Building Multi-Stream Businesses & Angel Investing in Mid-Valley with Mike White

Episode Summary

What this episode is about

Welcome to the Salem Business Journal podcast! In this episode, NEW HOST! Savannah sits down with multi-business owner and venture catalyst Mike White. Mike breaks down his journey from pre-med to corporate banking, building a diversified portfolio across multiple industries, and founding the Mid-Valley Angel Group to seed local startups. Plus, stay tuned until the end to hear Mike's story about playing against LeBron James in high school! 00:00 - Intro & Sponsor Thank You 00:15 - Mid Valley Angel Group & Seed Funding Startups 01:07 - What Are Angel Investors? (History & Concept) 02:40 - Mike White’s Entrepreneurial Origins & First Startups 05:32 - Educational Journey: From Pre-Med to an MBA 08:08 - Lessons Learned from Working at Bank of America 09:38 - Why Own Multiple Businesses in Different Industries? 13:13 - Real Estate Holdings & White's Restaurant 13:46 - Economic Development & Role as Venture Catalyst with SEDCOR 16:25 - Pitch 'M-Lamette' Pitch Competition & Ecosystem Growth 18:32 - Upcoming Pitch Event Details at Cellar 54 23:14 - Fun Fact: Scoring 8 Points Against LeBron James in High School 27:19 - Closing Remarks & Sponsors Wrap-Up