by David Ponraj | May 21, 2024 | Our Stories
When you start a business, you set off on two different journeys. One, the journey your business is on. And two, the journey you as a person are on. The lessons learned and the outcomes are very different for both these journeys. I have broken these two into Part I...
by David Ponraj | Jul 25, 2023 | Breaking Down Barriers
EPISODE 10 In this episode, show host David Ponraj and special guest Evan Adams examine the Dallas College Venture Club and Dallas College with Cristin Thomas, Senior Director of Small Business and Entrepreneur Innovation at Dallas College. Listeners will learn more...
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...
