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Ecosysteming is the podcast redefining economic development through the lens of equitable entrepreneurship. Join NC IDEA’s Thom Ruhe as he engages with entrepreneurs and experts who are challenging the status quo and driving lasting change. Catch new episodes of Ecosysteming every other Tuesday on all major podcast platforms.
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Why $500K Won’t Save Your Startup w/ Stan Parker | Ep. 41
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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She Is Rebuilding America’s Flower Industry w/ Amy Dunlap | Ep. 40
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May 19, 2026 |
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A Founder’s Path to a 120K Fellowship w/ Rich Gilliam | Ep. 39
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May 05, 2026 |
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The Rise of the Freelancer w/ Margaret McNab | Ep. 38
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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How One NC Founder Unlocked It All w/ Runbin Dong | Ep. 37
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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The NCInnovation Model Is Here to Stay w/ Michelle Bolas | Ep. 36
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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The Tweener Fund Goes Statewide w/ Scot Wingo & Robbie Allen | Ep. 35
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Inside Raleigh’s Growth with the Mayor w/ Mayor Janet Cowell | Ep. 34
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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A New Era of Startup Acceleration in North Carolina w/ Tom Snyder | Ep. 33
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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The Secret Weapon for NC Entrepreneurs w/ Carlo Diy | Ep. 32
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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What's Fueling South Carolina's Startup Ecosystem w/ Mitch Smith | Ep. 31
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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The North Carolina Advantage w/ Jenn Summe | Ep. 30
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Something Big Is Brewing in Charlotte w/ Keith Luedeman | Ep. 29
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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How Betting on Himself Led to a Successful Exit w/ Justin Rothwell | Ep. 28
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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The Geography of Opportunity w/ Nathan Goldschlag | Ep. 27
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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The Myth of the Mega Deal w/ Greg LeRoy | Ep. 26
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Why North Carolina Is a Worthwhile Project w/ Rep. Dante Pittman | Ep. 25
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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The Triangle Tweener Fund Strategy w/ Scot Wingo | Ep. 24
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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How He Won $125K from NC IDEA w/ Bernard Worthy | Ep. 23
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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America the Entrepreneurial w/ Victor W. Hwang | Ep. 22
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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How to Build an Ecosystem that Builds Back w/ Nicola Corzine | Ep. 21
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Why Society Values Diversity to Win, Not to Share w/ Farad Ali | Ep. 20
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Taking Cutting-Edge Research to Market w/ Paul J. Corson | Ep. 19
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Community Is the New Currency w/ Laura Smailes | Ep. 18
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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From Entrepreneur to a New Kind of Mayor w/ Mayor Leonardo Williams | Ep. 17
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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What Two Decades in the NC Ecosystem Taught Him w/ David Baxter | Ep. 16
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Resilience, Recovery, and a Shot of Optimism w/ Jeffrey Kaplan | Ep. 15
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May 20, 2025 |
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The Blue Economy Boom w/ Heather McWhorter | Ep. 14
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May 06, 2025 |
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Why Empathy Is the Most Valuable Currency w/ Liz S. Brigham | Ep. 13
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Is Your Startup Ready for a $50M Fund? w/ Tim McLoughlin | Ep. 12
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Strengthening Trust in Our Communities w/ José Alvarez | Ep. 11
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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The Blueprint for a Thriving Entrepreneurial Ecosystem w/ Jim Roberts | Ep. 10
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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The Fabric of Our Economy w/ Anne Wiper | Ep. 9
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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How to Submit a Strong NC IDEA Grant Application w/ Frank Pollock | Ep. 8
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Why NC Founders Look Elsewhere for Funding w/ Lauren McCullough | Ep. 7
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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The Power of an Entrepreneurial Mindset w/ Gary Schoeniger | Ep. 6
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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What Makes NC's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Unique w/ Krista Covey | Ep. 5
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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How AI is Shaping our Legal System w/ Sonja Ebron | Ep. 4
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Why Investing in Ourselves Beats Corporate Handouts w/ Tom Snyder | Ep. 3
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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How She's Revolutionizing Women's Healthcare w/ Leah Wyrick | Ep. 2
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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This Thing of Ours w/ John Austin | Ep. 1
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Oct 22, 2024 |