The Hatchcast

Join us on this week's episode of Innovate State as Paul Jaques sits down with Manish Rathi!

Rathi is the founder & CEO of JoyRun, which is THE friendly way to get what you want in your local community, from burgers to batteries. JoyRun's peer-to-peer platform makes it more affordable and efficient than ever to get what you want, by providing local incentives with every purchase. Manish holds six patents and has several patents pending. He attended BITS Pilani, where he earned his BE in Computer Science, and holds a Masters of Science from Michigan State University.

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Hatchcast is brought to you by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University,  in collaboration with the MSU Entrepreneurship Association, MSU Women in Entrepreneurship, and the MSU Innovation Center.

Original Music by Kakia Gkoudina
Mixed & Edited by Gabe Hales & Justice Keech
Co-created by Aaryn Richard, Tyler Mehigh, & Kurt Creger
Co-hosted by Gabe Hales, Justice Keech, Brandon Weaver, & Aaryn Richard
Guest hosts include Christopher Sell, Paul Jaques, Ken Szymusiak, Lori Fischer, & Aubrey Haase

MSU Burgess Institute
The Burgess Institute empowers Michigan State University students to learn through action. Keep up with all upcoming [virtual] entrepreneurial events at Michigan State University, here: eship.msu.edu/calendar

Join us this week as we talk with REZA founder Mustafa Syed about his success story in the fashion athletics industry!  We hope you enjoy. Happy Thanksgiving!

Check out or Spartan Gift Guide at https://broad.msu.edu/news/11-spartan-owned-michigan-businesses-to-support-this-holiday-season/

Love what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe, listen, & share this podcast widely. Liking us and rating us helps A LOT to get the word out there.

Share your thoughts with us about future episode topics, guests, or segment ideas. We read and respond to every message: hatchcast (at) msu.edu. You can also follow us on Instagram & get a look behind-the-scenes.

Hatchcast is brought to you by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University,  in collaboration with the MSU Entrepreneurship Association, MSU Women in Entrepreneurship, and the MSU Innovation Center.

Original Music by Kakia Gkoudina
Mixed & Edited by Gabe Hales & Justice Keech
Co-created by Aaryn Richard, Tyler Mehigh, & Kurt Creger
Co-hosted by Gabe Hales, Justice Keech, Brandon Weaver, & Aaryn Richard
Guest hosts include Christopher Sell, Paul Jaques, Ken Szymusiak, Lori Fischer, & Aubrey Haase

MSU Burgess Institute
The Burgess Institute empowers Michigan State University students to learn through action. Keep up with all upcoming [virtual] entrepreneurial events at Michigan State University, here: eship.msu.edu/calendar

Join us on this week's episode of Innovate State as Ken Szymusiak sits down with Michelle Green and John Rood.

* About Michelle Green *

Michelle Green is Founding Attorney at G & G Law, LLC, a 21st Century small business law firm in Chicago. Previously, she was a co-founder of Next Step Test Preparation, a market leader in pre-health entrance exam test prep. She is a graduate of James Madison College at Michigan State University & Chicago-Kent College of Law.

* About John Rood *

John Rood is Managing Director at Greenrood Holdings LLC. Previously, he was the founder of Next Step Test Preparation, which grew from a two-person tutoring operation to a market leader in pre-health entrance exam test preparation before selling to private equity. John is a proud graduate of James Madison College at Michigan State University & The University of Chicago.

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Love what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe, listen, & share this podcast widely. Liking and rating us helps A LOT to get the word out there.

Share your thoughts with us about future episode topics, guests, or segment ideas. We read and respond to every message: hatchcast (at) msu.edu. You can also follow us on Instagram & get a look behind-the-scenes.

Hatchcast is brought to you by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University,  in collaboration with the MSU Entrepreneurship Association, MSU Women in Entrepreneurship, and the MSU Innovation Center.

Original Music by Kakia Gkoudina
Mixed & Edited by Gabe Hales & Justice Keech
Co-created by Aaryn Richard, Tyler Mehigh, & Kurt Creger
Co-hosted by Gabe Hales, Justice Keech, Brandon Weaver, & Aaryn Richard
Guest hosts include Christopher Sell, Paul Jaques, Ken Szymusiak, Lori Fischer, & Aubrey Haase

MSU Burgess Institute
The Burgess Institute empowers Michigan State University students to learn through action. Keep up with all upcoming [virtual] entrepreneurial events at Michigan State University, here: eship.msu.edu/calendar

Entrepreneurship is hard work. You've been listening long enough to us to know that. (Thank you, btw.)

On today's special mini-episode, just in time for National Entrepreneur's Day, our friends Brendan Wang (founder & CEO of CAPNOS) & Jackie Smythe (co-founder & CEO of INFKNIT Apparel) join us to discuss what it's like to be a student entrepreneur and talk about their companies.

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Love what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe, listen, & share this podcast widely. Liking us and rating us helps A LOT to get the word out there.

Share your thoughts with us about future episode topics, guests, or segment ideas. We read and respond to every message: hatchcast (at) msu.edu. You can also follow us on Instagram & get a look behind-the-scenes.

Hatchcast is brought to you by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University,  in collaboration with the MSU Entrepreneurship Association, MSU Women in Entrepreneurship, and the MSU Innovation Center.

Original Music by Kakia Gkoudina
Featured Music by Lauren LoGrasso, with permission
Mixed & Edited by Gabe Hales & Justice Keech
Co-created by Aaryn Richard, Tyler Mehigh, & Kurt Creger
Co-hosted by Gabe Hales, Justice Keech, Brandon Weaver, & Aaryn Richard
Guest hosts include Christopher Sell, Paul Jaques, Ken Szymusiak, Lori Fischer, & Aubrey Haase

MSU Burgess Institute
The Burgess Institute empowers Michigan State University students to learn through action. Keep up with all upcoming [virtual] entrepreneurial events at Michigan State University, here: eship.msu.edu/calendar

This week we get to sit down with podcaster, actor, musician, & Spartan alumna Lauren LoGrasso. about finding inspiration, maintaining your creativity, and taking life slow—putting one foot in front of the other.

Lauren is a renowned podcast producer, and hosts her very own pod, Unleash Your Inner Creative, streaming on all platforms! Curious about her music? Head on over to laurenlograsso.com to check out her latest hit single, "Bomb."

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Keep up with all upcoming entrepreneurial events at Michigan State University, here: https://entrepreneurship.msu.edu/calendar/

Love what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe, listen, & share this podcast widely. Liking us and rating us help A LOT to get the word out there.

Share your thoughts with us about future episode topics, guests, or segment ideas! We read and respond to every message! Email us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram & get a look behind-the-scenes.

Hatchcast is brought to you by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University,  in collaboration with the MSU Entrepreneurship Association, MSU Women in Entrepreneurship, and the MSU Innovation Center.

Original Music by Kakia Gkoudina
Featured Music by Lauren LoGrasso, with permission
Mixed & Edited by Gabe Hales & Justice Keech
Co-created by Aaryn Richard, Tyler Mehigh, & Kurt Creger
Co-hosted by Gabe Hales, Justice Keech, Brandon Weaver, & Aaryn Richard
Guest hosts include Christopher Sell, Paul Jaques, Ken Szymusiak, Lori Fischer, & Aubrey Haase

As the CEO / Co-founder of Patchwerk Recording Studios, Curtis Daniel III is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the multi-million-dollar facility. Patchwerk has been the home to more than a dozen Grammy-nominated audio engineers, as well as over 100 gold and platinum plaques.

Curtis received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University. He is the majority owner of 5ten15twenty (a group fundraiser site for well-known artists & producers), sole owner of The Talent Incubators, and a minority owner of Atlanta’s Streetz 94.5 FM radio station.

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Hatchcast is brought to you by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University,  in collaboration with the MSU Entrepreneurship Association and MSU Women in Entrepreneurship.

Original Music by Kakia Gkoudina
Mixed & Edited by Gabe Hales & Justice Keech
Co-Created by Aaryn Richard, Tyler Mehigh, & Kurt Creger

Special thanks to Curtis Daniel III, Christopher Sell, & Aubrey Haase.

If you love what you hear, or have ideas about future episodes of the Hatchcast, let us know! Email us at [email protected].

Today’s Hatchcast is Part Two of our special Diversity Is More Than a Buzzword miniseries. The interview you’re about to hear was recorded in July, about a week after the interview with Shaniqua Davis. (If you haven't already, check out Part One right now. It’s worth it.)

In all of 2020’s tumult & uncertainty, the Hatchcast team decided to examine the subject of diversity. We wanted to find ways for entrepreneurs to see the lay of the land through perspectives listeners might not otherwise see. 

As a society, change only happens when we engage in perspective-taking. With perspective, we make better decisions. This two-part miniseries is intended to help one think through intentional decisions about company culture & the roles startups play in creating a better, more just, fair, & equitable world — for all of us.

Our guest today is William Horton Anderson. William is the Assistant Director for Academic & Student Affairs for the Eli Broad College of Business’s Full-Time MBA Program. He’s also the faculty advisor for Spartan Pride, a student organization dedicated to building relationships between the Eli Broad College of Business student populations, faculty, staff, alumni, and corporations that are focused on LGBTQ+ awareness. Spartan Pride offers professional networking opportunities, promotes a safe and supportive environment for students, faculty, and staff, and facilitates professional development focused on the representation of LGBTQ+ individuals in Business.

Join us this week as we discuss diversity and inclusion with our dear friend!

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As always, you can keep up with all upcoming entrepreneurial events at Michigan State University, here: https://entrepreneurship.msu.edu/calendar/

Love what you hear? Let us know. Subscribe, listen, and share the podcast widely. Want to share your thoughts with us about future episode topics? Email us at [email protected].

Hatchcast is brought to you by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University,  in collaboration with the MSU Entrepreneurship Association and MSU Women in Entrepreneurship.

Original Music by Kakia Gkoudina
Mixed & Edited by Gabe Hales & Justice Keech
Co-Created by Aaryn Richard, Tyler Mehigh, & Kurt Creger

Melissa Mackey, or, “Mack”, has been driving strategic growth, innovation, and positive brand perception for leading startups, corporations, nonprofits, and agencies for over 15 years. She is an entrepreneur. She also happens to have been a passionate intrapreneur within several Fortune 500 companies. She’s a venture capitalist, a coach to entrepreneurs, a digital marketing executive, and a tech-enthusiast.

Today, Mack is the founder & CEO of LU Management, a firm specializing in helping professional athletes and their families accelerate their success in pursuing their entrepreneurial endeavors and securing venture capital investment.

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Hatchcast is brought to you by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University,  in collaboration with the MSU Entrepreneurship Association and MSU Women in Entrepreneurship.

Original Music by Kakia Gkoudina
Mixed & Edited by Gabe Hales & Justice Keech
Co-Created by Aaryn Richard, Tyler Mehigh, & Kurt Creger

Special thanks to Melissa MACK Mackey, Christopher Sell, & Aubrey Haase. If you love what you hear, or have ideas about future episodes of the Hatchcast, let us know! Email us at [email protected].

Shaniqua Davis is the founder & CEO of Noirefy. Her name may be familiar if you’ve been a Hatchcast listener for some time. 

Noirefy is a platform connecting talented professionals of color with career opportunities. Shaniqua is a force of nature. And her insights, wisdom, & passion are illuminating. Her story is essential in this time. We hope you find her thoughts as instructive as we do.

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Love what you hear? Let us know. Subscribe, listen, and share the podcast widely. Want to share your thoughts with us about future episode topics? Email us at [email protected].

Paul Jaques sits down with Kelly Ford, Tamara Steffens, & Chris Thomas via Zoom for our second Innovate State Speaker Series event of the year!

Kelly Ford is a tech industry executive turned growth equity investor. She specializes in the acceleration of enterprise value for software companies, from startup launch to $100M valuation. She invests in growth-stage fintech companies and, as the pioneer of the firm’s Edison Edge operating platform, advises portfolio companies on go-to-market strategy and operations.

Tamara Steffens leads investing and VC partnerships for M12, a Microsoft venture investment arm, in North America and India. She is the executive sponsor of the fund’s Female Founders Competition.

Chris Thomas is a co-founder and partner at Assembly Ventures, Detroit and Berlin. Prior to this he co-founded the Detroit Mobility Lab and the Michigan Mobility Institute and acted as a senior advisor to mobility startups around the globe.