S5E31 - Engaging Students and Companies for Success (S5E12 Re-Air)

It’s often said that the “magic” of Memphis comes from its people. In this conversation, learn how an innovative organization (UMRF Ventures) is implementing a unique business model with unique solutions for building a talent pipeline: helping students build professional skills to kick-start careers by employing them before they graduate. UMRF Ventures CEO, Pierre Landaiche, and student employee, Marcus Jordan, share how this dynamic model is engaging students and companies to build — and keep — experienced professionals in Memphis. This episode originally aired on March 25, 2025

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• UMRF Ventures
• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
• University of Memphis
• Renasant Convention Center
• Memphis Sports Hall of Fame
• The University of Memphis Research Foundation (UMRF)

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.