Best Darrien Podcasts (2026)

Join host Vondell Burns as she continues the conversation with Haley Bryant of Hustle Fund in our Venture Voices series. In this episode, Haley dives deeper into Hustle Fund’s unique competitive edge and their hands-on approach to early-stage investing. She shares valuable insights on co-investment strategies, relationship building, and why venture…

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Founders Forum: Expanding ByBug and Scaling In Tulsa with co-founder Gerardo Bluesky 15:31

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In this exciting episode of the #BeAtento Podcast’s Founders Forum series, we sit down with Gerardo Bluesky, founder of ByBug, a dynamic company that recently relocated to Tulsa from Argentina. Gerardo shares ByBug’s incredible journey, from its origins to its current plans for expansion and growth in the U.S. In this conversation, Gerardo offers i…

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Venture Voices: From Angel Investing to Hustle Fund Insights with Haley Bryant 21:01

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🎙️ Welcome to the Be Atento Podcast series, Venture Voices! Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of venture capital and entrepreneurship by sitting with leaders in venture capital who are sharing insights on VC trends, experiences, and lessons learned. In this episode, our host Vondell Burns sits down with Haley Bryant of Hustle Fund to explo…

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Keyssh Datts: Decolonizing Philly Through the Power of Story 34:39

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Guest: Keyssh Datts Founder and Coordinator of DecolonizePhilly [ Keyssh._ website] In this episode of Making Love & Designing the Future, we delve into the inspiring journey of Keyssh Datts, a passionate, 22-year-old social justice activist from Southwest Philly and the founder of DecolonizePhilly. Keyssh shares her evolution from a high school st…

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Jill Roberts: Building Inclusive Wealth 43:44

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Guest Jill Roberts ( @weclarifi/website) In Episode 9 of Making Love & Designing the Future, host Jos Duncan Asé and guest Jill Roberts, Director of Advocacy at Clarifi, explore the urgent need to disrupt existing financial systems. Jill Roberts, a passionate advocate for financial reform, brings a wealth of knowledge to the intersection of finance…

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Darrien Johnson: Curating Positive Impact 27:23

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Guest Darrien Johnson [website/Instagram @thecommunitycurator ] In this episode of Making Love & Designing the Future, host Jos Duncan Asé sits down with Darrien Johnson, founder of The Community Curator. They explore Darrien's journey from growing up in Philadelphia to launching a social impact company focused on empowering grassroots organization…

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Danya Henninger: Breaking News and Building Love 31:36

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Guest: Danya Henninger [Technical.ly] In this episode of "Making Love & Designing the Future," Jos Duncan Asé interviews Danya Henninger, the editorial director at local newsroom Technical.ly, focusing on tech and innovation in the Mid-Atlantic region. Danya traces her journey into journalism, initially owning a digital and visual imaging business …

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Sam Katz: The Future of History 29:01

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Sam Katz [ website/social handles] Founder & Executive Producer at History Making Productions In this episode of Making Love & Designing the Future, host Jos Duncan Asé engages in a fascinating conversation with Sam Katz, a former politician turned filmmaker, about his transition from public service to the world of film. Sam reflects on his early a…

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Shawn Mooring: Philanthropy Reimagined 41:43

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Guest: Shawn Mooring [ The Lenfest Institute for Journalism] In this episode of Making Love & Designing the Future, host Jos Duncan Asé talks with Shawn Mooring, Head of Programs at the Lenfest Institute for Journalism, to explore the evolving landscape of philanthropy and its critical role in building equitable change. Shawn shares his journey sta…

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Bioeutectics: Transforming the Solvents Industry with Sustainable solutions in Tulsa with Founder Tomas Silicaro 23:26

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In this episode of the BeAtento Podcast, we welcome Tomas Silicaro, the Co-founder and CEO of Bioeutectics, who is leading a green revolution in the solvents industry. Bioeutectics is making a space for themselves in the development of sustainable solutions that replace traditional, environmentally harmful solvents.Tomas shares his journey from con…

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Michael O'Bryan: Human-Centered Design 45:18

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Guest: Michael O'Bryan [humanature website] In this episode, Jos Duncan Asé and Michael O'Bryan, founder of humanature, discuss human-centered design principles and community development. They explore the integration of love and care in both personal and professional contexts, while Michael emphasizes the significance of active listening, self-love…

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Diane Cornman-Levy & Kelly Sheard: Disruptors for Change 42:33

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Guests: Kelly Sheard & Diane Cornman-Levy In this episode of Making Love & Designing the Future, host Jos Duncan Asé interviews Kelly Sheard, Director of the Gender Wealth Institute, and Diane Cornman-Levy, Chief Disruptor at Women's Way. They discuss their personal journeys in nonprofit work, the innovative initiatives at Women's Way to close the …

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Christopher Norris: Committing Acts of Journalism 49:24

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Guest: Christopher Norris [website/Twitter] In this episode, Christopher Norris, Chief Strategy Officer and Strategic Advisor to the CEO at StoryCorps, discusses the potential of AI in storytelling and journalism, emphasizing creativity and ethical considerations. Christopher also shares his inspiring journey from professional drummer to influentia…

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Will Toms: Building REC & Future Proofing the Creative Economy 34:01

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Guest: Will Toms [website/Instagram/twitter] In this premier episode of Making Love & Designing the Future, Jos Duncan Asé invites listeners into a rich conversation with visionary entrepreneur and Forbes 30 Under 30 member Will Toms. The Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly shares his insights into building communities and empowering …

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Boddle Learning: The Future of Gamified Education with Founder Edna Martinson 23:23

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Join us on the BeAtento Podcast as we sit down with Edna Martinson, the decorated co-founder of Boddle Learning, to showcase the next educational game app helping K-6 kids be engaged towards education. Lean into Edna's entrepreneurial journey to Tulsa and underscoring the importance of representation in the startup world. Get ready for an insightfu…

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Venture Voices: Venture Studios, Global Living, and VC Tactics with Dallas Price of Forum Ventures 21:41

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Welcome to the Be Atento Podcast series, Venture Voices! Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of venture capital and entrepreneurship by sitting with leaders in venture capital who are sharing insights on VC Trends experiences and lessons learned. In this episode, our host and Community Outreach Manager Brentom Todd sits down with Venture Bui…

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Tulsa-based Sneakerhead turned Tech Revolutionary: Venita Cooper shapes an honest marketplace through AI start-up, Arbit 17:52

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Dive into the journey of one of Tulsa’s, Venita “Coop” Cooper. Hear how a passion to create a space for sneakers on Historic Black Wall Street turned into a startup called Arbit that is bringing honest transparency in the world of sneaker valuation. Learn more about Coop's climb, her impact and love for Tulsa, and the future for Atento Capital’s po…

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SquadTrip: The Future of Group Travel Management with Founder Darrien Watson 20:12

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In this episode of the Be Atento Podcast, we sit down with Darrien Watson, the visionary founder of SquadTrip, a SaaS platform revolutionizing group travel. Explore how SquadTrip simplifies booking and payments, making group trip planning a seamless experience. Get to know Darrien's journey, from his early days in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the creation …

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UTSA Football AAC Expectations | Season Tickets Sales | Content Plans 13:52

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UTSA Football AAC Expectations | Season Tickets Sales | Content Plans by Darrien StarlingBy Darrien Starling

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Payfactory: Pivoting Through the Advancement of the Payment Revolution 22:11

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In this podcast episode, Michael Basch, Founder and Managing Partner at Atento Capital, interviews Ruston Miles, CEO of Payfactory, and Marvin Jones, Head of Strategic Partnerships / Co-Founder of Payfactory, a company that empowers leading platforms with immediate onboarding, payment acceptance, and payouts through a suite of restful APIs. Ruston …

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Top 5 UTSA Offensive Players 29:30

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We cover the top 5 UTSA Football Players in program history thus far!By Darrien Starling

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The Journey to Making a Tulsa-Based Start-Up a "Boardroom-Name" 13:36

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Host: Adele Weaver, Managing Partner of Pre-Seed Investments at Atento Capital. Guest: Jamie Ostroe, Co-Founder & Head of Content at B2B Reviews. She/Her/Hers Pronouns. In this podcast episode, Adele Weaver, Managing Partner of Pre-Seed Investments at Atento Capital, welcomes Jamie Ostroe, Co-Founder & Head of Content at B2B Reviews. Jamie shares w…

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UTSA Top 5 Defensive Players of All Time 28:18

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In this podcast we discuss the top 5 UTSA defensive players of all time.By Darrien Starling

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Offseason Pod 1 23:54

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In this episode we discuss the following:-What happened in 2022 (UTSA and the Pod)-Recap of UTSA's conference winning season-Jeff Traylor's leadership-UTSA 2023 Schedule -UTSA incoming recruitsBy Darrien Starling

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First-Time Founders Solve for the Future of Compliant Texting 31:55

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Matt Morfopoulos and Martin Langelo Lien recognized the demand for compliant SMS text messaging for businesses to engage with their consumers effectively. To meet this need, they founded Volt, an innovative platform that is revolutionizing business-to-consumer communication. Volt not only enables businesses to maintain regulatory compliance but als…

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Launching a Female-Founded Relationship App 19:11

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Founder and licensed therapist Jordan Green shares her story about founding Remble, a relationship and mental health app that allows users to master their mental health, improve their relationships, and become their best selves with hundreds of therapist-created courses, activities, and tips.By Rant9 Productions

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Creating a Venture Studio in Tulsa 22:58

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Tulsa’s newest Venture Studio, 19 Days, identifies problems and builds businesses to solve them! Atento’s founder and General Partner, Michael Basch, interviews Joey Wignarajah about their first year and first business.By Rant9 Productions

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Athletes to Entreperneurs: Their Route to Building a Start-Up (Part 2) 27:08

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We're back with part 2 of Athletes to Entrepreneurs: Their Route to Building a Start-Up. In this episode, Fansub founders Brandon King and Chris Davis give voice to their experience in the ACT House accelerator program. They also give insight into their Tulsa experience and how their company has evolved since relocating to the heartland.Want to lea…

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UTSA vs Rice Pregame Pod - LA Tech Recap 21:54

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UTSA vs Rice Pregame Pod - LA Tech Recap by Darrien StarlingBy Darrien Starling

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Athletes to Entreperneurs: Their Route to Building a Start-Up (Part 1) 24:17

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oin us this month's episode of "Be Atento" as Will Gray, Managing Director, has a conversation with Brandon King and Chris Davis, a couple of the founders of Fansub. Fansub is an online platform enabling live stream events, discovering, booking and marketing for creatives. Here in part one the founders talk about their backgrounds and what it was l…

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UTSA vs LA Tech Preview - UAB Recap 26:12

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UTSA vs LA Tech Preview - UAB Recap by Darrien StarlingBy Darrien Starling

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UTSA vs UAB Preview - UNT Recap 25:41

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UTSA vs UAB Preview - UNT Recap by Darrien StarlingBy Darrien Starling

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From Operations to Investments with Jordy Albert 29:11

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This month on the “Be Atento” podcast Susan Spears, Investment Partner, will be interviewing Jordy Albert, co-founder and General Partner of Walkabout Ventures. Walkabout Ventures is a pre-seed and seed stage fund that focuses on FinTech. Take a listen as Jordy walks through his journey from operator to investor and how that experience has helped h…

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PatchRX on Building a Startup 24:30

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This month Atento’s Managing Partner, Michael Basch, hosts one of the founders from Patch RX! PatchRx is improving prescription adherence and helping their users remember to take their medication through data-driven technology. Their universal smart pill bottle device, patient-facing app, and web app help patients take medications on time, allows f…

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DéVon Christopher Johnson and BleuLife Media Group 43:00

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This week, DéVon Christopher Johnson, the founder and CEO BleuLife Media, joins Aaron Whigham in an inspirational discussion. They talk about their shared history of being entrepreneurs since they were young, why DéVon founded BleuLife Media, and their upcoming event, Black-Owned Media Weekend, on June 16 - 19, 2022, in Tulsa, OK. Subscribe to the …

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Victor Hwang and Right to Start 36:29

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In this episode of the Be Atento podcast, Aaron is joined by Victor Hwang, CEO of Right to Start. Victor is an economic growth expert. His ideas have shaped the economic lives of millions of people worldwide. His work has helped over 300 communities, cities, states, companies, and even entire countries in creating greater economic prosperity. Subsc…

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Growing with InTulsa 47:48

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Join us for another episode of the Be Atento podcast! Aaron is joined by Aaron Miller, Head of Strategic Partnerships, and Louie Napoleone, Director, Partner Operations of InTulsa to talk about how to recruit both people and businesses and mostly importantly how to retain them. They also speak on their journeys to Tulsa and back again. Looking for …

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Build In Tulsa with Ashli Sims 27:31

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Join us for another episode of the Be Atento podcast! Aaron speaks with Ashli Sims, Managing Director of Build in Tulsa. They discuss how Build in Tulsa is working to create a scalable, replicable tech-forward ecosystem in Tulsa to catalyze the creation of generational wealth. They talk about how Black Entrepreneurs across America have been histori…

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Devon Laney and 36 Degrees North 59:23

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Join us for another episode of the Be Atento podcast! Aaron and special co-host and producer Jesse talk with Devon Laney, President & CEO at 36 Degrees North. Aaron and Jess talk with Devon about his entrepreneurial journey, his time in Alabama and the growth of 36 Degrees North over the past few years. Subscribe to the Be Atento Podcast anywhere p…

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Dominique Clarke, Tulsa Remote, and Building Community 36:37

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Join us for another episode of the Be Atento podcast! Sean and Aaron talk with Dominque Clarke, Director of Member and Alumni Experience for Tulsa Remote. She talks about the work Tulsa Remote has been doing, how many people the program have brought to Tulsa and how many of them stay and how you build a community around moving to a new place. Subsc…

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Jeanine Suah and Speaking the Right Language 36:32

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Join Atento Capital for the tenth episode of Season 2 of our podcast, Be Atento. In this episode, we talk to Jeanine Suah, Founder of Fynd, a platform for Black founders seeking capital, community, and content. Jeanine tells us her story from her academic background in linguistics led her to see that many possible founders did not even know the rig…

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Tammy Torkleson and Bringing the Napkin to Reality 41:51

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Join Atento Capital for the tenth episode of Season 2 of our podcast, Be Atento. In this episode, we talk to Tammy Torkleson, the founder of Indigo Technology, which is a business that helps people with tech ideas turn them into tech products. Tammy goes in depth on how she got to where she is now, and how she found her interest in coding in junior…

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Dominick Ard'is, ACT House, and Diligence Over Time = Growth 49:51

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Join Atento Capital for the ninth episode of Season 2 of our podcast, Be Atento. In this episode, we talk to Dominick Ard’is, the founder of The ACT House, which is a global platform for team formation and startup creation. Dominick goes in depth on his upbringing, education, and how his entrepreneurial journey led him to build the ACT House. Domin…

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Malachi Blankenship, i2E and Investing in the Ecosystem 37:01

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Join Atento Capital for the seventh episode of Season 2 of our podcast, Be Atento. In this episode, we talk to Malachi Blankenship, the Venture Advisor & Director of Business Development at i2E, Inc. works in helping entrepreneurs build and develop successful companies. Blankenship follows a motto that his father taught him, and it is to “pursue ex…

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Libby Ediger and Tulsa’s tech talent of the future 47:22

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Join Atento Capital for the sixth episode of Season 2 of our podcast, Be Atento. In this episode our two hosts Aaron and Sean talk to Libby Ediger, the Executive Director of Holberton School in Tulsa, which is a school built for software engineering students. Libby talks about her journey out of Oklahoma, and what made her come back to Oklahoma. Sh…

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Shelly Bell and Black Girl Ventures 47:23

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Join Atento Capital for the 5th episode of Season 2 of our podcast, Be Atento. In this episode our two hosts Aaron and Sean talk to Shelly Bell, the CEO of Black Girl Ventures, a social enterprise for people who identify as black-woman entrepreneurs. Shelly discusses the long path that got her to where she is today, which consisted of various jobs …

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Ciore Taylor, Economic Development, and Self-Advocacy 49:42

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Join Atento Capital for the third episode of Season 2 of our podcast, Be Atento. In this episode, we talk with Cioré Taylor, the director of entrepreneurial development and education at The TEDC (Tulsa Economic Development Corporation) Creative Capital. Cioré addresses various different topics including how to become a motivated entrepreneur, and w…

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Cecilia Wessinger and Building a Real Ecosystem 1:03:36

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Join Atento Capital for the second episode of Season 2 of our podcast, Be Atento. In this episode, we talk with Cecilia Wessinger, an ecosystem builder, community catalyst and collaborator. Cecilia joins us to discuss what it means to build an ecosystem, what it means to be a healthy entrepreneur, and the power of saying no. She also discusses the …