Class E Podcast
Join us as we invite forward-thinking minds to share their stories, expertise, and experiences, all in pursuit of cultivating a dynamic ecosystem of innovative and entrepreneurial thinking.
Brought to you by the collaborative efforts of Furman Innovation and Entrepreneurship alongside the esteemed Communication Studies Department at Furman University, the Class E Podcast is your go-to resource for unlocking the secrets of success in the modern entrepreneurial landscape.
Each episode is a masterclass in innovation, featuring insightful discussions with industry leaders, trailblazing entrepreneurs, and visionary educators. Whether you're a student eager to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey or an established professional seeking fresh perspectives, the Class E Podcast provides the inspiration, knowledge, and practical insights you need to thrive in today's competitive business environment.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 99
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
How Two Entrepreneurs Help Musicians Strike Harmony Between Producing and Promoting
With Alex Armstrong's knowledge of the music production process and Christian Taylor's marketing expertise, they make a dynamic duo helping independent musicians. In the episode of the Class E Podc…
How Drones Bring the World to the Classroom
In this episode of the Class E Podcast, Furman professor Dr. Suresh Muthukrishnan shares how he uses drones in Earth, Environmental, and Sustainability Sciences. He explains how drone innovation can …
Building A Creative Toolkit: How David Tann Gets Noticed, Stirs Emotion, and Moves the Masses
Everyday Entrepreneur with Dionne Sandiford, founder of Cozy Covers
In this conversation with Dionne Sandiford, a member of the first class of the GVL Starts program shares her story of creating Cozy Covers. In this conversation, we discuss how GVL starts helped prop…
This is Copyrighted - What You Need to Know About Intellectual Property
Everyday Entrepreneur - Sustain APP
In this episode, we chat with Zachery Stephens and Chandler Long about their new Sustain APP. The future is data-driven and Sustain APP, helps its clients use it to better serve their constituents.
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Maximizing Opportunity: A Music Industry Entrepreneur's Keys to Success
In this episode of the Class E Podcast, founder and CEO of Hill Entertainment Group, Greg Hill ’91, discusses breaking into the music industry, enduring principles of entrepreneurship, and the import…
Merging Into New Beginnings with Guest Tom Swain
In his Episode of the Class E Podcast, guest Tom Swain shares how he grew his company, Findley, and how he decided it was time to sell. He explains the process and how the merger was a step into "Int…
Everyday Entrepreneur With Guest Eric Cooperman
In this episode, we talk with Eric Cooperman of Bottle Titan. Eric was a member of the first GVL Starts cohort and as the winner of the pitch competition, won $5,000 and office space for a year. He i…
Ford Blakely Talks Staying Power, Product Evolution, and Resilience
Tech entrepreneur Ford Blakely ‘97 turned his natural ability to problem-solve into a $42 million venture. In this episode of the Class E Podcast, Blakely sits down with host Mary Sturgill and a live…
Everyday Entrepreneur With Guest Joey Loman
In this episode of our Everyday Entrepreneur segment in the Class E Podcast, we talk with Joey Loman, the founder of Synergy Mill. Synergy Mill is a maker space in Greenville, SC that not only welco…
Change Making Power Suits With Argent Founder, Sali Christeson
Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, and Meghan Markle are only some of the celebrities Sali Christeson has dressed in her power suits! In a live event taping on Furman University campus, Argent founder S…
Everyday Entrepreneur - With Guest Marni Peters of LuMend Light Therapy
In our new special segment of the Class E Podcast, Everyday Entrepreneur, we talk with Marni Peters, serial entrepreneur and inventor. Marni shares with us her latest innovative venture, LuMend Light…
Growth Through Innovation and Collaboration
In this episode of the Class E Podcast, Furman Athletics Director, Jason Donnelly, and Furman Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Director of the Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship…
Triumphs, Trials, and Transformations of a Entrepreneur
In this episode of the Class E Podcast, Furman alum Kyle Young ‘02 discusses co-founding his award-winning marketing and production company, Tiny Horse. Kyle shares insight into the rapidly changing …
How Amalfi Media Creates Content for Company Growth
He may be young, but media company owner, Nathaniel DeSantis ‘19 has a plan and he’s working it. During the pandemic, DeSantis grew his company, Amalfi Media tripling their output and their income. …
How a Remote Company Prospered In The Pandemic
Mezzo Creative was remote before remote was cool. In this episode of the Class E Podcast, we talk with founder Cynthia Krantz '07 about how her mentor pushed her out of the nest which lead to the gro…
How One Company Survived and Thrived During the Pandemic
In the latest episode of the Class E Podcast, we talk with Furman Alum, Reed Brown. He is the Vice President of Brown Packing and shares the benefits of working in a family business, how Brown Packin…
Why Mission is Important in Building Company Culture and Success
In this episode of the Class E Podcast, Neal Anderson, President and CEO of OnPay Solutions shares his journey in empowering companies through his mission and hi-tech accounting. He shares the story …
Creating Brands and Developing Careers with Quinton Digital
In this episode of the Class E Podcast, we talk with Furman Alumnus, Amanda Quinton about her company Quinton Digital. She shares how Quinton Digital develops and markets country music stars and the…