Telling the stories of entrepreneurship and builders in Cleveland and throughout Northeast Ohio. Every Thursday, Jeffrey Stern helps map the Cleveland/NEO business ecosystem by talking to founders, investors, and community builders to learn what makes Cleveland/NEO special.

Lay of The Land
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Telling the stories of entrepreneurship and builders in Cleveland and throughout Northeast Ohio. Every Thursday, Jeffrey Stern helps map the Cleveland/NEO business ecosystem by talking to founders, investors, and community builders to learn what makes Cleveland/NEO special.
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Recent Episodes

July 23, 2026
#257 Alec Shankman — HeartRock Partners
Host Jeffrey Stern interviews Alec Shankman, founder of HeartRock Partners, about building media ventures and returning to Cleveland.

July 9, 2026
#256 David Gilbert — Destination Cleveland And Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
Host Jeffrey Stern interviews David Gilbert, President and CEO of Destination Cleveland, about transforming the city's brand and fostering civic pride through major events.

July 2, 2026
#255 Duane Mancini — Project MedTech
Host Jeffrey Stern interviews Duane Mancini, Founder and CEO of Project Medtech, about navigating the Medtech entrepreneurial journey from idea to patient impact.
264 total episodes available with 112 transcripts
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