Young Entrepreneurs

Fear and Insecurity can often paralyze us and prevent us from reaching our potential. Stephen Schulte joins the podcast to discuss how we can go beyond these doubts and reach new heights. Learn more about the Green Roof Team: https://www.greenroofteam.com

This week, Tanner Clark joins the podcast as he discusses the balance between logic and emotion and how it can affect decision making!  Learn more about the Green Roof Team: https://www.greenroofteam.com

This week, Stephen Schulte talks about mentorship, and how finding the right person can have a lifechanging impact! Learn more about the Green Roof Team: https://www.greenroofteam.com

This special episode has Nelson, Prem, Tanner, and Stephen joining the podcast to reflect on the incredible accomplishments in 2022 for the Green Roof Team! Learn more about the Green Roof Team: https://www.greenroofteam.com #uif #innovationfellows #designthinking #workshop #zoom #fun #sustainability #collaboration #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #arduino #raspberrypi #rpi #solar #wind #energy #studentproject #green-roof-team

Connor Snyder has always loved social media, and on this week's podcast, he dives deep into the lessons he learned from building a social media startup!  Check out Storry: https://storry.io/  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/storry/id1485126254?ls=1  Follow Connor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connorsnyder/ Learn more about the Green Roof Team: https://www.greenroofteam.com #uif #innovationfellows #designthinking #workshop #zoom #fun #sustainability #collaboration #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #arduino #raspberrypi #rpi #solar #wind #energy #studentproject #green-roof-team

Although we may be limited in time, money, and resources, should that stop our big ideas? This week, Tanner Clark joins the podcast to discuss why we should continue to think big.  Learn more about the Green Roof Team: https://www.greenroofteam.com #uif #innovationfellows #designthinking #workshop #zoom #fun #sustainability #collaboration #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #arduino #raspberrypi #rpi #solar #wind #energy #studentproject #green-roof-team

Stephen Schulte joins the podcast to discuss how being around the right people can passively make us a better person.  Learn more about the Green Roof Team: https://www.greenroofteam.com #uif #innovationfellows #designthinking #workshop #zoom #fun #sustainability #collaboration #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #arduino #raspberrypi #rpi #solar #wind #energy #studentproject #green-roof-team

Networking is such a vital part of any type of business, as well as an important pillar of personal growth. But how can one elevate their networking to the next level? This week, Zachary Boehl joins the podcast to talk about how he's improved his networking skills.   Learn more about the Green Roof Team: https://www.greenroofteam.com  #uif #innovationfellows #designthinking #workshop #zoom #fun #sustainability #collaboration #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #arduino #raspberrypi #rpi #solar #wind #energy #studentproject #green-roof-team

Nonprofits are often a side of business that is confusing to understand, but Green Roof Team's Tanner Clark comes on the podcast to talk about the positives of nonprofits and how they are important and beneficial to everyone Learn more about the Green Roof Team: http://greenroofteam.com/ #uif #innovationfellows #designthinking #workshop #zoom #fun #sustainability #collaboration #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #arduino #raspberrypi #rpi #solar #wind #energy #studentproject #green-roof-team

Technology has changed our lives dramatically, but can it be a detriment to the growth of a business? How can we turn technology to our benefit? Green Roof Team's Prem Rana joins the podcast and discuss how technology could be an opportunity, not a threat.

Knowledge is power, but is having the most knowledge actually detrimental? Green Roof Team's Stephen Schulte discusses how important it is to learn from others, even when you may know more.  Learn more about the Green Roof Team: http://greenroofteam.com/ #uif #innovationfellows #designthinking #workshop #zoom #fun #sustainability #collaboration #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #arduino #raspberrypi #rpi #solar #wind #energy #studentproject #green-roof-team

Many startups are hiring younger people over more antiquated people. But does the new talent outdo experienced seniority? Green Roof Team's Zach Boehl discusses this idea on this week's podcast!  Learn more about the Green Roof Team: http://greenroofteam.com/ #uif #innovationfellows #designthinking #workshop #zoom #fun #sustainability #collaboration #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #arduino #raspberrypi #rpi #solar #wind #energy #studentproject #green-roof-team

Building a strong team is important in any company, and Green Roof Team's Tanner Clark discusses the importance of having different opinions on a team.  Learn more about the Green Roof Team: http://greenroofteam.com/ #uif #innovationfellows #designthinking #workshop #zoom #fun #sustainability #collaboration #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #arduino #raspberrypi #rpi #solar #wind #energy #studentproject #green-roof-team

Come listen to a Green Roof Team's Manager, Stephen Schulte, who chats about Don't Manage People, Manage Expectations. During this half hour, learn about our perspective on aligning values to the overall goals.    Learn more about the Green Roof Team: http://greenroofteam.com/  #uif #innovationfellows #designthinking #workshop #zoom #fun #sustainability #collaboration #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #arduino #raspberrypi #rpi #solar #wind #energy #studentproject #green-roof-team

Come listen to a Renewable Energy Community Engagement Coordinator, Sydney Muñoz, who chats about The World of Solar Nonprofits. During this half hour, learn about Clean Energy Developments for Nonprofits, Student Involvement with Sustainability, and RE-volv.    Visit for more information on the Guest: www.linkedin.com/in/sydneymunoz    RE-volv Links RE-volv's website: https://re-volv.org Become a RE-volv Solar Ambassador Fellow: https://re-volv.org/volunteer Take action with RE-volv: https://re-volv.org/take-action Learn about our nonprofit solar projects: https://re-volv.org/projects/completed_projects RE-volv's Solar Education Center: https://re-volv.org/get-involved/education  American Solar Energy Society (ASES) Links   ASES's website: https://ases.orgASES Student Chapters: https://ases.org/our-community/chapters For volunteer and internship opportunities with ASES visit: https://ases.org/about/jobsvolunteer  Learn more about the Green Roof Team: http://greenroofteam.com/  #uif #innovationfellows #designthinking #workshop #zoom #fun #sustainability #collaboration #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #arduino #raspberrypi #rpi #solar #wind #energy #studentproject #green-roof-team

Come listen to a Green Roof Team's Manager, Tanner Clark, who chats about Business Comes First, Family Second. During this half hour, learn about our perspective on a controversial topic of putting business before family in my situations.    Learn more about the Green Roof Team: http://greenroofteam.com/  #uif #innovationfellows #designthinking #workshop #zoom #fun #sustainability #collaboration #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #arduino #raspberrypi #rpi #solar #wind #energy #studentproject #green-roof-team

Come listen to a Game Designer, Edwardivan Labarca Torres, who chats about Hustling. During this half hour, learn about Hustling, Customer Discover, and Lean Startup.    Visit for more information on the Guest: anotherchancestudios.com.    Learn more about the Green Roof Team: http://greenroofteam.com/ #uif #innovationfellows #designthinking #workshop #zoom #fun #sustainability #collaboration #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #arduino #raspberrypi #rpi #solar #wind #energy #studentproject #green-roof-team

Come listen to a Manager of the Green Roof Team, Prem Rana, who chats about Lessons Learned from the University Innovation Fellows Program. During this half hour, learn about Design Thinking, Networking, and Design Science.    Visit for more information on the Guest: https://greenroofteam.com/.    Learn more about the Green Roof Team: http://greenroofteam.com/ #uif #innovationfellows #designthinking #workshop #zoom #fun #sustainability #collaboration #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #arduino #raspberrypi #rpi #solar #wind #energy #studentproject #green-roof-team

Hey! Did you know the Green Roof Team has a Podcast? 💡  This week Prem Rana of the Green Roof Team chats about the businesses next three to six months!  You can find us on Spotify, Apple Music, and more by searching for "Young Entrepreneurs" or through our website linked in our bio.  #UIF #innovationfellows #designthinking #workshop #zoom #fun #sustainability #collaboration #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #arduino #raspberrypi #rpi #solar #wind #energy #studentproject #green-roof-team

Come listen to a Green Roof Team's Manager, Prem Rana, who chats about the Green Roof Team before they became a business. During this half hour, learn about their projects at SIU Carbondale, forming a remote team, and challenges overcame. Learn more about the Green Roof Team: http://greenroofteam.com/

Come listen to a incredible entrepreneur and CEO of Soluna Computing, John Belizaire, who chats about his journey in life as an entrepreneur and about Soluna's mission for a cleaner world. During this half hour, learn about his journey through leveraging the digital world for a clean world! As well as discuss his lessons learned and more. Visit For More Information: https://www.solunacomputing.com/

Come listen to a incredible Green Roof Team supporter and founder of The Mindful Startup School, Malte Krohn, who chats about their journeys together for the past two years. During this half hour, learn about his journey through life and mindfulness! As well as discuss his lessons learned and more. Visit For More Information: https://mindfulstartup.school/about-malte

Come listen to two Green Roof Team members, Tanner Clark and Joshua Konvalinka chat about their journeys together for the past two years. During this half hour, learn about his journey through life and Teams! As well as discuss his lessons learned and more. Visit For More Information: https://greenroofteam.com/

Come listen to a Brazilian entrepreneur, Diogo Seixas, and his journey. During this half hour, learn about his journey through life and personal development! As well as discuss his lessons learned and more. Visit For More Information: https://greenroofteam.com/

Come listen to an Australian entrepreneur, Tom Wedding, and his journey. During this half hour, learn about his journey through life and personal development! As well as discuss his lessons learned and more. Visit For More Information: https://greenroofteam.com/

Come listen to an SIU alumni, Devon Cantrell's, journey. During this half hour, learn about his journey with the team, lessons learned in industry, and why he returned to the team! Along the way, tid-bits on different electrical engineering topics. As well as discuss her lessons learned and more. Visit For More Information: https://greenroofteam.com/

Come listen to two SIU team members, Prem Rana and Stephen Schulte, journey. During this half hour, learn about their journey with the team, lessons learned, and exclusive stories with the team! As well as discuss her lessons learned and more. Visit For More Information: https://greenroofteam.com/

Come listen to a SIU Innovation Fellow's, Katherine Held, journey. During this half hour, learn about Kate and her journey through design thinking, pre-law studies, and future in sustainability! As well as discuss her lessons learned and more. Visit For More Information: https://greenroofteam.com/

Come listen to the CEO of OriginClear, Riggs Eckelberry, share lessons from his life and running a successful business with an innovative business model. Visit For More Information: greenroofteam.com

Come listen to two young entrepreneurs from Skokie, Illinois, who started and ran a successful small business during the pandemic summer fo 2020 where they constructed and sold raised garden beds. You will hear about their process and lessons learned during their journey. Visit For More Information: greenroofteam.com

Come listen to our supporter, Owen Johnson, journey. During this half hour, learn about Owen and his journey through clean energy projects and personal growth! As well as discuss his lessons learned and more. Visit For More Information: https://greenroof.siu.edu/

Come listen to our sponsor's, Zain Hussain, journey. During this half hour, learn about Zain and his journey through starting the Awarenaz Foundation and inspiration for choosing to study Law! As well as discuss his lessons learned and more. Visit For More Information: https://greenroof.siu.edu/

Come listen to our team member's, Christian Delgado, journey. During this half hour, learn about Chris and his journey through his automotive career and inspiration for joining the Green Roof Team with his Mechanical Engineering degree! As well as discuss his lessons learned and more. Visit For More Information: https://greenroof.siu.edu/

Come listen to our team member's, Daniel Garcia, journey. During this half hour, learn about Daniel and his journey through SIU Carbondale and through Wall Street, and inspiration for joining the Green Roof Team with his Mechanical Engineering degree! As well as discuss his lessons learned and more. Visit For More Information: https://greenroof.siu.edu/

Come listen to our team member, Olivia Sapp, an electrical engineer undergraduate at SIU Carbondale and chat about her experience with the Solar Team within the Green Roof Team. Visit For More Information: https://greenroof.siu.edu/

Come listen to our Kyle Smith of Supplied Energy chat about his family's business as well as dive into geothermal and solar solutions for industry and residential levels. Visit For More Information: https://greenroof.siu.edu/

Come listen to our Founder, Nelson Fernandes, read the project's abstract. During this chat, learn about the basis of the project and the vision we developed through our Design Thinking Workshops. Visit For More Information: https://greenroof.siu.edu/

Come listen to our team member's, Joshua Konvalinka, journey. During this half hour, learn about Josh and his journey through backpacking Yosemite with his Boy Scouts and inspiration for joining the Green Roof Team with his Mechanical Engineering degree! As well as discuss his lessons learned and more. Visit For More Information: https://greenroof.siu.edu/

Come listen to our team member's, Alex Elder, journey. During this half hour, learn about Alex and his journey through lessons learned from working in industry before pursuing an Electrical Engineering degree! As well as discuss his lessons learned and more. Visit For More Information: https://greenroof.siu.edu/

Come listen to our team member's, Tanner Clark, journey. During this half hour, learn about Tanner and his journey through living in Southern Illinois and choosing to study Mechanical Engineering, including chats on tractor towing! As well as discuss his lessons learned and more. Visit For More Information: https://greenroof.siu.edu/

Come listen to our team member's, Ichiro Pineiro, journey. During this half hour, learn about Ichiro and his journey through the electrical engineering field, including chats on machine learning (artificial intelligence)! As well as discuss his lessons learned and more. Visit For More Information: https://greenroof.siu.edu/

Come listen to our team member's, Stephen Schulte's, journey. During this half hour, learn about Stephen and his journey through the computer science field, including chats on machine learning (artificial intelligence)! As well as discuss his lessons learned and more. Visit For More Information: https://greenroof.siu.edu/

Come listen to our sponsor's, Andrew Francis and Derick Harris, journey. During this half hour, learn about their journey through starting up his small business, H&F Visions (https://www.instagram.com/hfvisions/)! As well as discuss his lessons learned and more. Visit For More Information: https://greenroof.siu.edu/

Come listen to our founder's, Nelson Fernandes, inspirational talk. During this short, hear about inspiring others by forging your own path, a lesson learned through the Green Roof Project. Visit For More Information: https://greenroof.siu.edu/

Come listen to our sponsor's, Jacob Bolton's, journey. During this half hour, learn about Jacob and his journey through life in Southern Illinois and starting up his small business, Sylvics Forestry and Nursery (https://www.sylvicstrees.com/)! As well as discuss his lessons learned and more. Visit For More Information: https://greenroof.siu.edu/

Come listen to our team member's, Aron Taylor's, journey. During this half hour, learn about Aron and his journey through life in Southern Illinois! As well as discuss his lessons learned and more. Visit For More Information: https://greenroof.siu.edu/

Come listen to our team member's, Clayton Hanks's, journey. During this half hour, learn about Clay and his business: C.H. Electrical from Murphysboro, Illinois! As well as discuss his lessons learned and more. Visit For More Information: https://greenroof.siu.edu/

Come listen to our team member's, Hein Htet Aung's, journey through the Green Roof Team. During this half hour, learn why Hein joined the Green Roof Team from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio! As well as discuss his lessons learned during the pandemic and more. Visit For More Information: https://greenroof.siu.edu/

Come listen to our team member's, Prem Rana's, journey through the Green Roof Team. During this half hour, learn why Prem joined the Green Roof Team from SIU Carbondale! As well as discuss his insights on machine learning. Visit For More Information: https://greenroof.siu.edu/

Come listen to one of our supporters and SIU Mechanical Engineering Alumni, Adam Vogel! Adam talks about the Green Roof Team's impact on campus as well as his experience founding the Rocketeers of Southern Illinois (ROSI). SIU Carbondale is a unique university and Adam is a prime example of a Saluki! You can contact Adam via email (adam.vogel14@gmail.com) or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-vogel-05042b1b4/).  Visit For More Information: https://greenroof.siu.edu/

Come listen to our team member's, Gustavo Felicio Perruci's, journey through the Green Roof Team. During this half hour, learn why Gustavo joined the Green Roof Team from SIU Carbondale! As well as discuss his recent master's thesis on 3D printing methods along with communication.    Visit For More Information: https://greenroof.siu.edu/

Come listen to our team member's, Zachary Boehl's, journey through the Green Roof Team. During this half hour, learn why Zachary joined the Green Roof Team from SIU Carbondale! As well as discuss intellectual humility.    Visit For More Information: https://greenroof.siu.edu/

Come listen to our team member's, Edwardivan's , journey through the Green Roof Team. During this half hour, learn why Edwardivan joined the Green Roof Team from SIU Carbondale! As well as discuss hustling.    Visit For More Information: https://greenroof.siu.edu/

Come follow our cross-university team of student's journey at Southern Illinois University Carbondale as we create positive change through installing student designed wind and solar energy technologies on campus! We will release a new interview with a team member, sponsor, or an innovative supporter every week! Learn more via http://greenroof.siu.edu/.