Startup: Turning A Small Idea into A Business Venture with Haley "Zap" Zapolski

Haley Zapolski is the Renew Nashville Program Manager for Nashville Entrepreneur Center. She finished her degree in Economics and a Minor in Sustainability and Urban Studies from the University of Michigan.[00:01 – 05:01] Opening SegmentI welcome our guest for the episode, Haley ZapolskiHaley talks about her backgroundHer role at Nashville Entrepreneur Center[05:02 –  19:51] The Entrepreneur CenterWhat is The Entrepreneur Center?Their purpose to help grow the entrepreneurial landscape in NashvilleNavigating COVID throughout 2020The surge of the Tech industry during COVIDThe opportunities you can find with EC[19:52 –  25:23] STARTUPSWhat it takes to turn a small idea into a business ventureDeveloping a mindset to go against the traditional thinking of how to build wealthRed flags for people to watch out for when getting started on a venture[25:24 –  31:52] Leadership and Management at ECLeadership and general work ecosystem at ECThe future plans of EC for the next 12 months[31:53 –  35:36] Closing SegmentHer goal of helping non-traditional founders get in the game of entrepreneurshipConnect with Haley. See Links Below.Final wordsTweetable Quotes:“Entrepreneurship is a radical act in today’s day and age. It’s a very special thing to get involved with.” - Haley Zapolski“You can read a million books about how to start a company and it’ll never answer your questions, it’ll never make you feel better. Sometimes, it’s just having a conversation with someone who’s been there, done that, or is going through the same thing.” - Haley Zapolski“Entrepreneurship is definitely non-traditional thinking, it’s not what they teach you in school. They don’t teach you how to start a company, they teach you to probably work for someone else.” - Haley ZapolskiResources Mentioned: Nashville Entrepreneur Center------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Haley on Linkedin, send her an email at [email protected] Connect with Excelsior GP:Excelsior GP WebsiteLinkedInYouTubeConnect with me:LinkedInLIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND LEAVE US  A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in and Stay Tuned for the Next Episode COMING SOON! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.