Rochester Rising
202 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsRochester Rising takes a deep dive into the entrepreneurial community of Rochester, Minnesota and the surrounding geographic region, sharing stories of risk taking and innovation. Although these stories are specific to Minnesotan entrepreneurs, their struggles, successes, and lessons learned are applicable to anyone building a business. Join us and learn more about this city’s emerging innovation culture.
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Episode 102: Thaddeus Medical Systems and Extreme Sandbox
October 10, 2018 16:06 - 24 minutes - 45 MBThis week on the podcast we listen in to some audio from the latest 1 Million Cups Rochester. 1 Million Cups is an educational program for entrepreneurs that takes place in 180 different communities across the United States. At the most recent 1 Million Cups Rochester, we heard from Rochester based biotech business Thaddeus Medical Systems and Minnesota based company Extreme Sandbox. • Thaddeus Medical Systems is making a smart packaging solution for temperature sensitive products. o $35B i...
Episode 101: Abbey Sass with Civil Sass Hops
October 03, 2018 16:23 - 47.8 MBThis week on the podcast we check in with Abbey Sass of Civil Sass Hops. Civil Sass Hops is a hops yard on a third-generation family farm in Chatfield, MN, owned by Abbey and her husband Jake Sass. Civil Sass Hops is a woman and veteran owned business. On the show today, we sit down with Abbey and talk about: · Her introduction to southeast Minnesota as a Kansas native and the rural tourism she sees taking place now outside of Rochester. · How the dichotomy of the name Civil ...
Episode 100: Going Back To Where We Started, An Entrepreneurial Roundtable Discussion
September 26, 2018 12:37 - 43 minutes - 79.1 MBJoin us this week on the podcast for our 100th show! To celebrate this event, we went back to where we started from in our very first podcast with an entrepreneurial roundtable discussion with local innovators in the community. This week on the podcast we sit down with Chris Lukenbill, Hunter Downs, and Jamie Sundsbak to talk about entrepreneurship in Rochester. On the podcast today, we discuss: • The definition of an entrepreneurial ecosystem and why they are important. o We talk about an e...
Episode 99: Sean Williams and Comicker LLC
September 19, 2018 10:00 - 27 minutes - 49.8 MBToday on the podcast we sit down with founder of Comicker LLC, Sean Williams. Comicker is a diversity focused, digital first, creator friendly comics publisher that Sean operates out of Austin, Minnesota. Sean is a New York Times best-selling comics writer and Montana native who cut his teeth in the LA film scene. Today on the podcast we talk about: • The growth and creation of Comicker. • The business model behind the publishing company. • Trends Sean is seeing today in the comics industry,...
Episode 98: 1 Million Cups Rochester with Fit Box Mobile and SuraMedical
September 12, 2018 10:00 - 22 minutes - 40.3 MBThis week on the podcast we listen in to some storytelling at the latest 1 Million Cups Rochester, featuring Minnesota companies Fit Box Mobile and SuraMedical. 1 Million Cups Rochester is an educational event for entrepreneurs that takes place in over 178 different entrepreneurial communities across the United States. The next 1 Million Cups Rochester will be held on Wednesday, October 3rd at 9AM in the Bleu Duck Kitchen Event space. This week on the podcast we hear from: · Shane...
Episode 97: What Makes a Good Startup City?
September 05, 2018 10:00 - 16 minutes - 30.4 MBToday on the podcast we ask, “What makes a good startup city and how does Rochester rank?” Today on the podcast we talk about: • A recent “Best of the Midwest Report” released by the Chicago venture capital firm M25. o This report ranks the 54 best tech hubs in the midwest based on measurements in three broad categories including: startup activity, access to resources, and business climate. o Chicago ranked first in all three broad categories in this report. Minneapolis ranked second overal...
Episode 96: Chris Schad and Discovery Square
August 29, 2018 10:00 - 24 minutes - 45 MBToday on the podcast we sit down with Chris Schad, Director of Business Development for Discovery Square. Discovery Square is one of the six Destination Medical Center (DMC) subdistricts and is specifically focused on biomedicine, research, and technology innovation. DMC is the largest public-private economic development initiative in the state of Minnesota to catalyze growth in the Rochester area over the next twenty years. Today on the podcast we talk about: • DMC and the DMC subdistricts....
Episode 95: Mackenzie McCormack and Orangetheory Fitness Rochester
August 22, 2018 10:00 - 27 minutes - 46 MBThis week on the podcast we sit down with Orangetheory Fitness Rochester Owner and Studio Manager Mackenzie McCormack. Orangetheory Fitness is a one-hour total body workout focused on endurance, strength, and power using heartrate-based interval training. The fitness studio is set to open this fall in the Apache Mall. Orangetheory Fitness just opened its 1,000th studio this July. Today on the podcast we talk about: • What you can expect from a session at Orangetheory Fitness. • The need Ma...
Episode 94: Andy Smith and Gray Duck Theater
August 15, 2018 10:00 - 15 minutes - 28.4 MBThis week on the podcast we sit down with Andy Smith of Gray Duck Theater. Gray Duck Theater is a micro-cinema set to open in Rochester this October, offering a “mid-level experience of theater and cinema.” Today on the show we talk with this former teacher turned entrepreneur about: • His process getting to know Rochester as a new resident of the city. • His vision and goals for Gray Duck Theater to create a local cinema that fosters community and conversation around film. • Why Andy chose ...
Episode 93: 1 Million Cups Rochester with OmniTier and Vitals Aware Services
August 08, 2018 10:00 - 25 minutes - 47.1 MBThis week on the podcast we check in with the latest 1 Million Cups Rochester. 1 Million Cups is an educational program for entrepreneurs that takes place in 183 different communities across the United States. At the latest 1 Million Cups Rochester two different Minnesota-based startups presented: OmniTier and Vitals Aware Services. • OmniTier is a software development startup that works to address issues involving big data. • Vitals Aware Services is a SaaS product that provides for safe i...
Episode 92: Discussing Mental Health and Entrepreneurs with Rosei and Chris, Part 2
July 25, 2018 10:00 - 32 minutes - 62.8 MBThis week on the podcast, we wrap up the final part of our discussion talking about mental health and entrepreneurs with Rosei Skipper and Chris Lukenbill. Check back in with Episode 90 to hear the first part of this podcast. Today on the show we talk about: • The stress and anxiety that results from tying your self-worth to your business. • Having contingency plans. • Why this is the prime time in Rochester to be an entrepreneur. • The importance of tying your identity to something outside ...
Episode 91: Lynn Bounds and Edge Fitness
July 18, 2018 10:00 - 23 minutes - 42.7 MBThis week on the podcast we got to record off-site with one of my favorite business owners in the community, Lynn Bounds Founder of Edge Fitness. Edge Fitness was launched 3.5 years ago in Southwest Rochester as a unique gym experience and continues to evolve in its offerings. Today on the show we talk about: • Edge Fitness’ Zumba on the Plaza events taking place this summer. • The importance of work/life balance. • Lessons Lynn has learned in business and about herself in growing Edge Fitne...
Episode 90: Discussing Mental Health and Entrepreneurs with Rosei and Chris, Part 1
July 11, 2018 10:00 - 32 minutes - 59.9 MBToday on the podcast we air the first in a two-part conversation about mental health and entrepreneurs with local innovators Rosei Skipper and Chris Lukenbill. On the show today, we talk about: • Our own experiences with depression, anxiety, and stress as entrepreneurs. • The importance of talking about our experiences with mental illness. • Feelings of isolation during entrepreneurship that may help to exacerbate mental health issues. • Methods of stress relief. • Expectations and managing ...
Episode 89: Mental Illness in Entrepreneurs & SCORE SE MN
June 27, 2018 10:00 - 19 minutes - 35.6 MBToday we provide a teaser to our next new podcast where we sit down and talk about mental illness and entrepreneurs. Recent data suggests that mental illness rates are higher in entrepreneurs than in the general population; entrepreneurs may also inherently possess traits that make them more likely to develop mental illness than the general population. With the recent deaths of entrepreneurs Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, it’s time we open up this conversation. Be sure to check back in wi...
Episode 88: New MILE Program to Provide Financial Options for Minnesota Entrepreneurs
June 20, 2018 16:06 - 13 minutes - 24.8 MBThis week on the podcast we talk about a new program offering financial assistance for entrepreneurs in MN, called Minnesota Innovation Loans for Entrepreneurs (MILE). This program provides interest free loans between $20K-50K, targeting early stage businesses developing high tech products or services to encourage the growth and sustainability of early stage startups in Minnesota and to increase job creation in the state. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) ...
Episode 87: 1 Million Cups Rochester with Technovation[MN], the Assistive Arc Challenge, and Spanish and Go
June 13, 2018 13:53 - 28 minutes - 51.9 MBThis week on the podcast we check in with the latest 1 Million Cups Rochester. 1 Million Cups is an educational program for entrepreneurs that takes place in 180 different communities across the United States. Here are the startups and local groups that spoke to the community at the June 1 Million Cups Rochester: • Technovation[MN], a program in southeast Minnesota. This global challenge encourages middle school and high school aged girls to pursue careers in technology and computing. The Te...
Episode 86: Meet the Team behind SolKen Technology
June 06, 2018 10:00 - 17 minutes - 32.5 MBThis week on the podcast we sit down with Solomon Antoine, Ken Nguyen, D’Angelo Tines, and Haron Arama of SolKen Technology. SolKen Technology is a Rochester-based tech startup specializing in cryptocurrency mentoring, web development, and e-commerce development. Their current focus is on the product FAVR, a web-based platform that matches freelancers with jobs, such as yard work and errand-running, in the community. This week on the podcast we talk about: • FAVR, a platform that pairs fre...
Episode 85: The Ladies Behind The Commission
May 23, 2018 10:00 - 14 minutes - 25.7 MBThis week on the podcast we sit down with Grace Pesch and Crystal Heim, ladies on the Executive Board of The Commission, a young professionals group in Rochester, Minnesota. This week on the podcast we talk about: • Events and initiatives going on the community that Grace and Crystal are excited about, including new ownership of Canvas & Chardonnay and The Commission’s Salute to the 4th celebration. • Their work to develop and launch women-focused events in the community, including monthly wo...
Episode 84: Rochester Rising's Spring Sustaining Membership Drive
May 16, 2018 10:00 - 13 minutes - 25.5 MBThis week on the podcast we talk about the Rochester Rising Spring Membership Drive to help make this platform a sustainable part of the Rochester entrepreneurial community. Rochester Rising was launched in July 2016 to fill a real gap in this city and to amplify the stories of our entrepreneurs. Since that time, we’ve told the stories of over 134 unique startups and entrepreneurs to give a face and voice to this city’s entrepreneurial culture. Sustaining memberships help to keep Rochester Ri...
Episode 83: 1 Million Cups Rochester with HipStar and Pandora Cybernetics
May 09, 2018 13:55 - 26 minutes - 48.2 MBThis week on the podcast we share the latest audio from 1 Million Cups Rochester. 1 Million Cups is an educational program for entrepreneurs that takes place in over 179 different communities across the United States. 1 Million Cups Rochester is held the first Wednesday of every month. Today on the podcast we hear from participants at the May 1 Million Cups Rochester, HipStar and Pandora Cybernetics. HipStar is a universal travel cart that provides a new way to carry heavy luggage for balance...
Episode 82: Innovationology with Limb Lab and Grand Rounds Brewing Company
May 02, 2018 10:00This week on the podcast we talk about Innovationology, an upcoming adults only fundraiser for the Minnesota Children’s Museum of Rochester. This event will take place on May 17th in the Bleu Duck Kitchen and Collider Coworking. The evening event features “Experience Teams” showcasing their innovation with a paired small food and drink to highlight innovation occurring in the Rochester community. Today on the podcast we hear from one Experience Team for this year’s event: Limb Lab and Grand...
Episode 81: Ari Kolas and Apollo Liquor
April 25, 2018 14:17 - 40 minutes - 74.5 MBThis week on the podcast we have a very special episode from the latest Collider Coworking Experts Series with serial entrepreneur Ari Kolas of Apollo Liquor. Ari and his family business are living proof that many other successful businesses beyond medical exist and thrive in Rochester. This was a great talk by Ari with valuable advice for anyone thinking about or running a business anywhere. On the podcast today, Ari talks about: • The launch of the first Apollo Liquor store in Austin, Minn...
Episode 80: Bekkie, Dustin, and Jonny of My Town My Music
April 18, 2018 10:00 - 20 minutes - 36.7 MBThis week on the podcast we sit down with Bekkie, Dustin, and Jonny of My Town My Music, an emerging Rochester music platform that gives the community a voice for live musical entertainment in Rochester. My Town My Music successfully held a sold-out performance on a Wednesday night just a few weeks ago featuring local rapper Dessa. The team is set to bring Minneapolis indie musician and big-name Jeremy Messersmith to town this May. This week on the podcast we chatted about: • My Town My M...
Episode 79: 1 Million Cups Rochester with Stationary Astronauts and Solken Technologies
April 11, 2018 10:00 - 36 minutes - 66.7 MBThis week on the podcast we share some audio from the most recent 1 Million Cups Rochester. 1 Million Cups is a national education program for entrepreneurs that takes place most Wednesdays in 174 communities across the United States. 1 Million Cups provides a platform for local entrepreneurs to share the story of their business and ask members of the community for help on one particular issue that their startup is facing. Due to a snow storm last week, the original speakers at 1 Million Cups...
Episode 78: Community Roundup with gBETA Medtech Accelerator, Minnesota Cup, Sonex Health, and Marblehead Medical
April 04, 2018 10:00 - 16 minutes - 30.5 MBThere are so many new, exciting initiatives and developments going on in Rochester and the greater Minnesota community right now. Today on the podcast we take a look at four powerful stories unfolding within the community. • First off, we talk about gener8tor and their launch of a brand new medtech specific accelerator, called gBETA Medtech, in Minneapolis. gBETA Medtech is a free, seven-week accelerator program for medtech startups that’s sponsored by Boston Scientific, Mayo Clinic, and the...
Episode 77: Zoey Jantsan and Miss Minnesota, RE/MAX, and Chamber of Commerce
March 28, 2018 10:00 - 27 minutes - 50.3 MBThis week on the podcast we sit down with entrepreneur Zoey Jantsan to hear about all her latest endeavors. Zoey is the former Miss Minnesota US International. She’s also entering into her second year as a real estate agent with RE/MAX and is the current chair of the Women’s Roundtable for the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce. We had a very full discussion on the podcast today including: • A chat about a new community kindness initiative in Rochester that Zoey is a part of, called Read Roc...
Episode 76: Jay Adkins & Godwin Dold
March 21, 2018 15:21 - 35 minutes - 64.3 MBThis week on the podcast we chat with local entrepreneur and partner at Godwin Dold, Jay Adkins. Godwin Dold is a local law firm that specializes in business law, criminal defense, estate planning, commercial real estate, DWI defense, and civil litigation. The practice is currently a team of four and was originally founded by attorneys and entrepreneurs James Godwin and Rick Dold. On the podcast today with talk with Jay about: • the basics of Godwin Dold. • what it was like to join a law fi...
Episode 75: Talking with Jim and May of Spanish and Go
March 14, 2018 10:00 - 33 minutes - 61.7 MBOn the podcast today, we share the full audio from our latest #Emerge video, talking with local entrepreneurs May Larios Garcia and Jim Fricker of Spanish and Go. Spanish and Go is "your resource for learning real-world, travel Spanish" through a series of blogs and videos. This business developed by blending together Jim and May's passions for teaching, travel, Spanish, and recording. Now, Jim and May spend their time traveling back and forth between Rochester and Spanish speaking regions bo...
Episode 74: Ignite Minnesota and Public/Private Sector Panel Discussion
March 07, 2018 14:17 - 38 minutes - 70.2 MBThis week on the podcast it's all about Ignite Minnesota, a brand new statewide initiative to keep greater Minnesota competitive. This regional partnership works to convene, elevate, and promote the work of innovative businesses, entrepreneurs, and technologies in Minnesota to keep the region connected and globally competitive in an ever-evolving digital space. Ignite Minnesota aims to support students, businesses, and entrepreneurs throughout Greater Minnesota. We were lucky enough to atten...
Episode 73: 'Should You Build Your Business in Stealth Mode?' with Chris Lukenbill and Jan Hagenbrock
February 28, 2018 15:59 - 35 minutes - 64.9 MBThis week on the podcast we sit down with local entrepreneurs Chris Lukenbill and Jan Hagenbrock and have a focused discussion about building a business in stealth mode. We talk about what stealth mode is in business development, why some businesses may build in this manner, and why some choose to grow their business outside of stealth mode. This was a great conversation today and hopefully the first of many focused debates on our podcast. "The challenge that you're running into of going into...
Episode 72: Talking EatRochMN with Cheyenne and Katie
February 21, 2018 17:06 - 20 minutes - 37 MBThis week on the podcast we talk with the ladies behind EatRochMN: Cheyenne Labott and Katie Zupancic Wymer. EatRochMN is a food blog and popular Instagram account started about one year ago where the girls tour through the Rochester food scene, creating meaningful connections and making Rochester feel a little bit more like home. The EatRochMN Instagram account recently hit 1000 followers as Cheyenne and Katie continue their food adventures around the city. This week on the podcast we talk a...
Episode 71: Tyler Aug, Mike Terrill, and The Rochester Posse
February 14, 2018 16:21 - 51.5 MBToday on the podcast we talk with Tyler Aug and Mike Terrill of The Rochester Posse, a community link to events taking place within the Rochester community. On the show today, we talk about the evolution of the Rochester Posse, what has these innovators excited about the Rochester community, how they approach telling a story about the local business and cultural scene, and the growth they see in the Rochester music community.
Episode 70: April Dahl and Dahl Dance
February 07, 2018 14:00 - 25 minutes - 47.3 MBThis week on the podcast we travel out to Dahl Dance studio to speak with owner April Dahl. Dahl Dance is a professional social dance studio that teaches nineteen different dances, including swing and Argentine Tango, to adults. April and her husband Gary opened up the studio in 2005 in Rochester and have been operating the business for thirteen years. This week on the podcast, we talk about Dahl Dance's move to their brand-new space, what it takes to successfully run a business for over a de...
Episode 69: Looking Backward to Look Ahead
January 31, 2018 16:50 - 19 minutes - 36.5 MBThis week on the podcast we take a look at the past year in the entrepreneurial community of Rochester and talk a bit about where the community is headed. We take a look back at some predictions that were made for the entrepreneurial community in 2017 and break down these predictions to see if they actually happened. We also take a deep dive into what actually was accomplished in our innovation community in 2017. And lastly, we talk about opportunities in 2018 and what some entrepreneurs pred...
Episode 68: Winona State University + Information Technology Expert Panel, Part 2
January 24, 2018 16:25 - 48 minutes - 88.9 MBThis week on the podcast, we listen in to the final portion of audio from a recent Information Technology (IT) Expert Panel with Winona State University Rochester and Collider Coworking. This panel event facilitated an “open and fluid” conversation about IT in Rochester, talent and educational needs in the field, and how higher education organizations like Winona State can help to fill these gaps. The podcast today is the second in this two part series from the discussion. The expert IT panel...
Episode 67: Winona State University Rochester + Information Technology Expert Panel
January 17, 2018 21:30 - 49 minutes - 91.3 MBThis week on the podcast, we listen in to some audio from a recent Information Technology (IT) Expert Panel with Winona State University Rochester and Collider Coworking. This panel event facilitated an “open and fluid” conversation about IT in Rochester, talent and educational needs in the field, and how higher education organizations like Winona State can help to fill these gaps. The podcast today is the first in this two part series from the discussion. The expert IT panel at the event inc...
Episode 66: Garret Sorensen and Mandala Tea
January 10, 2018 16:17 - 49 minutes - 91.3 MBThis week on the podcast we talk with Garret Sorensen of Mandala Tea. This business imports and sells Chinese and Taiwanese teas and tea accessories and is based in Rochester, Minnesota. On the show today we talk about the meditative and health benefits of tea, the different types of tea, and how to hold a proper tea service. Garret also shared how the business has grown and developed over the last 13 years of operation, especially through an increased online and social media presence, and ho...
Episode 65: Derrick Chapman and Twisted Barrel Wood Fired Pizza
January 03, 2018 14:20 - 17 minutes - 31.9 MBWelcome to our first podcast of 2018! This week, we sit down with Derrick Chapman, owner of Twisted Barrel Wood Fired Pizza. This audio is from our very latest video #Emerge series, where we have a low-key discussion with an entrepreneur in the Rochester community. This week on the podcast, we talk about the growth of the mobile food unit industry in Rochester, how Derrick’s been navigating his first year “all in” with his food truck business, and what he does at the end of the calendar year ...
Episode 64: Dr. Victor Montori and the Patient Revolution
December 13, 2017 17:14 - 50 minutes - 92.7 MBToday on the podcast we talk with Dr. Victor Montori, a Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic who recently self-published his very first book called The Patient Revolution for Careful and Kind Care: Why We Revolt. This manifesto calls for a fundamental change in today’s global healthcare system, advocating for patient care that’s kind, careful, and based on love. “As I tried to write [this book], what kept coming up was not a summary of the research that we had done, but rather was a series o...
Episode 63: Fall Sustaining Membership Drive with Rochester Rising
December 06, 2017 18:18 - 17 minutes - 32.3 MBThis week on the podcast we talk about our fall sustaining membership drive. Rochester Rising was launched last July to amplify stories of entrepreneurship in Rochester, Minnesota, share the stories of our risk-takers, and begin to document the rise of entrepreneurship in this city. Over the past seventeen months, we’ve told the stories of 110 different entrepreneurs, startups, or innovation initiatives in Rochester and the surrounding communities. We are always experimenting, learning, and g...
Episode 62: An Evening with the Founders of DoApp, Part 2
November 29, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBThis week on the podcast, we listen in to part two of “An Evening with the Founders of DoApp” straight from Rochester’s Global Entrepreneurship Week. In part one founders Wade Beavers, Joe Sriver, and David Borrillo spoke about the early stages of DoApp, a mobile app development company, and the risks of taking outside funding when building a startup. To wrap the story up today, the team talked about the importance of hiring great talent, life after your company is acquired, and how to work t...
Episode 61: An Evening with the Founders of DoApp, Part 1
November 22, 2017 11:00 - 58 minutes - 107 MBThis week on the podcast we listen in to some audio straight from Rochester’s Global Entrepreneurship Week. On the show today we listen in to part one of “A Night with the Founders of DoApp” where DoApp founders Wade Beavers, Joe Sriver, and David Borrillo along with key individuals- John Roberts with New Counsel and David Olson with Blackridge Financial- talk about the growth and exits of this mobile application development company. Today on the podcast, we hear about the very beginnings of ...
Episode 60: Talking Family Business, Buttons, and Digital Marketing with PJ Calkins
November 15, 2017 11:00 - 39 minutes - 71.7 MBThis week on the podcast we chat with Rochester resident and longtime entrepreneur PJ Calkins. PJ began his entrepreneurial career at the age of eleven, where he and his siblings manufactured and sold pin-back buttons door to door. A few years later, the family took the business online, becoming the first pin-back button company selling on the internet. On the show today we talk about PJ’s involvement with his family’s business, how digital marketing can help your company, and what the temper...
Diverge Part 4.3: Becky Montpetit and Rochester MN Moms Blog
November 08, 2017 11:00 - 24 minutes - 44.3 MBThis week on the podcast we listen in to the full interview with Becky Montpetit, Founder of Rochester MN Moms Blog, in our Diverge series. This is the final piece of our multi-part series where we explore the stories of four Rochester entrepreneurs who left long careers to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. “I think it’s really important to look at where your passions are and where your passions lie. Sometimes, we sit in a job or a career and we realize that we really love it and love wh...
Episode 59: Transforming Science Education with InSciEd Out
November 01, 2017 10:00 - 36 minutes - 66.8 MBThis week on the podcast we take a trip to Lincoln K-8 Public School to speak with the Integrated Science Education Outreach Program, or InSciEd Out. Today we’re joined by Chris Pierret, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Mayo Clinic and InSciEd Out organizer, and Lincoln teachers Liz Koehler and Kyle Casper. On the podcast today we talk about InSciEd Out, an innovative collaborative partnership that is redefining today’s science curriculum, discuss specific science ...
Diverge Part 3.2: Jackie and Ryan Steiner and UNRAVELED Escape Room
October 25, 2017 10:00 - 38 minutes - 70.5 MBThis week we listen in to the latest story in our Diverge series, where we explore the journeys of four Rochester entrepreneurs who left long careers to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. Today we listen in to the full interview with Ryan and Jackie Steiner, owners of UNRAVELED Escape Room. “You surround yourself with people who tell you you can’t do it, and pretty soon you think you can’t do it. …Luckily we’re strong enough individuals.” –Ryan Steiner
Episode 58: How to Navigate Career Change and Manage Risk and Uncertainty
October 18, 2017 10:00 - 31 minutes - 58.3 MBThis week on the podcast we listen in to the latest audio from our #Emerge video series. In these videos, we sit down and have a conversation about entrepreneurship in Rochester and peek into the city’s startup culture with a member of the innovation community. This week, I sit down with Collider Coworking Community Manager Jamie Sundsbak. We talk about navigating career change, how to handle risk and uncertainty, and ways to build your business while maintaining another full-time job. And as...
Episode 57: Examining the Multiplier Effect of Inclusion to Expand Your Business
October 11, 2017 10:00 - 24 minutes - 44.2 MBThis week on the podcast, we talk about a recent Supplier Diversity Summit held in Rochester. The summit was hosted by the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce to highlight the benefits of engaging with diverse suppliers and to explain the importance of diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. In the podcast today, we dive into the keynote speech at the event, which was given by Dr. Tony Byers. Dr. Byers has over twenty years of experience with diversity and inclusion initiatives, includi...
Diverge Part 2.2: Rosei Skipper with Rosei Skipper Yoga and Wellness
October 04, 2017 16:28 - 15 minutes - 27.8 MBPhoto credit: M Brandt Photography Our podcast this week features the latest installment in our Diverge series, where we tell the stories of four entrepreneurs who took significant risk to change career paths. On the show today, we speak with local entrepreneur Rosei Skipper. Rosei is a trained medical doctor who completed a five-year residency program at Mayo Clinic in Adult and Child Psychiatry. Now, she teaches yoga and barre classes around town and holds individual and group yoga and me...
Episode 56: David Edmiston and the U.S. Commercial Service
September 27, 2017 10:00 - 43 minutes - 79.6 MBThis week on the podcast we speak with David Edmiston, Senior International Trade Specialist for the U.S. Commercial Service. The U.S. Commercial Service is a part of the U.S. Department of Commerce and serves as a “public facing agency that exists to work with companies that produce goods and services here in the U.S. to help those goods and services get to international markets.” Today on the podcast we talk about international trade and exporting, the first steps Minnesota businesses shou...