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S1 E17 Jan 03, 2026

Engineering with Empathy

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of On The Fly! host Joan Kaup sits down with Valda Freeman-Karmo, electrical engineer, mother, and social entrepreneur who...

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S1 E16 Dec 20, 2025

Cincy → Asia: Lucas and Andrew’s Journey Continues

In this high-energy episode of On The Fly!, host Joan Kaup brings back to the pod two globally minded founders whose paths collided inside Flywheel’s accelerator — and...

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S1 E15 Dec 06, 2025

Designing and Refining with Product Refinery

On this episode of On The Fly!, Joan Kaup sits down with Lucas Williamson, founder of Product Refinery and a serial entrepreneur who’s helped creators around the world...

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S1 E14 Nov 22, 2025

The Shell-Shocking Future of Plastics with EcoShell’s Andrew Bliss

On this fascinating episode of On The Fly!, host Joan Kaup sits down with global entrepreneur Andrew Bliss, founder and CEO of EcoShell, a company transforming agricul...

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S1 E13 Nov 08, 2025

The Man Behind the Curtain (Bonus Episode)

In this special bonus episode of On The Fly!, host Joan Kaup flips the script and sits down with Joey Scarillo—the producer of the show and a Flywheel coach—to pull ba...

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S1 E12 Oct 25, 2025

From Potholes to Possibilities: LIVE from StartUpCincy Week

Recorded LIVE at StartUpCincy Week 2025, this episode of On The Fly! brings together leaders from city government, business, and the social impact ecosystem to explore...

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S1 E11 Oct 11, 2025

Stitching the Future of Sustainability with Sew Valley

In this energetic episode of On The Fly! host Joan Kaup sits down with Shailah Maynard, co-founder and CEO of Sew Valley, alongside Madeleine “Maddie” Tepe Misleh and ...

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S1 E10 Sep 27, 2025

Practice Makes the Pitch Perfect

On this episode of On The Fly!, Flywheel board member and Inclusion Building Solutions founder Byron Stallworth steps in as guest host for a conversation with Brooke F...

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S1 E9 Sep 13, 2025

Defining Philanthropreneur® and Investing in a Better City

What exactly is a Philanthropreneur—and why are they so important to Cincinnati’s startup ecosystem? In this inspiring episode of On The Fly!, host Joan Kaup sits down...

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S1 E8 Aug 30, 2025

Meeka Owens Goes Beyond the Status Quo

In this forward-looking episode of On The Fly!, Flywheel’s Program Director Samuel Baker sits down with Cincinnati City Council Member Meeka Owens. Elected in 2021, Me...

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S1 E7 Aug 16, 2025

MadTree’s Mission Beyond Brewing

What does it look like when a company brews more than beer, it brews lasting impact? In this energizing episode of On The Fly! host Joan Kaup welcomes Rhiannon Hoewele...

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S1 E6 Aug 02, 2025

Local Government Thinking like a Startup

In this dynamic episode of On The Fly!, Flywheel Executive Director Donna Zaring sits down with Liz Keating, former Cincinnati City Council member and current VP of Go...

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S1 E5 Jul 19, 2025

Founders Keeping Busy

What do native pollinators, backyard blooms, and AI-powered problem solving have in common? In this buzzing episode of On The Fly!, Paul Szydlowski dives deep with Fly...

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S1 E4 Jul 05, 2025

The Tale of Two Program Managers

In this lively episode of On The Fly!, Donna Zaring sits down with two passionate builders shaping the next generation of social entrepreneurship: Josie Dalton, the or...

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Recommended Episode S1 E3 Jun 21, 2025

How to Soar with Angel Investing

In this energizing and eye-opening episode of On The Fly!, Donna Zaring is joined by two powerhouse leaders in the world of impact investing: Marcia Dawood, Vice Chair...

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S1 E2 Jun 21, 2025

A Coaching Mindset

What does it take to guide a social entrepreneur from vision to venture? In this insightful episode of On the Fly!, host Joan Kaup sits down with seasoned Flywheel coa...

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S1 E1 Jun 21, 2025

Making Community Matter – One Cup at a Time

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of On the Fly!, Joan Kaup sits down with Ruth Anne Wolfe, the passionate founder of Community Happens Here, a grassroots social...

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trailer May 31, 2025

Introducing ON THE FLY!

Welcome to ON THE FLY!ON THE FLY! highlights businesses that have the double bottom line - both a return on investment and a positive social impact. This podcast will ...