• Marc Hudson & Amanda Lewan

  • Aug 24 2016
  • Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
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Marc Hudson & Amanda Lewan

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  • About Marc Marc Hudson is the visionary founder behind Rocket Fiber and Hum. Marc led his team to physically wire Detroit with high-speed internet, leaving a lasting mark on the city’s infrastructure—literally on manhole covers! Now serving on the Board of Directors for LS Networks, Marc continues to shape the future of connectivity. About Amanda Amanda Lewan is a profound community builder and founder of Bamboo, now with three thriving locations. She’s a dedicated board member for Venture Catalysts and a driving force behind launching accelerators, conferences, and programs that foster a more inclusive and innovative world. Amanda is shaping the future of Detroit’s entrepreneurial landscape, one initiative at a time. Episode Summary In this extra lively conversation, Marc and Amanda explore their unique entrepreneurial journeys, focusing on their personal backgrounds, the challenges they faced, and the successes they achieved. The discussion highlights the importance of community, the power of persistence, and the lessons learned from failures. The guests share their insights on finding passion in their work, the significance of daily rituals, and their aspirations for the future. Takeaways The entrepreneurial journey is unique and personal.Finding passion can lead to unexpected career shifts.Community building is essential for success.Embracing failure is a part of the growth process.Persistence is key in overcoming challenges.Daily rituals can help maintain balance in life.Innovation often comes from personal experiences and needs.Networking and partnerships can amplify impact.Listening to your instincts is crucial in decision-making.Detroit is a city of doers and innovators. Chapters 04:18 Mark's Journey into Technology and Entrepreneurship09:00 The Birth of Rocket Fiber13:29 Navigating Challenges and Building a Company18:20 Amanda's Creative Path and Community Building23:01 The Importance of Community and Collaboration27:22 Future Aspirations and Social Impact38:00 The Future of Human Migration40:16 Balancing Work and Health42:46 Life Mantras and Fulfillment45:07 Persistence in Entrepreneurship47:33 Learning from Failures51:25 Recommendations and Personal Insights Marc's Recommendations Book: A Rough Ride to the FutureMovie: Army of Darkness or Kung FuryApp: Wunderlist (acquired by Microsoft)Destination: Edinburgh, ScotlandFood: Honey Boo Boo Pizza at Motor City Brewing and El AsadorYouTube Video: Carpool Karoake and Fail ArmySubscription: Harry's Amanda's Recommendations Book: ⁠The Artist's Way⁠Movie: ⁠Cloud Atlas⁠Destination: ⁠Dequindre Cut⁠Food: Grandma's Grape LeavesYouTube Video: ⁠Bat Dad⁠Subscription: ⁠Between the Covers⁠, ⁠The Beautiful Writer's Podcast⁠, ⁠Writers on Writing⁠, ⁠James Altucher Show⁠, ⁠EO on Fire⁠, ⁠Dr. Wayne Dyer From Marc to You RocketFiber (acquired by Everstream)Social Sushi@marcdhudson From Amanda to You Bamboo@amanda_jennamanda@bamboodetroit.com (Intro and Outro guitar riffs courtesy of my dear friend, Kevin Vitale)
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