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: Susan Simmons Stevenson, founder of the

Lifecycle Network, shares her entrepreneurial journey and what led her to

start her own business. She discusses the challenges she faced as an

entrepreneur, such as breaking through corporate barriers, and

emphasizes the importance of networking and building relationships to

secure contracts. Susan also talks about her company’s services, which

include staffing and HR solutions, as well as their commitment to diversity

and inclusivity in the workforce.