Tribal Economic Development: Episode 10 – 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.