
10K
Downloads
366
Episodes
Welcome to Florida State University's official entrepreneurship and innovation podcast, The InNOLEvation® Mindset! Hosted by Mark McNees and powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship. This podcast features audio and video versions of our podcast, which highlights student and alumni entrepreneurs and innovators from FSU.
Get inspired by the next generation of young business leaders and hear their inside stories. Learn from faculty who teach entrepreneurship and innovation courses at FSU as they share key insights.
On this channel, you'll find:
-Full video episodes of our podcast conversations with founders of startups born at FSU
-Business advice and thought leadership from FSU professors focused on entrepreneurship
-Fireside chats and interviews recorded live with enterprising alumni making their mark
-Special segments and speaker events at FSU focused on innovation
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a current business owner, or you just love hearing success stories - subscribe now to see inspiring individuals daring to turn ideas into reality. With new episodic content added regularly, The Innovation Mindset podcast tells tales of vision, grit, failure, and triumph straight from the FSU community.
This channel visually brings the podcast to life with photos, graphics, and video. Join us by subscribing if you bleed garnet and gold!
Welcome to Florida State University's official entrepreneurship and innovation podcast, The InNOLEvation® Mindset! Hosted by Mark McNees and powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship. This podcast features audio and video versions of our podcast, which highlights student and alumni entrepreneurs and innovators from FSU.
Get inspired by the next generation of young business leaders and hear their inside stories. Learn from faculty who teach entrepreneurship and innovation courses at FSU as they share key insights.
On this channel, you'll find:
-Full video episodes of our podcast conversations with founders of startups born at FSU
-Business advice and thought leadership from FSU professors focused on entrepreneurship
-Fireside chats and interviews recorded live with enterprising alumni making their mark
-Special segments and speaker events at FSU focused on innovation
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a current business owner, or you just love hearing success stories - subscribe now to see inspiring individuals daring to turn ideas into reality. With new episodic content added regularly, The Innovation Mindset podcast tells tales of vision, grit, failure, and triumph straight from the FSU community.
This channel visually brings the podcast to life with photos, graphics, and video. Join us by subscribing if you bleed garnet and gold!
Episodes

Monday Oct 07, 2024
54 - Community and Entrepreneurship with Bennett Napier
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
In this episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast, host Mark McNees speaks with Bennett Napier of Partners and Association Management. Bennett shares insights into the niche industry of association management, which involves managing day-to-day operations for non-profit organizations. The conversation touches on Bennett's educational journey at Florida State University (FSU), involvement with the Jim Moran Institute, and his role in the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce. Napier discusses the advantages of operating his company from Tallahassee, emphasizing community engagement and support. He also offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting the importance of networking and utilizing resources. Bennett reflects on his business's growth and successes, including being recognized in the Seminole 100 and the Florida Trend Best Companies list. The episode offers valuable lessons in entrepreneurship, community involvement, and maintaining a passion for business.

No comments yet. Be the first to say something!