In this continuing series of podcast conversations, NFTE president Dr. J.D. LaRock meets with alumni, educators, decision makers, and industry leaders to exp...
NFTE CEO Dr. J.D. LaRock talks with Aurora Castillo Magner of Santander Bank about her journey as a Latina leader in finance and tech. She shares insights on resilience, community, and leadership, plus advice for young Latino and Latina entrepreneurs.
24 Sept 2025
Entre News: Episode 30 - Sven Ripsas
Dr. J.D. LaRock talks with Sven Ripsas, professor of entrepreneurship and founder of NFTE Germany, about how entrepreneurship education differs across cultures and why cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset matters worldwide.
17 Sept 2025
Entre News: Episode 29 - Corey Mohn
NFTE CEO Dr. J.D. LaRock talks with Corey Mohn of the CAPS Network about why entrepreneurship education matters, how real-world learning builds confidence and skills, and why collaboration is key to shaping the future of work.
11 Sept 2025
Entre News: Episode 28 - Dr. Ande Noktes
NFTE CEO Dr. J.D. LaRock talks with Dr. Ande Noktes about reimagining education, tackling barriers to entrepreneurship, and the promise of AI in learning.
2 Sept 2025
Entre News: Episode 27 - Jayden Freeman
From high school entrepreneurship class to the New York Stock Exchange—and now to Wharton.In this episode of NFTE’s Entre News Podcast, NFTE alum Jayden Freeman shares how his journey with NFTE sparked his passion for business, taught him perseverance, and opened doors to incredible opportunities.Listen now to hear Jayden’s story and how NFTE helps young people build the entrepreneurial mindset to succeed.
26 Aug 2025
Entre News: Episode 26 - Patty Alper
NFTE President & CEO Dr. J.D. LaRock talks with NFTE Board Co-chair and author Patty Alper about the transformative power of mentorship. Patty shares stories from more than 20 years of mentoring NFTE students, including how a 30-minute conversation helped one student launch his first business. This episode highlights why mentorship matters—for students, professionals, and the future workforce.
19 Aug 2025
Entre News: Episode 25 - Emilia A. Ottoo
In the Season 5 premiere of Entre News, NFTE alumna Emilia A. Ottoo reflects on her first business, ringing the NYSE closing bell, and how creativity, entrepreneurship, and mental health intersect in her life and work.
12 Jul 2024
Entre News: Episode 24 - NFTE Partners with Certiport
In this season's final episode of Entre News, NFTE CEO J.D. LaRock sits down with Craig Bushman, General Manager at Certiport, and Nich Haber, Director of STEM and CTE at Certiport. They discuss how education certification has evolved, making the future of work more accessible and equitable.Learn how NFTE has partnered with Certiport to expand access to the NFTE ESB Prep program, which prepares learners for the Certiport Entrepreneurship and Small Business certification. Discover how aspiring entrepreneurs can now gain foundational skills to navigate the challenges of starting and running a business.
14 Jun 2024
Entre News: Episode 23 - From NFTE Classmates to Lifelong Friends
In this episode of Entre News, we sat down with two NFTE alumni, Jan Baker, founder of the Innovashion Group, and Nadia Mitchell, founder of Reiki with Nadia, as they share their entrepreneurial journey with NFTE President and CEO J.D. LaRock.Join us as Jan and Nadia reminisce about their experience taking the first NFTE class 20 years ago and how a delayed Amtrak train to New York brought them together, forging a lifelong friendship. They discuss the importance of having supportive friends when pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors and dive into the key differences between entrepreneurs and "wantrepreneurs."As the conversation draws to a close, these NFTE alumni offer valuable words of advice to current NFTE students, providing inspiration and guidance for the next generation of entrepreneurs.
23 May 2024
Entre News: Episode 22 - Sharif El-Mekki
In this episode JD engages in conversation with Sharif El-Mekki, Co-Founder and CEO of The Center for Black Educator Development.
23 May 2024
Entre News Ep. 22 - Sharif El-Mekki
In this episode JD engages in conversation with Sharif El-Mekki, Co-Founder and CEO of The Center for Black Educator Development.
12 Apr 2024
Entre News: Episode 21 - Nikki TranDellEva & Andy Beepath
In this episode Dr. J.D. LaRock engages in conversation with Nikki TranDellEva & Andy Beepath. Nikki TranDellEva is the Market President for BMO & Andy Beepath is the Business Banking Officer for Brookline Bank.
12 Apr 2024
Entre News: Ep. 21 - Nikki TranDellEva & Andy Beepath
In this episode JD engages in conversation with Nikki TranDellEva & Andy Beepath.Nikki TranDellEva is the Market President for BMO & Andy Beepath is the Business Banking Officer for Brookline Bank.
29 Mar 2024
Entre News: Ep. 20 - Gaby King Morse & Liz Sara
In this episode JD engages in conversation with Gaby King Morse and Liz Sara.Gaby is president and CEO of the Center for Women & Enterprise and Liz is the president of the SCORE Foundation.
16 Feb 2024
Entre News: Episode 19 - Kim Clark
In this episode, Dr. J.D. LaRock engages in conversation with Kim Clark, Senior Associate Editor,Kiplinger Personal Finance.
23 May 2023
Entre News: Episode 17 - Abhinav Gorrepati
In this episode, Dr. J.D. LaRock engages in a conversation with Abhinav Gorrepati, a participant who made it to the final round of the 2022 NFTE National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.
9 May 2023
Entre News: Episode 16 - Danny Gray
Danny Gray, a NFTE educator in the Midwest region, joins us on this episode as Dr. J.D. LaRock highlights Teacher Appreciation Week.
25 Apr 2023
Entre News: Ep. 15 - Erika Patterson and Katie Booth
In this episode, Dr. J.D. LaRock speaks with Erika Patterson, Americas Corporate Social Responsibility Leader at EY and Katie Booth, North America & Latin America Corporate Social Responsibility Director at SAP.
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