Black Entrepreneurs Survive & Thrive Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/black-entrepreneurs-survive-thrive A show dedicated to highlighting the resilience of black entrepreneurs and the impact of patient capital. IRONBOUND Media 2c8d7a2d-e7b5-501b-8150-1b0f503a1e15 no Black Entrepreneurs Survive and Thrive Trailer en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:07:54 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:07:23 -0500 https://www.business.rutgers.edu/cueed https://img.transistor.fm/aPHg5j1epXm-GFYxUNzHa1ljSW1GTssVoD1lTIMez0s/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI0MTIwLzE2MzE2/Njg2OTMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Black Entrepreneurs Survive & Thrive https://www.business.rutgers.edu/cueed episodic IRONBOUND Media, IRON Mike Steadman A show dedicated to highlighting the resilience of black entrepreneurs and the impact of patient capital. A show dedicated to highlighting the resilience of black entrepreneurs and the impact of patient capital.. Entrepreneurship, Black Entrepreneur, Patient Capital, Impact Investing, Black Owned Business, Small Business, Economic Development, Small Business Loans IRONBOUND Media No No Black Entrepreneurs Survive & Thrive Season 2 Announcement! 14 14 Black Entrepreneurs Survive & Thrive Season 2 Announcement! full 9c83b1e6-90f7-42f2-816b-026a675a79dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/099f8469 This is “IRON” Mike Steadman,  host of Black Entrepreneurs Survive and Thrive, happy to announce we’re back with another Season of the Show.  

Our first 12 Episodes allowed to highlight  the impact of patient capital, the BEST Fund, and the resilience of black entrepreneurs here in the great state of New Jersey. When we initially launched, we were still coming out of the pandemic and the new normal.  

A lot of support was thrown at Black Entrepreneurs in the aftermath of the  George Floyd and the economic devastation caused by COVID-19. Now, nearly three years later, as much of the support  has waned and inflation has skyrocketed, patient capital is more important now than ever.  

Thanks to M&T Bank, the official sponsors for Season 2 and stewarts of the BEST Fund, we’re able to highlight more black entrepreneurs and continue to spread the word about patient capital.  

New Episodes new drop two weeks from today, so make sure you hit that subscribe button and spread the word.  

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Our first 12 Episodes allowed to highlight  the impact of patient capital, the BEST Fund, and the resilience of black entrepreneurs here in the great state of New Jersey. When we initially launched, we were still coming out of the pandemic and the new normal.  

A lot of support was thrown at Black Entrepreneurs in the aftermath of the  George Floyd and the economic devastation caused by COVID-19. Now, nearly three years later, as much of the support  has waned and inflation has skyrocketed, patient capital is more important now than ever.  

Thanks to M&T Bank, the official sponsors for Season 2 and stewarts of the BEST Fund, we’re able to highlight more black entrepreneurs and continue to spread the word about patient capital.  

New Episodes new drop two weeks from today, so make sure you hit that subscribe button and spread the word.  

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Our first 12 Episodes allowed to highlight  the impact of patient capital, the BEST Fund, and the resilience of black entrepreneurs here in the great state of New Jersey. When we initially launched, we were still coming out of the pandemic and the new normal.  

A lot of support was thrown at Black Entrepreneurs in the aftermath of the  George Floyd and the economic devastation caused by COVID-19. Now, nearly three years later, as much of the support  has waned and inflation has skyrocketed, patient capital is more important now than ever.  

Thanks to M&T Bank, the official sponsors for Season 2 and stewarts of the BEST Fund, we’re able to highlight more black entrepreneurs and continue to spread the word about patient capital.  

New Episodes new drop two weeks from today, so make sure you hit that subscribe button and spread the word.  

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]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:36:08 -0400 Mike Steadman, Kelly Broznya Mike Steadman, Kelly Broznya 2086 On this Episode of the BEST Podcasts, I’m joined by Kelly Broznya, The State Director and CEO of The New Jersey Small Business Development Center Newark, Kelly oversees twelve centers around the state, working with small businesses of all shapes and sizes. On the show, Kelly shares insight into the NJ SMDC’s effort throughout the pandemic, success stories from the entrepreneurs they’ve worked with, and the role of patient capital in supporting a thriving ecosystem. 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On the show, Shannon discusses how M&T supports black business owners, why they’re excited to be part of the BEST Initiative, and shares her perspective on how the banking system can help more black entrepreneurs survive and thrive. To learn more about M&T Bank, visit: https://www3.mtb.com/personal On this episode of the Best Podcast, I’m joined by Shannon Lazare, North New Jersey Regional Manager for M&T Bank. On the show, Shannon discusses how M&T supports black business owners, why they’re excited to be part of the BEST Initiative, and sh Entrepreneurship, Black Entrepreneur, Patient Capital, Impact Investing, Black Owned Business, Small Business, Economic Development, Small Business Loans No A Family's Journey To Build A Drive-in Movie Theatre In the Midst of The Pandemic with Ayana Morris, Co-Founder of Newark Moonlight Cinema 11 11 A Family's Journey To Build A Drive-in Movie Theatre In the Midst of The Pandemic with Ayana Morris, Co-Founder of Newark Moonlight Cinema full 3c2a0fb0-c91c-402b-89a3-ddccb46ec613 https://share.transistor.fm/s/374be743 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:51:17 -0500 Mike Steadman, Ayana Morris Mike Steadman, Ayana Morris 2025 On this episode of the BEST Podcast, I’m joined by Ayana Morris, Co-Founder of Newark Moonlight Cinema, a drive-in movie theater located in Newark, NJ. Ayana and her husband Siree, launched Newark Moonlight Cinema in the middle of the pandemic to create a fun and entertaining experience for the City’s residents, despite being in the midst of so much chaos. Newark Moonlight Cinema has been featured by multiple media outlets including CNBC, NPR, and countless others To learn more about Newark Moonlight Cinema , visit: https://www.newarkmoonlight.com/ On this episode of the BEST Podcast, I’m joined by Ayana Morris, Co-Founder of Newark Moonlight Cinema, a drive-in movie theater located in Newark, NJ. Ayana and her husband Siree, launched Newark Moonlight Cinema in the middle of the pandemic to create Entrepreneurship, Black Entrepreneur, Patient Capital, Impact Investing, Black Owned Business, Small Business, Economic Development, Small Business Loans No Thriving by Creating Relevant Financial Content And Maintaining Multiple Streams of Revenue with Shariff Muhammad, Founder & CEO of Unlimited Capital Partners 10 10 Thriving by Creating Relevant Financial Content And Maintaining Multiple Streams of Revenue with Shariff Muhammad, Founder & CEO of Unlimited Capital Partners full c4d8954f-d09e-4d91-aaf4-680500123b6c https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6e09507 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 10:09:16 -0500 IRONBOUND Media, IRON Mike Steadman IRONBOUND Media, IRON Mike Steadman 2030 On this episode of the BEST Podcast, I’m joined by Sharif Muhammad, Founder and CEO of Unlimited Capital Advisors, a certified public accounting firm in New Jersey that delivers customized financial solutions for a diversified spectrum of clientele. Sharif has over 21 years of experience working in the financial services industry.On the show, Shariff opens up about his lean operation and the importance of having technology enabled business in order to survive and thrive in the future. He also discusses the success of his educational content and his plans for using it to continue to grow his firm. To learn more about Unlimited Capital Advisors , visit: http://njcpablog.com/ On this episode of the BEST Podcast, I’m joined by Sharif Muhammad, Founder and CEO of Unlimited Capital Advisors, a certified public accounting firm in New Jersey that delivers customized financial solutions for a diversified spectrum of clientele. Shari Entrepreneurship, Black Entrepreneur, Patient Capital, Impact Investing, Black Owned Business, Small Business, Economic Development, Small Business Loans No Transitioning From Higher Education Into Entrepreneurship with Dr. Pedro Santana, Founder & CEO of Deal With It Management 9 9 Transitioning From Higher Education Into Entrepreneurship with Dr. Pedro Santana, Founder & CEO of Deal With It Management full c501dba3-1fb7-409b-aecc-8a27136d6913 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a744c7fd Fri, 12 Nov 2021 01:33:49 -0500 Mike Steadman, Dr. Pedro Santana Mike Steadman, Dr. Pedro Santana 2090 On this episode of the BEST Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Pedro Santana, Founder and CEO of Deal With It Management, a full-service management and consulting firm dedicated to providing top quality solutions and services to government clients, business, K-12 and higher education leaders. To learn more about Deal With It Management , visit: https://dealwithitmanagement.com/ On this episode of the BEST Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Pedro Santana, Founder and CEO of Deal With It Management, a full-service management and consulting firm dedicated to providing top quality solutions and services to government clients, business, K-12 Entrepreneurship, Black Entrepreneur, Patient Capital, Impact Investing, Black Owned Business, Small Business, Economic Development, Small Business Loans No Serving Today’s Youth Through Early Child-Hood Education with Keisha Wright Daniel, Owner and Director of Care For Me Children’s Learning Center 8 8 Serving Today’s Youth Through Early Child-Hood Education with Keisha Wright Daniel, Owner and Director of Care For Me Children’s Learning Center full 8d3d232d-c72a-498d-a10f-deb4f4b766bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f2b5a8f Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:17:54 -0400 IRONBOUND Media, IRON Mike Steadman IRONBOUND Media, IRON Mike Steadman 1899 On this episode of the BEST Podcast, I’m joined by Keisha Wright Daniel, Owner and Director of Care for Me Children’s Learning Center, a private learning center offering a quality educational program for children from ages 6 weeks to 13 years old. Keisha shares how resilience and the responsibility of serving her youth and staff, have kept her going through the pandemic, despite the uncertainty in the early days. To learn more about Care For Me Children’s Learning Center, visit: http://www.careformeclc.org/ On this episode of the BEST Podcast, I’m joined by Keisha Wright Daniel, Owner and Director of Care for Me Children’s Learning Center, a private learning center offering a quality educational program for children from ages 6 weeks to 13 years old. Keisha Entrepreneurship, Black Entrepreneur, Patient Capital, Impact Investing, Black Owned Business, Small Business, Economic Development, Small Business Loans No Creating Thriving Communities And Entrepreneurs Through Strategic Investments with David Langlieb, Senior Underwriter of New Jersey Community Capital 7 7 Creating Thriving Communities And Entrepreneurs Through Strategic Investments with David Langlieb, Senior Underwriter of New Jersey Community Capital full 2c1fa942-2340-4c2b-9f8c-a3ec354c3d1c https://share.transistor.fm/s/88a9ce5d Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Mike Steadman, David Langlieb Mike Steadman, David Langlieb 1875 On this episode of the BEST Podcast, I interview David Langlieb, Senior Underwriter at New Jersey Community Capital, a non-profit community development financial institution (CDFI) dedicated to creating thriving communities through strategic investments and knowledge. To learn more about New Jersey Community Capital, visit: https://www.newjerseycommunitycapital.org/ Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://thebestpodcast.substack.com/welcome On this episode of the BEST Podcast, I interview David Langlieb, Senior Underwriter at New Jersey Community Capital, a non-profit community development financial institution (CDFI) dedicated to creating thriving communities through strategic investments a Entrepreneurship, Black Entrepreneur, Patient Capital, Impact Investing, Black Owned Business, Small Business, Economic Development, Small Business Loans No A Photographer's Journey to Find The Silver Lining In the Pandemic and Pivot Into A New Line of Business with Jason Martin, Founder of Jason Martin Productions 6 6 A Photographer's Journey to Find The Silver Lining In the Pandemic and Pivot Into A New Line of Business with Jason Martin, Founder of Jason Martin Productions full 3325a44f-4e9e-4a92-8355-540cf7506928 https://share.transistor.fm/s/76f8e2cf Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 IRONBOUND Media, IRON Mike Steadman IRONBOUND Media, IRON Mike Steadman 1970 On this episode of The BEST Podcast, I sat down with Jason Martin, Founder of Jason Martin Productions, a leading digital multimedia service company that specializes in corporate photography and video marketing. Jason opens up about his journey to survive and thrive, despite the pandemic, what led him to starting a business in the first place, and the challenges he faced receiving access to capital, despite being a business owner for over 15 years. To learn more about Jason’s company, visit : https://jmartinproduction.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://thebestpodcast.substack.com/welcome On this episode of The BEST Podcast, I sat down with Jason Martin, Founder of Jason Martin Productions, a leading digital multimedia service company that specializes in corporate photography and video marketing. Jason opens up about his journey to survi Entrepreneurship, Black Entrepreneur, Patient Capital, Impact Investing, Black Owned Business, Small Business, Economic Development, Small Business Loans No Bouncing Back From Zero Revenue And Thriving Through The Pandemic with Marcus Crawford, Founder of Bro-Ritos Food Truck 5 5 Bouncing Back From Zero Revenue And Thriving Through The Pandemic with Marcus Crawford, Founder of Bro-Ritos Food Truck full cf40ca75-cb48-42d8-a6cd-a75791c3f225 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5cbd153 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 10:14:35 -0400 IRONBOUND Media, IRON Mike Steadman IRONBOUND Media, IRON Mike Steadman 1787 On this episode of The BEST Podcast, I’m joined by Marcus Crawford, a young & hungry entrepreneur who Co-Founded Bro-Ritos Food Truck with some friends in 2016. Despite operating at zero revenue for several months, Marcus found a silver lining through all the chaos and has managed and shares how he’s thriving during the pandemic. To learn more about Bro-Ritos Food truck, visit here: https://www.broritosfoodtruck.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://thebestpodcast.substack.com/welcome On this episode of The BEST Podcast, I’m joined by Marcus Crawford, a young & hungry entrepreneur who Co-Founded Bro-Ritos Food Truck with some friends in 2016. Despite operating at zero revenue for several months, Marcus found a silver lining through Entrepreneurship, Black Entrepreneur, Patient Capital, Impact Investing, Black Owned Business, Small Business, Economic Development, Small Business Loans No Implementing Patient Capital Initiatives in Urban Communities with Mitchell Green, The Growth Group 4 4 Implementing Patient Capital Initiatives in Urban Communities with Mitchell Green, The Growth Group full fa373d0c-109d-4fa7-b9bb-f6eb25478ca6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f26aa207 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:57:45 -0400 IRONBOUND Media, IRON Mike Steadman IRONBOUND Media, IRON Mike Steadman 1807 On the following episode of The BEST Podcast, I sat down with Mitchell Greene, who’s leading the ground efforts with the New Jersey BEST Fund, which includes identifying, screening, and working with black entrepreneurs, in order to get them access to patient capital through our partners. Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://thebestpodcast.substack.com/welcome On the following episode of The BEST Podcast, I sat down with Mitchell Greene, who’s leading the ground efforts with the New Jersey BEST Fund, which includes identifying, screening, and working with black entrepreneurs, in order to get them access to pati Entrepreneurship, Black Entrepreneur, Patient Capital, Impact Investing, Black Owned Business, Small Business, Economic Development, Small Business Loans No InSpiring Greatness Through Dance & Performing Arts with Kristine Smith, CEO/Co-Founder of InSpira Performing Arts & Cultural Center 3 3 InSpiring Greatness Through Dance & Performing Arts with Kristine Smith, CEO/Co-Founder of InSpira Performing Arts & Cultural Center full 91542343-910d-45d1-91cd-2f4a74dcc69d https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2c0af4a Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:57:08 -0400 IRONBOUND Media, IRON Mike Steadman IRONBOUND Media, IRON Mike Steadman 1868 On this episode of The BEST Podcast, I sit down with Kristine Smith, CEO/Co-Founder of the InSpira Performing Arts & Cultural Center, a dance and music center for children and adults, currently operating two locations in New Brunswick and Newark, NJ. Kristine started InSpira in 2002 in the basement of a church with 14 kids and now is currently serving nearly 300 students, between her two locations. To learn more about InSpira Performing Arts & Cultural Center visit: https://inspiraarts.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://thebestpodcast.substack.com/welcome On this episode of The BEST Podcast, I sit down with Kristine Smith, CEO/Co-Founder of the InSpira Performing Arts & Cultural Center, a dance and music center for children and adults, currently operating two locations in New Brunswick and Newark, NJ. Entrepreneurship, Black Entrepreneur, Patient Capital, Impact Investing, Black Owned Business, Small Business, Economic Development, Small Business Loans No Serving Newark’s Youth One Smile At A Time with Dr. Suffiyah Webb, Founder of Brilliant Smiles Pediatric Dentistry 2 2 Serving Newark’s Youth One Smile At A Time with Dr. Suffiyah Webb, Founder of Brilliant Smiles Pediatric Dentistry full 7e3db71d-2f4d-40ab-bcf1-f51749e90dbb https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c771757 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:41:09 -0400 IRONBOUND Media, IRON Mike Steadman IRONBOUND Media, IRON Mike Steadman 2175 On this episode of The BEST Podcast, I interview Dr. Suffiyah Web, a Newark Native and Founder of Brilliant Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, a unique dental environment that focuses on total body wellness for children. Suffiyah and I discuss how the pandemic has impacted her business, and how through it all, she’s kept her small team inspired, employed, and still able to serve the community, through her pediatric dental services. To learn more about Brilliant Smiles, please visit: https://www.brilliantnewark.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://thebestpodcast.substack.com/welcome On this episode of The BEST Podcast, I interview Dr. Suffiyah Web, a Newark Native and Founder of Brilliant Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, a unique dental environment that focuses on total body wellness for children. Suffiyah and I discuss how the pandemic h Entrepreneurship, Black Entrepreneur, Patient Capital, Impact Investing, Black Owned Business, Small Business, Economic Development, Small Business Loans No Why Black Entrepreneurs Need Access To Patient Capital with Lyneir Richardson, Executive Director of the Rutgers Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED) 1 1 Why Black Entrepreneurs Need Access To Patient Capital with Lyneir Richardson, Executive Director of the Rutgers Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED) full de1de0b2-3fd9-4e92-ba1f-c13d47090118 https://share.transistor.fm/s/57dee2cc Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:18:16 -0400 IRONBOUND Media, IRON Mike Steadman IRONBOUND Media, IRON Mike Steadman 2056 On this inaugural episode of the BEST Podcast, I’m joined by Lyneir Richardson to discuss Patient Capital and the NJ BEST Patient Capital Fund. With financial support secured from M&T Bank and the Surdna Foundation, The NJ BEST Patient Capital Fund will deploy $250,000 - $500,000 of non-dilutive capital – specifically, recoverable grants $25,000 to $50,000 – to provide patient capital to black entrepreneurs. Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://thebestpodcast.substack.com/welcome On this inaugural episode of the BEST Podcast, I’m joined by Lyneir Richardson to discuss Patient Capital and the NJ BEST Patient Capital Fund. With financial support secured from M&T Bank and the Surdna Foundation, The NJ BEST Patient Capital Fund wi Entrepreneurship, Black Entrepreneur, Patient Capital, Impact Investing, Black Owned Business, Small Business, Economic Development, Small Business Loans No Black Entrepreneurs Survive and Thrive Trailer Black Entrepreneurs Survive and Thrive Trailer trailer 3a1000a0-9d48-4567-a998-7c4aef43962e https://share.transistor.fm/s/38274b63 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 21:22:10 -0400 IRONBOUND Media, IRON Mike Steadman IRONBOUND Media, IRON Mike Steadman 175 Introducing The BEST (Black Entrepreneurs Survive and Thrive) Podcast, a show dedicated to highlighting the resilience of black entrepreneurs and the impact of patient capital. This series is brought to you by the Center for Urban Entrepreneurship and Economic Development at Rutgers Business School, where we integrate scholarly works with private capital, government, and non-profit sectors to develop citywide resources and bring renewed economic growth and vitality through urban entrepreneurship. We promote and foster a new generation of urban entrepreneurs who are actively seeking a socially conscious urban renaissance. To learn more about how you can support our efforts, visit www.business.rutgers.edu/cueed Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://thebestpodcast.substack.com/welcome Introducing The BEST (Black Entrepreneurs Survive and Thrive) Podcast, a show dedicated to highlighting the resilience of black entrepreneurs and the impact of patient capital. This series is brought to you by the Center for Urban Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship, Black Entrepreneur, Patient Capital, Impact Investing, Black Owned Business, Small Business, Economic Development, Small Business Loans No