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In our season 6 finale of the Hatchcast, Diego sits down with Broad Professor Amy Wisner amidst her semester’s work of eliminating grades in the Broad required class: MKT 250. From markers of success and alignment of values to mindfulness and growth, this episode is jam-packed with wisdom. If you want to start working on personal growth but don’t know where to begin, this episode is for you! Don’t miss out on our season finale. _______ Like what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe and share—we really appreciate it. Have ideas or comments for us? Email us at hatchcast@msu.edu. For behind-the-scenes content, check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Hatchcast is made possible by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University in collaboration with the MSU Innovation Center, the MSU Entrepreneurship Association, & MSU Women in Entrepreneurship. Today’s episode was written and executive produced by Diego Fernandez Original Music & Sound Design by Kakia Gkoudina and Karina Stankowski Engineered & Edited by Diego Fernandez The Hatchcast is co-hosted and produced by Gabe Hales, Gabe Berke, Diego Fernandez, Danielle Tice, Karina Stankowski, Charlotte Bachelor, Will Rowan, & Aaryn Richard. MSU Burgess Institute The Burgess Institute empowers Michigan State University students to learn through action.

Danielle sits down once again with esteemed guest Jim Shurter, MSU College of Arts and Letters alumnus and Mott Community College Professor and Program Coordinator, and joining them in this conversation is Will Rowen! Picking up from "Part 1: Fast Design & Challenging the Creative Industry," Jim, Danielle, and Will, discuss what it means to have a designer mindset. Through Jim's professional experience and Danielle's educational experience, they boil down the elements that professional designers work through and understand, explaining why professional design has a cost. As they move through this conversation, they also come to a defining conclusion about "fast design" and its place in the creative industry. _______ Like what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe and share—we really appreciate it. Have ideas or comments for us? Email us at hatchcast@msu.edu. For behind-the-scenes content, check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Hatchcast is made possible by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University in collaboration with the MSU Innovation Center, the MSU Entrepreneurship Association, & MSU Women in Entrepreneurship. Today’s episode was written and executive produced by Danielle Tice. Original Music & Sound Design by Kakia Gkoudina and Karina Stankowski Engineered & Edited by Danielle Tice and Will Rowan The Hatchcast is co-hosted and produced by Gabe Hales, Gabe Berke, Diego Fernandez, Danielle Tice, Karina Stankowski, Charlotte Bachelor, Will Rowan, & Aaryn Richard. Women in Entrepreneurship MSU WE's mission is to inspire, support, & empower women interested in building their ventures. MSU Burgess Institute The Burgess Institute empowers Michigan State University students to learn through action.

Danielle Tice & Aaryn Richard sit down with the winners of the Burgess New Venture Challenge to discuss the event, their businesses, and future plans. The group reflects on the opportunities they have here at Michigan State University and how the Burgess Institute helped them to prepare for the event. _______ Like what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe and share—we really appreciate it. Have ideas or comments for us? Email us at hatchcast@msu.edu. For behind-the-scenes content, check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Hatchcast is made possible by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University in collaboration with the MSU Innovation Center, the MSU Entrepreneurship Association, & MSU Women in Entrepreneurship. Today’s episode was written and executive produced by Karina Stankowski. Original Music & Sound Design by Kakia Gkoudina and Karina Stankowski Engineered & Edited by Will Rowan The Hatchcast is co-hosted and produced by Gabe Hales, Gabe Berke, Diego Fernandez, Danielle Tice, Karina Stankowski, Charlotte Bachelor, Will Rowan, & Aaryn Richard. MSU Burgess Institute The Burgess Institute empowers Michigan State University students to learn through action. TEDxMSU TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Women in Entrepreneurship MSU WE's mission is to inspire, support, & empower women interested in building their ventures.

The Innovate State Speaker Series brings both emerging and accomplished Spartans back to campus for a fireside chat-style interview. These 60-minute sessions offer the chance for guests to share their perspectives on a wide array of topics like innovation, startup life, investments, and career paths. Students get the opportunity to hear firsthand about the hard knocks of the entrepreneurship & innovation hustle to maintaining work/life balance. These are stories of success, stories of failures, and stories of uncommon will—and you do not want to miss them. Today's episode features Brittney Urich. Brittney is a UX Designer who specializes in helping others understand content strategy and implement it on design projects. She is passionate about crafting digital experiences that solve problems in a human-centered, empathetic way. As a champion for integrating content strategy and user experience design, Urich delivers presentations and interactive workshops about the two disciplines. She also speaks/hosts interactive workshops revolving around experience design and content strategy. During Brittney’s time at MSU, she helped co-found a company called Conector to help engage college students with their communities through events. Throughout building Conector, Brittney helped grow it to six figures while establishing more than 100 partnerships. Urich enjoys exploring national parks and hiking in Colorado with her dog Izzy. _______ Like what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe and share—we really appreciate it. Have ideas or comments for us? Email us at hatchcast@msu.edu. For behind-the-scenes content, check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Hatchcast is made possible by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University in collaboration with the MSU Innovation Center, the MSU Entrepreneurship Association, & MSU Women in Entrepreneurship. Original Music & Sound Design by Kakia Gkoudina and Karina Stankowski Engineered & Edited by Will Rowan The Hatchcast is co-hosted and produced by Gabe Hales, Gabe Berke, Diego Fernandez, Danielle Tice, Karina Stankowski, Charlotte Bachelor, Will Rowan, & Aaryn Richard.

On this week's executive produced, special 4/20 edition episode of The Hatchcast, "A Joint Decision," Gabe and Aaryn sit down with Doghouse Cannabis's president, Eric Slutzky, to discuss the crazy world of weed today. Join them as they discuss the difficulties of starting a growery, perfecting the craft, dealing with laws and regulations, and much more!! _______ Like what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe and share—we really appreciate it. Have ideas or comments for us? Email us at hatchcast@msu.edu. For behind-the-scenes content, check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Hatchcast is made possible by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University in collaboration with the MSU Innovation Center, the MSU Entrepreneurship Association, & MSU Women in Entrepreneurship. Today's episode is executive produced by Gabe Berke Original Music & Sound Design by Kakia Gkoudina and Karina Stankowski Engineered & Edited by Gabe Berke & Will Rowan The Hatchcast is co-hosted and produced by Gabe Hales, Gabe Berke, Diego Fernandez, Danielle Tice, Karina Stankowski, Charlotte Bachelor, Will Rowan, & Aaryn Richard. MSU Burgess Institute The Burgess Institute empowers Michigan State University students to learn through action. Women in Entrepreneurship MSU WE's mission is to inspire, support, & empower women interested in building their ventures. TEDxMSU TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.

In this episode of the Hatchcast, Karina sits down with MSU students and fashion industry entrepreneurs Lia Gabrielle and Olivia Simone to talk all about breaking into the fashion industry… while living in a city that definitely isn’t considered a fashion capital! Today’s guests prove from personal experience that the entrepreneurial mindset can take you far — from creating your own fashion industry jobs and opportunities, to having the courage to network with experienced fashion professionals, to finding collaborative creative communities in hidden places, this is a discussion you won’t want to miss! You can find our guests on their social media channels by clicking here: • Lia Gabrielle: Instagram & TikTok and on her website: https://liagabrielle.com • Olivia Simone: Instagram (Liv.instyleee) & her own Insta, TikTok, and on her website: https://www.liv-in-style.com • VIM Magazine: Instagram and on the web: https://vimmagazinemsu.com _______ Like what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe and share—we really appreciate it. Have ideas or comments for us? Email us at hatchcast@msu.edu. For behind-the-scenes content, check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Hatchcast is made possible by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University in collaboration with the MSU Innovation Center, the MSU Entrepreneurship Association, & MSU Women in Entrepreneurship. Today’s episode was written and executive produced by Karina Stankowski. Original Music & Sound Design by Kakia Gkoudina and Karina Stankowski Engineered & Edited by Karina Stankowski & Will Rowan The Hatchcast is co-hosted and produced by Gabe Hales, Gabe Berke, Diego Fernandez, Danielle Tice, Karina Stankowski, Charlotte Bachelor, Will Rowan, & MSU Burgess Institute The Burgess Institute empowers Michigan State University students to learn through action. TEDxMSU TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Women in Entrepreneurship MSU WE's mission is to inspire, support, & empower women interested in building their ventures.

Rob Smith, CEO & Founder, The Phluid Project / GET Phluid / The Phluid Foundation has created a brand, combining his retail profession with his passion: a commitment to social justice. After graduating from Michigan State University, Rob began a thirty-year retail career orchestrating multi-billion dollar businesses through merchandising, e-commerce, marketing, product development, and supply chain management. He worked his way through Macy’s for over two decades, working within four divisions and finishing with his final position as GMM/EVP Macy’s Corporate in product merchandising. Gaining new experiences, Rob became GMM/EVP at Victoria’s Secret direct. He was the Children’s Global Chief Product Officer for Nike, Levi’s Jordan, Hurley, and Converse with Haddad Brands. Rob mentors numerous fashion brands and designers, leads the CSR committee as a member of Steve Madden Ltd’s Board of Directors, and raises critical funds for LGBTQIA+ organizations. Today, Rob leads and manages The Phluid Project, a leader in gender-free fashion. Phluid, joining a global movement of freedom, authenticity, and self-expression, leads with values, a powerful community, and a fearlessness to challenge the status quo. Phluid thoughtfully expands into new spaces where they can offer insight, education, and impact, including GET Phluid (gender-expansive training) and The Phluid Phoundation, a nonprofit supporting the most at-risk members of the LGBTQIA+ community (trans women of color and homeless queer youth). Rob lives in NYC with his husband, Rod Grozier, and his dog, Jackson. _______ Like what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe and share—we really appreciate it. Have ideas or comments for us? Email us at hatchcast@msu.edu. For behind-the-scenes content, check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Hatchcast is made possible by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University in collaboration with the MSU Innovation Center, the MSU Entrepreneurship Association, & MSU Women in Entrepreneurship. Original Music & Sound Design by Kakia Gkoudina and Karina Stankowski Engineered & Edited by Will Rowan The Hatchcast is co-hosted and produced by Gabe Hales, Gabe Berke, Diego Fernandez, Danielle Tice, Karina Stankowski, Charlotte Bachelor, Will Rowan, & Aaryn Richard.

This week, Danielle and Aaryn sit down with MSU College of Arts and Letters alumnus and Mott Community College Professor and Program Coordinator Jim Shurter to discuss “fast design.” Together they discuss Jim's educational experience, creative process, workflow expectations, and the jobs that make every graphic designer tear their hair out. This episode is an attempt to define “fast design.” Join them on this journey of self-discovery, and make sure to look out for part 2, where they come to their quandaries' resolutions. _______ Like what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe and share—we really appreciate it. Have ideas or comments for us? Email us at hatchcast@msu.edu. For behind-the-scenes content, check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Hatchcast is made possible by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University in collaboration with the MSU Innovation Center, the MSU Entrepreneurship Association, & MSU Women in Entrepreneurship. This episode was written and executive produced by Danielle Tice Original Music & Sound Design by Kakia Gkoudina and Karina Stankowski Engineered & Edited by Will Rowan & Danielle Tice The Hatchcast is co-hosted and produced by Gabe Hales, Gabe Berke, Diego Fernandez, Danielle Tice, Karina Stankowski, Charlotte Bachelor, Will Rowan, & Aaryn Richard. MSU Burgess Institute The Burgess Institute empowers Michigan State University students to learn through action. TEDxMSU TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Women in Entrepreneurship MSU WE's mission is to inspire, support, & empower women interested in building their ventures.

Ashton Keys is a Detroit native and an Experience Architecture graduate from Michigan State University. He is an established professional in technology with experience working in UX design, engineering, product management, and growth marketing. He has held two prestigious entrepreneurship fellowships with Invest Detroit Ventures and Venture for America. He has a background in building digital marketplaces, where he most recently worked as a Product Manager at Rocket Homes, helping to launch their mobile app experience. Ashton is passionate about sports and technology. While establishing his company, Athlytic, Ashton was at the forefront of the NCAA's name, image, and likeness ruling. Recorded live at SXSW in Austin, Texas, at the Midwest House, this Innovate State is moderated by Paul Jaques. The conversation is packed full of wisdom, insights, and personal stories of success, failure, and uncommon will. _______ Like what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe and share—we really appreciate it. Have ideas or comments for us? Email us at hatchcast@msu.edu. For behind-the-scenes content, check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Hatchcast is made possible by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University in collaboration with the MSU Innovation Center, the MSU Entrepreneurship Association, & MSU Women in Entrepreneurship. Original Music & Sound Design by Kakia Gkoudina and Karina Stankowski Engineered & Edited by Will Rowan The Hatchcast is co-hosted and produced by Gabe Hales, Gabe Berke, Diego Fernandez, Danielle Tice, Karina Stankowski, Charlotte Bachelor, Will Rowan, & Aaryn Richard.

We are officially midway through Spring Semester 2022. After chugging along for eight weeks, it’s time for a break. But before we take a small hiatus for Spring Break Week, we wanted to offer up last week’s Innovate State: Student Innovation & Entrepreneurship Edition, featuring Charlotte Bachelor, Madison Marsh, Christian Nderu, and Avery Tilley. Moderated by Gabe Hales and Jason Jia, the conversation is packed full of wisdom, insights, and personal stories of success, failure, and uncommon will. Innovate State: Student Innovation & Entrepreneurship is a special event featuring four Michigan State University students, all of whom are deeply rooted in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. _______ Like what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe and share—we really appreciate it. Have ideas or comments for us? Email us at hatchcast@msu.edu. For behind-the-scenes content, check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Hatchcast is made possible by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University in collaboration with the MSU Innovation Center, the MSU Entrepreneurship Association, & MSU Women in Entrepreneurship. Original Music & Sound Design by Kakia Gkoudina and Karina Stankowski Engineered & Edited by Will Rowan The Hatchcast is co-hosted and produced by Gabe Hales, Gabe Berke, Diego Fernandez, Danielle Tice, Karina Stankowski, Charlotte Bachelor, Will Rowan, & Aaryn Richard. Women in Entrepreneurship MSU WE's mission is to inspire, support, & empower women interested in building their ventures. MSU Burgess Institute The Burgess Institute empowers Michigan State University students to learn through action. TEDxMSU TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.

In our final installment of Color of Innovation, Charlotte sits down with MSU alumna and founder of SHIFT Stylehouse, Jasmene Bowdry, and current Spartan and owner of DBN Boutique, Onylah Taggart. The two share their experiences as Black women in the fashion industry, the role of social media in expanding their brands, and how they stay ahead of their industry's trends. You can follow DBN Boutique @dbnboutique and shop in-person at 301 M.A.C. Ave East Lansing, MI 48823 You can follow SHIFT Stylehouse @shiftstlyehouse. _______ Like what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe and share—we really appreciate it. Have ideas or comments for us? Email us at hatchcast@msu.edu. For behind-the-scenes content, check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Hatchcast is made possible by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University in collaboration with the MSU Innovation Center, the MSU Entrepreneurship Association, & MSU Women in Entrepreneurship. This episode was written and executive produced by Charlotte Bachelor Original Music & Sound Design by Kakia Gkoudina and Karina Stankowski Engineered & Edited by Charlotte Bachelor, Will Rowan, & Danielle Tice The Hatchcast is co-hosted and produced by Gabe Hales, Gabe Berke, Diego Fernandez, Danielle Tice, Karina Stankowski, Charlotte Bachelor, Will Rowan, & Aaryn Richard. MSU Burgess Institute The Burgess Institute empowers Michigan State University students to learn through action. Women in Entrepreneurship MSU WE's mission is to inspire, support, & empower women interested in building their ventures. TEDxMSU TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.

In the third installment of the Hatchcast’s Black History Month series, Color of Innovation, Charlotte sits down with Spartan, philanthropist, and restorative justice advocate, Leah Ellis. Leah shares how her experiences as a disabled mother fighting the juvenile justice system influenced her brands and the need for spaces for marginalized entrepreneurs within the entrepreneurship ecosystem. You can learn more about Leah and purchase the futures collection at her website, here. the futures collection can also be purchased in person at the SBS Bookstore on Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, Michigan. _______ Like what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe and share—we really appreciate it. Have ideas or comments for us? Email us at hatchcast@msu.edu. For behind-the-scenes content, check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Hatchcast is made possible by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University in collaboration with the MSU Innovation Center, the MSU Entrepreneurship Association, & MSU Women in Entrepreneurship. This episode was written and executive produced by Charlotte Bachelor Original Music & Sound Design by Kakia Gkoudina and Karina Stankowski Engineered & Edited by Charlotte Bachelor, Will Rowan, & Danielle Tice The Hatchcast is co-hosted and produced by Gabe Hales, Gabe Berke, Diego Fernandez, Danielle Tice, Karina Stankowski, Charlotte Bachelor, Will Rowan, & Aaryn Richard. MSU Burgess Institute The Burgess Institute empowers Michigan State University students to learn through action. TEDxMSU TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Women in Entrepreneurship MSU WE's mission is to inspire, support, & empower women interested in building their ventures. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Amy Smith is an experienced product leader and operator who has spent most of her career building product-market fit and operational efficiencies in scaling late-stage startups. Her product background is rooted in B2B enterprise and SaaS software development and service implementation optimization. In addition, she has led organization-wide change management programs to align resources and processes for long-term growth. In her work, Amy has been responsible for strategy development, portfolio management, building and implementing operating models, managing positive P&L performance and top-line growth across product portfolios. She holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology from the College of Education at Michigan State University. ________ Like what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe and share—we really appreciate it. Have ideas or comments for us? Email us at hatchcast@msu.edu. For behind-the-scenes content, check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Hatchcast is made possible by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University in collaboration with the MSU Innovation Center, the MSU Entrepreneurship Association, & MSU Women in Entrepreneurship. Original Music & Sound Design by Kakia Gkoudina and Karina Stankowski Engineered & Edited by Gabe Hales The Hatchcast is co-hosted and produced by Gabe Hales, Gabe Berke, Diego Fernandez, Danielle Tice, Karina Stankowski, Charlotte Bachelor, Will Rowan, & Aaryn Richard.

In this second installment of our miniseries, Color of Innovation, Charlotte chats with Joshua May, a '21 MSU alumnus and owner of Intertwined Entertainment. Josh shares his story on how growing up in Detroit shaped his worldview, how to fund your dreams as a creator, and breaking down stereotypes in the industry. Keep up with Intertwined on social media @intertwinedent, or stop by the studio at 425 Albert Street Suite #100 East Lansing, Michigan 48823! ________ Like what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe and share—we really appreciate it. Have ideas or comments for us? Email us at hatchcast@msu.edu. For behind-the-scenes content, check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Hatchcast is made possible by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University in collaboration with the MSU Innovation Center, the MSU Entrepreneurship Association, & MSU Women in Entrepreneurship. This episode was written and executive produced by Charlotte Bachelor Original Music & Sound Design by Kakia Gkoudina and Karina Stankowski Engineered & Edited by Charlotte Bachelor, Will Rowan, & Danielle Tice The Hatchcast is co-hosted and produced by Gabe Hales, Gabe Berke, Diego Fernandez, Danielle Tice, Karina Stankowski, Charlotte Bachelor, Will Rowan, & Aaryn Richard. MSU Burgess Institute The Burgess Institute empowers Michigan State University students to learn through action. Women in Entrepreneurship MSU WE's mission is to inspire, support, & empower women interested in building their ventures. TEDxMSU TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.

In the first installment of the Hatchcast’s Black History Month series, Color of Innovation, Charlotte sits down will Spartan Alum turned co-owner of Patchwerk Studios, Curtis Daniel III. Curtis shares his experience on the MSU football team, the importance of representation, and how creating success on his own terms led to his successful career in the music industry. You can find Patchwerk Studios online at www.patchwerk.com or on Instagram @patchwerkstudio. ________ Like what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe and share—we really appreciate it. Have ideas or comments for us? Email us at hatchcast@msu.edu. For behind-the-scenes content, check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Hatchcast is made possible by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University in collaboration with the MSU Innovation Center, the MSU Entrepreneurship Association, & MSU Women in Entrepreneurship. This episode was written and executive produced by Charlotte Bachelor Original Music & Sound Design by Kakia Gkoudina and Karina Stankowski Engineered & Edited by Charlotte Bachelor and Will Rowan The Hatchcast is co-hosted and produced by Gabe Hales, Gabe Berke, Diego Fernandez, Danielle Tice, Karina Stankowski, Charlotte Bachelor, Will Rowan, & Aaryn Richard. TEDxMSU TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Women in Entrepreneurship MSU WE's mission is to inspire, support, & empower women interested in building their ventures. MSU Burgess Institute The Burgess Institute empowers Michigan State University students to learn through action.

Hey, Hatchcasters! Today's show brings you this past Tuesday's Innovate State: Defining the World of Digital Health, featuring Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali (or, Dr. B., as he's known across the internetwebs!). Dhaval is a dermatologist and digital health entrepreneur. He has founded several companies, such as HairStim Labs, Aire Health, and Skin Medicinals. He's formulated and co-founded numerous skincare products and companies (including Amazon's first exclusive line), and is a practicing dermatologist in NYC. As well as being a Spartan Distinguished Alumni, he's also an NMQF 40 under 40, an AAD Patient Hero of the Year—and you can find him featured across countless media outlets. We hope you enjoy hearing his wisdom and insights! About Innovate State The Innovate State Speaker Series at Michigan State University brings both emerging and accomplished Spartan alumni back to campus for a fireside chat. These 60-minute sessions offer the chance for guests to share their perspectives on a wide array of topics like innovation, startup life, investments, and career paths. These are stories of successes, stories of failures, and stories of uncommon will—and you do not want to miss them. Innovate State is hosted and managed by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. ________ Like what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe and share—we really appreciate it. Have ideas or comments for us? Email us at hatchcast@msu.edu. For behind-the-scenes content, check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Hatchcast is made possible by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University in collaboration with the MSU Innovation Center, the MSU Entrepreneurship Association, & MSU Women in Entrepreneurship. Original Music & Sound Design by Kakia Gkoudina and Karina Stankowski Engineered & Edited by Gabe Hales, Diego Fernandez, and Will Rowan The Hatchcast is co-hosted and produced by Gabe Hales, Gabe Berke, Diego Fernandez, Danielle Tice, Karina Stankowski, Charlotte Bachelor, Will Rowan, & Aaryn Richard.

Phew! We've made it across the finish line. 2021 has brought with it new challenges — elating highs, and overwhelming lows. But across it all, we've been able to embrace our strengths, reimagine our old habits, and cherish the good each day has brought with it. Today, The Hatchcast team sits down to discuss all we've encountered. We hope you join us! From all of us here: We wish you and yours the safest, most restful holiday season. As we take a brief hiatus, we hope you'll take some time to catch up on the pod's sixth season. We'll miss you, but we promise to be back in early January 2022 with fresh content and heaps of excitement. — Like what you hear? Let us know by subscribing, following, and sharing. We really appreciate it! Happen to have episode ideas or insights about how we might improve? Email us at hatchcast@msu.edu. For behind-the-scenes content, check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Hatchcast is made possible by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University, in collaboration with TEDxMSU, MSU Entrepreneurship Association, & MSU Women in Entrepreneurship. Original Music by Kakia Gkoudina and Karina Stankowski Engineered & Edited by Gabe Hales & Will Rowan Co-created & Co-launched by Aaryn Richard, Tyler Mehigh, & Kurt Creger Co-hosted by Gabe Hales, Gabe Berke, Diego Fernandez, Danielle Tice, Karina Stankowski, Charlotte Bachelor, Will Rowan & Aaryn Richard

In this episode, Karina sits down with Isaiah Johns. Isaiah is a recent MSU grad and the creator of Comma, Concert. Today's discussion focuses on creative innovation and non-traditional entrepreneurship. Karina and Isaiah talk about finding and building creative communities, being able to pivot/adapt to change, and embracing solutions. (Did we mention you’ll get to hear music from Comma, Concert throughout the episode?!) — Like what you hear? Let us know by subscribing, following, and sharing. We really appreciate it! Happen to have episode ideas or insights about how we might improve? Email us at hatchcast@msu.edu. For behind-the-scenes content, check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Hatchcast is made possible by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University, in collaboration with TEDxMSU, MSU Entrepreneurship Association, & MSU Women in Entrepreneurship. Original Music by Kakia Gkoudina and Karina Stankowski Engineered & Edited by Gabe Hales & Will Rowan Co-created & Co-launched by Aaryn Richard, Tyler Mehigh, & Kurt Creger Co-hosted by Gabe Hales, Gabe Berke, Diego Fernandez, Danielle Tice, Karina Stankowski, Charlotte Bachelor, Will Rowan & Aaryn Richard

Rochelle Gorey leads SpringFour, a Certified B, social impact fintech company that helps the financial services industry limit risk by empowering improved payment performance and increased customer engagement. Trusted by BMO Harris Bank, Capital One, Wells Fargo, Discover, M&T Bank, LendUp, Oportun, and more, SpringFour’s solutions provide financial resources to millions of consumers. Rochelle’s more than 25 years of experience in public policy and government relations led her to the fintech industry. SpringFour has won numerous awards, including the 2015 Promontory Financial Group’s Empowerment Award for Financial Innovation; 2017 Top Venture for the Points of Light Civic Accelerator Program, winner of the BMO Harris/1871 Fintech Partnership Program, and named a finalist for the BAI Global Innovation Award in 2017 & 2019; finalist for the 2018 FinXTech/Bank Director’s Most Innovative Solution of the Year and Women Tech Founders Social Impact Founder of the Year Award; 2019 finalist for LendIt’s Partnership of the Year Award and named a Startup to Watch in 2021 by Chicago Inno. SpringFour has been recognized by Forbes, American Banker, Business Insider, Global Banking & Finance Review, and more. About Innovate State The Innovate State Speaker Series brings both emerging and accomplished Spartans back to campus for a fireside chat-style interview. These 60-minute sessions offer the chance for guests to share their perspectives on a wide array of topics like innovation, startup life, investments, and career paths. These are stories of success, stories of failures, and stories of uncommon will—and you do not want to miss them. Innovate State is hosted and managed by The Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. The events are free and start at 6 p.m. in the Larry & Teresa Gaynor Entrepreneurship Lab (lower level of the Minskoff Pavilion). Early registration is highly encouraged. ---- Like what you hear? Let us know and subscribe and share, we really appreciate it! Have ideas or comments for us? Email us at hatchcast@msu.edu. For behind-the-scenes content, check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Hatchcast is made possible by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University in collaboration with the MSU Entrepreneurship Association & MSU Women in Entrepreneurship. Original Music by Kakia Gkoudina and Karina Stankowski Engineered & Edited by Gabe Hales Co-created by Aaryn Richard, Tyler Mehigh, & Kurt Creger Co-hosted by Gabe Hales, Gabe Berke, Diego Fernandez, Danielle Tice, Karina Stankowski, Charlotte Bachelor & Aaryn Richard

After graduating from Michigan State University in 1987, Chris Golec went on to start multiple software companies in Silicon Valley valued at more than $2 billion. Most recently, he founded and led Demandbase as CEO, pioneering the Account-Based Marketing category (“ABM”) over the past 15 years. This feat earned him Top CEO and Marketing Technology executive awards from multiple leading industry organizations. In 2016, Glassdoor named his company in their Top 10 Places to Work in the United States out of 500,000 companies. Today, Chris actively advises several software startups in the B2B sector and resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. About Innovate State The Innovate State Speaker Series brings both emerging and accomplished Spartans back to campus for a fireside chat-style interview. These 60-minute sessions offer the chance for guests to share their perspectives on a wide array of topics like innovation, startup life, investments, and career paths. These are stories of success, stories of failures, and stories of uncommon will—and you do not want to miss them. Innovate State is hosted and managed by The Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. The events are free and start at 6 p.m. in the Larry & Teresa Gaynor Entrepreneurship Lab (lower level of the Minskoff Pavilion). Early registration is highly encouraged. Please join us for Innovate State: Technology & Emerging Trends on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at 6 p.m. Every 2021–2022 Innovate State is a hybrid event! Register & attend in person in the Entrepreneurship Lab or watch via livestream on our Vimeo channel. ---- Like what you hear? Let us know and subscribe and share, we really appreciate it! Have ideas or comments for us? Email us at hatchcast@msu.edu. For behind-the-scenes content, check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Hatchcast is made possible by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University in collaboration with the MSU Entrepreneurship Association & MSU Women in Entrepreneurship. Original Music by Kakia Gkoudina and Karina Stankowski Engineered & Edited by Gabe Hales Co-created by Aaryn Richard, Tyler Mehigh, & Kurt Creger Co-hosted by Gabe Hales, Gabe Berke, Diego Fernandez, Danielle Tice, Karina Stankowski, Charlotte Bachelor & Aaryn Richard