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 Furman Innovation is changing Momentum into Movement
Recently appointed Furman Chief Innovation Officer, Anthony Herrera, shares the momentum that Furman Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is gaining. He talks with host, Mary Sturgill about …
Composing a New Path Through Music Innovation
In this last episode in the Class E Podcast special series Pathfinders in Purple, we talk with Furman Music Dept. Professor, Omar Carmenates. He shares how endorsement partnerships he's created in th…
Learning and Leadership with Encourage Communication Founder Cynthia King
In this episode of the Class E Podcast, special series, Pathfinders in Purple, we speak with Dr. Cynthia King. During the day, she is a Communication Studies Department professor, teaching or inspiri…
How Furman Innovation Is Growing Upstate Entrepreneurs
This episode launches season four of the Class E Podcast, where we speak with Bryan Davis, Managing Director of Furman Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, about the opportunities they are …
Combining Chemistry and Cookery with Oak Hill Café and Farm
In this episode of our special series of the Class E Podcast, Pathfinders in Purple, we speak with Lorie and Brent Nelson, and David Porras. All of whom are co-owners of the Oak Hill Café and Farm. T…
Gaining New Perspectives with Vanzeppelin Aerial
In this episode of our Class E Podcast special series, Pathfinders in Purple, we speak with JJ Fowler. During the day, he is a Furman staff member working in the ITS department, but after hours, he o…
Marketing Ninja Melissa Packman Shares Her Story with Class E Podcast
In this episode of the Class E Podcast, we talk to Melissa Packman '92. She shares her knowledge on how to adapt to fill a need, and how overcoming struggles can make your company that much stronger.…
Why Speaking the Right Language is Important for Entrepreneurs With Guest Mark Kaiser
In this episode of the Class E podcast, we talk with Furman alum Mark Kaiser ’79 about his varied career. Kaiser is an expert in deploying M&A, innovation, and corporate venturing to drive meaningful…
A Discussion With the SC Business Leader of the Year, Lou Kennedy
In this episode of the Class E Podcast, we talk with The SC Business Leader of the Year and Nephron Pharmaceuticals CEO, Lou Kennedy. She talks about "pivotability," a word she and her crew made up d…
Managing Change: Shifting Business Priorities in a Post-COVID World
This episode of the Class E Podcast is from our special Paladin Pivots series. Entrepreneurs are constantly facing the unknown, now more than ever. This episode brings attention to key skills essenti…
Race, Class, Gender and Entrepreneurship
In this episode of the Class E Podcast, we address how intersectional identities such as race, class, and gender impact entrepreneurs as they begin their project and as they grow their venture. Are t…
A Lasting Legacy: Innovative Growth in Family Businesses
Kemmons Wilson Companies (KWC) is one of the nation’s premier family-run investment trusts. Established in 1948, the Memphis-based organization was founded by Charles Kemmons Wilson, Jr., and is perh…
Impact Investing: Seeking Profit and Community Good
In this episode of the Class E Podcast, we talk to brother-sister team Libby ’11 and Andrew Phillips ’14 on the value found in impact investing. Join us as we sit down with the owners of Big Al Mowin…
Chick-fil-A’s Secret Sauce: Efficiency and the Hot Touch Model During a Pandemic
In this episode of The Class E Podcast, we begin our Paladin Pivots series. Guests from the Chick-Fil-A family, Franchise Operators, Rodney Johnson ’03, and Steven Bryant ’92, and Clayton Dyson ’05-…
When to Bet the House on Your Ideas: A Conversation with Ginger Rothrock
In this first episode of the Class E Podcast's new series, Paladin Pivots, we talk to Ginger Rothrock, '00, Senior Director at HG Ventures. She shares her take on what investors are looking for in th…
What Makes a Great Leader, From Other Great Leaders
In this special leadership episode, we ask business leaders for their thoughts on leadership. In this last Class E Podcast episode of the season and 2020, listen and be inspired as our guests describ…
The Three E’s of Entrepreneurship With Marketing Expert, Matt Bowersox
In this episode of the Class E Podcast, we talk with marketing expert, Matt Bowersox who is a member of the Furman family and is not only tasked with promoting the University’s masters’ programs, but…
How a Donkey Named Thelma Was a Key to an Entrepreneurial Dream
Making Your Own Opportunity When You Don’t Get the Dream Job
In this episode, we speak to our first Communication Studies Alumnus (on the podcast) Chad Bennett '03, founder of Populus Brands. He shares his story about how he created a career and a company when…
Medical-Legal Partnerships and Healthcare Innovation with Guest Kirby Mitchell
Kirby Mitchell joins the podcast to share his experiences as an attorney working directly with Furman and Prisma Health to solve patient problems in one of the country's few Medical-Legal Partnership…