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Brian Raney is the CEO and Co-Founder of Awesome Inc - a company that exists to create and grow high tech startups through a variety of initiatives, such as hosting community events, leading technology education courses, and offering a shared workspace environment.This episode was part of a live recording event in collaboration with Awesome Inc and Chase Bank. Brian shared stories from the early days of Awesome Inc, how permission to fail was the advice that encouraged him to start the company, and how they\u2019ve built the startup community that we know today.

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00:00\xa0Permission to Fail: Embracing Entrepreneurship

00:37\xa0Introduction to Middle Tech Podcast

01:15\xa0Sponsorship Acknowledgements

02:57\xa0Brian Rainey's Journey: From College to Entrepreneurship

06:23\xa0The Birth of Awesome Inc.

09:38\xa0Challenges and Early Days of Awesome Inc.

15:13\xa0The Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame

18:49\xa0Common Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs

21:28\xa0Personal Impact Stories

23:15\xa0The Genesis of Fuji and Entrepreneurial Beginnings

23:48\xa0The Role of Awesome Inc. in Entrepreneurial Growth

24:35\xa0Community and Team Effort in Entrepreneurship

26:16\xa0Teaching and Cultivating Entrepreneurship

29:09\xa0The Awesome Fund and Addressing Capital Needs

32:00\xa0Success Stories and Talent Retention in Kentucky

34:55\xa0The Future of Kentucky's Startup Ecosystem

40:07\xa0Engagement and the Entrepreneurial Life Cycle

45:03\xa0Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts