StartEdUp Podcast

We don't need another school improvement plan. That just builds on what already is.

What we need are totally new opportunities.

Please share if this resonates with you.

I'm all in when it comes to student-led innovation and entrepreneurship. The other side of this, however, is the reported feelings of isolation and depression that sometimes accompanies the pursuit of entrepreneurship. This podcast is how to avoid these pitfalls, and would appreciate it if you would share this with other hard working students.

Mark C. Perna is on a mission to get people to see the greatness in Generation Z. His new book, "Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance In Younger Generations," Mark dives deep into how and why GenZ will become the leaders of tomorrow.

This is a must-listen episode, and I would appreciate it if you would give this one a share!

Former NFL quarterback Jim Everett weighs in on hard work, exceeding expectations, investing, and esports.

Raised by educators, Jim remembers his journey from New Mexico to Purdue University, where he led the Boilermakers to one of their most successful seasons ever. He also looks back on his success, and even gives a little nudge to "the Jim Rome incident."

Most importantly, Jim recalls what it takes to succeed.

I presented and attended the Indiana Connected Educators (ICE) conference, and I was surprised how many people remembered our presentation about #esports from last year.

Then a bunch of people saw @Ninja on ESPN this weekend, and it got people thinking... maybe this Esports thing is real.

Tiana had the honor to attend the eighteenx18 event hosted by @YaraShahidi and has EXPLODED with passion and ideas.

Please take a listen AND follow her on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiana-mudzimurema-8b2486160/

Justin Kulla is a venture capital and growth equity investor, and entrepreneur and operating executive. He is the Founder and CEO of BusinessBlocks, and previously served as a founding member and principal at Weld North, a venture capital and growth equity firm backed by KKR. He is an investor in #edtech, #fintech, #insuretech and technology businesses. He is also a frequent contributor and speaker at Stanford University, Inc Magazine, and Forbes Magazine.

This weekend I had the opportunity to speak at the #Rewire conference in New Jersey. When I got there I was stopped when a teacher recognized me and told me that she loved the podcast.... my daughter's podcast that is.

This got me thinking about uploading your life. Wether you press public or not, its a good idea.

In my mentorship part duties for our #InnovateWithIN cohort, I've noticed a trend:

It's NOT easy to be a college student and want to launch a startup.

Take a listen:

Gary Brackett is a former NFL linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts. From his days at earning a spot at Rutgers as a walk-on, to winning a Super Bowl, Gary has always had a "walk-on mentality."

He was revered in Indianapolis for his workman-like qualities on and off the football field.

Now Brackett is in the second phase of his career (or as his son said, his grown-up job): an entrepreneur; growing and expanding his franchise restaurant, The Stacked Pickle, to several cities in the United States.

Gary also wanted to give away a signed copy of his book, "Winning."

Just visit: https://www.facebook.com/startedup

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