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    Micromegas: A Podcast from Bozeman, MT

    A show about about entrepreneurs in the city of Bozeman, MT. Who are they? Where have they come from? How have they achieved their success?
    enCity of Bozeman Office of Economic Development21 Episodes

    Episodes (21)

    Goodbye Bozeman

    Goodbye Bozeman

    Since I arrived in Bozeman in July 2018, I have met incredibly passionate and exciting individuals. I was able to produce 19 podcast episodes during my time here, but there are so many more stories that I could have told. My best wishes for the City of Bozeman.

    Bozeman Public Library Business Center: https://www.bozemanlibrary.org/services/for/adults/business-center

    Reach out to the podcast: edpodcast@bozeman.net


    For the Good of All: The Bozeman Area Community Foundation

    For the Good of All: The Bozeman Area Community Foundation

    People don't always think of it this way, but nonprofits have to function like businesses in many respects. Bridget Wilkinson discusses how the Bozeman Area Community Foundation helps nonprofits run more smoothly.

    Check out their website: http://www.bozemanfoundation.org/

    Send them a message: info@bozemanfoundation.org

    Bozeman Public Library Business Center: https://www.bozemanlibrary.org/services/for/adults/business-center

    Reach out to the podcast: edpodcast@bozeman.net

    A Mentor is Key: SCORE Bozeman

    A Mentor is Key: SCORE Bozeman

    Karen Vinton and Rick Sanders from SCORE Bozeman speak about the organization and their experience as business mentors.

    Visit the SCORE website: https://bozeman.score.org/

    Send them a message: scorebozeman@gmail.com

    Bozeman Public Library Business Center: https://www.bozemanlibrary.org/services/for/adults/business-center

    Reach out to the podcast: edpodcast@bozeman.net

    Do it Yourself: Pete Sveen (aka DIY Pete)

    Do it Yourself: Pete Sveen (aka DIY Pete)

    Pete Sveen has been an entrepreneur since he was a kid. Thanks to his YouTube channel, people are more likely to recognize him as DIY Pete, a friendly guy who helps others with do-it-yourself projects.

    Check out Pete's website: https://www.diypete.com/

    Bozeman Public Library Business Center: https://www.bozemanlibrary.org/services/for/adults/business-center

    Reach out to the podcast: edpodcast@bozeman.net

    Forging New Frontiers: Les Craig and Next Frontier Capital

    Forging New Frontiers: Les Craig and Next Frontier Capital

    Next Frontier Capital is Montana's first true venture capital firm. Les Craig describes how venture investment is affecting Montana, and how it might develop in the future.

    Check out Next Frontier: https://www.nextfrontiercapital.com/

    Bozeman Public Library Business Center: https://www.bozemanlibrary.org/services/for/adults/business-center

    Reach out to the podcast: edpodcast@bozeman.net

    A Pierogie a Day: Vickie Backus of Vickie's Pierogies

    A Pierogie a Day: Vickie Backus of Vickie's Pierogies

    Listen and learn how Vickie Backus went from college volleyball player, to conservation biologist, to pierogie chef.

    Visit the Vickie's Pierogies Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VickiesPierogies/

    Bozeman Public Library Business Center: https://www.bozemanlibrary.org/services/for/adults/business-center

    Reach out to the podcast: edpodcast@bozeman.net

    After 20 Years: Nate Lampert on the Marines and Bunker Labs

    After 20 Years: Nate Lampert on the Marines and Bunker Labs

    Nate Lampert discusses Bunker Labs, and his transition to civilian life after 20 years in the Marine Corps.

     

    Bunker Labs: https://bunkerlabs.org/our-locations/bozeman/

    Bozeman Public Library Business Center: https://www.bozemanlibrary.org/services/for/adults/business-center

    Reach out to the podcast: edpodcast@bozeman.net

    Stop "Shoulding" on Yourself: Alan Moore and XY Planning Network

    Stop "Shoulding" on Yourself: Alan Moore and XY Planning Network

    Alan Moore talks about how he went from getting fired to helping financial planners launch independent firms.

    XY Planning Network: https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/

    Bozeman Public Library Business Center: https://www.bozemanlibrary.org/services/for/adults/business-center

    Reach out to the podcast: edpodcast@bozeman.net

    Here to Help: Tom Walker on the SBDC

    Here to Help: Tom Walker on the SBDC

    Tom Walker recently became the director of Bozeman's Small Business Development Center. In this interview, he describes the services the SBDC offers entrepreneurs.

    Bozeman SBDC website: https://sbdc.mt.gov/bozeman

    Bozeman Public Library Business Center: https://www.bozemanlibrary.org/services/for/adults/business-center

    Reach out to the podcast: edpodcast@bozeman.net

    Body and Mind: Steven Blair and Joni Evans

    Body and Mind: Steven Blair and Joni Evans

    Joni and Steve founded clinics to support healthy bodies and minds in Bozeman. If they share one thing in common, it's their love of yoga-- that, and the fact that they're married.

    Breathe, Mind, Body Therapy: https://breathemindbodytherapy.com/

    Evolution of Balance: https://evolutionofbalance.com/

    Bozeman Public Library Business Center: https://www.bozemanlibrary.org/services/for/adults/business-center

    Reach out to the podcast: edpodcast@bozeman.net

    Community Banking 2.0: HomeStake Venture Partners

    Community Banking 2.0: HomeStake Venture Partners

    Jeff and Bill from HomeStake describe their vision of community investment for the good of all.

    HomeStake: https://homestakeventurepartners.com/

    Big Help for Small Business: https://bozeman.score.org/content/take-workshop-238

    Bozeman Public Library Business Center: https://www.bozemanlibrary.org/services/for/adults/business-center

    Reach out to the podcast: edpodcast@bozeman.net

    Tech it Out: Sam Lucas on Mentorship and Triple Tree

    Tech it Out: Sam Lucas on Mentorship and Triple Tree

    Can you run a tech company in Montana? Triple Tree co-founder Sam Lucas says, "Yes!" Especially with all the great mentors available.

    Triple Tree: https://tripletreellc.com/

    Bozeman Public Library Business Center:  https://www.bozemanlibrary.org/services/for/adults/business-center

    Reach out to the podcast: edpodcast@bozeman.net

    Blackstone LaunchPad: Getting Ventures off the Ground

    Blackstone LaunchPad: Getting Ventures off the Ground

    Connor Harbison describes how the MSU Blackstone LaunchPad helps students, staff, and alumni develop ventures.

    MSU LaunchPad: http://www.montana.edu/launchpad/

    Contact Connor: connor@msulaunchpad.org

    Bozeman Public Library Business Center: https://www.bozemanlibrary.org/services/for/adults/business-center

    Reach out to the podcast: edpodcast@bozeman.net

    Cleaning by Sunflower: The Journey of Sunflower Phon

    Cleaning by Sunflower: The Journey of Sunflower Phon

    Sunflower didn't grow up in Bozeman. She didn't even grow up in the United States. But she has always enjoyed keeping a clean home!

    Cleaning by Sunflower: https://www.cleaningbysunflower.com/

    Contact Sunflower: 406-220-3426

    Bozeman Public Library Business Center page:  https://www.bozemanlibrary.org/services/for/adults/business-center

    Reach out to the podcast: edpodcast@bozeman.net

    The Bozeman Energy Project: Saving Businesses Money

    The Bozeman Energy Project: Saving Businesses Money

    City Sustainability might not come to mind when you think about organizations that support business, but thanks to the Bozeman Energy Project, local businesses, both large and small, have received funding to help them care for the environment while also improving their bottom lines.

    Heather Higinbotham can be contacted at (406) 582-2370

    Learn more about the Bozeman Energy Project: https://www.bozeman.net/government/sustainability/bozeman-energy-project

    Reach out to the podcast: edpodcast@bozeman.net

    Follow Snow, Feed People: Adam Paccione and Red Tractor Pizza

    Follow Snow, Feed People: Adam Paccione and Red Tractor Pizza

    An almost-Canadian New Yorker, Adam has traveled across the nation searching for better snow. He started Red Tractor Pizza with the mission of giving people a healthier eating option.

    You can visit Red Tractor at the corner of 10th and Main.

    National Geographic article about feeding the world: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/foodfeatures/feeding-9-billion/

    Journal article about sugar and addiction: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17668074

    Reach out to the podcast: edpodcast@bozeman.net

    Gallatin College: Workforce Education

    Gallatin College: Workforce Education

    Gallatin College is essential to Bozeman's entrepreneurial ecosystem, providing necessary workforce training with its one-year and two-year degree programs. 

    Dean Hietala and Stephanie Gray join me to explain more about the college's goals and accomplishments.

    If you want to learn more about Gallatin College, visit their website: http://gallatin.montana.edu/

    Reach out to the podcast: edpodcast@bozeman.net

    Back out West: CEO Jena Gardner on Travel, Family, and Montana

    Back out West: CEO Jena Gardner on Travel, Family, and Montana

    Jena Gardner is the founder of JG Black Book, and CEO of JG Worldwide. We discuss what it's like to be to be a mother and a professional, how she started a company in New York - and what she's doing back in Montana.

    Check out JG Worldwide: https://jgworldwide.com/

    Reach out to the podcast: edpodcast@bozeman.net

    Babies with Gigantic Brains

    Babies with Gigantic Brains

    Bozeman resident Alex Hughes confesses that he wants to "fight evil", and he's found a novel way to do it. In this episode you'll learn about the events that led a young entrepreneur to explore the vast potential of algae.

    If your interest in algae is piqued, check out allaboutalgae.com

    Send Alex an email. noblestrains@gmail.com

    Reach out to the podcast: edpodcast@bozeman.net

    Meeting Mo'Bowls

    Meeting Mo'Bowls

    In the premier episode of micromegas, Eli sits down with Jesse and Tyler Collins in their new restaurant space. These brothers got creative when they started a mac n' cheese food truck in 2014, and thanks to their success, Bozeman will now be able to enjoy macaroni year-round!

    If this episode leaves you hungry for more, check out Mo'Bowls online at mobowls.com or visit them in person at their new University Square location: 200 S. 23rd Ave, Ste. E7, Bozeman, MT 59718.

    Reach out to the podcast: edpodcast@bozeman.net