Kristen welcomes Brad Spirrison, an entrepreneur many times over who has made a mark in various sectors, from sports journalism to educational technology to the burgeoning cannabis marketplace. In this one-on-one conversation, Brad discusses his professional path, characterized by risk-taking and creating companies from the ground up. He also explains his interest in emerging markets and highlights some of his ongoing projects. He currently plays a key role in WorkFlowEdu, an educational technology start-up that is helping young students develop sharper executive skills through mindfulness. At the same time, he is a publisher of Grown In, a weekly newsletter dedicated to the emerging commercial cannabis industry in Illinois. If you are looking for inspiration to follow your own entrepreneurial spirit, this is the episode for you!
Brad Spirrison is a journalist, emerging markets entrepreneur, and media ecologist. The founder of several start-ups, Brad’s current projects include cannabis industry newsletter Grown In and WorkFlowEdu, an educational app. An aspiring musician and yogi, he lives in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago with his son.
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