Urban Evolution
A podcast about harnessing creativity and innovation to transform communities. For people who want to learn from the point of view, experiences and observations of others working in economic development and business.The common thread in every installment is that of evolution, which brings a range of voices and expertise to the conversation with perspectives and relevant examples from those who will speak to what it takes and has taken to evolve as a market and community through creativity, innovation and transformation.
Episodes
13 episodes
The New Office: Working from Anywhere
COVID-19 has forced technological evolution and adoption at an unanticipated rate. One resulting trend is working from anywhere. At an American Business Journal "Future of Cities" event earlier this year, urban studies expert Richard Florida no...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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35:50
Shrpa: A New Online Source for Travel and Exploration
A Rochester, Minnesota startup is helping to fill a void in community exploration. Shrpa.com connects travelers with self-guided adventures created by locals. It's a unique online resource that is gaining traction and subscribers. Shrpa.com co-...
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Episode 12
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35:05
Launch Minnesota: A Launching Pad for Startups
In Minnesota, a new initiative is providing a launching pad for entrepreneurs. Launch Minnesota is a pilot program that is fostering an innovative ecosystem across the state and is helping to get capital in the hands of startups. Over the past ...
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Episode 11
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24:38
University of Minnesota Rochester: NXT GEN MED - Groundbreaking Innovation in Higher Education
The vision of the University of Minnesota Rochester is to inspire transformation in higher education. It's a vision that aligns well with a new groundbreaking partnership with two of the world's most recognized brands. Mayo Clinic and Google ar...
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Episode 10
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37:21
The Nordic Shop: Retail Success During a Pandemic
A Scandinavian retailer in Rochester, Minnesota is proof that you can be successful during a pandemic. The Nordic Shop has seen a nearly 300 percent growth in its online sales in 2020 thanks to a robust digital strategy, a keen understanding of...
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Episode 9
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44:00
Food as Medicine: A Conversation with Canomiks
Food as medicine is a popular buzzphrase, but what does it mean? A Rochester, Minnesota startup company is helping to shape and define it. Canomiks is a big data company bringing scientific rigor and a whole new standard to the natural remedies...
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Episode 8
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36:19
Pasquale’s Neighborhood Pizzeria: A Slice of Pizza and the American Dream
As an Italian immigrant growing up in New York, Pasquale Presa and his family moved to America for a better life when he was a young boy. A passion for food led to a successful career in the hospitality industry, and ultimately, ownership in a ...
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Episode 7
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37:36
The Silicon Valley of Healthcare: A Conversation with Shaye Mandle, President and CEO of Medical Alley
In Minnesota, there's a fearless sprit when it comes to healthcare innovation. Shaye Mandle is President and CEO of Medical Alley, Minnesota's healthcare association. Medical Alley bills itself as the Silicon Valley of healthcare. In a wide-ran...
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Episode 6
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31:13
The Post Pandemic City: A Conversation with Tom Fisher, Director, Minnesota Design Center at the University of Minnesota
The Coronavirus pandemic has accelerated changes in many industries and in our daily lives. Tom Fisher, Director of the Minnesota Design Center at the University of Minnesota is a professor and former dean at the university. His research has fo...
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Episode 5
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36:58
Rochester Ready: Responding to COVID-19 Through Community Collaboration
A unique partnership of civic and community organizations in Rochester, Minnesota joined forces in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic to help ensure a safe and resilient recovery for the community. The partnership is called Rochester Ready. Er...
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Episode 4
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27:16
The Growth of CRAVE Restaurants and Surviving a Pandemic
Kam Talebi is founder and CEO of Kaskaid Hospitality and operator of 12 CRAVE restaurants throughout the Midwest. He surprisingly opened his newest CRAVE restaurant in Rochester, Minnesota in the middle of a pandemic, even as restaurants nation...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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26:56
The Story of Limb Lab: Changing the Business of Limb Restoration
In Rochester, Minnesota, a boutique prosthetics and orthotics company has completely changed the business of limb restoration. Limb Lab has been described as the Apple Store of prosthetics. Brandon Sampson, founder of Limb Lab, shares his story...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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33:16
Destination Medical Center: Creating a Global Destination for Health and Wellness in Rochester, Minnesota
There's a transformation taking place in Rochester, Minnesota, home to Mayo Clinic. Destination Medical Center is a nearly $6 billion transformation of the city, creating a global destination for health and wellness. Lisa Clarke, Executive Dire...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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33:53