Explore topics related to transformational community leadership including economic development, non-profit engagement, organizational management, and policy development. It's a candid conversation with veterans of the economic development profession along with inspiring interviews of today's thought leaders.
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Interviews leading experts on issues pertaining to employee ownership including building an ownership culture, management practices, succession planning, economic development, and so much more.
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Foresight Africa podcast celebrates the dynamism and optimism across Africa and explores strategies for broadening the benefits of growth to all people in the region. Host Landry Signé, senior fellow in the Africa Growth Initiative at the Brookings Institution, interviews policy experts and leaders from the public sector, private sector, and civil society on key trends affecting people and nations on the continent.
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This weekly podcast dives into agbioscience, where agriculture, life sciences and cutting-edge technology converge. Agbioscience is an in-depth conversation with leaders and entrepreneurs across food, animal health, plant science and agtech. This one-of-a-kind podcast offers updates on the latest advancements and future trends from those at the forefront of agbioscience innovation.
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The Democracy That Delivers podcast is about democratic and economic development and the intersection between the two. Through their personal stories, guests share how their work is helping build stronger democratic institutions in countries all over the world and how they are tackling some of the major governance challenges that many countries face today. The weekly discussion covers a wide range of topics including entrepreneurship, governance, rule of law, and the role of the private sect ...
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Where Urban Planning, Cities, Hip Hop Culture and Community Development conversations live. The Streets are Planning Podcast highlights the unheard voices, stories and impact of community leaders working in cities and neighborhoods across the globe.
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A Quality of Place: The Grow Smart RI Podcast explores what smart growth can mean to the Rhode Island community by chatting with planners, advocates, community leaders, and experts in the field. Each episode will try to answer the question: what does smart growth really mean? This podcast is produced by Grow Smart RI, a 501 (c) (3) non profit organization.
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The Inside Racing Podcast
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John Robbins: Business strategist, coach and consultant for more than a decade shares his strategies, frameworks, tips and best practices to help you preserve and grow your racing operation. You'll hear from handpicked experts inside and outside the industry as they share their insights, stories and opinions about the business of racing. It's about understanding what goes on behind the scenes at race tracks, with sanctioning bodies, inside race teams and among industry professionals. It's al ...
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387. BiomEdit’s Aaron Schacht on innovation pipeline, approaching scientific discovery + developing “and” solutions in animal health
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23:57From innovation pipeline movement to Series B funding, leadership changes and so much more, BiomEdit is on the move. This week, CEO Aaron Schacht joins Agbioscience to talk scientific discovery, artificial intelligence, creating “and” solutions and how he approaches adding to his team in a meaningful way. Highlights include: An overview of BiomEdit…
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DT #585 Workforce 2030: Preparing for a Gen Z and Millennial Majority - Mark Perna
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36:02🎙️ Show Description The future of work is undergoing a profound generational shift, and Gen Z is at the forefront of this transformation. In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis and Mark Perna explore how Gen Z’s entrepreneurial mindset, focus on technology, and demand for authenticity are reshaping workforce dynamics. With Millennials and Gen Z p…
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Host Landry Signé and George Ofosu, assistant professor in comparative politics at the London School of Economics and Political Science, discuss Ghana’s democratic trajectory, highlighting factors that have enabled it to become a regional bastion of democracy, while also exploring what more could be done to safeguard and deepen the quality of the c…
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386. NanoBio Designs’ Ryan Skaar on IndyStix, innovating for confidence in the value chain + winning AgriNovus Velocity
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25:52The global GMO testing market was valued at $3.9 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $6.2 billion by 2031. With current processes costing time and money, there is a massive opportunity for innovation in genetic detection that benefits grain distributors, seed suppliers and ultimately – the farmer and consumer. Today we are joined by Ryan Ska…
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DT #584 Think Big, Buy Small: Harvard Business School’s Blueprint for Business Ownership
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31:57Why start from scratch when you can buy your way to success? 🎙️ Harvard Business School’s Richard Ruback & Royce Yudkoff share their blueprint for entrepreneurship through acquisition, spotting high-value businesses, and raising capital. 🎧 Listen now: Think Big, Buy Small: Harvard’s Blueprint for Business Ownership Harvard Business School professor…
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385. CountryMark’s Matt Smorch on their $100M expansion + Indiana’s 1st commercially available renewable diesel fuel production facility
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21:57Indiana is now home to a commercially available renewable diesel fuel production facility after CountryMark cut the ribbon on its $100 million plus refinery upgrade in Mount Vernon. With new production capabilities and a new market for Indiana soybean farmers, we are joined by CountryMark CEO Matt Smorch to talk about the expansion and what lies ah…
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Purpose Trusts and EOTs: Expanding the Ownership Conversation
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46:32SUMMARY: In this episode of Owners at Work, we sit down with Zoe Schlag of Common Trust and Mark Hand of the Purpose Trust Ownership Network (PTON) to explore the growing momentum behind Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) in the U.S. Zoe shares her journey from early-stage and impact investing to co-founding Common Trust, an organization dedicated to…
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DT #583 Navigating the New Landscape of Economic Development - Rick Kiernan
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27:24Summary In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise and Rick Kiernan with Convergent Nonprofit Solutions discuss the evolving landscape of funding for economic development organizations. They explore the shift from traditional funding methods to a focus on workforce development, housing, placemaking, and childcare. Rick shares insights from his…
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What the 80th UN General Assembly means for Africa
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38:29As the United Nations General Assembly begins its 80th session this month, host Landry Signé meets with Cristina Duarte, U.N. Undersecretary-General and Special Adviser on Africa, to discuss how her office is supporting African development and what the shifting international order means for Africa and global multilateralism. Show notes and transcri…
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384. Cora Rodibaugh on 10 years of 4-H leadership, next generation agbioscience talent + being a peer influence for the industry
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15:24Young leaders are born in the show rings of 4-H fairs and Cora Rodibaugh knows that story well. This week, the 10-year 4-H'er sits down with Indiana Farm Bureau’s Annie Romine to recap her career, talk about her love of pigs and the skills she’s acquired along the way that have her equipped her for the future. She also shares what’s ahead for her a…
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383. A look back at August with AgriNovus CEO Christy Wright, a potential merger + big news for Intelinair + FloVision
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30:40For the first time on Agbioscience (except that one time when she was a guest), we are joined by our new President and CEO, Christy Wright! She talks her first week on the job, connecting with industry leaders and stakeholders and hosting her first Quadrant on day three at AgriNovus. You can also read her feature with Elaine Watson in AgFunder News…
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DT #583 Transforming Arkansas - Hugh McDonald, Arkansas Secretary of Commerce
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34:19Join us for an insightful conversation with Hugh McDonald, Arkansas Secretary of Commerce, as he shares his journey from the utility sector to leading state commerce. Discover the challenges, achievements, and future plans for Arkansas's economic development. Key Points: Hugh McDonald's transition from Entergy to the Secretary of Commerce The creat…
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DT #582 2025 IEDC Annual Conference Preview
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18:01In this episode of Develop This! Dennis is joined by Maureen Donahue Krauss, President and CEO of the Detroit Regional Partnership, and they discuss Detroit today and the upcoming 2025 IEDC Annual Conference in Detroit. Get ready for an exciting preview of the 2025 IEDC Annual Conference in Detroit! This episode offers a sneak peek into the anticip…
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382. Indiana Soybean Alliance’s Hannah Vorsilak on The Glass Barn, consumer education + connecting innovation to the farm
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23:57Consumer education and connectivity to agbioscience innovation and their food’s origin story is a growing conversation. To see is to believe; but to experience the farm? That’s a whole different story. Purdue University’s Megan Kuhn guest hosts Hannah Vorsilak, Indiana Soybean Alliance’s Marketing and Communications Manager, this week to talk about…
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DT #581 The New Rules of Networking with Mark Perna
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37:21Episode Description: Join us in this insightful episode as Dennis welcomes back Mark Perna, a regular contributor to Forbes, to discuss the evolving landscape of networking. Discover how Gen Z is reshaping networking norms, the importance of genuine connections, and strategies to stand out in today's competitive job market. Key Takeaways: Gen Z's a…
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Host Landry Signé speaks with Ibrahima Guimba-Saidou, CEO of the Partnership for Digital Access in Africa, and former minister special advisor to the president of Niger, on the importance of expanding internet access in Africa and the potential of public-private partnerships to provide needed investments. Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa …
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381. Indiana State Fair’s Cindy Hoye on 15 days of agbioscience innovation + creating a meaningful consumer experience
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30:55For the first time in Agbioscience video history, we have taken the show on the road; and not to just any venue...but to the iconic Indiana State Fair. Spanning 15 days that welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors, those consumers and small businesses help to generate millions for the regional economy in its two weeks run. Today our guest host Ke…
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DT #580 Unlocking AI: Bridging the Literacy Gap - Ashley Canada & Eric Canada
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40:26Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise is joined by Eric Canada and Ashley Canada to discuss the importance of AI literacy and its implications for economic development. They explore the origins of their AI workshops, the challenges of understanding AI, and the necessity of starting with personal applications. The conver…
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418 - Business and Politics in Samoa with Sam Saili
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33:41As Samoa prepares for a historic election this August, and as the country's economy emerges from the pandemic, CIPE's John Morrell sits down with Sam Saili, President of the Samoan Chamber of Commerce and CEO of SkyEye Pacific, a technology company providing innovative solutions for the Pacific. Sam discusses the state of the Samoan economy and bus…
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380. AgReliant Genetics’ Dave Pugh on GDM + uniting strengths to deliver innovation to the American farmer
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32:05According to Purdue University’s Ag Economy Barometer survey in July, high input costs and lower crop and livestock prices are the top two concerns on farmers mind at the moment. For agbioscience innovators, it’s a critical more than ever to consider moves that can deliver maximum value to the farmer. Dave Pugh, CFO of AgReliant Genetics, joins us …
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DT #579 Navigating the Economic Development Career Landscape - Bethany Miller
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28:55Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Bethany Miller, a Senior Economic Development Consultant at Hickey Global. They discuss Bethany's unique career path, her experiences in various economic development roles, and the skills necessary for success in the field. Bethany shares insights on navigating career tra…
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Host Landry Signé and fellow futurist Jakkie Cilliers, founder of the Institute for Security Studies and head of its African Futures Innovation Programme, discuss the importance of evidence-based forecasting for preparing for shaping a brighter future in and for Africa and how youth are key to achieving the best-case scenarios for African economies…
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379. Cause Matters Corp.’s Michele Payn on consumer acceptance + making the agbioscience story personal
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31:02From the early days of biotechnology to the growing voice of today’s consumer, a desire exists for knowledge and understanding of the work being done by scientists, farmers and agbioscience innovators to bring food to our tables. Today we are joined by Michele Payn, author and founder of Cause Matters Corp., who has made it her mission to bridge th…
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Making It Work: How Apis & Heritage Is Closing the Capital Gap in EO Transitions
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58:57SUMMARY: In this episode of Owners at Work, we sit down with Todd Leverette and Kyle Chin-How of Apis & Heritage Capital Partners (A&H)—the 2025 recipient of the John Logue Award in Employee Ownership, which we present annually to organizations making a lasting and transformative impact in the field. A&H is a mission-driven investment firm focused …
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378. Libby Fritz recaps July, big news for USDA in Indiana, AgReliant Genetics' acquisition, BiomEdit moves, a CEO update + more
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28:53This is perhaps the most epic news recap we have ever encountered on Agbioscience! So much so, we had to go back and record audio after we thought we were done. We get into the USDA's announcement on re-organization and Indiana's inclusion as a regional hub as part of that, AgReliant Genetics' acquisition by GDM, BiomEdit's product pipeline milesto…
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DT #577 IEDC Rural Retreat Recap - Main Street at the Mountain West
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34:06In this special episode, Joi Cuartero Austin of Main Street America sits down with colleagues Erik Reader and Jonathan Stone to reflect on their experience at the IEDC Rural Retreat in Great Falls, Montana. They discuss the power of data, the importance of people-powered revitalization, and how Main Street strategies are showing up in economic deve…
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DT #578 Economic Development Success in Arkansas - Clint O'Neil, the executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission
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26:15Summary In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise interviews Clint O'Neill, the executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. They discuss the importance of economic development in small towns, highlighting success stories of major companies like Walmart, Tyson Foods, and Murphy USA. Clint shares insights on the role of …
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377. Advancing science for better food + health, farmer wellness with Corteva Agriscience’s Dr. Claudia Coplein
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20:25The USDA estimates that each year in the U.S., poor nutrition causes roughly $1.1 trillion in preventable health care spending and lost productivity from diet-attributable diseases. As farmers continue their work of producing food for a growing population, agbioscience companies are also seeking new ways to innovate and optimize for human, animal a…
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DT #576 Community Colleges - Leading The Entrepreneurial Shift in Workforce Development
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32:58Summary In this episode of Develop This, Dennis Fraise is joined by Joe April with Convergent Nonprofit Solutions and Dr. John Rainone, President of Mountain Gateway Community College, to discuss the vital role of community colleges in workforce development. They share personal stories highlighting the transformative impact of community colleges, e…
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Namibia’s foreign minister on the transformative impact of trade and foreign policy for Africa’s development
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22:56Host Landry Signé speaks with Hon. Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, Namibia’s minister for international relations and trade, and seasoned career diplomat, on the need for African countries to think locally while acting continentally, and how agreements like the AfCFTA and a spirit of solidarity among African countries create opportunities for Africans and …
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376. Vivayic’s Blaze Currie on agbioscience’s talent disparity, how we got here + preparing for next generation talent + leadership
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19:17The words talent and shortage come packaged together in nearly every sentence across almost every industry these days. It's a widespread challenge that raises a bigger question for agbioscience companies. Do our hurdles look like the same as other industries? If not, what do we do next? This week, we are joined by Vivayic’s Agriculture Practice Lea…
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DT #575 the essential professional skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven workplace - Mark Perna
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34:29Summary In this episode, Dennis and Mark Perna discuss the essential professional skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven workplace. They explore the importance of communication, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and other skills that will set individuals apart in the evolving job market. Mark emphasizes that while AI is a powerful tool, it ca…
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375. Bay State Milling’s Ed Fish on food is health, innovating “in the middle” + connecting food to agriculture
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29:43The food ingredients market is expected to grow to $97 billion by 2029. That's an annual growth rate of just over 6.5%. Central to that growth is the voice of the consumer seeking options to improve their health and ingredients that contribute to their overall wellness. One company has been innovating in this space for generations. Ed Fish, Senior …
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DT #574 Bridging the Digital Divide in Jackson, MS - Tamika Jenkins
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29:11Summary In this episode of Develop This, Dennis Fraise interviews Tamika Jenkins, the executive director of The Bean Path, a tech nonprofit in Jackson, Mississippi. They discuss Tamika's background in economic development, the challenges and opportunities in Jackson's economy, and the mission of The Bean Path to bridge the digital gap through techn…
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Population dividend, technological leapfrogging, and high growth rates signal opportunities for African economies
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28:22Host Landry Signé speaks with Acha Leke, chairman of McKinsey & Company’s Africa Region and senior partner in their Johannesburg office, about Africa’s many advantages in human and natural resources. Leke explains how different actors, from family-owned businesses to national governments and international investors, can align themselves to benefit …
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374. BW Fusion’s Dr. Tanya Soule on biological innovation + the importance of strategic partnerships to accelerate scientific discovery
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22:43The market for ag biologicals is projected to grow significantly according to Grandview Research – making the leap from $11B market in 2024 to a $16.8B in 2030. One Indiana company has recently created a strategic alliance to drive biological innovation at every stage of the crop nutrition cycle. Dr. Tanya Soule, Vice President of Microbiology at B…
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DT #573 Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper: Small Steps, Big Impact in Placemaking
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37:03In this episode, Joi Cuartero Austin is joined once again by Erik Reader for a lively and insightful conversation around the concept of Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper (LQC) — a placemaking approach that emphasizes small-scale, low-cost, and fast-to-implement strategies for revitalizing public spaces and neighborhood districts. Originally popularized by …
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373. Libby Fritz recaps June, the AgriNovus CEO search, Velocity Demo Day + what's ahead
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22:08The month of June has passed -- and it was a busy one! AgriNovus Vice President, Libby Fritz, joins Cayla Chiddister in the studio to talk through a number of exciting things, including what's to come for the podcast with Mitch's departure from AgriNovus. Hint: we aren't going anywhere! We get into: Updates to what you can expect to hear and see on…
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372. Mitch Frazier on 5 years of AgriNovus, the power of a small team + an Agbioscience farewell
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28:25For over 230 episodes of Agbioscience, Mitch Frazier has helped share the stories of leaders and innovators across food, animal health, plant science, agtech and agriculture. One story we’ve not told, though, is that of the storyteller, himself. Today we close a chapter on this podcast and with all love, turn our pages forward to what lies next. Bu…
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DT #572 Building Professional Skills for Future Success - Mark Perna
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32:20Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Mark Perna discusses the evolution of career trees into Skill Trees, emphasizing the importance of teaching professional skills to younger generations. He outlines the structure of the skill tree curriculum, which spans from kindergarten through joining the workforce, and highlights the need for …
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Democratic resilience in Africa (and Kenya) takes many forms
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28:19Foresight Africa host Landry Signé and Drs. Oscar Otele and Danielle Resnick examine the nuances of the state of democracy across Africa, providing insights into strategies for democratic resiliency moving forward. Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa podcast is part of the Brookings Podcast Network. Subscribe and listen on Apple, Spotify, Af…
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371. Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing’s Jason Kashman on emerging trends in food + getting ahead of market demands
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18:19The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that the food ag industry contributes roughly 1.5 trillion to the country’s GDP – that's a 5.5% share. It’s a market that continues to evolve as many factors – from consumers to regulatory challenges – create new opportunities for innovation and new products. This week we are joined by Weaver Popcorn Man…
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DT #571 The Unique Economic Development Landscape in Lowell, Massachusetts - Allison Carter
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32:15Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, host Sean Maguire welcomes Allison Carter, the Director of Economic Development for Lowell, Massachusetts. They discuss the city's unique economic landscape, including its history, the Downtown Lowell Vacant Storefront Program, and the innovative Project Pop-Up retail incubator. Allison shares su…
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370. Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine’s Dr. Bret Marsh on building innovators of the future + their insurmountable opportunities
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22:37The USDA just reported that there are 243 veterinary shortage areas across 46 states nationwide – the highest number ever. It’s a challenging environment, particularly when you consider veterinarians are on the front lines of battling avian influenza and dealing with a massively growing companion animal population. Dr. Bret Marsh, Dean of the Purdu…
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DT #570 The Rise of the Fun Economy & AI's Role in Shaping the Future - Jared Smith and Dr. Bo Bernhard
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32:21Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, host Dennis engages with Jared Smith and Dr. Bo Bernhard to discuss the concept of the fun economy, its impact on economic development, and the role of artificial intelligence in shaping future trends. They explore how the fun economy, which encompasses tourism, sports, and entertainment, is beco…
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Partnerships elevate Africa’s development successes
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30:41On this episode of Foresight Africa, hosted by Landry Signé, Gargee Ghosh, president of Global Policy and Advocacy at the Gates Foundation, explains why collaborative, context-specific, and innovative solutions elevate development success across Africa. Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa podcast is part of the Brookings Podcast Network. Sub…
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369. Nuritas’ Dr. Nora Khaldi on the power of peptides + harnessing science change the health of people + longevity
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27:29The global functional food ingredients market is expected to grow by $53 billion by 2028 according to Technavio. One pioneer, a scientist, is operating at the intersection of food and health and has become a functional food powerhouse. Dr. Nora Khaldi, CEO and Founder of Nuritas, joins us to talk ingredients, food and innovation. We get into: What …
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DT #568 Unlocking Funding Potential for EDOs - Brian Abernathy Convergent Non Profit Solutions
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21:53Summary In this episode of Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Brian Abernathy, General Manager of Convergent Nonprofit Solutions, discussing the importance of revenue benchmarking for Economic Development Organizations (EDOs). They explore how public-private partnerships have become best practices in funding, the methodology behind reve…
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DT #569 Breathing Life into Rural: Inside the IEDC Rural Retreat (with Main Street America)
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38:37Joi Cuartero Austin is joined by Erik Reader, Director of Illinois Main Street, and Jonathan Stone, Program Officer at Main Street America, for a lively discussion about the upcoming IEDC Rural Retreat in Great Falls, Montana. This first-of-its-kind event by the International Economic Development Council is designed specifically for professionals w…
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368. Verility’s Liane Hart on leveraging AI to manage animal fertility + stabilize growing demand for protein
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16:56There are roughly 86 million head of cattle and 74 million head of hogs in the US. That’s according to USDA – those numbers flat year over year in a market where the demand for animal protein is expected to be up 5% by 2033. It’s a math equation that creates a challenge but also creates an opportunity for innovation. Liane Hart, co-founder and CEO,…
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