No Coaching Without Capital w/ Talib Graves-Manns | Ep. 42
Episode 42 of #Ecosysteming is a real treat as host Thom Ruhe sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and community builder Talib Graves-Manns.
This wide ranging conversation explores ownership, wealth creation, entrepreneurship, and the future of economic development. From launching Partners in Equ…
NC Idea's Thom Ruhe on Entrepreneurship, Execution, and NC's Innovation Ecosystem
In this episode, Lauren Ohnesorge sits down with Thom Ruhe, CEO of NC Idea — a private foundation dedicated to supporting high-potential entrepreneurs across North Carolina. Thom breaks down what it really takes to turn an idea into a business, why execution matters more than uniqueness, and how to…
Are Franchises Worth It? w/ Anna Dey | Ep. 43
Franchising is often overlooked as a path to entrepreneurship, but Anna Dey is redefining what it means to build a business through the franchise model.In Episode 43 of #Ecosysteming, host Thom Ruhe sits down with top producing franchise consultant, multi-unit and multi-brand franchise owner, and f…
The 25,000 Jobs Hiding in Plain Sight w/ Doug Speight | Ep. 44
Can we destroy PFAS forever chemicals before they reach our drinking water? Doug Speight believes we can.
Doug is the CEO of AxNano, a five time technology startup founder, and an experienced innovation commercialization leader who has worked with universities, NASA, and Department of Energy resear…
Your Best Shot at an NC IDEA Grant w/ Amy Bastian | Ep. 45
This episode of #Ecosysteming offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at NC IDEA’s grantmaking process with Amy Bastian, Vice President of Grants and Programs.
With applications for the Fall 2026 Grant Cycle now open, Amy joins host Thom Ruhe for a deep dive into NC IDEA MICRO ($10K) and SEED ($50K), …
The $82B Opportunity Investors Keep Missing w/ Q. Nicole Vanderhorst | Ep. 46
Episode 46 of #Ecosysteming features a very special guest as host Thom Ruhe sits down with Q. Nicole Vanderhorst, founder and CEO of WH Farms Co., to discuss her journey from commercial real estate to building a vertically integrated botanical science company.
They explore misconceptions surroundin…
From High School to Palantir at 18 w/ Arnav Chauhan | Ep. 47
At just 18 years old, Arnav Chauhan is already challenging the traditional path from high school to college to career.In this episode of #Ecosysteming, host Thom Ruhe talks with Arnav about leaving the traditional high school experience behind, spending time working with startups in San Francisco, …
Labcorp Acquisition, NC Job Growth Numbers, and Former Kane Exec Launches AI Firm
Raleigh's startup support scene gets a spotlight with six local resources for founders, a former Kane Realty executive launches an AI consulting firm, and Corgan makes its first North Carolina acquisition. Plus, the events you need on your calendar this week.
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The Founder Behind Atlanta's Startup Boom w/ David Cummings | Ep. 49
What do you do after building and selling a hugely successful software company? If you’re David Cummings, you put the vast majority of your wealth back into helping build the next generation of entrepreneurs.
On this episode of Ecosysteming, Thom Ruhe sits down with David, Founder and CEO of Atlant…
Coastal Entrepreneurship Is Rising w/ Sophie Dagenais | Ep. 50
We are celebrating 50 episodes of the Ecosysteming podcast with Sophie Dagenais, President and CEO of the New Hanover Community Endowment, for a conversation about how philanthropy, entrepreneurship, and innovation can work together to strengthen communities.
Sophie shares how her career has shaped…
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