Trey Bowles & Cameron Cushman: Building Fort Worth's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

In this tactical episode of Stories with Soul, Jamey sits down with two key figures shaping Fort Worth's startup landscape: Trey Bowles and Cameron Cushman. Together, they unpack the essential ingredients for building a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem and share hard-won lessons from their decades of experience supporting founders.

Trey Bowles, Managing Director of Techstars Physical Health Fort Worth, brings over two decades of entrepreneurial experience to the conversation. From revolutionizing the music industry with Morpheus to co-founding The DEC Network (formerly Dallas Entrepreneur Center), Trey has consistently been at the forefront of innovation and entrepreneurship development in DFW.

Cameron Cushman, Director of Innovation Ecosystems at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (HSC), shares insights from his journey from the George W. Bush administration to helping launch initiatives like 1 Million Cups at the Kauffman Foundation. After returning home to Fort Worth, Cameron has dedicated his career to building and strengthening the city's entrepreneurial community.

This candid conversation dives deep into what makes startups succeed or fail, the importance of coachability and persistence, and practical advice for founders at every stage. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this episode offers invaluable insights about building sustainable businesses and the power of community in entrepreneurial success.

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