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Columbus, Ohio is a unique place to set up business shop. According to The Columbus Region, the city is the perfect launchpad for innovation. As of 2023, it is ranked #2 in terms of lowest cost of doing business and 60% of the population of the United States and Canada are located within a one-day drive. The news of Intel building a semiconductor manufacturing plant has given further buzz that Columbus is poised to become the SIlicon Heartland.

Many entrepreneurs are looking to set up shop in Columbus, Ohio. The one thing they need is support, which is what Elio Harmon is looking to help create.

Elio is the founder of 614Startups whose mission is to build a community of passionate and driven entrepreneurs, investors, executuves, and economic development professionals committed to helping Columbus startups and businesses go from Idea to Scale to Impact. He is part of the cutting edge to transform Columbus into a high-energy entrepreneurship space in the coming months and years.

You can connect with Elio and 614 Startups through these channels:

Website:

https://614startups.com/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elio-harmon-ba4a8747/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/614startups/

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/614startups/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSy1yXhneIPuJHpnHlH9hw

There are 7 different ways one can learn things: visual, kinesthetic, aural, social, solitary, verbal, and logical. The way our schools are teaching students is focused more on rote learning and memorization of facts to be able to pass a test or write an essay and this needs to change. Skyler Scarlett has one interesting method of trying to educate people: through video games.

Skyler is founder of GameClass which is a revolutionary platform that gives its users the tools to take any video game in the world and make it educational. It is looking to transform the way we do education which is to keep it engaging and have teachers think outside the box when educating their students.

Prior to starting GameClass, Skyler was the major player in the cryotherapy industry where he founded the Glace Cryotherapy where he sold over $325,000 worth of cryotherapy equipment through strategic partnerships with global manufacturers and a strong network of leads within the industry. He has appeared on ABC's SharkTank where he had secured an on air $100,000 deal with Barbara Corcoran.

Skyler is a visionary entrepreneur who has changed the cryotherapy industry and now is looking to make an impact in the educational world.

You can connect with Skyler and GameClass through these platforms:

Website:

https://www.gameclass.school/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/skylerscarlett/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/gameclass/

As of 2023, the main topic and concern now for everyone is AI. The launch of ChatGPT and many other AI tools has changed the way we do things in life. Everyone is also rightfully concerned whether AI will be affecting our daily lives in one way or another. Which is why I invited Daniel Steele to join this podcast to talk about the effects of AI.

Daniel is the author of AI Unhinged and the Book on ChatGPT where he has utilized AI to be able to create the content with and published on Amazon. Having been an entrepreneur and marketing over the past several years, ranging from starting a gaming company to executing successful social media strategies companies, taking a company called SillyBandz from zero to $100 million in sales without spending a dollar of social media.

Daniel's strong insight into entrepreneurship and AI will help you find solutions and strategies to survive the AI takeover of industries.

You can connect with Dan through these platforms:

Website:

https://cofounder.school/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dtsteele/

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/dtsteele/

Cryptocurrency is a truly unique space. It can be used as a medium of exchange or it can be used as a trading tool. But also, cryptocurrency can also help you out develop healthy financial habits while also enabling the chance of winning significant wealth. Chris James Murphy is looking to power up the crypto revolution.

Chris is the co-founder of Klink Finance which is a crypto asset management platform that operates at the intersection of gamified consumer finance and blockchain technology. It provides alternative mechanisms to reward disribution across user populations and plans to build in features of social sharing to digital asset ownership in a way that is safe and exciting while avoiding downside risk.

You can connect with Chris and Klink Finance through these platforms:

Website:

https://www.klinkfinance.com/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/klinkfinance/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/klinkfinance/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismurphylinkedin/

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/klinkfinance

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/chrisjames._/

Kansas City has had a history of entrepreneurship since its founding to what it is today due to the enthusiasm and creativity of its residents who want to make an impact. WAYWO is looking to help facilitate the next generation of entrepreneurship through co-working and collaboration.

WAYWO was founded by Raven Josiah and is a Kansas City-based company whose mission is to aid business owners, creators, and project pursuers in completing their goals by implementing productive and collaboration techniques. Its unique goal is to partner with local influencers and the local government to create co-working spaces that are both relevant and resonant within the community.

Raven believes that by creating a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and fostering collaboration, he aims to help create new opportunities for members of the community and drive economic development in the Kansas City area.

You can connect with Raven and WAYWO through these platforms.

Website:

www.waywokc.com

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravenjosiah/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-waywo-project/

Shanti Hershenson is only 15 years old but she's someone truly remarkable. Since she was only 12, she has actively been writing and publishing books across varying genres, including You Won't Know Her Name, a novel-told-in-poetry about bullying in middle school. Other books include The Accidental Insurgent, a dystopian standalone, and three books in a series called The Chronicles of Ziel DeLaine.

Shanti is someone who's talented, wise, and mature for her age and might be one of the youngest person in history to publish thirteen books at the same time. As she gets older, she will be writing more books in the coming years which may make a major impact in her career.

Along with writing, Shanti is also an anti-bullying advocate, having spoken of this issue since her middle school days.

You can connect with Shanti and get to know here through these platforms:

Website:

https://www.shantihershenson.com/

Twitter"

https://twitter.com/ShantiHersh/

TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@shantiwhowrites/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/shantihershenson/?hl=en/

Pinterest:

https://www.pinterest.com/shantihershenson/

Brandon Leibowitz is someone who's regarded as one of the foremost experts in the SEO space. He got his start by handling the marketing of an e-commerce website.

After building the website, he has started SEO Optimizers in 2008, a digital marketing company that focuses on helping small and medium-size businesses get more online traffic, which in turn converts into clients, sales, leads, etc. The company has lasted through this day and he's the person who can help you with search engine optimization, email marketing campaigns, creating an affiliate program, optimizing paid ads on Google AdWords, setting up social media profiles, and a bit of web design.

You can connect with Brandon and SEO Optimizers through these platforms:

Website:

https://seooptimizers.com/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLeibs/

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/brandonleibs/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonleibowitz/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/c/BrandonLeibowitz/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/leibowitzbrandon/

The number of people who are Olympic Gold Medalists are rare. The number of tech startup founders with a grand vision are even rarer. The number of people who are Olympic Gold Medalists and tech startup founders are the rarest. Robert Esmie is part of the club that embodies the rarest of individuals.

Robert is the co-founder of Critiq.com where his vision along with his co-founder Bernie Aho, is to revolutionize the learning and feedback space by providing a new, convenient way to find help. They do this by connecting you with the experts who can provide you with truly valuable, personalized feedback. Whether you're an athlete, a chef, or even an engineer, there's always an expert ready to give you the right critique to help propel you to the next level.

Prior to starting Critiq.com, Robert represented Canada as a sprinter, winning the Gold Medal in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and the 1995 World Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden in the 4 * 100 relay race. As a Gold Medalist, he has valuable insights into the valuable insights into the mental and physical discipline required to succeed at the highest sports level. In addition, his experience as a co-founder of Critiq.com, offers a unique perspective in the intersection of sports and technology.

You can connect with Robert and Critiq.com through these platforms:

Website:

https://www.robertesmie.com/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/critiqapp

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/critiqapp/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@critiq7029/

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/TryCritiq/

Communication skills is the key to success whether it is working a regular job or being an entrepreneur. Without them, the world cannot move forward. Brendan Kumarasamy has the vision of turning ambitious executives and entrepreneurs into top 1% communicators.

Brendan is the founder and CEO of MasterTalk where he coaches ambitious executives and entrepreneurs to become top 1% communicators in their industry. He also has a popular YouTube channel called MasterTalk, with the goal of providing free access to communication tools for everyone in the world. In this episode we discuss:

- How Brendan became a top 1% communicator himself.

- How to master the art of communication

- The people Brendan works with

- Growing your business with effective communication.

Brendan believes that the the next Elon Musk is a 7 year old girl who can't afford a communication coach so it's his duty to provide her the resources for free to help her succeed.

You can connect with Brenden and MasterTalk through these sites.

Website:

https://www.youtube.com/c/MasterTalks

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/mastertalkyt/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendenkumarasamy/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/masteryourtalk/

The one thing that Sandy Ciaramitaro loves doing is helping kids become good eggs, meaning helping kids develop a strong foundation in creating the best version of themselves.

Sandra is the Founder And President Of The Good Eggs Foundation and also author of the Good Eggs Children's Book Series which is dedicated to helping children in order to improve their quality of life. They have funded summer camps, bedding for children getting a new start, supplies for a foster closet, lending libraries, and more. The Good Eggs Book Series, a social emotional learning series, has been inspirational in helping to fund the foundation and service to kids!

You can connect with Sandy through these platforms: 

Website: 

https://www.thegoodeggs.org/

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodEggsFoundation/?ref=pages_you_manage/ 

LinkedIn: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thegoodeggsfoundation/

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/thegoodeggsfoundation/

YouTube: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaTgWWHXR7_Yueqv4kxjvNA/