SCORE Podcast: Where Small Business Matters

Episode 20.9 – Accelerators and Incubators, with Paul Riser of TechTown Detroit

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Paul Riser, Director of Detroit Urban Solutions for TechTown Detroit, joins co-hosts Tom Nixon and Marc Trail to discuss business incubators and accelerators, not only from the standpoint of the tech-based company, but also for traditional product and service companies that need to embrace this brave new world of digital platforms.

Discussion points:

  • The growth of business incubators and accelerators as entrepreneurialism expands throughout our economy
  • Similarities between the tech-based business and traditional businesses
  • How traditional business needs to incorporate tech into the business model to be successful
  • Obstacles that tech-based entrepreneurs face as they grow, and how TechTown helps them succeed

    • References and Resources:

    • Visit techtowndetroit.org to get started!
    • SCORE of Southeast Michigan offers workshops and mentors for entrepreneurs looking to “techify” their businesses. Click here to view our upcoming calendar of events.
    • Looking for a mentor to help you along your digital path? Find a local southeast Michigan mentor today!
    • Connect with Paul on LinkedIn or follow him on Twitter.
    • Connect with Tom and Marc on LinkedIn
    • Theme music:
      • Let Us Run For It by The Denotes | https://thedenotes.bandcamp.com
      Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
      Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported
      https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US


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