Tribal Economic Development
Tribal Economic Development highlights best practices for creating, implementing, and sustaining plans that lead to success in Indian Country. The podcast is hosted by Waséyabek, an economic development firm dedicated to creating a sustainable path forward for the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi.
Tribal Economic Development
Due Diligence Featuring Julio Martinez (Mno-Bmadsen) and Kip Ritchie (Potawatomi Ventures)
Julio Martinez, CEO of Mno-Bmadsen, and Kip Ritchie, CEO of Potawatomi Ventures, join Waséyabek hosts Deidra Mitchell and Erika Weiss to discuss the central role of due diligence in Tribal economic development, highlighting how Tribally owned organizations identify acquisition targets, validate financial and operational assumptions, assess cultural alignment, and mitigate risk while maintaining strong communication with sellers, Boards, and other stakeholders. Through shared experiences – including instances where walking away was the right decision – the conversation underscores the importance of clear expectations, cultural compatibility, and trust in guiding acquisitions that support long‑term, sustainable growth for Tribes.
Waséyabek is a 100% Tribally-owned holding company that manages the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi’s non-gaming economic development activities. Follow us on:
Our Website: https://waseyabek.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/waseyabek
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Waseyabek
Intro and outro music by Woodland Stream:
Owyn Zapata, Co-Lead Singer
Chinodin Atkinson, Singer
Nolan Austin, Singer
Mon-eé Zapata, Back-Up Singer
O’Felia Zapata, Back-Up Singer
Onyleen Zapata, Back-Up Singer
Tribal Economic Development, a Waséyabek podcast, is recorded and produced at River City Studios in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
