On The Cusp

In Episode 6 of On The Cusp, we are back with hosts Matt and Dave discussing North Louisiana's homegrown talent, whether they are local or living across the country. This has us asking a few questions in regard to engaging that homegrown talent.How do we continue to foster their love for Shreveport and how do we continue to involve them in their community?Tune in!

It's one thing to own a company in your community, but it's a better thing whenever you infuse that company into your community.In Episode 5 of On The Cusp, we are speaking with Jon Ellis, Vice President of Radiance Technologies, a high-tech, research & development defense contractor that develops innovative solutions for defense, intelligence, and civilian customers’ advanced challenges. Radiance is also known in the community as the Title Sponsor for the Independence Bowl.In this episode, we are talking about - you guessed it - community, the importance of technology-based companies in our community, and football (sort of)!Tune in for one of our most interesting guests yet!

Want to learn about Shreveport's best-kept business secret? Meet Eric Rippetoe, Founder of Bishop, the world’s first 3D-printed knee support device intended for use during high-impact sports.In this week's episode, we discuss why keeping technology-based businesses in our city should be a priority and how being a big fish in a small pond can work to your entrepreneurial advantage.

For entrepreneurs and small businesses, cities with entrepreneurial resources readily available is a priority they aren’t willing to overlook. A city lacking these resources, will lack an entrepreneurial ecosystem.On episode 3 of On The Cusp, Dave and Matt are speaking with Cohab Executive Director, Jessica Schiele, about the importance of community involvement in the entrepreneurial scene, and making sure small businesses and entrepreneurs have access to the resources they need.Cohab serves as a starting point for young startups and businesses looking to innovate and grow. From workspaces, mentorship, and education to access to investors for startups or sole entrepreneurs, Cohab helps companies and ideas take shape.

Both Lean canvases and business plans are visual representations of the reality in which your business operates. But, unlike the traditional business plan, they are sketches that need to be updated as you grow your business.So, the big question is: which is better?In Episode 2, our guest Julie Milam, a Senior Financial Analyst of the Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program with over 23 years of experience in corporate finance, financial markets, government contracts and consulting, walks us through the differences and similarities in each option, why it's always important to plan for a worst case scenario and what that looks like.

In episode one of On The Cusp, hosts Dave Smith, EAP Executive Director and Matt Snyder, Owner of PinPoint Local Marketing, dive into the purpose of the podcast and discuss how and why Shreveport is on the cusp of something great.--The Entrepreneurial Accelerator System (EAP), an initiative of BRF, is a public-private partnership to diversify the regional economy, create jobs and expand the area’s tax base by providing services to innovative startups that have high growth potential. EAP has helped its companies create more than 300 jobs with an annual payroll of $19 million. EAP has screened 1,380 ideas and provided services to 436 companies that have raised over $130 million in capital. For more info, visit www.EAPla.comPinPoint Local Marketing - a marketing and event company responsible for some of Northwest Louisiana's largest events - Derby Day, Crawfest, and Catahoula to name a few.--Tune in now!