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From Our Founder: 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 into only a small percentage of companies seeking critical startup and growth funding. The companies that get...

byJeff Sloan

January 17, 2022

StartupNation Radio: R.Riveter and Heiroom Founders Started Small

On today's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff Sloan interviews Cameron Cruse of R.Riveter and Chris Budnik of Heiroom about turning a kernel of an idea into a business. Tune in to the full StartupNation Radio...

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November 6, 2021

StartupNation Radio: Pandemic Prompted Start of a Social Media Platform

On today's episode of StartupNation Radio show, Jeff Sloan talks to Chris Budnik, creator of Heiroom, a way to connect with your family, create private vaults and take a trip down the memory lane. During...

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November 6, 2021

Life of Purpose: Teacher Kiarra Ambrose Thrives by Humanizing Education

As a lifelong entrepreneur, nothing motivates me to be all I can be more than the stories of fellow Detroiters who exemplify what it means to live a life in which there’s a driving sense...

byJeff Sloan

October 25, 2021

Life of Purpose: Madison Bachman Followed Her Passion to Research Baboons

Rather than follow a conventional path, Madison Bachman pursued a life of passion studying human-primate co- habitation in South Africa in order to find solutions to a growing problem: The battle for existence. By sharing...

byJeff Sloan

October 14, 2021

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 truly sets her apart is her dedication to improving Detroit’s startup community and making it more inclusive...

byJeff Sloan

October 11, 2021

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 of themselves in order to elicit change in the world. Jessica Robinson, a leader in the mobility...

byJeff Sloan

October 8, 2021

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 Beat, below, to learn new report findings about entrepreneurs and whether you have what it takes to...

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October 4, 2021

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 goals and contribute to the greater good of the local community. One such rising star in our...

byJeff Sloan

August 4, 2021

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 where it has been.” These immortal words ring true for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want...

byJeff Sloan

July 20, 2021

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 beyond the mere backstory of business success and dives into the key moves made by the leaders and founders...

byJeff Sloan

February 19, 2021

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 on Dell products and accessories: Learn more here In this podcast, Jeff goes beyond the mere backstory...

byJeff Sloan

February 5, 2021

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 goes beyond the mere backstory of business success and dives into the key moves made by the leaders and...

byJeff Sloan

January 15, 2021

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. She was attracted to the idea that she could build a career on bringing people together, and...

byJeff Sloan

November 30, 2020

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: SCORE of Southeast Michigan with Armando Ojeda (Episode 110)

On today's WJR Business Beat, Jeff kicks off the week by sharing a recent conversation with Armando Ojeda, the southeast Michigan chapter chair of SCORE. SCORE is an organization of expert business mentors that provides aspiring...

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August 31, 2020

Winners in Business: StartupNation Radio feat. Bruce Liebowitz and Marci Taran

This episode of StartupNation Radio is brought to you by Pappas Financial On today’s episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff is joined by co-host, Norm Pappas, president and CEO of Pappas Financial. Together, they interview two guests who...

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August 29, 2020

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Use Google Trends to Help Guide Your Business Decisions (Episode 108)

On this morning's WJR Business Beat, Jeff discusses how entrepreneurs can use Google Trends to find relevant search trending data that helps with decision making related to your products and services. The best part? It's all...

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August 26, 2020

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Americans Are Moving Like Never Before (Episode 106)

On today's WJR Business Beat, Jeff discusses yet another sign that the pandemic is changing business and our lifestyles as we know it: millions of Americans are moving, and at rates never seen before. A...

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August 24, 2020

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Demand for Warehouse Space Skyrocketing (Episode 105)

On this morning's WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares a sector that's booming at breakneck speed as a result of the pandemic. The big winner? Warehouse space. We know e-commerce is hot and the surge in online...

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August 21, 2020

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: College Students Pursuing Virtual Internships (Episode 104)

As we know, in-person classes at colleges this fall are hard to come by, with only 2.5 percent of colleges planning a curriculum based fully on in-person classes this fall. Thus, many college students are...

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August 20, 2020