EP 31: Converting a thought that challenges the status quo into a scalable business w/ Troy LeMaile-Stovall

Troy LeMaile-Stovall, CEO of TEDCO, joins host James Mackey to discuss the venture capital scene in Maryland, the talent acquisition landscape from the investor perspective, making orbits collide and more!00:19 Who is Troy LeMaile-Stovall02:38 Talent landscape from the investor perspective03:52 Remote work has hurt spontaneous innovation07:58 How should growth-stage companies attract talent11:01 Almost everyone says that people are the most important asset, but few actually make the investment13:02 Advice from titans of venture capital14:10 The DNA of an entrepreneur16:15 The importance of the founding team18:55 The business concept of making orbits collide20:03 How to go about creating jobs24:05 Early stage companies tend to need more resources29:33 The geographical axis of DE&I35:00 Challenges of the wealth gap36:00 Wrap up Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible!  Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/SecureVision: #1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!