This episode features Bill Kalivas, founder of LaunchPad INW, and a driving force behind Spokane’s startup and innovation ecosystem. We dive into his journey creating LaunchPad as a hub for entrepreneurs, investors, and community builders, and explore what it takes to foster collaboration and opportunity in a growing city. Along the way, we talk about the evolution of Spokane’s startup scene, lessons learned from years of supporting founders, and why building community is the foundation for lasting impact.Stay connected with Bill (LinkedIn):   / billkalivas  LaunchPad INW: https://launchpadinw.com/FUEL Coworking: https://fuelcoworking.com/FUEL Email: [email protected]

This episode features Darby McLean, CEO of Spiceology, whose journey blends science, entrepreneurship, and leadership, all rooted in Spokane, WA. We dive into her early work at GenPrime, the growth of her career at Spiceology, and what it takes to scale a bold, flavor-driven brand. Along the way, we talk about the challenges of building a business outside major tech hubs, what it means to lead with vision, and why Spokane remains a powerful place to grow something real. Stay connected with Darby (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/darby-mclean-5099ba5/Spiceology Website: https://spiceology.comFUEL Coworking: https://fuelcoworking.com/FUEL Email: [email protected]

This episode features John Munro, a multi-time founder and product leader with a career that spans medtech, fintech, industrial safety—and now, the world of entrepreneurship through acquisition.We explore the origin of TheraSpark, the fast-paced world of Chargeback, and John's more current role at Vimocity. We also touch on what John is learning through his search fund journey, and how it’s reshaping his perspective on ownership, leadership, and long-term value. Whether you’re in startups, operations, or exploring your own path to entrepreneurship, this episode offers honest insights from someone who’s done it across sectors.Stay connected with John (LinkedIn) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johndmunro/FUEL Coworking - https://www.fuelcoworking.com/ FUEL email - [email protected]

Join us for an insightful conversation with David Ebel, Commercial Banking Officer at Spokane Teachers Credit Union (STCU). A U.S. Navy veteran with an MBA from Gonzaga University, David brings both strategic depth and community focus to his work with business clients across the Spokane–Coeur d’Alene region. In this episode we explore, how David's military service influences his role in commercial banking. David discusses the the importance of early guidance and trust before financial needs arise. He also touches on finding the right service provider in community-centric banking.Stay connected with David (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-ebel-42a84ab5/STCU contact: [email protected] Coworking - https://www.fuelcoworking.com/ FUEL email - [email protected]

In this episode, we sit down with Carter Bastian, CEO of Code Lexica, to dive into his entrepreneurial journey and the future of his startup, Code Lexica. Carter shares valuable insights on scaling a startup, tackling AI code generation from a new angle, and what it takes to build a company from the ground up. We also explore how Code Lexica is empowering teams to streamline development, improve software literacy, and adapt to the rapid pace of technological change. Follow Carter on X at https://x.com/carterjbastian or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carterbastianCarter Bastian - [email protected] Code Lexica - https://www.linkedin.com/company/code-lexica/ FUEL Coworking - https://www.fuelcoworking.com/

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