Episodios

  • Activating Change: Rachel Macintyre on Revitalizing Reno

    Activating Change: Rachel Macintyre on Revitalizing Reno
    Aug 14 2024
    On this episode of Growth Pioneers, Doug speaks with Rachel Macintyre, the City of Reno Activation Manager, to explore the transformative power of revitalizing urban spaces. Rachel shares her journey as a serial entrepreneur, detailing the highs and lows of her career and how she has channeled her passion for creation into projects that breathe new life into downtown Reno. From activating underutilized spaces to fostering a vibrant community, Rachel’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of positive change. Tune in to discover how entrepreneurship can be a powerful tool for urban renewal and community empowerment
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    1 h y 3 m
  • Transforming Nevadas economy through Lithium with Tyson Falk

    Transforming Nevadas economy through Lithium with Tyson Falk
    Jul 31 2024
    On this episode of the podcast Doug speaks with Tyson Falk the Government and Public Affairs manager of Ioneer. Ioneer is a mining company that has discovered a unique deposit of Lithium and Boron in Nevada. They discuss the local, regional and global significance of Lithium, Ioneers unique value proposition and the exciting prospect the project has on Nevadas Economy.
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    46 m
  • Lowering licensing barriers for Entrepreneurs with Jennifer Mcdonald

    Lowering licensing barriers for Entrepreneurs with Jennifer Mcdonald
    Jul 17 2024
    On this episode of the Growth Pioneers, Doug speaks with Jennifer Mcdonald who is The Assistant Director of Activism Special Projects from the Institute for Justice (IJ). The IJ is a national nonprofit law firm dedicated to protecting individuals' rights against government violations. Jennifer Mcdonald started her career in California politics before transitioning into evidence-based policymaking, earning an MPA along the way. Jennifer joined IJ, where she spent seven years on the research team, focusing on issues like food trucks and home-based businesses. At IJ, she now works on the activism team, engaging in legislative and policy work at various government levels. IJ's mission includes safeguarding property rights, eminent domain, First Amendment rights, and economic liberty. They believe everyone has the right to earn an honest living doing what they love, without unnecessary government barriers like restrictive occupational licensing laws and high fees. Tune in to learn about the impactful work IJ does to support entrepreneurs, and their commitment to fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem. For one of Reno Startup Week’s engaging discussions, the institute for justice will be hosting an interactive discussion session.
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    47 m
  • Flume Ventures - Unlocking potential in Nevada with Matt Nordby

    Flume Ventures - Unlocking potential in Nevada with Matt Nordby
    Sep 19 2023
    On this episode of the podcast Doug speaks with Matt Nordby the Founder and Managing Partner of Flume Ventures based in Incline Village. Matt is an amazing human with a really interesting career path. He was an young executive at Sun Microsystems, went on to start a company, which was later sold, then became the President of Playboy Enterprises , and is now currently in the role of managing partner at Flume. Flume is a non traditional venture fund with some really impressive partners including Scott McNealy from Sun and Dave Duffield from PeopleSoft and Workday. They have a unique thesis and are committed to supporting Nevada's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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    47 m
  • Reno Startup Week - Everything you wanted to know and then some

    Reno Startup Week - Everything you wanted to know and then some
    Sep 14 2023
    On this special episode of the podcast Doug speaks with his colleagues Juston Berg and Katie Freeman about Reno Startup Week. They discuss the rationale for Startup Week, the importance for the startup community and its value alignment with EDAWNs mission. They dive deep into the events, people and activities that are making Reno Startup Week a unique inaugural event. Sept 25-29 RenoStartupWeek.com
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    39 m
  • Nevada's secret weapon in the Lithium Battery Sector. Dragonfly's Denis Phares

    Nevada's secret weapon in the Lithium Battery Sector. Dragonfly's Denis Phares
    Aug 15 2023
    On this episode of the podcast Doug speaks with Denis Phares the Founder and CEO of Dragonfly Energy. Dragonfly is one of Reno's Startup success stories, having started a decade ago and recently going public. They have a wide ranging conversation on the technology, the business and the personal side of the Dragonfly story. They also discuss energy storage and Nevadas Lithium Loop.
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    49 m
  • Wisdoms Share from EO Reno / Tahoe President - Tony Lillios

    Wisdoms Share from EO Reno / Tahoe President - Tony Lillios
    Aug 1 2023
    On this episode Doug speaks with his good friend Tony Lillios. Tony is a serial entrepreneur, endurance athlete , integral coach and president of the Reno/ Tahoe EO Chapter. They go deep into leadership development topics including what is enough, overcoming resistance, living well and much more.
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    59 m
  • Mo Collins - Nevada Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Assessment

    Mo Collins - Nevada Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Assessment
    May 24 2023
    On this episode of the podcast Doug speaks with Mo Collins the CEO of Entrepreneurial communities. They discuss the recent Nevada entrepreneurial ecosystem report going deep into the challenges, opportunities and recommendations outlined for Reno, Las Vegas and Rural Nevada.
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    1 h y 9 m