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John Berglund interviews Gabe Angieri, the executive director of Arch Grants, whose mission is to change the St. Louis economic ecosystem by attracting entrepreneurs to the region with $50,000 non-equity grants. In order to receive a grant, the founders must either be from St. Louis, or move their companies to the region. Since 2012, Arch Grants has supported more than 240 companies, most of which are still in business.
 
Insight City: The city is talking. Are we listening? Insight City provides a space for dialogue with thought leaders, innovators, and community builders from St. Louis and beyond, exploring urban development, innovation, and the keys to creating a thriving urban core. Tune in weekly with your host John Berglund, an architect, developer and author, for insightful conversation at The Post Building in the Downtown North Insight District of St. Louis.
 
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Hosted by John Berglund
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Dennis Lower has been a pioneer in the development of innovation districts nationwide, making significant contributions in Philadelphia, Boston, New Jersey, and most recently St. Louis, where he served as President and CEO of Cortex Innovation Community for a decade. This week, John Berglund and Dennis sat down to discuss what St. Louis needs to do to become one of the nation's next major technology innovation capitals.
 
Insight City: The city is talking. Are we listening? Insight City provides a space for dialogue with thought leaders, innovators, and community builders from St. Louis and beyond, exploring urban development, innovation, and the keys to creating a thriving urban core. Tune in weekly with your host John Berglund, an architect, developer and author, for insightful conversation at The Post Building in the Downtown North Insight District of St. Louis.
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insightcitypodcast/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insight-city-podcast/
Produced by CARTEL https://www.yescartel.com/
Hosted by John Berglund
Contact: insightcitypodcast@gmail.com
 

This week, John Berglund interviewed Tosha Downey, Senior Program Officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Tosha tells us the story of her upbringing, and what role that had in her pursuit to advance public policy in Tennessee. They also discuss what Memphis and St. Louis can learn from each other, and the role education and early learning plays in our cities futures.
 
Insight City: The city is talking. Are we listening? Insight City provides a space for dialogue with thought leaders, innovators, and community builders from St. Louis and beyond, exploring urban development, innovation, and the keys to creating a thriving urban core. Tune in weekly with your host John Berglund, an architect, developer and author, for insightful conversation at The Post Building in the Downtown North Insight District of St. Louis.
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insightcitypodcast/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insight-city-podcast/
Produced by CARTEL https://www.yescartel.com/
Hosted by John Berglund
Contact: insightcitypodcast@gmail.com

This week, John Berglund sat down with Unitey Kull, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Unitey started her career in St. Louis at another city staple, the Contemporary Art Museum. SLSO is currently undergoing big changes with the renovations of Powell Hall, the Symphony's home and one of the most historic concert halls in the country. With the community eager to learn about the venue's future, we invited Unitey to provide insights into the rebuilding process and what St. Louis can expect from our world class Symphony in the coming years.
 
Insight City: The city is talking. Are we listening? Insight City provides a space for dialogue with thought leaders, innovators, and community builders from St. Louis and beyond, exploring urban development, innovation, and the keys to creating a thriving urban core. Tune in weekly with your host John Berglund, an architect, developer and author, for insightful conversation at The Post Building in the Downtown North Insight District of St. Louis.
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insightcitypodcast/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insight-city-podcast/
Produced by CARTEL https://www.yescartel.com/
Hosted by John Berglund
Contact: insightcitypodcast@gmail.com

Join John Berglund on Insight City as he sits down with Kurt Weigle, the Senior Vice President and Chief Downtown Officer at Greater St. Louis, Inc. Kurt has spent his career transforming downtown districts in Detroit, New Orleans, and now St. Louis. With a background in urban planning and development, Kurt has led the revitalization of downtown areas, attracting development, improving livability, and promoting industries and amenities to draw residents, workers, and visitors. In this episode, Kurt shares his vision for the future of Downtown St. Louis, discussing key initiatives and projects that will drive economic growth and development in the area. He also reflects on his experience as President and CEO of the Downtown Development District in New Orleans, highlighting lessons learned and how they inform his approach in St. Louis. Kurt also addresses the recent WSJ article on Downtown St. Louis and the challenges of improving walkability, safety, and the perception of crime, as well as the strategies being explored to address vacant office buildings and ensure inclusive growth. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of downtown development and the role it plays in the vitality of a city.
 
Insight City: The city is talking. Are we listening? Insight City provides a space for dialogue with thought leaders, innovators, and community builders from St. Louis and beyond, exploring urban development, innovation, and the keys to creating a thriving urban core. Tune in weekly with your host John Berglund, an architect, developer and author, for insightful conversation at The Post Building in the Downtown North Insight District of St. Louis.
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insightcitypodcast/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insight-city-podcast/
Produced by CARTEL https://www.yescartel.com/
Hosted by John Berglund
Contact: insightcitypodcast@gmail.com

In the premiere episode of Insight City, John Berglund interviews Patricia Hagen, PhD, Executive Director of T-REX Innovation Center, about the organization's origins, the keys to cultivating a thriving innovation community, and how strategic partnerships with the NGA are establishing Downtown North St. Louis as an emerging hub for geospatial startups and innovators.
 
Insight City: The city is talking. Are we listening? Insight City provides a space for dialogue with thought leaders, innovators, and community builders from St. Louis and beyond, exploring urban development, innovation, and the keys to creating a thriving urban core. Tune in weekly with your host John Berglund, an architect, developer and author, for insightful conversation at The Post Building in the Downtown North Insight District of St. Louis.
 
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChXvBHaoMwZRRm94s7xP3mAProduced by CARTEL https://www.yescartel.com/Hosted by John BerglundContact: insightcitypodcast@gmail.com