The Show
Ecosysteming is the podcast redefining economic development through the lens of equitable entrepreneurship. Join NC IDEA’s Thom Ruhe as he engages with entrepreneurs and experts who are challenging the status quo and driving lasting change. Catch new episodes of Ecosysteming every other Tuesday on all major podcast platforms or watch on YouTube.
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Episodes
Franchising is often overlooked as a path to entrepreneurship, but Anna Dey is redefining what it means to build a business through the franchise model. In Episode 43 of #Ecosysteming, host Thom Ruhe sits down with top producing franchise consultant, multi-unit and multi-brand franchise owner, and founder of franSPOT, Anna Dey. With more than 15...
Episode 42 of #Ecosysteming is a real treat as host Thom Ruhe sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and community builder Talib Graves-Manns. This wide ranging conversation explores ownership, wealth creation, entrepreneurship, and the future of economic development. From launching Partners in Equity, to helping business owners purchase commercial real estate, Talib shares why access to...
Once known for tobacco and textiles, Winston-Salem is now producing founders and funders that are catching the attention of the entire nation. On Episode 41 of Ecosysteming, host Thom Ruhe sits down with Stan Parker, General Partner of the Winston-Salem Partners Roundtable (WSPR) Fund and former President of Winston Starts, for a timely conversation about...
Episode 40 of Ecosysteming welcomes Amy Dunlap, CEO and Co-founder of Stemz, a Winston-Salem based logistics and technology company connecting U.S. flower farmers with floral creatives. Host Thom Ruhe chats with Amy about the unprecedented growth Stemz has experienced over the past year, leading her team to expand beyond North Carolina and raise a new...
