by David Ponraj | Apr 11, 2023 | Breaking Down Barriers
EPISODE 3 In this episode, host David Ponraj talks with Dr. Sabrina Robins, COO of AbaCor (an Abaxent Co.) and Member of the Board of Directors of African Heritage Inc. Dr. Robins speaks on connecting underrepresented business owners and workers to more opportunities....
by David Ponraj | Mar 21, 2023 | Breaking Down Barriers
EPISODE 2 In this episode, host David Ponraj speaks with Wendy Lea, CEO of Energize Colorado and Advisory Council Member of National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE). Lea discusses the roots of Energize Colorado & ecosystem building, and...
by David Ponraj | Jan 24, 2023 | Breaking Down Barriers
EPISODE 1 In this discussion, host David Ponraj talks with Dr. Robert Blaine, Sr. Executive and Director of the Institute for Youth, Education and Families at National League of Cities (NLC) and the CAO for the City of Jackson, MS. Dr. Blaine reveals how the NLC is...
by David Ponraj | Oct 24, 2022 | Breaking Down Barriers
EPISODE 12 In this episode, guest host Molly King is joined by Teresa Grandal Cusse, Assistant Executive Director of the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation is a public-private...
by David Ponraj | Sep 27, 2022 | Breaking Down Barriers, Catalyst Network Discussion Series, Essentials of Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development
EPISODE 11 In this discussion, we are joined by leaders in the field who are forging powerful diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives to expand economic opportunity and break down barriers for women and minority entrepreneurs. In this segment of the Catalyst...
by David Ponraj | Sep 6, 2022 | Breaking Down Barriers, Essentials of Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development
EPISODE 10 From non-profits to the private sector, Ms. Metzer possesses an array of skills and experiences in project management and ecosystem development. In addition, Ms. Metzer is a self-motivated entrepreneur and works passionately to develop rural opportunities...
