Episodes

Jan. 21, 2021

#7: Lee Zapis (Zapis Capital)

Lee Zapis shares his story on building and selling Cleveland’s #1 radio station, his transition to the world of startups, investment philosophy, and entrepreneurial learnings.

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Jan. 14, 2021

#6: Gerald Hetrick (Able)

Ready, willing, and *Able* - Gerald Hetrick shares his experience running and growing Able, his entrepreneurial background, love for all things Cleveland, and aspirations for the Cleveland startup scene.

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Jan. 7, 2021

#5: Mansfield Frazier (Chateau Hough & Neighborhood Solutions)

A conversation about growing grapes and selling wine in Midtown Cleveland, triple-bottom-line businesses, conscious capitalism, institutionalized racism, combating recidivism, and lots more with Mansfield Frazier, founder of Chateau Hough - the country’s first inner-city vineyard located in the his…

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Dec. 31, 2020

#4: Tagan Horton

A special episode to learn about Lay of The Land's very own co-host, Tagan.

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Dec. 17, 2020

#3: Ron Stubblefield (Jumpstart)

A look at the history of innovation in Cleveland and a glimpse into its entrepreneurial future with Ron Stubblefield of Jumpstart.

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Dec. 10, 2020

#2: Carrie Murphy (Venture for America)

Working to grow the Northeast Ohio ecosystem by attracting top talent.

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Dec. 3, 2020

#1: Ed Buchholz (Start in CLE)

The founder of Start in CLE talks about the Cleveland startup ecosystem, what it needs, and why he is moving on to Silicon Valley.

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Nov. 19, 2020

Introducing Lay of The Land

Your guide to the business community of Cleveland, Ohio

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