SYNOPSIS OF INTERVIEW: Ashley Scott interviews MT Strickland, an

entrepreneur who started a company called Metricmate that makes

sensors to track your workout data. They discuss Strickland’s journey to

starting Metricmate, overcoming challenges like the pandemic, appearing

on Shark Tank, and the importance of the Russell Innovation Center for

Entrepreneurs in supporting Metricmate’s growth.

SYNOPSIS OF INTERVIEW: Keela Taylor discusses her entrepreneurial

journey, including starting an insurance agency, getting into real estate and

opening a salon suite business. She talks about challenges faced as a black

woman entrepreneur, like lack of support from other black women. She

also discusses her consulting business helping others get certified as

minority/women-owned businesses.