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
Episode 32 of Ecosysteming is here, now in VIDEO format! Host Thom Ruhe sits down with Carlo Diy, NC IDEA Program Manager, for a conversation that traces Carlo’s path from mission driven work to entrepreneurship education, and how those experiences shaped the way he supports founders today. Together, Thom and Carlo break down NC IDEA...
We kick off the new year with a new episode of Ecosysteming featuring host Thom Ruhe and Mitch Smith, Senior Investment Manager at the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA). They discuss the similarities and differences between NC’s and SC’s entrepreneurial ecosystems and what’s helping SC emerge as a standout state for founders. Mitch breaks down...
We welcome Jenn Summe to the 30th episode of Ecosysteming! As General Partner at Primordial Ventures, Co-Founder of LiLa, and a longtime NC IDEA SEED ($50K) Core Reviewer, Jenn brings deep insight into what makes North Carolina founders stand out and why the state’s startup ecosystem is gaining national attention. Did you know 57% of...
Charlotte’s entrepreneurial energy is rising thanks to ecosystem champions like Keith Luedeman. He brings an impressive track record and deep experience in ecosystem building and supporting the Queen City’s startup community. Keith is a successful exited founder, an investor with the Charlotte Angel Fund, an Operating Partner and LP at IDEA Fund Partners, Board Chair...
