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: African American entrepreneur Sky Win

created a consent card deck to promote safe conversations about

consent. She credits her success to honing her skills and the support of

her community. She hopes to make a cultural shift and reduce rates of

assault on campus. Rice University has provided a supportive community

for her business..

SYNOPSIS OF INTERVIEW: Ashley Scott interviews Teresa Bostic, the co[1]founder of Kayla’s Italian Ice with her daughter Kayla. They discuss how

Kayla’s entrepreneurial spirit and perseverance led them to start and grow

the italian ice business, including pivoting during the pandemic. Teresa also

talks about the value of being a stakeholder at the Russell Innovation Center

for Entrepreneurs.