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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.
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Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Welcome to another episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship! In this episode, we have Sherman William Jr., CEO and founder of Body Water, joining us remotely from Alabama. Sherman shares his incredible journey from serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom to discovering the vital role of hydration and eventually creating Body Aqua, a health beverage line designed to enhance cognitive and physical wellbeing. Hear Sherman’s challenges, including navigating supply chain issues and the competitive beverage market, as he strives to make Body Aqua a nationwide brand. He also discusses the support he received from veteran entrepreneurial programs and offers valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs. Don't miss this inspiring story of resilience, innovation, and passion!
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:38 Sherman's Journey to Body Water
01:22 The Birth of Body Aqua
04:47 Product Line Overview
11:34 Challenges and Triumphs
16:18 Veteran Entrepreneurship
21:27 Future Plans and Reflections
25:28 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
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