In this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview Krista Covey, the President of First Flight Venture Center.  We have an exciting episode exploring the entrepreneurial ecosystem, the joys and excitement of the start-up world, and how Krista and her team work together to deliver exceptional support to high-science start ups. 

Show Highlights:

• Krista shares her background and gives an overview of First Flight Venture Center (01:52)
• The group discusses the amazing environment and community of the First Flight Venture Center entrepreneurial ecosystem (10:30)
• Krista shares her perspective of maximizing the resources of her team to benefit the First Flight Ecosystem, including a very clear focus on the mission and “why” of the organization, and the use of organizational prioritization tools  (15:40) 
• Krista shares the importance of a strategic planning process, and how First Flight Venture Center team leverages their strategic plan each day, including unlocking the ability for First Flight to say “no” gracefully when it’s appropriate to do so  (20:00) 
• The group discusses  having a highly engaged and active Board of Directors, and how organizations can collaborate with other leaders in the same ecosystem to grow the entire ecosystem (24:00)
• Krista shares how First Flight Venture center is positioned to help YOU if you are an entrepreneur, and is positioned to support others in their own entrepreneurial journeys through mentorship in the Navigators Program (30:50)
• The group discusses the challenges that Krista faces as a leader, and how she’s preparing herself and her team to meet those challenges head on. (35:45)
• Krista & the group share guidance and advice for anybody who’s looking to “take the plunge” into entrepreneurship. (39:45)

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Related Podcasts: If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to check out a conversation between Tracy and Mike on the process and benefits of Strategic Planning, a powerful tool that Krista discussed in this episode. 

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