[1:45] The need for The Entrepreneur's Network (TEN) to help entrepreneurs get ready to pitch for funding
[3:30] Partnerships with Monroe County, Rochester Angel Network, SCORE, Urban League to build the entrepreneurial ecosystem
[5:45] How Jean got involved in TEN, expanded the program beyond just tech startups
[8:45] What types of companies qualify? Tech startups ready to pitch to investors, Established companies focused on growing and selling to customers outside the region
[10:15] Measuring success for TEN and its graduates - jobs created, increasing the success rate of startups
[12:30] Giving the entrepreneurs coaches with real world experience as entrepreneurs and business owners
[13:45] The structure and curriculum of the TEN program
[15:45] The rise of Shark Tank and "entrepreneurship by necessity" growing an interest in entrepreneurship in the region
[17:30] Changing the mindset around lifelong employment
[20:45] The strengths of Rochester's entrepreneurial ecosystem and the opportunities to engage more local investors to invest locally
[25:45] Addressing the challenges for female entrepreneurs with Chloe Capital
[29:45] The first TEN class focused on female-led startups:
-"Name it, claim it and overcome it."
-Accomplished women who had a lack of confidence
[35:45] Funding for women, minority and LGBTQ led businesses
[39:20] Creating a diverse team and leveraging their experience and strengths by creating an inclusive culture
[42:50] An upcoming cohort for female-led startups - Apply by 8/31/19!
http://ten-ny.org/
[44:45] Success Stories - Ken Rosenfeld from eHealth Technologies and Michele Liddle from Perfect Granola
Listen to Michelle's episode here: https://dashboard.simplecast.com/episodes/533d45b0-0812-46e3-9313-3bab11968bfd
[47:30] Helping startups build purpose and culture
Boss Documentary on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/boss/video/boss-the-black-experience-in-business-nguxge/
[54:40] The future of entrepreneurship in Rochester and changing education to create a mindset of lifelong learners
