The Cackle, EntryPoint’s popular interview series featuring guests on Facebook and LinkedIn!
The Cackle, hosted by EntryPoint founder, Emily Heintz, shines a spotlight on the remarkable small businesses, innovative startups, and influential individuals making a significant impact in Midwest communities. Join us as we examine the heart of local economies, exploring entrepreneurial journeys, economic trends, challenges faced by small businesses and startups, and the crucial role of diversity and inclusion in fostering vibrant communities.
Episodes:
Check out every episode of The Cackle below! It is an easy way to get to know people in the Midwest entrepreneurial community. Then dig a bit deeper into a few of the topics in our blog series: Keep Cackling!
Episode 69: James Feagin, Rocket Community Fund
Growing Businesses & Entrepreneurship in Detroit
Episode 68: Martin Dober, ID Ventures
The Ins and Outs of Early-stage Entrepreneurship
Special Edition Celebrating Midwest Small Businesses
Featuring TeaHaus, 24th Cheesecakerie & Rock Paper Scissors
Episode 67: Michael Cole & RJ Grimshaw, Bank of Ann Arbor
Banking and Access to Capital
Special Edition Celebrating Midwest Small Businesses
Featuring Taj Cottage, Perfect Imperfections 608 & Riverside Arts Center
Special Edition Celebrating Midwest Small Businesses
Featuring Sticky Spoons Jam, Flavor Temptations & Grand Marais Outfitters
Episode 66: Tom Frank, Founder, Ascend Coaching & Training
The Importance of Psychological Safety in Startup Culture
Special Edition Celebrating Midwest Small Businesses
Featuring McPherson Local, Madame Chu Delicacies & The Goblin King Players
Episode 65: Navin Goyal M.D., Co-founder & CEO, LOUD Capital
Physician to Venture Capitalist: Doing Well by Doing Good
Special Edition Celebrating Midwest Small Businesses
Featuring Motor City Woman Studios, sweet bean & Aaron Christopher Events
Episode 64: Ashley Woods Branch, Founder & CEO, Detour Detroit
Public Relations 101 for Small Businesses and Startups
Special Edition Celebrating Midwest Small Businesses
Featuring Estella’s Vegan Dessert Boutique, AFC Ann Arbor & epiphany studios
Episode 63: Carrie Leahy, Attorney, Bodman PLC
Legal Insights for Startups
Episode 62: Kate Hernandez, Partner, Detroit Venture Partners
Detroit’s Growing Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Episode 61: Kelly Sexton, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Research, University of Michigan
Spinning Out Cutting-Edge Ideas and Technologies.
Special Edition – Genesee County Small Businesses
Featuring Friends of Berson, Kamazing Angels Dance Factory, Howe Art Supplies and Gallery
Special Edition – Genesee County Small Businesses
Featuring Creative Hair School of Cosmetology, Flint Trading Co., JJ Cardinal’s
Special Edition – Genesee County Small Businesses
Featuring Fireside Coffee, Kentakee Athletic & Social Clubs, Citizens Statewide Security
Episode 60: Intisar Bashir, Founder, Browndages
Entrepreneurship, Trailblazing, and Small Business Growth
