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Join Executive Director Graham Klemme as he sits down with Narayan Iyer of Laminar Scientific, an ocean energy start-up based in Atlanta, Georgia. They discuss business accelerators, grants, manufacturing, and patents. Learn more about Laminar Scientific here: http://laminarscientific.com  

Join Executive Director Graham Klemme as he sits down with Adam Pounds of Sales Coach Pro, an AI company that uses AI tools to help you develop your sales skills. They discuss AI, building a business with family, and winning an AI pitch contest. Learn more at https://www.salescoachpro.io/

Join Executive Director Graham Klemme as he sits down with Joey Ward of ForWardAI and HutchConnect. They discuss AI tools, websites, and building community.

Join Executive Director Graham Klemme as he sits down with Mark Buckley of the Toy Depot. They discuss the importance of caring for your employees and customers, as well as Mark's time at the Kansas Small Business Development Center.

Join Executive Director, Graham Klemme, as he sits down with returning guest Nate Hiatt to talk about his construction company LUXE Kansas. they discuss affordable housing, building a team, finding mentors, and more. Find Luxe Kansas on the web: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxekansas/ Instagram: @luxekansas luxekansas.com

Join Program Manager Christopher Acker as he sits down with StartUp Hutch's new Executive Director, Graham Klemme. They discuss Graham's history of entrepreneurship, what brought him to Hutchinson and his ideas for the future of StartUp Hutch and the Reno County Entrepreneurship Ecosystem.  You can reach Graham with your questions, or to assist in your entrepreneurial endeavors here: Email: graham...

Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Joel Iwashige, owner of Common Thriving. The discuss Joels own entrepreneurial journey, from working with a software business in Bangladesh to launching his own consulting business here in the united states.

Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he gets on a call with Kira Chereé Cobb of Entrepreneur Business Basics (EBB). Together they discuss programs EBB offers including the JUMP© cohorts as well as Kira's own entrepreneurial journey, and the importance of investing in yourself.  Learn more about EBB and JUMP© at ebbkc.com Kira and Jackson also mention past guest Mark Keeton, listen to his epi...

Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Pippin Williamson, owner of Sandhills Brewing and former owner of Sandhills Development as they discuss Pippin's entrepreneurial journey.

Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Mark Keeton, the winner of the Entrepreneur Business Basics JUMP Pitch Contest as he shares his entrepreneurial journey, what he got out of the EBB JUMP class, and what's next for ReadyLink!

Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Cody Ruebke, Owner and League Commissioner of XP League NW Wichita. They discuss youth e-sports, the games students play, how students compete, and their experience at nationals.

The Heartland Regional Food Business Center helps farm and food enterprises start up, grow, and make supply chain connections needed to serve growing demand for local and regionally produced food. The Heartland Regional Food Business Center is one of 12 across the nation established in 2023 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support the development of a more resilient, diverse, and competiti...

Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Chief the Barber, owner of Diamond Cutz. Chiefs story is one of perseverance, second chances, and the entrepreneurial spirit.  

Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down StartUp Hutch's own Program Administrator, Christopher Acker. They discuss the many programs offered by StartUp Hutch as well as Christopher's own business, Salt City Sound, and why he loves Hutchinson.

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Dave Inskeep, owner of Joe McGuire Insurance, as they discuss the highs and lows of business ownership, intricacies of acquiring an existing business, and the ins and outs of commercial business insurance.

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Sarah Diamond, Downtown Manager at the Hutch Chamber. They discuss local events, grants, community growth, and the downtown master plan.

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Justin Mills of Kansas Drone Services. They discuss the drone industry and what it takes to get a new venture off the ground.

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with David and Christena Weber of Weber Auto Glass. They discuss what it takes to make the leap of faith to start a business and the importance of a supportive community.

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Brett Henry of Adams Brown, Strategic Allies and CPAs. They discuss accounting as it relates to your business and the importance of paying attention to how money flows through your business.

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Darren Thomas of HTeaO Hutchinson, as they discuss tips for new entrepreneurs, how they approached joining a franchise, the importance of local connections, and what it means to be a buffalo.

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Kurt von Ahnen of Mañana No Mas, which started as a digital marketing firm that grew into an eLearning and eCommerce developer. They discuss the growth and changes in the business and Kurts transitions from New Mexico, to California, and finally to Hutchinson. Learn more about Kurt von Ahnen here: https://kurtvonahnen.com/

This month, Jackson sat down with Don Macke on the Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast . The Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast provides strategies to empower rural community success and vitality. Hosted by e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems' Don Macke, episodes will feature interviews with cutting edge rural development thought leaders and community practitioners; remarkable entrepreneurs including...

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer on location in Haven as he sits down with Kevin Evenson of Sleep Haven as the discuss business ownership, cashflows, mentors, and taking the long view of business and reinvesting back into the business.

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer on location  in Haven as he sits down with Jen Brummer of Jenz Java. They discuss what the drive thru coffee shop has to offer as well as meeting the needs of their local community. 

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer on location at Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm in Nickerson with Joe and Aryn Hedrick. They discuss the evolution of the farm and bed and breakfast, traveling around the country, and their commitment to the community.