Sue Malone is a recognized advocate for small businesses, having helped fund over 30,000 companies since 2010. As the founder of Strategies For Small Business, Sue has authored several loan and equity programs and has ranked #1 in the country for the SBA Community Express and Patriot Express loan programs. She is a fierce supporter of entrepreneurs, particularly those navigating the challenges of capital access. Brandon Bruce is the co-founder and General Partner of Market Square Ventures, an...
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Sue Malone is a recognized advocate for small businesses, having helped fund over 30,000 companies since 2010. As the founder of Strategies For Small Business, Sue has authored several loan and equity programs and has ranked #1 in the country for the SBA Community Express and Patriot Express loan programs. She is a fierce supporter of entrepreneurs, particularly those navigating the challenges of capital access. Brandon Bruce is the co-founder and General Partner of Market Square Ventures, an...
From Lab to Launch: If it wasn’t hard, it wouldn’t be worth doing.
Big Ideas Welcome
47 minutes
7 months ago
From Lab to Launch: If it wasn’t hard, it wouldn’t be worth doing.
Hard tech isn’t flashy. It’s not fast. And it definitely isn’t easy. But for the founders who choose this path, the payoff isn’t just financial—it’s deeply transformational. It’s about reshaping entire industries, one chemical reaction or microalgae strain at a time. In this episode, we’re joined by two scientists-turned-founders who are doing just that—building companies with the potential to change how we power, produce, and grow. Corey Tyree is the founder and CEO of Trillium Renewable Che...
Big Ideas Welcome
Sue Malone is a recognized advocate for small businesses, having helped fund over 30,000 companies since 2010. As the founder of Strategies For Small Business, Sue has authored several loan and equity programs and has ranked #1 in the country for the SBA Community Express and Patriot Express loan programs. She is a fierce supporter of entrepreneurs, particularly those navigating the challenges of capital access. Brandon Bruce is the co-founder and General Partner of Market Square Ventures, an...
