Due Diligence Featuring Julio Martinez (Mno-Bmadsen) and Kip Ritchie (Potawatomi Ventures)

Julio Martinez, CEO of Mno-Bmadsen, and Kip Ritchie, CEO of Potawatomi Ventures, join Waséyabek hosts Deidra Mitchell and Erika Weiss to discuss the central role of due diligence in Tribal economic development, highlighting how Tribally owned organizations identify acquisition targets, validate financial and operational assumptions, assess cultural alignment, and mitigate risk while maintaining strong communication with sellers, Boards, and other stakeholders. Through shared experiences – including instances where walking away was the right decision – the conversation underscores the importance of clear expectations, cultural compatibility, and trust in guiding acquisitions that support long‑term, sustainable growth for Tribes.Waséyabek is a 100% Tribally-owned holding company that manages the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi’s non-gaming economic development activities. Follow us on:Our Website: https://waseyabek.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/waseyabekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaseyabekIntro and outro music by Woodland Stream:Owyn Zapata, Co-Lead SingerChinodin Atkinson, SingerNolan Austin, SingerMon-eé Zapata, Back-Up SingerO’Felia Zapata, Back-Up SingerOnyleen Zapata, Back-Up SingerTribal Economic Development, a Waséyabek podcast, is recorded and produced at River City Studios in Grand Rapids, Michigan.