by David Ponraj | Jul 10, 2023 | Breaking Down Barriers
EPISODE 9 In this episode, host David Ponraj is joined by Melissa Roberts Chapman. Melissa leads Federation of American Scientists regional entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem-building work across the country. Both David and Melissa dive into EDA funding, tech...
by David Ponraj | Jun 26, 2023 | Breaking Down Barriers
EPISODE 8 In this captivating episode, host David Ponraj is joined by Sharon Nichols, State Director at the Mississippi Small Business Development Center. The Mississippi SBDC is the gateway to, and premier provider of, small business assistance and resources that...
by David Ponraj | Jun 12, 2023 | Breaking Down Barriers
EPISODE 7 In this deep-dive episode, show host David Ponraj speaks with Melody Echols and Jeff Morris, pioneers in entrepreneurship-led economic development. They discuss the implementation and tracking of Technical Assistance in Greater Atlanta through several...
by David Ponraj | May 24, 2023 | Breaking Down Barriers
EPISODE 6 In this special and intriguing episode, guest host Jodi McLean, Director of Sales and Marketing at EIC, is joined by Chris Heivly, Managing Director of Build the Fort, an umbrella entity that helps Chris serve entrepreneurs, startup companies and startup...
by David Ponraj | May 10, 2023 | Breaking Down Barriers
EPISODE 5 In this Special Edition episode of Breaking Down Barriers, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, host David Ponraj has an in-depth and raw conversation with guest Johnny Crowder, entrepreneur and founder of Cope Notes, and advocate for mental health....
by David Ponraj | May 1, 2023 | Breaking Down Barriers
EPISODE 4 In this episode, host David Ponraj talks with Danny McDonald, SBA Expert for Listo SBA, who specializes in 7(a) loans to finance Working Capital, Debt Refinance, Business Acquisitions, Building Acquisitions, Partner Buyouts and more. McDonald talks about the...
