNation’s ‘Key Moves’ Podcast: Andrew Blake (Episode 1)
Welcome to the inaugural edition of StartupNation’s “Key Moves” podcast, hosted by Jeff Sloan! In this podcast, Jeff…
Life of Purpose: Lindsey Walenga Elevates Businesses Through Storytelling
From a young age, Lindsey Walenga had an innate sense that her life’s work would involve connecting people.…