Patty Ryan is the CEO of the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, and she is on the ground floor of entrepreneurship in Lakewood. Every day she meets and greets the best and brightest of this great city who are looking to make a difference. She serves

The Oracle

Apr 16th, 2019 32m 10s

Today we interview Todd Mesek, the Oracle. Todd sees the macro-trends swirling all around us, which enables him to provide insightful and actionable strategies around them. As Chief Marketing Officer of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he challe

The Veteran

Apr 10th, 2019 21m 28s

We recorded in studio with Bill Grimberg in the Fall of 2018, and it was a powerful interview. Bill was gracious, insightful, humorous, and honest in his description of what it means to be an entrepreneur. We were crestfallen to learn that he p

The Visionary

Apr 3rd, 2019 46m 45s

Matt Fish is the founder of Melt, one of the most iconic restaurants in the United States. Matt had a vision for gourmet grilled cheese, and his cooking has really struck a chord with Lakewood and Cleveland locals, enabling him to expand his re

The Free Spirit

Mar 27th, 2019 30m 6s

Vince Frantz embodies The Free Spirit through his passion for skateboarding and for his company, Sprokets. Specializing in user experience, Vince highlights the creative side of Lakewood's business sector.

The Leader

Mar 19th, 2019 19m 56s

Tom Fraser carries the mantle of a leader as a homegrown champion of Lakewood. He built his company, First Federal of Lakewood, as a national powerhouse in the mutual banking industry. Working with local entrepreneurs, he has helped to shape an

The Pioneer

Mar 12th, 2019 24m 31s

This debut podcast features an interview with Mike Besito, founder of Product Collective and the former Entrepreneur in Residence of StartUp Lakewood. Our host, Michael DeAloia, asks Mike about pioneering the early endeavors of StartUp Lakewood

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Mar 7th, 2019 59s

This podcast, launching March 13, explores the trials and tribulations of rustbelt entrepreneurs who are taking risks and defying expectations in the great city of Lakewood, Ohio. Entrepreneurs enjoy this open, liberal, individualistic, yet sup