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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 venture capital fill a narrow band that meet certain strict criteria, leaving many other highly meritorious and worthy companies out...
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 show with Cameron Cruse and Chris Budnik here: First up is Cameron Cruse, a cofounder of R. Riveter, a...
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 the segment, Budnik talks about: How the pandemic sparked his idea for a private social media platform. The investment pursuit....
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 of purpose. Given the times in which we currently live, I can’t think of anything worthier than recognizing the amazingly...
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 her story, Bachman reminds us that the power of pursuing one’s passion in life and living a life of purpose...
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 to women and girls. When in high school, Wheat attended camps to learn about career options. That’s where she first...
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 industry and a champion of the city of Detroit, believes in driving change for the social good through innovative and...
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 be one: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings at 7:11 a.m. for the WJR Business Beat....
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 region is 31-year-old Cory Tincher, a senior associate at Detroit Venture Partners. His story is both exhilarating and exemplary. Tincher’s...
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 to succeed today, and that requires focusing on meeting customers where the action is increasingly happening. During the pandemic, and...
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 of successful companies that put them on the trajectory toward significant success. StartupNation exclusive discounts and savings on Dell products...
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 of business success and dives into the key moves made by the leaders and founders of successful companies that put them on...
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 founders of successful companies that put them on the trajectory toward significant success. StartupNation exclusive discounts and savings on Dell...
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 her interest in learning about others by way of storytelling led Walenga to transform her passion into a career. Walenga...
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 small business owners with the free tools they need to succeed. During their conversation, Ojeda shares an overview of the...
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 have both been living and breathing entrepreneurship for years: Bruce Liebowitz and Marci Taran. StartupNation exclusive discounts and savings on Dell...
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 free and readily available at your fingertips. Tune in to the WJR Business Beat to hear more from Jeff: "So,...
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 recent Pew Research survey indicates that 12 percent of survey respondents moved in just the past few months. Contrast that...
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 buying has warehousing riding its coattails. E-commerce companies demand three times more warehouse space than physical retailers do, so demand...
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 choosing to put their studies on hold, pursuing virtual internships instead, as reported by Bloomberg. Since students are choosing to...