Igniting Innovation: Recent Episodes
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Elon University Innovation Fellows proudly presents Igniting Innovation. Igniting Innovation is the go-to spot for information on up and coming innovators and entrepreneurs. With bi-weekly releases and twenty to thirty minute episodes, this is a podcast you will not want to miss. Episodes are hosted by Julia Perline, Lilly Rothschild, Sam Gans, and Alaa Suleiman. Together, this dynamic team hopes to spread entrepreneurial ideas and processes and inspire those who wish to be young innovators. Give Igniting Innovation a listen and don't forget to continue to follow along for weeks to come.
In this episode of igniting innovation Julia sits down with Sarina Abraham, a senior at Elon University, to talk about her small business "Get Stoned!" Sarina is a passionate, hardworking, and intelligent young innovator. Tag along for this meaningful discussion on feminism, girl power, service, and entrepreneurship.
Erik Anderson is a University Innovation Fellow at the University of St. Thomas. In this episode, we dive into the six-week UIF training program and the project that Anderson and his team are working on.
Matt Snow is a Venture Analyst, former Elon Alum, and the founder of Elon University Innovation Fellows. He dives into the world of Crytopcurrency in the context of the macroeconomy and the power of creating content in today's every changing world. Matt's world is always expanding as a venture analyst and content creator.
After taking a course called innovating for the refugee, student and entrepreneur Spence Blood was inspired to make a difference. On this episode we speak with Spence Blood about Duet, a program he developed to positively change the refugee crisis in Greece. Listen with us as Spence dives deeper into Duet itself, the process of partnering with local stores, and the donors that keep Duet alive. After raising over forty thousand dollars, Spence’s innovative and entrepreneurial spirit shine. You won’t want to miss this great episode and make sure to check out Duet at www.giveduet.org
Tom Lombardozzi is more than just a student studying finance at Elon University. His side hustle’s are many when he isn’t playing hockey or golf or helping other students with homework. On this episode Tom talks about his experience starting a social media app called CampU and the challenges and turning points of trying to break into the social media space. Tom is constantly trying to learn from new connections in the startup space. His newsletter called GenZ Voices (GZV for short) has exponentially grown since the episode was recorded as he has even partnered with other business newsletters. Tom gives advice to students and answers our most candid questions about ‘failure’ and balancing life as an entrepreneur and a student.
In this episode, Sam and Julia speak with Elon student Madison George, an engineering student and an athlete about her work creating pole vaulting shoes for women. Madison's work not only through her academics, but also through extracurriculars, service, and overall involvement really show her entrepreneurial spirit. She is a inspirational young innovator, so jump on in and enjoy her story with us.
Julia, Lilly, Alaa, and Sam come together to record an exciting and candid first episode with their mentor, fellow fellow, Elon alumni, consultant, and innovator himself, Josh Cadorette. Josh is currently a consultant in DC working on his own content creation on his own podcast and website all about innovation and design thinking. This relaxed episode is great for listeners wanting to hear more about what the University Innovation Fellows **program is and why it is so unique and transformative for undergraduates all around the world. Josh has successfully guided 3 cohorts through Stanford’s design thinking training and was the student director of Elon’s UIF program during his senior year. Listen to hear what Josh is up to as an innovator and alumni of UIF and how innovation impacted his life.
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The first ever episode of Igniting Innovation features an introduction to the hosts, Elon University Innovation fellows Julia Perline, Lilly Rothschild, Sam Gans, and Alaa Suleiman. Here the hosts share their personal interests and how they got involved with Igniting Innovation, along with a discussion of their goals and plans for the weeks to come. Give it a listen to learn what Igniting Innovation is all about and the fellows who are making it all happen.