In this final episode of Coping with COVID, we round out the series through our interview with Fares Ksebati, founder and CEO of MySwimPro, which centers on technology and media through mobile apps and wearables that help people improve on exercise performance and health.  Fares is a U.S. swimming champion and certified USA Triathlon Coach, as well as an American Swim Coaches Association Fellow.  He shares his story on how MySwimPro got started, his take on crowdfunding and how to gain equity, and his experience as a digital marketing expert working at various tech startup companies.   Coping with COVID is hosted by David Smith, angel investor based in Lansing, MI, and co-hosted by Amanda Lewan, Co-Founder and CEO of Bamboo Detroit, and Tapan Kataria, whose wealth of experience includes involvement with Techstars Detroit and the Detroit branch of Backstage Capital. To watch our entire virtual Coping with COVID series, go to:  https://www.crowdcast.io/davidsilvasmith Find out more about us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ To be a sponsor of The Doers Network, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com    

On this episode of Coping with COVID, we talk with Alisyn Malek, founder and CEO of Middle Third, Executive Director of the Commission on the Future of Mobility, and former co-founder and COO of May Mobility.  One of her many previous roles include Venture Capital Investor at GM Ventures, and she shares her years of expertise in venture capital, startups, transportation and mobility with the new era of automation and self-driving vehicles.  Coping with COVID is hosted by David Smith, angel investor based in Lansing, MI, and co-hosted by Amanda Lewan, Co-Founder and CEO of Bamboo Detroit, and Tapan Kataria, whose wealth of experience includes involvement with Techstars Detroit and the Detroit branch of Backstage Capital. Check out our entire Coping with COVID virtual series:  https://www.crowdcast.io/davidsilvasmith See more about us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ To sponsor The Doers Network, email us:  info@bamboodetroit.com

Our latest episode of Coping with COVID centers around education technology, and we highlight the efforts of Lingco Language Labs, a platform centered around adaptive learning for languages, based out of Lansing, MI.  We talk with Seth Killian, founder and CEO, and Reuben Levinsohn, angel investor who is also part of the Lingco Language team.  They share their story about Lingco Language, education technology as an emerging field, and how COVID-19 has affected the future of investing in ed tech.   Coping with COVID is hosted by David Smith, angel investor based in Lansing, MI, and co-hosted by Amanda Lewan, Co-Founder and CEO of Bamboo Detroit, and Tapan Kataria, whose wealth of experience includes involvement with Techstars Detroit and the Detroit branch of Backstage Capital. To view all Coping with COVID virtual series episodes, visit:  https://www.crowdcast.io/davidsilvasmith For more about us, click here:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ If you would like to sponsor The Doers Network, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com  

This episode of Coping with COVID includes our interview with Raffaele Mautone, founder and CEO of AaDya Security, a cybersecurity company based in Detroit, MI.  Raffaele shares tips on how to deal with hacking, threats, and preventive ways to protect yourself against cyberthreats.  He talks about his background, his introduction into the cybersecurity world, and his enthusiasm about Detroit and Michigan's resurgence.  Coping with COVID is hosted by David Smith, angel investor based in Lansing, MI, and co-hosted by Amanda Lewan, Co-Founder and CEO of Bamboo Detroit, and Tapan Kataria, whose wealth of experience includes involvement with Techstars Detroit and the Detroit branch of Backstage Capital. To see our virtual Coping with COVID series, click here:  https://www.crowdcast.io/davidsilvasmith For more information about us, see our website:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ To become a sponsor of The Doers Network, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com  

This latest episode of our Coping with COVID series features Arlan Hamilton, founder of Backstage Capital.  Arlan, a pioneer and visionary in her own right, shares insight on her life, her love for building businesses and helping people, and her vision of how to embrace opportunity in the midst of challenges.  In this episode, you will be inspired and amazed by Arlan's brilliance, tenacity and wisdom.  She also shares information about her book, "It's About Damn Time:  How to Turn Being Underestimated Into Your Greatest Advantage." Coping with COVID is hosted by David Smith, angel investor based in Lansing, MI, and co-hosted by Amanda Lewan, Co-Founder and CEO of Bamboo Detroit, and Tapan Kataria, whose wealth of experience includes involvement with Techstars Detroit and the Detroit branch of Backstage Capital. Check out our Coping with COVID Virtual Series:  https://www.crowdcast.io/davidsilvasmith Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ To sponsor The Doers Network, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com  

In this episode of Coping with COVID, we feature and welcome SC Moatti, a tech enthusiast, visionary and investor.  She is founding partner of a Silicon Valley venture capital firm, Mighty Capital, partner of an influential product management company called Products That Count, an award-winning best-selling author, board member of several companies, keynote speaker, lecturer and a host of other roles.   Coping with COVID is hosted by David Smith, angel investor based in Lansing, MI, and co-hosted by Amanda Lewan, Co-Founder and CEO of Bamboo Detroit, and Tapan Kataria, whose wealth of experience includes involvement with Techstars Detroit and the Detroit branch of Backstage Capital. Listen to SC and find out what you need to get to the next level, here on The Doers Network!!! Check out our Coping with COVID series here:  https://www.crowdcast.io/davidsilvasmith To find out more about us, visit our website:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ If you would like to sponsor The Doers Network, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com

This episode of the Coping with COVID series hosts Eric Bahn, Co-Founder of The Hustle Fund.  He has many years of experience in venture capital, helping startups, and knowledge of what investors are looking for with investing in companies.  He shares his vast expertise with how investing in today's climate can help entrepreneurs and founders. Coping with COVID is hosted by David Smith, angel investor based in Lansing, MI, and co-hosted by Amanda Lewan, Co-Founder and CEO of Bamboo Detroit, and Tapan Kataria, whose wealth of experience includes involvement with Techstars Detroit and the Detroit branch of Backstage Capital. Find out what Eric has to say, and learn how to navigate the waters of getting funding, here on The Doers Network!! To view Coping with COVID episodes, go to:  https://www.crowdcast.io/davidsilvasmith Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ To be a sponsor of The Doers Network, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com  

We are pleased to introduce our Coping with COVID virtual lunch hour series, powered by Bamboo Detroit.  This first episode in the series as we present here features Gretchen Knoell, partner of Lakestreet Capital.  She is well versed in investment banking and venture capital, and along with Steve O'Hara, they share the lessons learned from the last crisis we have experienced.   Coping with COVID is hosted by David Smith, angel investor based in Lansing, MI, and co-hosted by Amanda Lewan, founder and CEO of Bamboo Detroit, and Tapan Kataria, whose wealth of experience includes involvement with Techstars Detroit and the Detroit branch of Backstage Capital. We hope that you enjoy our Coping with COVID series, so take a listen and get inspired, right here on The Doers Network!! To view Coping with COVID episodes, go to:  https://www.crowdcast.io/davidsilvasmith Visit our website:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ To sponsor The Doers Network, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com

David Palmer is a community-based strategist, real estate professional, activist, organizer and political strategist based in Detroit, MI.  His activism in community empowerment is to be reckoned with, and his story represents the spirit of Detroit and the state of Michigan.  Tune in to hear what he has to say, and learn more about him right here on The Doers Network!! For more information, see David's website:  https://dcpalmer.com/ Visit our website:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ To be a sponsor of The Doers Network, email us at info@bamboodetroit.com

Jordan Jackson and Rodney Gainous are Detroiters who are dedicated to making a difference in the community, through technology and their talents as engineers and entrepreneurs.  They have created businesses and ventures that provide help to many, and here they tell their fascinating stories of being forward thinkers from Detroit.  Listen to learn more, here on The Doers Network!! For more information, reach out to Jordan and Rodney: Jordan: Twitter - @jordanwcjackson Rodney:  Instagram and Twitter - @rg2official,  LinkedIn - rodney.gainous Check out our website:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ If you would like to sponsor The Doers Network, email us at info@bamboodetroit.com

Stephanie White is a Detroit-based architect and owner of SWA Detroit, a firm specializing in custom home design, renovations and additions to homes, complete with a customized service for the homeowner with a preference for excellence and precision.  Born and raised in Metro Detroit, she has a very insightful take on Detroit's future, not just as far as the housing supply, but the future of the community and culture as well.  Take a listen to get some insight on Stephanie, her business and her life, right here on The Doers Network!! For more information, go to:  https://swa-detroit.com/ Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ If you would like to sponsor The Doers Network, email us at info@bamboodetroit.com

Our conversation continues with Kwaku Osei, CEO and founder of Cooperative Capital.  In this episode, he talks more about Detroit, his involvement in the Detroit ecosystem, and other thoughts he was more than generous enough to share.  Take a listen to this fascinating story, incredible young man and his journey, right here on The Doers Network!! More information:  http://www.cooperativecap.com Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com If you would like to be a sponsor, email us at info@bamboodetroit.com

Suneel Gupta is founder and CEO of RISE, a healthcare company in partnership with First Lady Michelle Obama, author of the upcoming book "Backable," faculty member at Harvard University, and investor in companies such as Impossible Foods, AirBnB, 23&Me and others.  Cyrus Mistry, moderator of this Fireside Chat, is Group Product Manager at Google, working in worldwide commercial platforms and ecosystems along with supervising product and program managers in five countries.  Both Suneel and Cyrus are Metro Detroiters, and Suneel has returned to the area to invest in startups and companies.  Find out more about the amazing accomplishments and background stories of Suneel, right here on The Doers Network!! Suneel's website:  https://www.suneelgupta.com/ Connect with Suneel and Cyrus on LinkedIn:  Suneel Gupta     Cyrus Mistry Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ To sponsor our podcast, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com    

This podcast episode features an interview with Aubrey Agee, founder of Antigravity Detroit, which is dedicated to assisting small businesses in the development of getting customers, investors, growth development, and other measures.  Aubrey talks about his upbringing, his introduction into the tech industry, and his outlook on Detroit's future.  Listen and find out more, right here on The Doers Network! More information on Antigravity Detroit:  http://antigravitydetroit.com/ Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ If you would like to be a sponsor, email us at info@bamboodetroit.com

Eric Bahn is General Partner and Co-Founder of Hustle Fund, a venture capital company based in San Carlos, CA.  Eric, a native Metro Detroiter, has dedicated his life to helping up and coming startups with funding to take their businesses to the next level.  James Chapman, moderator of this Fireside Chat, is Co-Founder of Plain Sight, an app designed to provide networking to find co-founders, employees and colleagues near you, at any event.  Listen and find out what it takes to be successful in getting funding, right here on The Doers Network!! For more information, visit:  https://www.hustlefund.vc/ Plain Sight:  https://www.plainsight.app/ Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ To sponsor our podcast, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com  

Kwaku Osei is founder and CEO of Cooperative Capital, an organization dedicated to financial literacy, community awareness and community investment.  His experience in Detroit is unique, and his story is one that you cannot miss.  Listen to find out more about Kwaku and Cooperative Capital, right here on The Doers Network!! For more information, go to:  http://www.cooperativecap.com/ Visit our website:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ To sponsor our podcast, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com

This episode features the great students of SMASH Wayne State, and the SMASH Midwest Site Director John Ray.  SMASH is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to exposing high schools to STEM and life skill activities.  It is rapidly expanding across the country, and is becoming well known in the tech and education communities.  Take a listen to the stories of these wonderful scholars, and the great accomplishments of John Ray, right here on The Doers Network!! For more information, go to:  https://www.smash.org/ Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ If you would like to sponsor our podcast, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com

Amanda Lewan is CEO and one of the original co-founders of Bamboo Detroit.  A dynamic young lady, she shares her insight and perspective on Detroit's resurgence and growth, and sheds some light on how to get involved with Detroit's rebirth.  Listen and find out how to join the efforts with us, right here on The Doers Network!!! Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com To sponsor our podcast, email us at info@bamboodetroit.com

This episode features an interview with Walter Ward III, founder and CEO of The Mobile Business School.  A native Detroiter, Walter made his way through the corporate world, into the creation of an innovative tool to help others gain the knowledge and tools for them to succeed in business, entrepreneurship and life.  Find out more about Walter and his story, right here on The Doers Network!! For more info:  https://themobilebusinessschool.com/ Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ If you would like to sponsor our podcast, email us at info@bamboodetroit.com

Monica Wheat, our featured guest, is an entrepreneur, tech community organizer, cohort leader, and trailblazer.  Her work in and around Greater Detroit in the city's tech space is felt across all levels of the local tech sector.  Listen and be inspired by her story!! Detroit Startup Week is from June 17 through 21, 2019.  To register go here:  http://detroitstartupweek.com/ For more information about Monica and her work, click here:  https://www.venturecatalysts.co/ Visit us:  https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ If you would like to sponsor our podcast, email us at:  info@bamboodetroit.com