Ep 16: Jon Laster: From Basketball Dreams to Building Blapp-A Comedian’s Journey to Tech

In this episode of The Activated Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with my longtime friend Jon Laster—comedian, app founder, and living proof of what’s possible when passion meets purpose.We grew up together, and he was mentored by my dad, who coached him in basketball and helped him earn a college scholarship. Today, Jon is not only making people laugh on stages across the country but also innovating in the tech world as the founder of Blapp—a revolutionary app focused on discovering and supporting Black-owned businesses.We talk about:The impact of mentorship and growing up in our communityHow Jon transitioned from athlete to nationally touring comedianWhat inspired him to build Blapp and the challenges of launching an appStaying grounded while building a brand that makes people laugh—and thinkFull-circle reflections and advice for the next generation of creators and entrepreneursIf you’re into stories of grit, creativity, purpose-driven tech, and a few laughs along the way, this is one you don’t want to miss.Connect with Jon:Website: www.blappapp.com Instagram: @blapptheapp | @hewasfunnyConnect with Brooke:Website: www.brookeberndt.com Instagram: @brookeberndt.businesscoachFacebook: Brooke BerndtStand Store: www.stan.store/brookeberndtbusinesscoach Shop: www.virtuebeautyco.com