Ecosysteming
Ecosysteming is the podcast redefining economic development through the lens of equitable entrepreneurship. Join NC IDEA’s Thom Ruhe as he engages with entrepreneurs and experts who are challenging the status quo and driving lasting change. Catch new episodes of Ecosysteming every other Tuesday on all major podcast platforms.
Episodes
16 episodes
What Two Decades in the NC Ecosystem Taught Him w/ David Baxter | Ep. 16
We are thrilled to welcome David Baxter, Chief Pixel and Strategist at Big Pixel, to this week’s ep...
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Episode 16
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33:49
Resilience, Recovery, and a Shot of Optimism w/ Jeffrey Kaplan | Ep. 15
Navigating a natural disaster is no easy feat — and our friends in Western North Carolina are still grappling with the lasting effects of Hurricane Helene. In this episode, we are joined by ECOSYSTEM partner
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Episode 15
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43:28
The Blue Economy Boom w/ Heather McWhorter | Ep. 14
In this episode of Ecosysteming, we welcome our friend and #ECOSYSTEM partner Heather McWhorter, Director of the
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Episode 14
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44:15
Why Empathy Is the Most Valuable Currency w/ Liz S. Brigham | Ep. 13
It’s not every day you get a masterclass in leadership and team building. On this week’s episode of Ecosysteming, host Thom Ruhe is joined by
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Episode 13
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47:07
Is Your Startup Ready for a $50M Fund? w/ Tim McLoughlin | Ep. 12
On this week’s episode of Ecosysteming, host Thom Ruhe talks with Tim McLoughlin, Managing Partner at
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Episode 12
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43:37
Strengthening Trust in Our Communities w/ José Alvarez | Ep. 11
Another episode of Ecosysteming with our host, Thom Ruhe, featuring Prospera USA Vice President
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Episode 11
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44:58
The Blueprint for a Thriving Entrepreneurial Ecosystem w/ Jim Roberts | Ep. 10
To mark ten episodes of Ecosysteming, host Thom Ruhe is joined by Jim Roberts, Founder of the
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Episode 10
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49:28
The Fabric of Our Economy w/ Anne Wiper | Ep. 9
In this episode of Ecosysteming, host Thom Ruhe speaks with Anne Wiper, CEO of The Textile Engine...
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Episode 9
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49:44
How to Submit a Strong NC IDEA Grant Application w/ Frank Pollock | Ep. 8
Episode 8 of Ecosysteming features host Thom Ruhe in conversation with Frank Pollock, Co-Founder of
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Episode 8
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40:27
Why NC Founders Look Elsewhere for Funding w/ Lauren McCullough | Ep. 7
In this episode of Ecosysteming, host Thom Ruhe speaks with Tromml CEO and Co-Founder ...
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Episode 7
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34:01
The Power of an Entrepreneurial Mindset w/ Gary Schoeniger | Ep. 6
In the first episode of Ecosysteming for 2025, host Thom Ruhe sits down with his long-time friend and ELI Founder and CEO,
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Episode 6
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42:20
What Makes NC's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Unique w/ Krista Covey | Ep. 5
This week on Ecosysteming, host Thom Ruhe sits down with Krista Covey, President and CEO of
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Episode 5
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41:15
How AI is Shaping our Legal System w/ Sonja Ebron | Ep. 4
Join host Thom Ruhe for a conversation with Dr. Sonja Ebron, CEO and Co-Founder of Courtroom5, to ...
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Episode 4
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40:16
Why Investing in Ourselves Beats Corporate Handouts w/ Tom Snyder | Ep. 3
In Episode 3 of Ecosysteming, host Thom Ruhe sits down with Executive Director of RIoT, ECOSYSTEM partner, and long-time friend,
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Episode 3
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