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The official Florida State University podcast featuring FSU students and alumni doing amazing things in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
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Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
In this engaging episode of the Innovation Podcast, host Mark McNees, a faculty member at the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, introduces a new segment, 'Meet the Faculty.' His first guest is the esteemed faculty member John Breed. They discuss the Podcast's journey, the college's evolution, and the challenges and rewards of teaching entrepreneurship. John articulates the importance of experiential learning, deals with the perception of entrepreneurship education, and emphasizes the value of perseverance and resilience in any entrepreneurial endeavor.
00:06 Introduction and Welcome
00:30 Meet the Faculty: A Conversation with John Breed
01:02 Discussing the Semester and the Market Expo
02:51 The Role of Experiences in Entrepreneurship Education
07:22 The Importance of Practical Learning and Risk Taking
13:16 The Unique Experience of Teaching at the Jim Moran College
16:41 The Power of Practitioner Involvement in Entrepreneurship Education
19:18 Introduction and Discussion on Podcast Editing
19:40 Challenges in Teaching Entrepreneurship
20:05 Debunking Myths about Entrepreneurship
20:30 The Value of Entrepreneurship Education
20:43 The Perception of Entrepreneurship as a Major
21:30 The Importance of Practical Experience in Entrepreneurship
21:44 The Misconception of Entrepreneurship and Employability
22:40 The Role of Coaches in Entrepreneurship
24:26 Defining Personal Success in Entrepreneurship
25:15 Challenges in Validating Entrepreneurship Education
26:05 The Importance of Taking Risks in Entrepreneurship
28:00 The Role of Feedback in Entrepreneurship
28:20 The Importance of Action in Entrepreneurship
29:25 Reflections on Personal Experiences and Lessons in Entrepreneurship
32:02 Conclusion and Reflections on the Podcast
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
In this episode of The InNOLEvation® Mindset, Mark McNees welcomes top dog entrepreneur Hunter Sharp to yap about his journey co-founding DogConnectors. Hunter shares the origin story of his startup as a young pup at JMC, where he first had the idea to connect Instagram influencers with dog treats and toy companies.
He discusses the early days when DogConnectors was still teething and struggling with growth and scale issues. Hunter reflects on pivoting from helping social media dogs to more direct forms of marketing and lessons learned in delegating tasks to his pack and managing his time between naps.
Despite obstacles and a few proverbial mail carriers along the way, DogConnectors has proven to be the best in show. He still has his eye on expanding his territory in the future, especially in supplements to keep his startup lean and healthy.
This tail-wagging discussion offers insightful bones for young pup entrepreneurs and startups, straight from a doggone entrepreneur who knows the joy and challenge of a dog-eat-dog industry. A must-listen for any entrepreneurs looking to get their paws wet in their own ventures!
00:06 Introduction and Guest Arrival
00:33 Discussion on the 7 Under 30 Event
01:54 Hunter's Journey at Jim Moran College
02:21 The Birth of DogConnectors
02:59 Understanding DogConnectors
03:13 The Evolution of DogConnectors
05:29 The Growth and Challenges of DogConnectors
06:21 The Pivot and Future Plans of Dog Connectors
08:38 Reflections on the Entrepreneurial Journey
16:36 The Importance of Time and Perseverance in Business
22:12 Conclusion and Farewell
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
In this episode of the InNOLEvation® Podcast, hosted by Mark McNees of the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, we interview Michael Markie, the founder and CEO of Campus Waffles. Michael discusses his journey of turning his love for waffles into a promising food startup while being a college student. The session houses experiences from his initial setbacks name change challenge, to becoming a regular vendor at Crunch and an accomplished seller at numerous events.
The podcast also delves into Michael's business model, his vision of potentially franchising to other schools or selling the business in the future, along with his marketing strategies, primarily over Instagram and word of mouth. Watch out for Michael as he shares his inspiration, vending experience, responsibilities, and aspirations with a food trailer, inventive waffle products, and an energetic spirit!
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
InNOLEvation® Podcast: Season 5 Episode 1: Raide
Website: raideapp.com
Instagram: @raideapp
Mark McNees sits down with the founders of RAIDE, Noah Romo and Kennedy Joy Forstall. RAIDE is a mobile app designed to serve as a marketplace for college students to rent out and borrow clothing, aiming to provide a financially sustainable and eco-friendly solution to event-specific attire requirements. The guests shed light on the inspiration, development, and evolution of RAIDE, describing how it fits into the FSU student community's needs. They also discuss their marketing strategies, revenue model, and their plans for growth and expansion in the future.
Founders info:
Kennedy Joy Foristall- Commercial Entrepreneurship Major graduating Spring 2024
Noah Romo- Computer Sciences Major graduating Spring 2024
Wesley White- Computer Sciences Major graduated Spring 2023
Friday May 20, 2022
Friday May 20, 2022
In this episode, we welcome back listeners to The InNOLEvation® Mindset podcast. Today's special guest is Morgan Rodgers, a successful entrepreneur who owns a luxury pajama brand called 'Morgan Madonna.' Morgan shares her business journey from starting as a women's apparel and custom gowns maker to transitioning into a pajama line because of the pandemic. She discusses her brand's inspiration, pivots through the pandemic, and marketing strategies. She also discusses her undergraduate and graduate experiences at Florida State University's Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship. Tune in to learn from Morgan's insights and experiences in the entrepreneurship world.
Instagram: @MorganMadonnaTheBrand
Facebook: @MorganMadonnaTheBrand
Website: morganmadonnathebrand.com
00:01 Introduction and Welcome Back
00:16 Guest Introduction: Morgan Rogers
00:53 Origins of Morgan Madonna
01:20 Pivoting During the Pandemic
04:20 Launch and Marketing Strategy
07:17 The Process and Inspiration Behind the Designs
10:06 Morgan's Educational Journey
14:02 Challenges and Triumphs of Entrepreneurship
16:28 Future Plans for Morgan Madonna
18:55 Conclusion and Contact Information
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Gerard LaMothe has created a brand that is associated with excellence in service and results. Gerard earned an FSU degree in Psychology class of 1998, Leadership Tallahassee Class 28. President of Superior Painting 1998-present. I started a painting business with a classmate at FSU during my junior year. Upon graduating I separated from my partner and asked my father to move up from New Port Richey and be my partner. We started Superior Painting in June of 1998. I am responsible for the day to day activities of the business. I am married to Beth La Mothe who is an RN at Select Specialty Hospital and we have three children. I enjoy playing, watching and coaching sports. I spend most of my weekends with the Tallahassee Parks and Rec coaching and watching my kids play soccer, baseball, football, and softball.
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Summer Griffith opened Drip Drop Fitness in May 2017 after seeing a need a place where women could enjoy fun, high energy group workouts in Tallahassee. Three years and one pandemic later and she’s still going strong.
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Dominick Ard'is is known as “The Facilitator of Human Potential,” is passionate about helping organizations and the people that empower them to grow. For over 3 years, Dominick has supported the launch of 22 startups that have collectively raised over $550k in early seed-stage funding. In addition, he has accelerated the growth of 5 second-stage tier companies through optimization consulting and leadership development.
Join Dominick and Mark McNees in a conversation about the ACT House, a network of co-living spaces where students live in one house, to create one startup, in one year. We combine affordable communal living with a team-centered incubation model to reduce startups failure rates and accelerate the ethnic diversity in the world of startups and entrepreneurship.
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
In this episode of FSPEI Mark McNees sits down with the 2020 winner of the Florida State University, Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship InNOLEvation Challenge, Michael Benarde, co-founder and CEO of NightCap. NightCap combines a protective drink cover with a stylish hair scrunchie that can also be worn as a wristband. The cover fits tightly over most glasses and solo cups making it much more difficult for drinks to be tampered with. The NightCap is ultra-convenient, reusable, and stylish.
Monday Feb 10, 2020
Monday Feb 10, 2020
On this episode of FSPEI, Mark McNees has a conversation with Rebecca Cunningham the illustrator and creative behind Cunning Co (www.cunningco.com). Her expertise ranges from watercolor illustration, to product development, to creative project management. Founder of www.cunningco.com, Rebecca's illustrations and surface pattern designs can be found at major national corporations such as Anthropologie and Terrain. She lives in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood of Atlanta with her french bulldog, Louise.