North Carolina Business Minds
The newsrooms from Triad Business Journal, Charlotte Business Journal and Triangle Business Journal bring you the top stories and exclusive interviews from across the state of North Carolina throughout the month.
Podcasting since 2025 • 46 episodes
North Carolina Business Minds
Latest Episodes
Navigating NC's venture capital landscape
Lauren Ohnesorge sits down with Jason Caplain, general partner and co-founder of Bull City Venture Partners, to trace his journey from 80th employee at Red Hat to one of the Triangle's most established venture capitalists. Jason shares how a $5...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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28:52
Leading from the start
In this conversation, former Charlotte Mayor Richard Vinroot tells Erik Spanberg about his lifetime of leadership roles, from Eagle Scout to mayor, with an interval on Dean Smith’s UNC Chapel Hill basketball team. Vinroot, an attorney by trade,...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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31:23
Why this restaurateur is opening a new concept as N.C. loses beloved dining spots
Chef Freddy Lee runs nine restaurants across two states. His newest will open this summer, not in a major metro, but in a small town made famous by Andy Griffith. He talks industry headwinds, and offers a stunning insight on chefs' own dining h...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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21:26
NC entrepreneur turns love of flight into thriving jet service
In this conversation, Jim Segrave, CEO and founder of flyExclusive, shares his journey from his early days in aviation to building a successful business in the private jet industry. After selling a previous company to Delta Air Lines, Segrave's...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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29:52
Inside the end of Carolina Business Review — and what comes next
In this episode, Chris William reflects on the journey of creating and sustaining the Carolina Business Review over three decades. He discusses the challenges of gaining buy-in across two states, the importance of community engagement and the e...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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30:31