The Innovator

Center for Entrepreneurship at Wake Forest University
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The Center for Entrepreneurship at Wake Forest University presents interviews with entrepreneurs who tell the story of what brought their idea to life. They share the moments when they thought that the whole thing might fall apart, and the moments when they knew that they had a “winner.” Through their conversations with Justin Catanoso we learn how who they are, as Innovators, impacts what they create.

Episodes

  1. 10/27/2025

    The Innovator – Peter Frelinghuysen / Earth Brands – S02E06

    Peter Frelinghuysen, Co-founder of Earth Brands

  2. 10/27/2025

    The Innovator – Wubetu Shimelash – S02E05

    Creator, Director, and Entrepreneur - Wubetu Shimelash

  3. 10/27/2025

    The Innovator – Lily Geiger / Figlia – S02E04

    Lily Geiger, founder and CEO of Figlia.

  4. 11/26/2024

    The Innovator – Ashton Keefe – S02E03

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    The Innovator – Ashton Keefe – S02E03

  5. 11/26/2024

    The Innovator – Geoff Foster / Core Technology – S02E02

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    The Innovator – Geoff Foster / Core Technology – S02E02

  6. 11/26/2024

    The Innovator – vQuip – S02E01

    Cam Serigne, the founder of vQuip, and Jack Freudenthal join us to talk about vQuip’s rapid growth and expansion. vQuip seeks to provide recreational rental operators the safety technology, data and per trip renter coverages that de-risk their businesses and enable them to access affordable, comprehensive commercial insurance coverage.

    The Innovator – vQuip – S02E01

  7. 12/31/2020

    The Innovator – Michael Zimmerman – S01E04

    There were moments when Michael Zimmerman had to wonder what else the world had to throw at him while starting his race management business, but you’d never know it from his infectious positive spirit. The resilience he shows while launching Rip Roar Events exceeds that of even the most successful entrepreneurs.

    The Innovator – Michael Zimmerman – S01E04

  8. 12/31/2020

    The Innovator – Sam Chason – S01E03

    Sam may look like an overnight success to those looking at a just-graduated 22 year old with an innovative student storage company in many universities across different states, but he’s been working for an opportunity like this since before many being to think about their life’s direction.

    The Innovator – Sam Chason – S01E03

  9. 12/31/2020

    The Innovator – Mike Bolos – S01E02

    Mike Bolos brings much to the table as he shares his experience coming up with the idea for and then launching DeskView (you may have seen him pitch on SharkTank). The DeskView story is filled with ups and downs, but Mike makes it look easy with the finished product.

    The Innovator – Mike Bolos – S01E02

  10. 12/31/2020

    The Innovator – Kristen McClellan – S01E01

    In this episode we hear from Kristen McClellan, the founder of Snappy Screen, as she shares the history of how the automated sun screen application booth was dreamed up, and then brought into being.

    The Innovator – Kristen McClellan – S01E01
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The Center for Entrepreneurship at Wake Forest University presents interviews with entrepreneurs who tell the story of what brought their idea to life. They share the moments when they thought that the whole thing might fall apart, and the moments when they knew that they had a “winner.” Through their conversations with Justin Catanoso we learn how who they are, as Innovators, impacts what they create.

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  • Creator
    Center for Entrepreneurship at Wake Forest University
  • Years Active
    2025
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Center for Entrepreneurship at Wake Forest University
  • Show Website
    The Innovator