97: A Deep Dive into a Local Business Incubator with Lina Rugova

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In this episode, Dane sparks an engaging conversation with Lina Rugova, the founder, and president of Emerge and Rise, a nonprofit business incubator in San Antonio, Texas. Lina provides an insider's look into the role and importance of business incubators for budding entrepreneurs and the support she provides to startups to not just survive, but thrive. Following a compelling discussion on the incubator's unique approach to promoting entrepreneurship, the episode also explores the challenges that new entrepreneurs face while stepping into the business world, the dire need for partnerships and collaboration within cities, and the heartwarming success stories of Lina's program. Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Lina Rugova.Sponsored By:KathodeRay Media, Inc.: KathodeRay is a full-service marketing agency that connects government organizations to their community. This small (but mighty) woman owned and operated marketing agency can help your community thrive. They use tried and true methods that will connect your organization to your residents using social, digital and traditional media. https://kathoderay.com Links:Lina G. Rugova, M.M. | LinkedIn Emerge and Rise - Business Incubator of San Antonio Undercover Billionaire | Discovery The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential eBook : Maxwell, John C.: Kindle Store Small Business Administration SCORE The DEC Network