Episodes

  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 hr and 9 mins
  • Robert Ellis - Coaching from Essence

    Robert Ellis - Coaching from Essence
    May 16 2023
    On this special episode of the podcast, Doug speaks with his dear friend and coach Robert Ellis about his new book Coaching From Essence. They discuss Roberts personal journey, how it informed his philosophy, coaching methodology and led to his first book.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Kate Cotter - Sierra Psychedelic Society

    Kate Cotter - Sierra Psychedelic Society
    May 9 2023
    On this episode of the podcast Doug speakers with Kate Cotter, the executive director of the Sierra Psychedelic Society and the Nevada Colition for Psychedelic Medicine. The discuss a wide range of topics exploring the potential of psychedelic medicines for healing, the role of her organizations in eduction and advocacy and much more.
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    53 mins