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Charlotte Angel ConnectionCharlotte Angel Connection Episode 149: Alan Fitzpatrick, CEO and Co-Founder of Open BroadbandToday we welcome Alan Fitzpatrick to the podcast. Alan is the cofounder and CEO of Open Broadband, an internet service provider (ISP) focused on serving traditionally underserved areas.
Alan and his cofounder, Kent Wenrich, started Open Broadband in 2016. Today, Open Broadband is one of Charlotte’s fastest growing startups, having been named to Charlotte Business Journal’s Fast 50 list each year since 2018.
We cover several topics during our conversation with Alan, including…
How $42B of federal government grants are changing the ISP space
Rural and urban markets both containing underserved segments
Meeting an angel investor through a startup pitch event in Ral...2023-06-2256 min
Speaking of StartupsCharlotte Angel Connection Episode 149: Alan Fitzpatrick, CEO and Co-Founder of Open BroadbandToday we welcome Alan Fitzpatrick to the podcast. Alan is the cofounder and CEO of Open Broadband, an internet service provider (ISP) focused on serving traditionally underserved areas.
Alan and his cofounder, Kent Wenrich, started Open Broadband in 2016. Today, Open Broadband is one of Charlotte’s fastest growing startups, having been named to Charlotte Business Journal’s Fast 50 list each year since 2018.
We cover several topics during our conversation with Alan, including…
How $42B of federal government grants are changing the ISP space
Rural and urban markets both containing underserved segments
Meeting an angel investor through a startup pitch event in Ral...2023-06-2256 min
Accredited Investor Journal17. Do They Understand You? with JJ WenrichIn past episodes we have talked about If your audience can hear you, but can they understand you? JJ Wenrich is an award winning author of the book Teaching Kids to Buy Stocks. The book simplifies how we learn stocks and it took nearly 30 drafts to do that! He also has had 12+ years as a CFP. Learn what he has learned with all this experience in this episode3 Key Takeaways Does your audience understand you?3 key takeaways for investors How past experiences can be used in a positive way2021-12-2221 min
Piggy Banks to Wall StreetEpisode 10, J. J. Wenrich, Author of Teaching Kids to Buy Stocks: Stories and Lessons for Grown-UpsJ. J.'s interview with himself, the author of Teaching Kids to Buy Stocks: Stories and Lessons for Grown-Ups.
In this episode, J. J. shares how the idea came about, as well as the biggest challenges in deciding to write the book and build a platform.
Host J. J. Wenrich is a wealth manager, financial literacy advocate, and author of the book Teaching Kids to Buy Stocks: Stories and Lessons for Grown Ups.
Learn more about his book at www.TeachingKidsToBuyStocks.com.
You can follow his book on Instagram (@TeachingKidsToBuyStocks.com...2021-01-1918 minPiggy Banks to Wall StreetEpisode 9, Mike Prusinski, Co-Founder of Busy KidHost J. J. Wenrich's interview with Mike Prusinski, Co-Founder and President of Busy Kid, an app and debit card for chores, allowances, and money management for parents, kids and teenagers.
In this episode, Mike shares stories of how Busy Kid has helped both youth and adults become better at saving, investing, and even sharing their money.
You can learn more about Busy Kid at www.BusyKid.com.
You can follow Busy Kid on Instagram (@getbusykid), Facebook (@BusyKid4Allowance), Twitter (@busykid16), LinkedIn (@busykid) .
Host J. J. Wenrich is a wealth manager...2020-12-1737 minPiggy Banks to Wall StreetEpisode 8, Kimberly Sulfridge, Founder of The Kidz Money ProjectHost J. J. Wenrich's interview with Kimberly Sulfridge, Founder and CEO of The Kidz Money Project, an organization that helps parents with tools, information, and resources to create money-smart kidz.
In this episode, Kimberly shares her inspiration for creating The Kidz Money Project and why she feels financial education in the home is so important.
You can learn more about Kimberly and The Kidz Money Project at www.TheKidzMoneyProject.com.
You can follow The Kidz Money Project on Instagram (@thekidzmoneyproject) and Facebook (@thekidzmoneyproject).
You can also follow...2020-12-0236 minPiggy Banks to Wall StreetEpisode 7, Scott Glasgow, Founder and CEO of Financial Inclusion Non-Profit FinMango.Host J. J. Wenrich's interview with Scott Glasgow, Founder and CEO of FinMango, a non-profit dedicated to solving the financial exclusion problem. In this episode, Scott tells us his the story of how a conversation with a professor inspired him to create an international non profit dedicated to financial inclusion.
You can learn more about Scott and FinMango at www.finmango.org.
You can follow FinMango on Twitter (@finmango), Instagram (@finmango), Facebook (@finmango.org), Linked In (@finmango) and YouTube (@FinMango). You can also follow Scott on Twitter (@mangoscott_) and Linked...2020-11-1833 minPiggy Banks to Wall StreetEpisode 6, Sammie Joseph-Fredericks, author of children's financial education booksHost J. J. Wenrich's interview with Sammie Joseph-Fredericks, author of multiple children's books dedicated to financial education.
In this episode, Sammie tells us her personal story as an immigrant from Liberia as well as a Mom and wife. In doing so, she shares her inspiration for writing and publishing her books and starting her social media platform.
You can learn more about Sammie and her books at her website, www.sammiefredericks.com, or follow her on her active Instagram account @TheMoneyTeachingMom or on her Facebook account (@TheMoneyTeachingMom).
Host J. J. Wenrich is...2020-11-0430 min
Value-Ability PodcastEpisode 34: Teaching Kids to Buy StocksEpisode 34 highlights:
- JJ Wenrich, CFP – author of “Teaching Kids to Buy Stocks” – joins the podcast
- Using the “Lemonade Stand” analogy to explain stocks
- Lessons and stories for adults to teach children about investing
- Utilizing “matching” concepts to encourage saving and investing
- Involving friends and family to reinforce financial education
- JJ's podcast “Piggy Banks to Wall Street”
A link to JJ Wenrich's contact information is available on our...2020-10-3000 minPiggy Banks to Wall StreetEpisode 5 - Victoria Khaze, creator of Money Munchkids curriculum for youth financial education.Host J. J. Wenrich's interview with Victoria Khaze, creator of the Money Munchkids curriculum for financial education for K - 3rd Grade.
In this episode, the always entertaining and energetic Victoria tells us the inspiration behind creating the curriculum, as well as the painstaking details that went into creating it in a manner that is inclusive to all kids.
You can learn more about Money Munchkids at the website, www.MoneyMunchkids.com, or follow Victoria on her active Instagram account, @MoneyMunchkids. She is also on Twitter (@MoneyMunchkids), and Facebook (@MoneyMunchkids).
...2020-10-2134 minPiggy Banks to Wall StreetEpisode 4 - John Seib, President of Electus Global Education, creator of the Life Hub Learning CenterHost J. J. Wenrich's interview with John Seib, president of Electus Global Education, creator of the soon-to-be-released Life Hub Learning Center.
In this episode, John tells us what makes the Life Hub Learning Center the most innovative and complete solution for the Financial ILLiteracy crisis in our country.
He also shares “Why” his team is so committed to their mission of solving this crisis for ALL families.
You can learn more about the Life Hub Learning Center at their website, www.LifeHubLearningCenter.com, or follow John on his active LinkedIn acco...2020-10-0729 minPiggy Banks to Wall StreetEpisode 3 - Art from the personal finance blog FlexCents.comHost J. J. Wenrich's interview with financial education blogger Art from FlexCents.com.
Art is a physical therapist by day, and a finance blogger in his off hours.
In this episode, Art tells us his inspiration for creating FlexCents.com and shares his journey towards financial independence.
You can learn more about Art at his website, www.FlexCents.com, or follow him on his active Twitter account, @FlexCents, as well as his Instagram (@FlexCents) and Facebook (@FlexCents).
Host J. J. Wenrich is a wealth manager, financial literacy advocate, and...2020-09-2432 minPiggy Banks to Wall StreetEpisode 2 - Mac Gardner, Financial Literacy Advocate and AuthorHost J. J. Wenrich's interview with financial education advocate Mac Gardner.
Mac is the author of two books on financial education and has received high praise for his children's book, The Four Money Bears.
In this episode, Mac tells us his inspiration for creating The Four Money Bears and what he's learned from being involved in financial education during his illustrious 20 year career.
Mac is also creator of "The FinTech Bullpen", a contest sponsored by eMoney Advisor to create a financial literacy app.
You can learn more about Mac and his...2020-09-1125 minPiggy Banks to Wall StreetEpisode 1 - Sam Renick, Youth Financial Education Advocate and AuthorHost J. J. Wenrich's interview with Sam Renick.
Sam has been actively advocating for teaching kids about money for over 20 years. We affectionately call him "The Godfather of Youth Financial Education" for his status as a father figure in the #FinLit movement. His character, Sammy Rabbit, makes it easy for anyone to teach kids about great money habits though story books, songs, and other tools.
In this episode, Sam tells us his inspiration for creating Sammy Rabbit, shares great advice for how to teach kids about money, and gives...2020-08-2738 min