Business From the Basement

Episode 26 - Wyoming's Entrepreneurial Spirit with the Co-Founders of Uplink Robotics

On this episode, we are joined by Christian Bitzas, Brady Wagstaff, and Zoë Worthen who are all co-founders of UplinkRobotics. These three entrepreneurs started their now thriving company while attending the University of Wyoming. Still based in Laramie, UplinkRobotics creates high-quality and purpose-built inspection tools for various industries, such as home inspectors, construction, firefighters, law enforcement, and more. They talk about their struggles and successes and offer great advice for the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Episode 25 - Breaking the Generational Cycle of Poverty with Climb Wyoming CEO Katie Hogarty

In this episode, we are joined by the CEO of Climb Wyoming, Katie Hogarty. Climb Wyoming is one of the most innovative, outcomes-based nonprofits in the nation, whose mission is to break the generational cycle of poverty by investing in and supporting community, workforce, and social development in families and rural communities in Wyoming and beyond. Katie talks to us about their work at Climb, and the incredible outcomes she, her team, and their clients have seen, and their efforts to strengthen Wyoming's workforce.

Episode 24 - WBC & WBA With Wyoming Business Council CEO Josh Dorrell

In this episode, we are joined by the CEO of the Wyoming Business Council Josh Dorrell. He and Renny chat about the differences between the WBC and the WBA and also ways that the two organizations complement each other when it comes to ensuring businesses in Wyoming are able to grow and be successful. They will chat about the challenges that both organizations work on, preview the upcoming Governor's Business Forum, and even share a few dad jokes along the way. 

Episode 23 - Governor Mark Gordon Returns to the Business From the Basement Podcast

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon returns to the podcast to talk about many topics that are affecting Wyoming including the management of the recent wildfires, workforce training, housing, attracting and retaining business in Wyoming, the energy industry, and the upcoming Governor's Business Forum! Be sure to tune into the Morning Gather, which is Governor Gordon's podcast, anywhere you get your podcasts. 
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Episode 22 - University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel

On this episode, we visited the University of Wyoming on the first day of fall classes to talk to UW President Ed Seidel. President Seidel shared a bit about his background, what he has been working on at UW, and some things he is excited about when he looks at the future of education in Wyoming. He also shares some lessons on leadership, partnerships, and internships.

Episode 21 - Wyoming's Trona Industry with Craig Rood

On this episode, we are joined by Craig Rood who is the Director of Government Affairs, PR & Safety for Project West in Rock Springs. Craig has spent over 30 years in the trona industry and will share some of his insights on the industry as a whole, the incredible investment currently happening in Southwest Wyoming, and the project that Project West is undertaking.  

Episode 20 - Wyoming State Auditor Kristi Racines

In this episode, we sit down with the Wyoming State Auditor Kristi Racines. She talks to us about her background, how she decided to run for Auditor, and what the job entails. She also tells us about some of the things her office has done to be more transparent with the public and talks to us about what it's like to serve on the SLIB board.  
Don't forget to visit https://www.wyopen.gov/ 

Episode 19 - UW Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) with Wyoming Sports Properties

Today we are joined by Robert DeSoto and Canon Flores to discuss the new NIL landscape in college sports, specifically at the University of Wyoming. They also talk about how businesses in Wyoming can get involved in the NIL space to support their own business and UW athletes. With the 2024 football season arriving soon, you won't want to miss this episode!
For more information about NIL:
Contact Rob at robert.desoto@wyomingsportsproperties.com
Contact Canon at canon.flores@wyomingsportsproperties.com 
Call Wyoming Sports Properties at 402-679-5822