Spark

Ignite Lab, Loyola University Chicago
  • 5.0 (3)
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Spark is a podcast hosted by Ignite Lab, the official entrepreneurship incubator of Loyola University Chicago. It sparks conversations with student entrepreneurs, founders in the startup community, as well as subject matter experts. These guests will share their knowledge pertaining to your most pressing questions about starting, operating, and scaling a business. Looking for insight, inspiration, and practical tips for turning your entrepreneurial idea into reality? Listen to Spark wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

  1. 05/13/2024

    Post-Pandemic Online Entrepreneurship Trends

    In this episode, Nico introduces Ainsley, the podcast's future host. They discuss how entrepreneurship has grown especially in the online sphere since the pandemic. They also cover how certain types of online entrepreneurship like selling courses and drop shipping have become more popular.

    31 min

  2. 02/27/2024

    National Expansion with Gabriel Fleury

    Gabriel Fleury shares his experience creating DeepPurpl, an Acai Bowl restaurant in Chicago. From opening days before the pandemic to national expansion, DeepPurpl has had a challenging road to success.

    27 min

  3. 12/25/2023

    A Gen-Z Start To Entrepreneurship with Riz Zaheer

    In this episode, Riz Zaheer joins us to discuss his many ventures. His entrepreneurial spirit was especially ignited during the quarantine in 2020 when he built an e-commerce brand from scratch—with zero capital.

    46 min

  4. 12/05/2023

    Freelance Entrepreneurship with Mike Zingg

    Mike Zingg, a senior at LUC shares his entrepreneurial journey as a photographer. What started as a hobby turned into freelancing and eventually a self-made company. This and more in our conversation with Mike.

    31 min

  5. 10/25/2023

    Running a Business as a Student With Jaime Orejuela

    Jaime Orejuela, a senior at Loyola University Chicago majoring in economics, talks to us about his experience at Loyola Limited. Loyola Ltd creates experiential learning opportunities rooted in creativity, innovation, & entrepreneurship. Jaime talks us through the challenges of a young organization that had to restart after the pandemic.

    23 min

  6. 05/07/2023

    What Makes Good Branding with Kevin McGroarty

    In this episode, we talk about the importance of good branding. Companies of all sizes need to differentiate themselves and establish brand identity. Kevin talks us through what makes good branding great and shares some examples. Listen to some tips to improve your business and brand for the future!

    38 min

  7. 04/06/2023

    Innovation In Finance With Bill Feeley

    In this episode, we talk to Bill Feeley, a seasoned investor. Bill talks about his innovations in the field, from being an early promoter of online trading to creating a trading company that focuses on giving opportunities to ex-convicts. Innovation can be internal and in many cases can be one simple change that leads to a brand-new opportunity.

    46 min

  8. 03/14/2023

    Digital Fitness Communities with John Thompson

    A conversation with John Thomson, co-founder of Swol Technologies a social digital fitness company. John shares his path to entrepreneurship and his experience with entrepreneurship during his time at Loyola.

    41 min
See All (20)

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

Spark is a podcast hosted by Ignite Lab, the official entrepreneurship incubator of Loyola University Chicago. It sparks conversations with student entrepreneurs, founders in the startup community, as well as subject matter experts. These guests will share their knowledge pertaining to your most pressing questions about starting, operating, and scaling a business. Looking for insight, inspiration, and practical tips for turning your entrepreneurial idea into reality? Listen to Spark wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Information

  • Creator
    Ignite Lab, Loyola University Chicago
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ignite Lab, Loyola University Chicago
  • Show Website
    Spark