7-15-2024 Lost & Found in Cleveland, Encore Venture labs

In this episode, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss the entrepreneurial journey of Keith Gurchuk and Marissa Guterman, who made a film called 'Lost and Found in Cleveland'. They talk about the importance of purpose over paycheck and the difference between working for a paycheck and seeking purpose in work. They also highlight the level of hustle and hard work in Cleveland compared to the Valley. The hosts mention the fundraising challenges faced by the filmmakers and the support they received from the Cleveland community. They also touch upon the emergence of Cleveland as a hub for film production and the pride Clevelanders have in their city. The episode also mentions Encore Venture Lab, which brings together experts to develop business ideas, and the value of having an intentional business operating system.

takeaways

  • Purpose is more important than a paycheck in work.
  • Cleveland has a strong work ethic and a level of hustle that sets it apart.
  • The Cleveland community is supportive and willing to help entrepreneurs.
  • Cleveland has the potential to become a hub for film production.
  • Encore Venture Lab provides a platform for developing business ideas.
  • Having an intentional business operating system is crucial for intentional results.
titles
  • Cleveland: A Hub for Film Production?
  • The Importance of Purpose Over Paycheck
Sound Bites
  • "Purpose over paycheck kind of moment"
  • "Everyone does everything until they can specialize"
  • "Clevelanders are beginning to have pride in Cleveland"
Chapters

00:00 The Entrepreneurial Journey of Making 'Lost and Found in Cleveland'
01:25 Purpose Over Paycheck: Finding Meaning in Work
02:47 The Challenges and Support of Fundraising in Cleveland
05:25 Reaching Out to Jeffrey and the Momentum of the Show
06:18 Encore Venture Lab: Validating Ideas Before Raising Real Money

Creators and Guests

Jim Haviland
Host
Jim Haviland
Jim Haviland has dedicated decades to pursuing the keys to healthy entrepreneurship. Having owned or led over a dozen entrepreneurial companies himself, (including both successes and a few expensive lessons learned) he is passionate about the power of helping people build a business and in making it easier to avoid the mistakes that end them. Jim gathers his insights and stories from a career that spans an unusual breadth of experiences. As an electrical engineer, he worked on NASA satellites, digital media distribution, and professional audio recording equipment resulting in patents, peer-reviewed research, and medical school curriculum technologies. As a media producer, his work has resulted in Grammys, Oscars, and Emmys. As a technology executive, he has traveled the world working with the world’s best-known brands, presenting to audiences in over 100 cities on innovation and using technology to help organizations do “more and more with less and less forever.” As a business coach, he has helped hundreds of companies and entrepreneurial executives utilize tools and disciplines to build more productive, humane, and resilient organizations. Mr. Haviland is a partner with Impact Architects, a growth advisory firm, where he helps leadership teams develop their business, establish an intentional culture and operating system, and make repeatable progress toward their loftiest goals. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimhaviland/
7-15-2024 Lost & Found in Cleveland, Encore Venture labs
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