Rethinking Skateboards: Morphite Boards with Ryan Pelletier

Ryan Pelletier, a young entrepreneur and student at Scott L. Carmona College of Business, Saginaw Valley State University. Discover how Ryan's ingenuity led to the creation of Morphite Boards, a groundbreaking collapsible skateboard that fits into a backpack. Learn about his journey from idea conception to prototype development, the challenges he faced, and the incredible support he received from his university. Tune in to hear about his experiences, from tackling internet trolls to attracting investor interest, and what's next for Morphite Boards!

00:00 Welcome to Total Michigan
02:51 Ryan's Entrepreneurial Journey
05:44 From Longboarding to Inventing
10:49 Challenges and Doubts
12:33 Support from SVSU
16:08 Public Reaction Gone Wrong
18:04 Turning Negativity into Viral Success
18:41 Dealing with Internet Trolls
21:16 Constructive Criticism and Product Development
25:05 Moving to Production Phase
29:18 Support from University and Future Plans
35:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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