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The Origin of Midwest House: How a Canceled Event Sparked a Movement - Midwest House Podcast - Episode 1
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What happens when COVID cancels your big event… and instead, it unlocks a movement?
Welcome to the first official episode of the Midwest House Podcast, hosted by co-founder Ted Velie, alongside community builders and innovators Wolfstar and James Feagin. This is more than a South by Southwest recap—this is the story of how a cancelled conference turned a Michigan-led idea into a Midwest-wide movement.
You’ll hear:
🧭 The wild early days of Michigan House and Columbus House
🌍 How Midwest House became a cross-state collision zone for founders, VCs, and ecosystem builders
🏠 Why South by Southwest wasn’t the finish line—it was the launchpad
💥 How a $40k pilot trip led to millions in ROI for underrepresented founders
💡 Why "flyover country" is becoming the heartbeat of U.S. innovation
From angel investing playbooks to eco-mapping ecosystems, this episode lays the foundation of a community-driven force that's reshaping what innovation looks like between the coasts.
🔗 Whether you're a founder, funder, or ecosystem builder—this is your invitation to the table.
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