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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.
This channel visually brings the podcast to life with photos, graphics, and video. Join us by subscribing if you bleed garnet and gold!
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Sunday Nov 23, 2025
Sunday Nov 23, 2025
In this episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast, hosted by Mark McNees and powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, Luca Connor, co-founder and co-CEO of Pack’n, shares his entrepreneurial journey. An FSU student since 2022, Luca discusses his dual major in finance and entrepreneurship, his college experience, and how it has shaped his business acumen. Growing up in a middle-class household under the strong influence of his hard-working mother, Luca developed a robust work ethic that underpins his success. He delves into the inception of Pack’n, a third-party logistics and fulfillment company, the challenges faced, and the innovative strategies that led to a 400% growth since May. Luca emphasizes the importance of making mistakes, being intentional, and having the grit to push through tough times. Tune in for an inspiring story that proves anyone can succeed with the right mindset and tenacity.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:24 FSU Student Experience
01:28 Early Life and Influences
06:35 Entrepreneurial Beginnings
10:31 The Birth of Packing
15:46 Understanding 3PL and Fulfillment
24:42 Growth and Future Plans
26:40 Client Success Stories from Bali
26:50 Word of Mouth Marketing
27:58 Partnerships with Marketing Agencies
31:04 The Importance of Fulfillment in E-commerce
35:02 Mindset and Grit in Entrepreneurship
39:33 Balancing College and Business
42:30 Lessons from the Entrepreneurship Minor
46:45 Embracing Mistakes for Success
51:53 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
Sunday Nov 16, 2025
Sunday Nov 16, 2025
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Sunday Nov 16, 2025