StartUp Stories

Lavonda Dean
FSU Tech Fellows
Published in
2 min readJun 27, 2019

Local Startup Interviews

Being surrounded in an environment filled with intelligent intellectual entrepreneurs who are also really easy to talk to and eager to share their experiences has been very beneficial in helping me develop into a more in open individual. Even though I have never considered myself a shy or standoffish individual and I enjoy meeting new people, I am learning how to establish more meaningful relationships with those around me. These relationships are built by engaging in more in depth conversations rather than the typical surface conversations that stem from “Hey, how are you?”

The Studio

Taking the time to speak with and really understand someone is a reward all on its own. Getting to know their passions, their business, and everything they’ve experienced to get where they are now is an opportunity to learn as much as you can from the next person. While interviewing a few of the local startup entrepreneurs within StarterStudio’s community, founders lit up at the chance to relay the steps they took and the hard work they’ve poured into making their passions and dreams into reality. their mistakes, and their successes.

Bringing Startups Together

All in all, having this opportunity to meet, speak, engage and interact with like-minded individuals has been advantageous. Being able to comprehend and respect someone else’s ideals, beliefs, values, and vision is a learning and humbling experience as well. I am grateful for all the information and personal development happening during my time here.

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