Episode 89: F.O.C.U.S. with Apple Crider

This week Jon sits down with Lousia Schibli, co-founder of the Northern New England Women’s Investor network, and co-founder and CEO of Milk Money Vermont. Milk Money is a platform for Vermonters to discover local investment opportunities, get tips on how to evaluate those opportunities, and then make an investment. 

Louisa has also recently joined RuralWorks Partners as Chief Engagement Officer. RuralWorks Partners is an impact investment firm that supports growth stage and transitioning rural businesses and the communities in which they operate. RuralWorks is currently raising a $100 Million impact fund for these businesses and communities across the Northeast and Upper Midwest.

Listen in for Louisa’s lessons about raising capital in rural Vermont and being a female entrepreneur in the Green mountain state.

Check out:

Vermont Women’s Investor Network www.nnewin.org
Milk Money Investing www.milkmoneyinvesting.com
RuralWorks Partners www.ruralworkspartners.com

Learn more at https://milkmoneyvt.com/


From an early age, Apple Crider has been an entrepreneur. Now, after a few business ventures, Crider is co-founder of Podblade, a service that edits podcast episodes for $20. In this episode, Jon Tota and Apple talk about how to leverage other people’s platforms and how to FOCUS (follow one course until successful).
Crider asks, ‘Why are you doing this? What is your purpose?’

Check out this episode!