North Carolina Business Minds
North Carolina Business Minds
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The newsrooms from Triad Business Journal, Charlotte Business Journal and Triangle Business Journal bring you the top stories and exclusive interviews from across the state of North Carolina throughout the month.
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The podcast covers key topics such as economic development, transportation infrastructure, health care debates, and sports tourism, with episodes featuring discussions on the impact of climate change on insurance rates and the growth strategies of Breeze Airways amidst a pandemic.
The newsrooms from Triad Business Journal, Charlotte Business Journal and Triangle Business Journal bring you the top stories and exclusive interviews from across the state of North Carolina throughout the month.
In this episode, Lauren Ohnesorge sits down with Thom Ruhe, CEO of NC Idea — a private foundation dedicated to supporting high-potential entrepreneurs across North Carolina. Thom breaks down what it really takes to turn an idea into a business, why execution matters more than uniqueness, and how to find the right co-founder. He also shares his perspective on survival entrepreneurship, the changing venture capital landscape, and why you don’t need a unicorn raise to build something real. Plus, Thom gives an inside look at NC Idea’s expanding statewide reach, its partnership with the Tweener Fund, and the transformative potential of NC Innovation in tech commercialization. If you’re thinking about taking the entrepreneurial leap — or just want to understand what’s fueling North Carolina’s startup ecosystem — this one’s for you.
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Elon University
https://www.elon.edu/
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