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Amanda Spann's MVP: Minimum Viable Podcast
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MVP: Minimum Viable Podcast shares the stories black technologists and entrepreneurs successfully navigating the startup world. Join marketer turned app entrepreneur Amanda Spann for actionable insights from real and relatable black founders finding the fortitude to build what's new, now and next. MVP: Minimum Viable Podcast features interviews with leading black innovators including Panama Jackson of Very Smart Brothas, Felecia Hatcher of Black Tech Week & Code Fever, Everette Taylor of PopSocial and ArtX, Mary Pryor from Cannaclusive, Sheena Allen of Capway and more.
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Build Your Business During Covid-19: Jasmine Shells on Running a Startup [Ep. 25]
Jul 22, 202000:43:27Tap to summarizeWe've all been apart of company affinity groups or after work team activities but did you know that less than 10% of companies know the ROI behind their employee engagement activities? Entrepreneur Jasmine Shells sought out to solve this problem with the launch of her startup Five to Nine. As a part of our Build Your Business During Covid-19 series she will give us a look into the realities of running a startup during these trying times. Interested in building your first app MVP? Join the program for non-technical founders: IHaveAnAppIdea.Net Follow MVP Host Amanda Spann on Instagram:@TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann:AmandaSpann.com
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Build Your Business During Covid-19: Danielle Mullen on Creative Industries & the Arts [Ep. 24]
Jul 16, 202000:44:31Tap to summarizeWhat hasn't Danielle Mullen done? This Jacksonville, Florida native is a serial entrepreneur with multiple exits, a sought after art curator, publisher and the owner of the only black woman owned book store in the city of Chicago. As a part of our Build Your Business During Covid-19 series Danielle will be speaking directly to creatives about how the virus will impact the future of their industries. | Interested in building your first app MVP? Join the program for non-technical founders: IHaveAnAppIdea.Net Follow MVP Host Amanda Spann on Instagram:@TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann:AmandaSpann.com
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Build Your Business During Covid-19: McKeever 'Mac' Conwell on Fundraising & Investment [Ep. 23]
Jul 8, 202001:14:06Tap to summarizeIf you recently started a company and were considering raising a round, right now can feel like a really confusing time. Thats why I invited serial entrepreneur turned investor Mac Conwell on the show to give you some clarity. As a part of our Build Your Business During Covid-19 series Mac will be providing you with fundraising tips and strategies for the age of corona. Interested in building your first app MVP? Join the program for non-technical founders: IHaveAnAppIdea.Net Follow MVP Host Amanda Spann on Instagram:@TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann:AmandaSpann.com
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Build Your Business During Covid-19: Neek Bey on Launching A New Company [Ep. 22]
Jul 1, 202000:57:25Tap to summarizeToday on MVP we have world renowed developer Neek Bey, Founder of Relevant Systems. Neek is a guest star on Black Ink Crew Chicago and a philanthropist empowering black entrepreneurs to launch their startups around the globe. As a part of our Build Your Business During Covid-19 series we'll talk about Neek's work leveraging technology for good and launching a new company around this time. Interested in building your first app MVP? Join the program for non-technical founders: IHaveAnAppIdea.Net Follow MVP Host Amanda Spann on Instagram:@TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann:AmandaSpann.com
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Build Your Business During Covid-19: Adrienne Reed on Events-based Businesses [Ep. 21]
Jun 24, 202000:33:28Tap to summarizeThis episode of MVP features Adrienne Reed, founder of Hamba LLC, a marketing strategy firm specializing in activations, social media, and branding and co-founder of Brunch2Bomb, a 90's R&B brunch for professional millennials - and honestly the ONLY place you should be during "Sunday Funday". As a part of our Build Your Business During Covid-19 series Adrienne will share the reality of running an events-based business during the era of social distancing. Interested in building your first app MVP? Join the program for non-technical founders: IHaveAnAppIdea.Net Follow MVP Host Amanda Spann on Instagram:@TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann:AmandaSpann.com
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Build Your Business During Covid-19: Rachel Hill on Travel, Tourism & Influencer Marketing [Ep. 20]
Jun 17, 202000:45:09Tap to summarizeYou may have seen our next guest on Instagram jet setting around the world but Rachel Hill of Rachel Travels is much more than a travel influencer. She boasts the accomplishment of retiring from corporate america at just 27 and is now taking the tourism world by storm with her digital strategy agency. As the first episode in our Build Your Business During Covid-19 series, Rachel will provide us with insights into whats next for the travel and influencer marketing sectors. Interested in building your first app MVP? Join the program for non-technical founders: IHaveAnAppIdea.Net Follow MVP Host Amanda Spann on Instagram:@TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann:AmandaSpann.com
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Ep. 19 Being the Brand with Shelah Marie
Apr 9, 202000:33:51Tap to summarizeThis episode of MVP features self-love advocate, influencer and entrepreneur Shelah Marie. Shelah and I will discuss the catalysts for launching her wellness community Curvy, Curly, Conscious , building a brand around yourself and putting self compassion into practice as a business founder. Interested in building your first app MVP? Join the program for non-technical founders: IHaveAnAppIdea.Net Follow MVP Host Amanda Spann on Instagram:@TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann:AmandaSpann.com
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Ep. 18 Investment Outside of Silicon Valley with Jim Stallings
Mar 4, 202001:00:03Tap to summarizeThis episode of MVP features Jim Stallings, managing partner of private investment company PS 27, who focuses on innovations in the expanding wellness and sustainable living market. Jim will give us insights into his unconventional path into investing, his experience as an investor outside of silicon valley and the lasting impact of leadership on entrepreneurship. Interested in building your first app MVP? Join the program for non-technical founders: IHaveAnAppIdea.Net Follow MVP Host Amanda Spann on Instagram:@TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann:AmandaSpann.com
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Ep.17 Finances Demystified for Millennial Entrepreneurs with Dominique Broadway
Feb 27, 202000:34:17Tap to summarizeOn this episode of MVP we'll be joined by award winning Financial Planner, Coach and Speaker Dominique Broadway. We'll explore the vision behind her company Finances Demystified and the democratization of financial advice for millennials, entrepreneurs and creatives. Interested in building your first app MVP? Join the program for non-technical founders: IHaveAnAppIdea.Net Follow MVP Host Amanda Spann on Instagram:@TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann:AmandaSpann.com
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Feb 19, 202000:45:02Tap to summarizeToday on MVP we'll meet with Majority Women Chief Video Strategist and Executive Producer Diamonde Williamson. We'll discuss of learning how to walk away from a business with grace and power and Diamonde will share her experience breaking ties with Blossom, a digital TV network she built from the ground up and how she found the strength to venture again. Interested in building your first app MVP? Join the program for non-technical founders: IHaveAnAppIdea.Net Follow MVP Host Amanda Spann on Instagram:@TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann:AmandaSpann.com
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