Hosted by: Holland Henderson Special guest: Christina Graham

In this episode, we talk about startup businesses and entrepreneurship with our guest, Christina Graham from Catapult. Catapult supports the spirit of innovation by supporting entrepreneurs locally here in Lakeland by providing affordable resources to help savvy entrepreneurs reach success in many different industries.

In this episode we cover:

• What is Catapult (1:20)
• How does Catapult help start-up businesses not become a statistic (4:50)
• Is there a resurgence of entrepreneurs (8:50)
• Is there a benefit to having a business partner (15:30)
• Do most start-ups stay local when they leave Catapult (24:20)
• Who comes to speak at Catapult (27:45)
• Is the community happy with what Catapult is doing for the local economy (30:00)
• What is the vision of Catapult (32:48)
• What is the average age of individuals joining Catapult (33:40)
• How does Catapult assist business scale (37:10)

Links From the Show:

Allen & Company
Catapult
Lakeland Economy Development Council
Start-up
Mentors in Business

Connect with:

Holland Henderson – Financial Advisor at Allen & Company
Allen & Company – Holland Henderson
LinkedIn – Holland Henderson

Christina Graham – Executive Director at Catapult, Lakeland, Inc.
LinkedIn – Christina Graham

The opinions voiced in this program are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult an appropriately qualified professional prior to making a decision.

Christina Graham is not affiliated with LPL or Allen & Co.