A New Venue For Entrepreneurs to Brainstorm
Like many others in his class, Elliott Williams earned his Masters Degree from Carnegie Mellon University. Unlike many others in his class, Elliott decided to stay in Pittsburgh after graduation, and realized that by doing so, he was in the great minority. At that point, his mission became clear: Keep the talent that graduates from Pittsburgh universities IN Pittsburgh after graduation. His weapon of choice? Grind Pittsburgh, an organization devoted to creating a cohesive independent worker community and casual social workspaces with business resources for freelancers, consultants, and other independent workers. Elliott talks with “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris about the mission of Grind Pittsburgh, why he started Grind Pittsburgh, and what his plans are for the future.
Also on the Show:
Jerry Bowyer (Economist): What does the turmoil in Egypt mean for the American economy?
Celeste Wilhelm (W & K Steel): Responding to recent allegations by Allegheny County Council that W & K Steel engages in “sweatshop” practices.
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Ron’s Rant: What Exactly Makes a Business a “Sweatshop”?
“The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris rants about the recent Allegheny County Council designation of a local steel business as a “sweatshop”, and notes how this is another example of government trying to interfere with business operation.
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The Local Government Just Designated W & K Steel as a “Sweatshop”: What is the Response?
“The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Celeste Wilhelm of W & K Steel, who responds to allegations from Allegheny County Council that W & K Steel qualifies as a sweatshop.
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Does W and K Steel Operate Under “Sweatshop” Conditions? Rich Fitzgerald Checks In
“The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with his “talk buddy”, economist Jerry Bowyer, along with Allegheny County Councilman Rich Fitzgerald about the allegations put forth by Allegheny County Council that W & K Steel, a local steel plant, is operating under “sweatshop” conditions.
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“Talk Buddy” Jerry Bowyer Checks in on the Economy, “Watson” and W and K Steel
“The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with economist Jerry Bowyer about a variety of topics, including further discussion about the Allegheny County Council/W & K Steel “sweatshop” designation, and Jerry’s thoughts on the performance of “Watson” on “Jeopardy”.
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A New Place For Entrepreneurs and Freelancers to Brainstorm
“The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Elliott Williams, a Carnegie Mellon University graduate and one of the partners behind Grind Pittsburgh, a workspace resource for freelancers and those who want a place to work on their project, while bouncing ideas off of like-minded individuals.
Full Episode
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