The Conductor and the Conway Foundation recently partnered with the Kauffman Foundation to host the Arkansas Entrepreneurial Policy Summit. The summit, which took place at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute April 27-29, was held to address specific needs of entrepreneurs in the…
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NWA Startup ‘Loloft’ Provides Modern Solution for Modern Problems in the Workplace
The pandemic changed many things about existing work environments, for both employers and employees. With greater opportunities and varying expectations, going to work now looks different, from person to person and company to company. Although co-working spaces are not a…
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Moody to Succeed Rains as Executive Director of Ark Angel Alliance
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Ark Angel Alliance has named David Moody, owner of Jacksson David LLC, as its new Executive Director. In his new role, Moody will lead new member recruitment, deal vetting and due diligence support. Moody replaces Grace Rains, who has…
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Ark Angel Alliance adds Nabholz, Tappan to Board of Directors
by Grace Rainsby Grace RainsArk Angel Alliance has added John Nabholz and Philip Tappan to their board of directors. These new members add great value to the angel network to help guide investors through the process of investing in startups in Arkansas. Established in…
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UA Students Win Seed Funding in Pitch Competition
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffIn a recent funding competition, seven University of Arkansas won as much as $2,000 each in seed funding. The UA Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, as well as the UA School of Law, hosted the competition, in which teams pitched…
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Amerine and Standridge Releasing New Book, ‘Creating Startup Junkies’
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleEntrepreneurship experts Jeff Amerine and Dr. Jeff Standridge recently embarked on a venture on their own: their first co-authored book. Amerine, the founder and managing director of Startup Junkie Consulting, and Standridge, the managing director of Conductor, have led the…
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With New International Alliance, Startup Junkie Aims to Impact Korean Startups
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleStartup Junkie has formed a new partnership to test new initiatives with Korean tech companies in Northwest Arkansas. The Fayetteville-based entrepreneurial support organization is collaborating with the Korean International Trade Association (KITA) on startup testbed initiatives, as part of an…
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Startup Junkies Podcast Downloaded in 100 Countries Around the World
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe Startup Junkies Podcast has hit an intentional milestone. The entrepreneur-focused podcast, a product of Startup Junkie Consulting and Startup Junkie Foundation, has been downloaded in 100 countries, not counting the United States. Launched in 2015, the podcast has transformed…
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Conductor, Startup Junkie Release Arkansas Entrepreneurship Policy Map
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleTwo Arkansas entrepreneur support organizations have released a new policy map focused on increasing opportunities and removing barriers for Arkansas entrepreneurs. The Conductor and Startup Junkie Consulting teams have unveiled the “Arkansas Entrepreneurship Policy Map,” which lists 44 recommendations for…
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Central Arkansas Angel Network and Conductor Partner Up; Rains Named CAAN Executive Director
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe Central Arkansas Angel Network (CAAN) has named a new executive director as the organization forms a partnership with a local entrepreneurial support organization. CAAN is partnering with Conway-based Conductor, and Conductor’s director of operations, Grace Rains, has been named…