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The Hatchcast

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Hatchcast is where Michigan State University innovators and entrepreneurs tell their stories. Through candid conversations with artists and researchers, thought-leaders and creators of all stripes, co-hosts and guests reveal their journeys—stories of failure, success, and a passion for a limitless future.

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The Rebel Professor's Crash Course in Professional Growth

May 20, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 48 MB

In our season 6 finale of the Hatchcast, Diego sits down with Broad Professor Amy Wisner amidst her semester’s work of eliminating grades in the Broad required class: MKT 250. From markers of success and alignment of values to mindfulness and growth, this episode is jam-packed with wisdom. If you want to start working on personal growth but don’t know where to begin, this episode is for you! Don’t miss out on our season finale. _______ Like what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe and share—we...

Part 2: Fast Design & Challenging the Creative Industry with Jim Shurter

April 29, 2022 17:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

_______ Like what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe and share—we really appreciate it. Have ideas or comments for us? Email us at [email protected]. For behind-the-scenes content, check us out on Facebook and Instagram.    Hatchcast is made possible by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University in collaboration with the MSU Innovation Center, the MSU Entrepreneurship Association, & MSU Women in Entrepreneurship. Today’s episode was written and exe...

Part 2: Fast Design & Understanding the Creative Industry with Jim Shurter

April 29, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 54 MB

Danielle sits down once again with esteemed guest Jim Shurter, MSU College of Arts and Letters alumnus and Mott Community College Professor and Program Coordinator, and joining them in this conversation is Will Rowen! Picking up from "Part 1: Fast Design & Challenging the Creative Industry," Jim, Danielle, and Will, discuss what it means to have a designer mindset. Through Jim's professional experience and Danielle's educational experience, they boil down the elements that professional desig...

Burgess New Venture Challenge Recap

April 27, 2022 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

Danielle Tice & Aaryn Richard sit down with the winners of the Burgess New Venture Challenge to discuss the event, their businesses, and future plans. The group reflects on the opportunities they have here at Michigan State University and how the Burgess Institute helped them to prepare for the event.  _______ Like what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe and share—we really appreciate it. Have ideas or comments for us? Email us at [email protected]. For behind-the-scenes content, check us o...

Hatchcast Extra! Innovate State, ft. Brittney Urich

April 22, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

The Innovate State Speaker Series brings both emerging and accomplished Spartans back to campus for a fireside chat-style interview. These 60-minute sessions offer the chance for guests to share their perspectives on a wide array of topics like innovation, startup life, investments, and career paths. Students get the opportunity to hear firsthand about the hard knocks of the entrepreneurship & innovation hustle to maintaining work/life balance. These are stories of success, stories of failur...

Hatchcast Special: A Joint Decision, ft. Eric Slutzky

April 20, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

On this week's executive produced, special 4/20 edition episode of The Hatchcast, "A Joint Decision," Gabe and Aaryn sit down with Doghouse Cannabis's president, Eric Slutzky, to discuss the crazy world of weed today. Join them as they discuss the difficulties of starting a growery, perfecting the craft, dealing with laws and regulations, and much more!! _______ Like what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe and share—we really appreciate it. Have ideas or comments for us? Email us at hatchcas...

Fashionably Late: Breaking into the Fashion Industry from the Midwest, with Lia Gabrielle & Olivia Simone

April 15, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

In this episode of the Hatchcast, Karina sits down with MSU students and fashion industry entrepreneurs Lia Gabrielle and Olivia Simone to talk all about breaking into the fashion industry… while living in a city that definitely isn’t considered a fashion capital! Today’s guests prove from personal experience that the entrepreneurial mindset can take you far — from creating your own fashion industry jobs and opportunities, to having the courage to network with experienced fashion professiona...

Hatchcast Extra: Innovate State ft. Rob Smith

April 08, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

Rob Smith, CEO & Founder, The Phluid Project / GET Phluid / The Phluid Foundation has created a brand, combining his retail profession with his passion: a commitment to social justice.  After graduating from Michigan State University, Rob began a thirty-year retail career orchestrating multi-billion dollar businesses through merchandising, e-commerce, marketing, product development, and supply chain management.  He worked his way through Macy’s for over two decades, working within four div...

Part 1: Fast Design & Challenging the Creative Industry

April 01, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

This week, Danielle and Aaryn sit down with MSU College of Arts and Letters alumnus and Mott Community College Professor and Program Coordinator Jim Shurter to discuss “fast design.” Together they discuss Jim's educational experience, creative process, workflow expectations, and the jobs that make every graphic designer tear their hair out. This episode is an attempt to define “fast design.” Join them on this journey of self-discovery, and make sure to look out for part 2, where they come to...

Hatchcast Extra! Innovate State, ft. Ashton Keys

March 25, 2022 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

Ashton Keys is a Detroit native and an Experience Architecture graduate from Michigan State University. He is an established professional in technology with experience working in UX design, engineering, product management, and growth marketing. He has held two prestigious entrepreneurship fellowships with Invest Detroit Ventures and Venture for America. He has a background in building digital marketplaces, where he most recently worked as a Product Manager at Rocket Homes, helping to launch ...

Hatchcast Extra! Innovate State Student Entrepreneurship & Innovation Edition

March 04, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MB

We are officially midway through Spring Semester 2022. After chugging along for eight weeks, it’s time for a break. But before we take a small hiatus for Spring Break Week, we wanted to offer up last week’s Innovate State: Student Innovation & Entrepreneurship Edition, featuring Charlotte Bachelor, Madison Marsh, Christian Nderu, and Avery Tilley. Moderated by Gabe Hales and Jason Jia, the conversation is packed full of wisdom, insights, and personal stories of success, failure, and unco...

The (Digital) Fabric of Innovation with Jasmene Bowdry & Onylah Taggart

February 25, 2022 18:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

In our final installment of Color of Innovation, Charlotte sits down with MSU alumna and founder of SHIFT Stylehouse, Jasmene Bowdry, and current Spartan and owner of DBN Boutique, Onylah Taggart. The two share their experiences as Black women in the fashion industry, the role of social media in expanding their brands, and how they stay ahead of their industry's trends. You can follow DBN Boutique @dbnboutique and shop in-person at 301 M.A.C. Ave East Lansing, MI 48823 You can follow SHIFT...

Color of Innovation, Part III: Triumph Over Tragedy with Leah Ellis

February 18, 2022 18:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

In the third installment of the Hatchcast’s Black History Month series, Color of Innovation, Charlotte sits down with Spartan, philanthropist, and restorative justice advocate, Leah Ellis. Leah shares how her experiences as a disabled mother fighting the juvenile justice system influenced her brands and the need for spaces for marginalized entrepreneurs within the entrepreneurship ecosystem. You can learn more about Leah and purchase the futures collection at her website, here. the futures ...

Hatchcast Extra — Innovate State: Finding Support as an Entrepreneur, with Amy Smith

February 12, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

Amy Smith is an experienced product leader and operator who has spent most of her career building product-market fit and operational efficiencies in scaling late-stage startups. Her product background is rooted in B2B enterprise and SaaS software development and service implementation optimization. In addition, she has led organization-wide change management programs to align resources and processes for long-term growth. In her work, Amy has been responsible for strategy development, portfo...

Color of Innovation, Part II: Keep Learning, Keep Evolving with Joshua May

February 11, 2022 18:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

In this second installment of our miniseries, Color of Innovation, Charlotte chats with Joshua May, a '21 MSU alumnus and owner of Intertwined Entertainment. Josh shares his story on how growing up in Detroit shaped his worldview, how to fund your dreams as a creator, and breaking down stereotypes in the industry. Keep up with Intertwined on social media @intertwinedent, or stop by the studio at 425 Albert Street Suite #100 East Lansing, Michigan 48823! ________ Like what you hear? Let us ...

Color of Innovation, Part I: Creating Success on Your Own Terms with Curtis Daniel III

February 04, 2022 18:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

In the first installment of the Hatchcast’s Black History Month series, Color of Innovation, Charlotte sits down will Spartan Alum turned co-owner of Patchwerk Studios, Curtis Daniel III. Curtis shares his experience on the MSU football team, the importance of representation, and how creating success on his own terms led to his successful career in the music industry.   You can find Patchwerk Studios online at www.patchwerk.com or on Instagram @patchwerkstudio. ________ Like what you hear...

Color of Innovation, Part I: Creating Success on Your Own Terms with Curtis Daniel III

February 04, 2022 18:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

In the first installment of the Hatchcast’s Black History Month series, Color of Innovation, Charlotte sits down will Spartan Alum turned co-owner of Patchwerk Studios, Curtis Daniel III. Curtis shares his experience on the MSU football team, the importance of representation, and how creating success on his own terms led to his successful career in the music industry.   You can find Patchwerk Studios online at www.patchwerk.com or on Instagram @patchwerkstudio. ________ Like what you hear...

Hatchcast Extra — Innovate State: Defining the World of Digital Health, ft. Dr. Dhaval G. Bhanusali

January 28, 2022 16:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

Hey, Hatchcasters! Today's show brings you this past Tuesday's Innovate State: Defining the World of Digital Health, featuring Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali (or, Dr. B., as he's known across the internetwebs!). Dhaval is a dermatologist and digital health entrepreneur. He has founded several companies, such as HairStim Labs, Aire Health, and Skin Medicinals. He's formulated and co-founded numerous skincare products and companies (including Amazon's first exclusive line), and is a practicing dermatolo...

Looking back at Fall 2021

December 20, 2021 22:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

Phew! We've made it across the finish line. 2021 has brought with it new challenges — elating highs, and overwhelming lows. But across it all, we've been able to embrace our strengths, reimagine our old habits, and cherish the good each day has brought with it. Today, The Hatchcast team sits down to discuss all we've encountered. We hope you join us! From all of us here: We wish you and yours the safest, most restful holiday season. As we take a brief hiatus, we hope you'll take some time ...

Comma, Concert: A Conversation in Verse with Isaiah Johns

December 10, 2021 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

In this episode, Karina sits down with Isaiah Johns. Isaiah is a recent MSU grad and the creator of Comma, Concert. Today's discussion focuses on creative innovation and non-traditional entrepreneurship. Karina and Isaiah talk about finding and building creative communities, being able to pivot/adapt to change, and embracing solutions. (Did we mention you’ll get to hear music from Comma, Concert throughout the episode?!) — Like what you hear? Let us know by subscribing, following, and sharin...

Hatchcast Extra — Innovate State: Financial Wellness, ft. Rochelle Nawrocki Gorey

December 03, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

Rochelle Gorey leads SpringFour, a Certified B, social impact fintech company that helps the financial services industry limit risk by empowering improved payment performance and increased customer engagement. Trusted by BMO Harris Bank, Capital One, Wells Fargo, Discover, M&T Bank, LendUp, Oportun, and more, SpringFour’s solutions provide financial resources to millions of consumers.  Rochelle’s more than 25 years of experience in public policy and government relations led her to the finte...

Hatchcast Extra — Innovate State: Technology & Emerging Trends, ft. Christopher Golec

November 19, 2021 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

After graduating from Michigan State University in 1987, Chris Golec went on to start multiple software companies in Silicon Valley valued at more than $2 billion. Most recently, he founded and led Demandbase as CEO, pioneering the Account-Based Marketing category (“ABM”) over the past 15 years. This feat earned him Top CEO and Marketing Technology executive awards from multiple leading industry organizations.   In 2016, Glassdoor named his company in their Top 10 Places to Work in the Unite...

Teaming up with TEDxMSU

November 12, 2021 18:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

With a new crew, new look, and new view on the scene, The Hatchcast's team decides to embark on a new adventure, teaming up with TEDxMSU on a collaboration of epic proportions. Check out the introductory episode and stay tuned for more! With The Hatchcast and TEDxMSU, there's going to be some 🔥 ahead! Today, Lucinda Krieger, Emma Walters, and Jason Jia join Gabe Berke and Aaryn Richard in The Hatchcast studio to talk about TEDxMSU 2022. ——— Like what you hear? Let us know! And if you would...

Hatchcast Extra — Innovate State: The Future of Food, ft. Kristine Yang & Brian Lai

November 05, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

Brian Lai, Co-Founder, The Only Bean Brian is a first-generation Asian American who embraced an entrepreneurial spirit early while helping his parents run their restaurant. He started his first business when he was 14, and after graduating from MSU with a bachelor’s in marketing, he spent his early career in sales and marketing. In 2015, he got his master’s degree at Hult International Business School in Shanghai and Dubai. In 2015, he started an eCommerce business while traveling and in 20...

The Godfather of Leelanau Wine: Larry Mawby

October 29, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

Diego takes the reigns for this week’s episode in The Hatchcast’s first-ever road trip. Trekking four hours northward to Michigan’s magnificent Leelanau Peninsula & wine country, Diego sat down with Larry Mawby, Spartan alum & founder of Mawby Wines. From poetry to sustainability, this interview is a treat! ----- Like what you hear? Let us know and subscribe and share, we really appreciate it! Have ideas or comments for us? Email us at [email protected]. For behind-the-scenes content, chec...

Hatchcast Extra — Innovate State: Turning Passion Into Profit ft. Jaime Schmidt

October 22, 2021 11:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

Jaime Schmidt is an entrepreneur and the founder of Schmidt’s Naturals, a brand of natural personal care products she started in her kitchen in Portland, Oregon, in 2010. Jaime is known for modernizing natural personal care products, including the customer-favorite deodorant, and bringing them to the mainstream market. Under her leadership, Schmidt’s grew into a household name lining the shelves of retailers, including Target, Costco, Whole Foods, Walmart, CVS, and across 30 countries. In 2...

[REBROADCAST] Overcoming Adversity with Adam Enfroy

October 15, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

Adam Enfroy joins us to talk about how he overcame his struggles, and became a giant in the media industry! Stay tuned to hear about the Adam Enfroy Digital Media Scholarship! Even if we're practicing physical distancing, it doesn't mean we can't connect. As always, you can keep up with all upcoming entrepreneurial events at Michigan State University, here: https://entrepreneurship.msu.edu/calendar/ Check out our video content at https://vimeo.com/msuburgess! Like what you hear? Subscribe...

Innovate State: Two Strikes to Success with Jeff Church

October 08, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB

Jeff Church, a reputable beverage entrepreneur, is CEO & co-founder of Rowdy Energy Drinks, the “better-for-you” energy drink containing electrolytes and nootropics, which he launched with two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch in 2020. He previously founded Suja Juice, which he scaled to $150 million in revenue and $25 million in EBITDA in eight years. Suja Juice was determined by Inc. 500 to be the 2016 fastest-growing food and beverage brand in the United States. Church became th...

You Do Not Have A Broken Brain! (It's Just Anxiety.😬)

October 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

Living with social anxiety is hard, but living with these anxieties in the creative field? Seems almost impossible, right?! This week, Danielle sits down with Michigan State University Communication’s Graphic Designer, Aimee Brasseur, to open the conversation about what it’s like having a brain that perceives itself as constantly in danger. Throughout this episode, you’ll also hear specialized clips from Dr. Jonathan Ritz, elaborating on the topics Danielle and Aimee touch on. Mental healt...

Innovate State: Beyond the Field with Todd Duckett

September 24, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

Todd Duckett is the CEO of Duckett Enterprises, the founder of New World Flood, co-owner of Duckett Brothers Facilities Management, and co-founder of The Black Success Network & Career Training Camp. He is from Kalamazoo, MI.  Todd is a former American football running back in the National Football League. He was a First Round draft pick by the Atlanta Falcons and also played for the Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions, and Seattle Seahawks. He played college football at Michigan State Unive...

Returning to 'Normalcy'

September 17, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

We’re back in the saddle and better than ever! Join us in our season six launch as we meet our newest co-hosts, Charlotte, Danielle, Gabe B., Diego, and Karina, as they share what brought them to Burgess and their perspectives on entrepreneurship. Also, catch a sneak peek of what the team has in the works for the rest of the season. ----- Like what you hear? Let us know and subscribe and share, we really appreciate it! Have ideas or comments for us? Email us at [email protected]. For beh...

". . . inescapable, like the gravity of a blackhole . . ."

May 21, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Recording together for the last time as a team (with the team), Gabe and Aaryn raise their glasses and toast Brandon's and Justice's futures. Looking back across Season Five, Hatchcast's team shares their favorite moments and reminisces about the last 18 months. (Don't miss hearing from your newest co-hosts, Charlotte Bachelor, Gabe Berke, Diego Fernandez, Karina Stankowski, Danielle Tice, & Abby White.) ______ Love what you hear? Let us know! Better yet, subscribe, listen, & share this p...

An Open Letter to Innovators

May 07, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

Innovation, originally introduced, includes an equilibrium between social good and capital gain. Now, it has seemingly turned into information and human exploitation forming capital gain for the benefit of a few. How can this be addressed moving forward to create a truly sustainable entrepreneurial future for all parties involved? Today, we discuss just that. ______ Love what you hear? Let us know! Better yet, subscribe, listen, & share this podcast. Liking & rating Hatchcast really helps...

All-American Contrarianism

May 07, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

Innovation, originally introduced, includes an equilibrium between social good and capital gain. Now, it has seemingly turned into information and human exploitation forming capital gain for the benefit of a few. How can this be addressed moving forward to create a truly sustainable entrepreneurial future for all parties involved? Today, we discuss just that. ______ Love what you hear? Let us know! Better yet, subscribe, listen, & share this podcast. Liking & rating Hatchcast really helps...

Back in the Saddle with Travis Stoliker

April 30, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MB

Today, Aaryn & Brandon sit down with Travis Stoliker. Travis is a life-long entrepreneur and a genuinely amazing human. Starting his entrepreneurial journey at a young age running a paper route, he’s been building on the foundation of his entrepreneurial mindset since he was 12. Travis’s professional life started at TechSmith Corporation, where he was a software product marketing manager, eventually making the jump to Liquid Web. Liquid Web was a startup in Lansing that was acquired in 20...

BNVC 2021 People's Choice Awardees & Social Changemakers!

April 23, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

Aaryn & Brandon sit down with the 2021 Burgess New Venture Challenge People’s Choice Winners, Joshua May, founder of Intertwined Entertainment, and Raghunath Reddy, co-founder of The Frame Kart. Later, they get a chance to interview two student ventures focusing on social innovation & change-making: Kayla Green, founder and CEO of GrandStand Music Festival, and Tiauna West, founder and CEO of VEIL. These Spartan venturers go back to their roots, explaining the journey that fueled them to whe...

Innovate State with Jasmene Bowdry

April 16, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

Jasmene Bowdry is a creative, driven retail strategist. She's also a fashion entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in retail, design, and styling. In 2016 she launched SHIFT StyleHouse, a contemporary clothing boutique for the modern renaissance woman. Tying together her love for business and passion for fashion, in 2018 Jasmene launched The Boutique Teacher, LLC to provide both existing and aspiring boutique owners with proven retail strategies to grow and scale their online busin...

Tipping the Hat to the Top Three

April 15, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

Brandon & Aaryn sit down with the top three 2021 Burgess New Venture Challenge winners, Brendan Wang & Jake Roach of CAPNOS; James Hamer of PictureIt; and Jackie Smythe & Olivia Miller of INFKNIT. These Spartan venturers provide insights into how they started and where they’re going. You can see the whole Burgess New Venture Challenge program at: eship.msu.edu/burgessnvc ______ Love what you hear? Let us know! Better yet, subscribe, listen, & share this podcast. With your friends, or with ra...

Hatchcast Extra: An Evening with Jamie Schmidt, Founder of Schmidt's Naturals

April 09, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

An Evening with Jaime Schmidt is proudly produced and brought to you by the Michigan State University's Entrepreneurship Association (MSUEA) and Michigan State University's Women in Entrepreneurship (MSUWE). This conversation was recorded live by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and is rebroadcast with permission. Jaime Schmidt, Entrepreneur & Founder at Schmidt's Naturals Jaime Schmidt is an entrepreneur and the founder of Schmidt’s Naturals, a brand of natural pers...

Hatchcast Extra: An Evening with Jaime Schmidt, Founder of Schmidt's Naturals

April 09, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

An Evening with Jaime Schmidt is proudly  produced & brought to you by the Michigan State University's Entrepreneurship Association (MSUEA) and Michigan State University's Women in Entrepreneurship (MSUWE). This conversation was recorded live by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Jaime Schmidt, Entrepreneur & Founder at Schmidt's Naturals Jaime Schmidt is an entrepreneur and founder of Schmidt’s Naturals, a brand of natural personal care products that she started in h...

Innovate State with Bob Fish

April 02, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

Receiving his degree from Michigan State University’s School of Hospitality Business, Bob Fish has been Chairman of the Board of the Michigan Restaurant Association, Chair of the Small Business Association of Michigan, and was a Founding Board member of MiQuest, a Michigan entrepreneurial incubator. With all of this under his belt, on March 15, 1995, Bob Fish and Michael McFall founded BIGGBY® COFFEE with a single store in East Lansing, Michigan. One year later, and on the cusp of opening a ...

Spartan Successors: Part III

March 26, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

Heads up: If you're just tuning into this miniseries, we'd love it if, before clicking play on this episode, you'd go back to our feed and take in Parts I & II. We'd also love it if you'd subscribe to Hatchcast, rate & share us with your friends, too. Today we continue our series, checking in with 2020 Spartan grads. We've all had a topsy-turvy-volatile-deadly-anxious-weird-bombshell year—which in turn inspired our team to create this miniseries within our ongoing podcast production. With P...

Spartan Successors: Part II

March 19, 2021 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.23 MB

Last week marked one year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. It’s been one year since students, faculty, & staff were sent to work and learn from home. We here at the Hatchcast were no exception. A topsy-turvy-volatile-deadly-anxious-weird-bombshell year inspired this miniseries we're calling Spartan Successors. Today, we offer Part Two, continuing to turn to those who inspire & heal. Our team is proud to sit down with 2020 Spartan Graduates and ask them about ...

Spartan Successors, Part I

March 12, 2021 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB

This week marks one year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. It’s been one year since students, faculty, & staff were sent to work and learn from home. We here at the Hatchcast were no exception. Today, the Hatchcast team marks a topsy-turvy-volatile-deadly-anxious-weird-bombshell year by offering Part One of a miniseries we're calling Spartan Successors. Turning to those who inspire & heal, we sit down with 2020 Spartan Graduates and ask them about their exper...

The Heart Behind the Portfolio: Jeff Wesley

March 05, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

Some say they believe in entrepreneurs. Today's guest does more than talk, he invests. On the Hatchcast, angel investor & Red Cedar Ventures' executive director — Jeff Wesley. Learn more about Red Cedar Ventures at https://www.msufoundation.org/redcedarventures/ ____________________________________________________________ Love what you hear? Let us know! Better yet, subscribe, listen, & share us. With your friends, or with random people. Either way, liking & rating the Hatchcast really he...

Innovate State with Colby Cartledge

February 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

Colby Cartledge is a professional intrapreneur. She is Target’s Lead Business Designer on the New Ventures & Accelerators team, where she helps derisk speculative opportunities for the organization. Colby received her B.A. in Supply Chain Management and Management of Information Systems at the University of Texas at Austin in 2011. In 2016, she received her M.S. in Management, Strategy, and Leadership from Michigan State University. Fun fact, she’s never been to Michigan! (But we're not hol...

Detroit Revitalized with Amanda Lewan

February 19, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Join Aaryn, Brandon, and Gabe, as they chat with Amanda Lewan, co-founder & CEO of Bamboo Detroit. Learn about Bamboo at: https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ ________ Love what you hear? Let us know! Better yet, subscribe, listen, & share us with your friends. Liking and rating helps get the word out. Share your thoughts with the Hatchcast team. Thoughts about future episode topics? Guests? We read and respond to every message: [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram & Facebook...

Innovate State with Robin Kinnie

February 12, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB

This episode of Hatchcast is a recorded-live (via Zoom) fireside chat with Robin Kinnie, President of Motor City Woman Studios. As part of the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation's speaker series, Innovate State. The conversation took place on Wednesday, February 10th. Kinnie's Bio Robin Kinnie is a force of nature. She’s a leader who is dedicated to assisting small business owners get access to technical assistance, capital funding, and training. She is a Michigan Small Bus...

Hatchcast Is 100 Episodes Old 💃

February 05, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB

The Hatchcast team comes together to celebrate making 100 episodes. Aaryn chats with Jeff Grabill, the Associate Provost for Teaching, Learning, and Technology at Michigan State University, and we chart a course for episode 200. __________ Love what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe, listen, & share Hatchcast widely. Liking and rating us helps A LOT to get the word out. Share your thoughts with us about future episode topics, guests, or segment ideas. We read and respond to every message: h...

Innovate State with Julian Posada

January 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

We spend the first Innovate State of the semester chatting with Julian Posada, founder and president of LiftUp Enterprises! Check out LiftUp Enterprises at https://www.liftupchicago.org/! Love what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe, listen, & share this podcast widely. Liking us and rating us helps A LOT to get the word out. Share your thoughts with us about future episode topics, guests, or segment ideas. We read and respond to every message: [email protected]. You can also follow us on I...

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