Tech in the Hood

Game-Changer: Terrance Muse's Playbook for Real Estate Success

As we wrap up Season 3, we sit down with Terrance Muse, a real estate entrepreneur from Chicago and a longtime friend of our host. Join us as they reminisce about their first meeting and explore Terrance's journey from athlete and basketball player to his entrance into the real estate field. They discuss the impact of technology and AI on the industry and highlight the crucial role of brokers and agents in making home ownership accessible and educating communities about real estate.

Empowering Business Growth: AdTech, Marketing, Venture Funding, and Inclusion with Semhar Amdemichael

Semhar Amdemichael, a prominent figure in digital marketing and AdTech joins Flex to discuss her career trajectory and role in Chicago’s tech ecosystem. Semhar breaks down the unique strategies that set Chicago apart as an entrepreneurship hotbed, her participation in LongJump VC and shares her insights on the dynamic landscape of AI in advertising. We’ll uncover challenges in AI adoption, share tips for entrepreneurs, and discuss everything from high-level pitches to the critical importance of reskilling in Black and Brown communities.

Disrupting the Art Scene: Matthew Moore's Unconventional Path to Success

Our guest this week is a disruptor. Matthew Moore, owner of Artist Replete, sits down with Flex to talk about how he built his business online before transitioning to a brick-and-mortar establishment. Matthew breaks down his strategy for scaling Artist Replete and uncovers the unconventional marketing and sales approaches that took him from a digital store all the way to Michigan Ave. We’ll spill some industry secrets, share tips for artists, and talk about everything from SEO to mental health.

Leadership in Action Candice's Journey of Engineering Excellence

We're back! And who better to kick off the second half of Season 3 than special guest, Candice M. Smith, a mentor, a mom, a STEM Advocate, and Executive Director of Engineering Excellence at Boeing. Candice shares her inspiring journey from her military beginnings to her impressive career at Boeing, emphasizing the pivotal role of mentorship, her deep connection to Chicago, and her experiences as a mother. Tune in as Candice and Flex, explore the evolving impact of AI in engineering and the responsibilities that come with it.

Align and Conquer - Roger Carter and Nicole Murray

This is a segment about The Kulture Museum, a unique art center in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. It combines an art gallery, creative workspace, and community hub. The founders, Roger, a former coder turned artist, and Nicole, an author and marketer, aim to empower artistic expression and make a positive impact on their community. The segment discusses the role of art in connecting people and Roger's transition from tech to art, also touching on generative AI in the art world.