The University of Denver's Entrepreneurship Podcast

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The University of Denver's Entrepreneurship Podcast

The Entrepreneurship@DU podcast features conversations with University of Denver students and alumni who share their entrepreneurial journeys, strategies, and perspectives. Each interview provides a glimpse into the lives of these innovators, creatives, and problem solvers. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiring careers of founders, artists, and other up-and-coming disrupters.

  1. DEC 16

    First Team Analytics, with Ryan Elmore and Will Palmquist

    In this episode of the Entrepreneurship@DU Podcast, host Joshua Ross interviews DU alumni Will Palmquist and University of Denver faculty member Ryan Elmore. Together, they discuss their journey as co-founders of First Team Analytics, a sports analytics company focused on collegiate soccer. The authors discuss their passion for helping entrepreneurs succeed through their framework of five essential pillars: strategy, structure, people, processes, and cash. Through their real-world experiences helping businesses scale from $1M to $50M in revenue, they emphasize the importance of building company culture by design rather than default and how entrepreneurs can create sustainable growth while maintaining their company's values and mission. They discuss their experiences in the intense six-week program, highlighting the challenges they faced, the valuable mentorship they received, and the crucial skills they developed, such as market validation and rapid adaptation to feedback. The guests offer encouraging advice to prospective Basecamp participants, emphasizing the program's impact on their entrepreneurial journeys and urging listeners not to hesitate in applying. This episode provides a compelling insider's view of the Basecamp accelerator program, a must-listen for anyone interested in entrepreneurship education or considering applying to BASE Camp program.

    40 min

  2. NOV 19

    Ready, Set, Scale, with Stephen Adele and Zach Lewis

    In this episode of the Entrepreneurship at DU podcast, host Joshua Ross interviews DU alumni and entrepreneurs Stephen Adele and Zach Lewis about their book "Ready, Set Scale: Scaling Your Business Without Losing Your Soul." The authors discuss their passion for helping entrepreneurs succeed through their framework of five essential pillars: strategy, structure, people, processes, and cash. Through their real-world experiences helping businesses scale from $1M to $50M in revenue, they emphasize the importance of building company culture by design rather than default and how entrepreneurs can create sustainable growth while maintaining their company's values and mission. They discuss their experiences in the intense six-week program, highlighting the challenges they faced, the valuable mentorship they received, and the crucial skills they developed, such as market validation and rapid adaptation to feedback. The guests offer encouraging advice to prospective Basecamp participants, emphasizing the program's impact on their entrepreneurial journeys and urging listeners not to hesitate in applying. This episode provides a compelling insider's view of the Basecamp accelerator program, a must-listen for anyone interested in entrepreneurship education or considering applying to BASE Camp program.

    49 min

  3. OCT 22

    Unlocking BASE Camp: Insights and Experiences, with Leah Nieboer and Sam Fordyce

    This Entrepreneurship@DU episode features an insightful conversation with two recent graduates of the E@DU Basecamp Accelerator program: Leah Nieboer, a PhD candidate and podcast creator, and Sam Fordyce, an undergraduate student and dumpling entrepreneur.   They discuss their experiences in the intense six-week program, highlighting the challenges they faced, the valuable mentorship they received, and the crucial skills they developed, such as market validation and rapid adaptation to feedback. The guests offer encouraging advice to prospective Basecamp participants, emphasizing the program's impact on their entrepreneurial journeys and urging listeners not to hesitate in applying. This episode provides a compelling insider's view of the Basecamp accelerator program, a must-listen for anyone interested in entrepreneurship education or considering applying to BASE Camp program.

    33 min

  4. SEP 16

    Bridging Academia and Innovation, with Mohammad Mahoor

    In this podcast episode of the Entrepreneurship at DU podcast Joshua Ross interviews Mohammad Mahoor, a professor at DU's Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science. Mahoor discusses his transition from academic research to entrepreneurship, particularly focusing on his work in artificial intelligence and robotics to create social robots. These robots, such as Ryan, are designed to assist older adults with dementia and children with special needs. He emphasizes the challenges and rewards of balancing multiple roles, from academia to business, and shares insights on how interdisciplinary collaboration and AI advancements are driving innovation in his field.

    39 min

  5. AUG 19

    From Student to Content Creator, with Noah Ryan

    Noah Ryan joins the Entrepreneurship@DU podcast to discuss his journey from college student at the University of Denver to successful content creator and entrepreneur. He shares insights on building an authentic online presence, the challenges and opportunities in the digital content space, and strategies for monetizing a social media following. Noah offers advice on career development, emphasizing the importance of acquiring diverse skills and adapting to new opportunities rather than solely pursuing passion. Whether you're a student, professional, aspiring content creator, or an entrepreneur, this episode offers a fresh perspective on the importance of creating genuine value for an audience while maintaining personal authenticity in the digital age.

  6. JUL 22

    The future of work, with John Winsor

    Dive into the future of work with John Winsor, University of Denver alum and expert on Open Talent. In this episode of the Entrepreneurship@ DU podcast John shares his entrepreneurial journey from magazine publishing to disrupting the advertising industry, and offers invaluable insights on navigating the evolving landscape of work.

    43 min

  7. JUN 17

    Logan House Coffee, with Adnre Janusz

    On this episode, host Joshua Ross sits down with Andre Janusz, a University of Denver alum whose unconventional path took him from corporate America to founding Logan House Coffee Company - a Denver-based coffee roaster with multiple local shops.

  8. MAY 13

    GoodLove Foods, with Chennelle Diong

    In this episode, host Joshua Ross sits down with Chennelle Diong, an entrepreneurial University of Denver alum and the founder of GoodLove Foods, a gluten-free consumer packaged goods company. Chennelle delves into her journey of starting a business in the gluten-free industry, explaining what gluten is and the rising demand for gluten-free products. She shares her motivation behind launching GoodLove Foods and the company's approach to positioning itself for long-term growth in the rapidly expanding gluten-free market.

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The Entrepreneurship@DU podcast features conversations with University of Denver students and alumni who share their entrepreneurial journeys, strategies, and perspectives. Each interview provides a glimpse into the lives of these innovators, creatives, and problem solvers. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiring careers of founders, artists, and other up-and-coming disrupters.

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