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Profiles Coming Soon:
Preston A. Davis
President
Broadcast Operations & Engineering, American Broadcasting Company
New York, NY
Steve Mariotti
Founder
National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)
New York, NY
Wes Moore
Founder and Author
STAND!
New York, NY
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Name:
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Timothy “Polo” Greene |
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Title:
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Master Barber & President |
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Company:
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Harlem Masters Barbershop |
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Location:
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New York, NY |
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What I do:
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Professional cutting and styling services |
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Web Site:
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https://harlemmasters.co |
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| I became an entrepreneur because I always wanted to be self-sufficient. As a barber I had my own business and built my own clientele. As a barbershop owner of a … Read profile |
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Name:
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Taimak Guarriello |
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Title:
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Actor/Teacher |
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Company:
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Dynasty 8 |
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Location:
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New York, NY |
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What I do:
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Entertainment (Stage & Film) – Writing – Fitness |
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http://www.taimak.tv |
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| I became an entrepreneur because I have a gift that has to be used, a gift of helping people to access their power…the power that everyone has but might be hidden f… Read profile |
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Name:
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Ryan Charles Mack |
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President |
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Company:
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Optimum Capital Management |
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Location:
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Brooklyn, New York |
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What I do:
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Comprehensive, fee-based financial planning |
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http://www.optimum-capital.com |
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| I became an entrepreneur because I felt that I would have a greater impact on my community doing things my way. Financial literacy has always been a huge pro… Read profile |
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William R. Patterson |
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Author and Consultant |
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Company:
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The Baron Solution Group |
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Location:
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Las Vegas, NV |
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What I do:
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Provide training, coaching, and consulting services |
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http://www.baronseries.com |
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| I became an entrepreneur because I wanted to have an impact on the world by providing a needed product or service. I understood early on that it was impo… Read profile |
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Name:
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Gertrude McCain |
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Title:
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Owner/President/CEO |
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Company:
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Gertrude’s International Fashions |
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Location:
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East Orange, New Jersey |
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What I do:
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Fashion Apparel for the well-dressed woman |
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http://www.gifashions.com |
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| I became an entrepreneur because I wanted to take control of my future, my surroundings, my wealth, and my skill level. Working for an employer limits my potential, m… Read profile |
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Name:
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Russel Shuler |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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Company:
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YES Inc. |
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Location:
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New York, NY |
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What I do:
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Provide supplementary academic assistance to help student-athletes |
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Web Site:
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http://www.YESInc.org |
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| I became an entrepreneur because I wanted to create a social enterprise that would focus on impacting the lives of student-athletes throughout the United States i… Read profile |
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Name:
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Shante Bacon |
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Founder/CEO |
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Company:
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The 135th Street Agency |
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Location:
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New York, NY |
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What I do:
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Marketing/advertising/public relations |
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Web Site:
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http://www.135stagency.com |
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| To me, entrepreneurship means freedom, risk and passion. It’s self-determination in its purest form, which is why there is no other career path we’d rather choose. Gr… Read profile |
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Name:
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Frederick E. Johnson II |
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Title:
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CEO |
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Company:
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Communion, Inc. |
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Location:
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New York, NY |
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What I do:
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Lead a global, vertically-integrated broadcast network |
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http://www.communion.tv |
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| I became an entrepreneur because in America to be free you must own. After reading John Johnson’s autobiography, I agree with him that I am a businessman. John… Read profile |
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Name:
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Anthony J.M. Jones |
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Attorney |
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Company:
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TheJonesFirm, LLP |
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Location:
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New York, NY |
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What I do:
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Provide legal representation for individuals and businesses |
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http://www.jonesllp.com |
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| I was the kid who, when his mother told him a toy was too expensive, I went home and attempted to ‘make’ the toy I desired. I would use the materials around me,… Read profile |
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Name:
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Robert Smith |
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Title:
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Principal |
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Company:
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The Housing LLC |
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Location:
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New York, NY |
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What I do:
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Own and operate affordable housing |
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Web Site:
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N/A |
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| I became an entrepreneur because 1) Statistically, there are two ways to wealth: entrepreneurship and high paying professions. If you miss one due to qualificatio… Read profile |
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Name:
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Nicole Rose |
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CEO & Creative Director |
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Company:
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ODM Studios, Inc. |
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Location:
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New York, NY |
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What I do:
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Branding, graphic & web design, and more |
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http://www.odmnyc.com |
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| I became an entrepreneur because I had a specific vision around the kind of business I would build and the service I would provide. I knew that my dream or vision… Read profile |
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Name:
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Maisha Walker |
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President |
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Company:
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message medium |
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Location:
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New York, NY |
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What I do:
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Internet and print marketing for small businesses |
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http://www.messagemedium.com |
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| I became an entrepreneur because I felt it was important to own my time. When I considered all the ways I could make a difference and impact people’s lives, I felt wor… Read profile |
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Name:
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Kayode Bentley |
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President / Founder/ C.E.O. |
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Company:
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4T’s Prod. – True To The Trade |
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Location:
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New York, NY |
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What I do:
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Education, Youth Development Services |
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Web Site:
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http://www.4ts.org |
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| I became an entrepreneur because it provided me with the focus, direction and freedom to provide programs and services I felt were and are still needed that b… Read profile |
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Name:
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Pilar Alessandra |
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Instructor / Consultant |
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Company:
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On the Page |
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Location:
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Encino, CA |
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What I do:
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Script consultation and screenwriting classes |
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Web Site:
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http://www.onthepage.tv |
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| I became an entrepreneur because it allowed me the freedom to create my own materials, set my own hours, act on my instincts, and try out new ideas. … Read profile |
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Name:
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Jackie O. Asare |
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President/Publicist |
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Company:
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4Sight Media Relations, Inc. |
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Location:
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New York, NY |
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What I do:
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Provide diversified PR services for various media avenues |
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Web Site:
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http://www.4sightmedia.com |
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| I became an entrepreneur because I wanted full control of my career. I started 4Sight Media Relations nearly seven years ago after I was laid off from my position as Dir… Read profile |
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Name:
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Ashani C. Kiner |
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CEO/President |
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Company:
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Kiner Enterprises Inc. |
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Location:
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New York, NY |
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What I do:
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Provide talented and experienced Dance Teachers to clients |
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Web Site:
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http://www.kinerenterprises.com |
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| I became an entrepreneur because I was tired of waiting for someone else to give me my “big break”. So, I decided to create my own “big break”! I have never been… Read profile |
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Name:
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Dana Rondel |
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Title:
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Author and Public Speaker |
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Company:
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Metaphhor |
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Location:
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West Hartford, CT |
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What I do:
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Professional writing and public speaking |
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Web Site:
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http://www.bookofmetaphhors.com |
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| I became an entrepreneur because I am a free thinker and my dream is to build and empower lives and community as a free thinking writer and speaker. The oral and … Read profile |
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Name:
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Tanya G. Hunte |
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President & CEO |
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Company:
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ELD |
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Location:
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New York, NY |
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What I do:
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Operate one of the top litigation support firms in the country |
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Web Site:
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http://www.ELDLLC.com |
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| I became an entrepreneur because I wanted to take full control my own destiny and build an empire with my own two hands. Being an entrepreneur allows me a uni… Read profile |
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Name:
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LaTerra D. Ruffin, MDiv., CPMLC |
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Lead Pastor / Master Life Coach / Author |
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Company:
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Life Empowerment Church / Empowered Life Coaching |
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Location:
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Moreno Valley, CA |
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What I do:
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Empowered Pastoring and Life Coaching |
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http://www.Let-God.org |
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| To me entrepreneurship means legacy, ultimate heirloom and manifold inheritance; giving shoe leather to the following posture: “A wise person leaves an inheritance… Read profile |
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Business Leaders |
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Name:
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Robert Miller |
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Title:
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President |
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Company:
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Hyperion |
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Location:
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New York, NY |
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What I do:
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Book Publishing – Hyperion, the book publishing division of ABC |
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Web Site:
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http://www.hyperionbooks.com |
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| I’m an entrepreneur within a large corporation. I was hired in 1990 to start up a publishing company for Disney, and I’ve been romantically pursuing that goal ever since. I love t… Read profile |
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Name:
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Jacqueline Adams |
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Title:
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Senior Counselor |
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Company:
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Burson-Marsteller |
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Location:
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New York, NY |
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What I do:
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Public relations and communications consulting |
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Web Site:
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http://www.bursonmarsteller.com |
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| To me, entrepreneurship is a form of creativity — building something of value where there was nothing before. I have launched my own business and am now working … Read profile |
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Name:
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Tamecca Anthony |
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President |
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Company:
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Element 9, LLC |
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Location:
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New York, NY |
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What I do:
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Advise clients on the best technology and design |
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Web Site:
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http://www.element9.com |
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| To me, entrepreneurship is curiosity, risk, innovation, creativity, opportunity, leadership and most importantly a constant challenge and challenger to the status quo. Most people equa… Read profile |
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Name:
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Benaree P. Wiley (Bennie) |
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Principal |
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Company:
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The Wiley Group |
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Location:
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Brookline, MA |
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What I do:
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Help institutions grow their businesses |
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Web Site:
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N/A |
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| To me, entrepreneurship means being able to create an enterprise that is aligned with your values and experiences, and therefore, allows you to do things you enjoy around… Read profile |
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Name:
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Max Rodriguez |
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Title:
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Publisher |
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Company:
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QBR/The Harlem Book Fair |
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Location:
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New York, NY |
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What I do:
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Publishing; Produce annual bookfairs; seminars & workshops |
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http://www.qbr.com; |
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| To me, entrepreneurship means contributing to society from one’s own particular perspective; filling a perceived need that has yet to be uncovered or sufficiently addressed. The pow… Read profile |
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Name:
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Bryan Russell Garfield |
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Managing Director |
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Company:
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G-TV Broadcasting & Filmworks, LLC |
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Location:
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New York, NY |
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What I do:
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TV Broadcasting, Film and Radio |
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Web Site:
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N/A |
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| To me, entrepreneurship means Money, Power and Freedom. The most important lesson that I’ve learned is that you must be disciplined. Be willing to miss many of the parties. … Read profile |
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Name:
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Gayle Tzemach |
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Title:
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Freelance Researcher |
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Company:
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Starting Over, Starting Up |
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Location:
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Laguna Beach, CA |
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What I do:
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This is a research project I launched on women entrepreneurs |
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Web Site:
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N/A |
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| To me, entrepreneurship means seeing and seizing opportunities regardless of circumstance. In the summer of 2005 I traveled to Rwanda to begin a study of women entrepreneurs i… Read profile |
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Name:
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Dr. H. D. Glover, CMA, CIA, CPA |
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President |
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Company:
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REDE Inc. |
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Location:
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Washington, DC |
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What I do:
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Provide organizational support to federal & commercial institutions |
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Web Site:
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http://www.rede-inc.com |
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| To me, entrepreneurship means the ability to leverage your various talents from leadership, planning, communications, strategic thinking, organizational, analytical and pe… Read profile |
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Name:
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Phylis Eagle-Oldson |
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Title:
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President & CEO |
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Company:
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Emma L. Bowen Foundation |
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Location:
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Washington, DC |
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What I do:
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Prepare minority youth for careers in the media industry |
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http://www.emmabowenfoundation.com |
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| To me, entrepreneurship means combining vision, knowledge, confidence, passion and the ability to tolerate risk. Entrepreneurs see a problem or an opportunity and develop new … Read profile |
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Name:
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Richelieu W. Dennis |
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Title:
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Chief Experience Officer |
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Company:
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Sundial Group of Companies |
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Location:
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Amityville, NY |
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What I do:
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Manufacturing and retailing of natural bath & body products |
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Web Site:
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http://www.nubianheritage.com |
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| To me, entrepreneurship means an opportunity to create value for my community and the people who need my services. The most important lesson that I’ve learned is to stay focuse… Read profile |
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Name:
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Albert Cheng |
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Title:
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Chief Operating Officer & Co-Head of Television |
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Company:
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Amazon Studios |
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Location:
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Culver City, CA |
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What I do:
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Deliver media and entertainment content through various platforms |
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http://www.amazon.com |
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| To me, entrepreneurship means understanding what consumers want, finding creative solutions to meet that need… Read profile |
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Name:
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Depelsha McGruder |
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Title:
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Chief Operating Officer & Treasurer |
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Company:
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Ford Foundation |
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Location:
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New York, NY |
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What I do:
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Oversee Ford Foundation’s global operations and finances |
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Web Site:
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http://www.fordfoundation.org/ |
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| To me, entrepreneurship means taking control of your own destiny. Becoming an entrepreneur takes courage, and there is nothing like the feeling of creating something from … Read profile |
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Name:
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Signe Olynyk |
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President |
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Company:
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The Great American PitchFest |
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Location:
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Calgary, Alberta CANADA |
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What I do:
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Write and produce TV shows and films |
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http://www.pitchfest.com |
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| To me, entrepreneurship means you identify a ‘need’ or ‘want’, and provide a service or product that fullfills that need. I was just starting my career as a writer/producer, which me… Read profile |
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Name:
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Martha Retallick |
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Title:
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Owner |
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Company:
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Western Sky Communications |
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Location:
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Tucson, AZ |
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What I do:
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Design Web sites that work on various platforms |
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Web Site:
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http://WesternSkyCommunications.com |
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| To me, entrepreneurship means taking charge of your work life. You’ll be able to avoid the major pitfalls of the job world — layoffs, unemployment, underemployment, and office polit … Read profile |
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Name:
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Shelly (Geatty) Mellott |
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President |
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Company:
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Final Draft, a Cast & Crew Company |
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Location:
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Baltimore City County, MD |
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What I do:
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Develop and distribute screenwriting software |
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Web Site:
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https://www.finaldraft.com |
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| I became an entrepreneur because I love working with words. While I was in college, my father ran a newsletter devoted to screenwriters. I was an English major and I wante… Read profile |
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Name:
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Heather Hale |
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Writer/Director/Producer/Edutainer |
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Company:
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Heather Hale Productions |
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Location:
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Los Angeles, CA |
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What I do:
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Film and Television Development and Production |
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Web Site:
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http://www.heatherhale.com |
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| I became an entrepreneur because it’s what I knew, what my family fostered. I was very fortunate to be raised in a family that honored self-initiative, resourcefulness, resiliency,… Read profile |
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Name:
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Martin Guigui |
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Title:
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Writer/Director – CEO & President |
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Company:
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Sunset Pictures |
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Location:
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Los Angeles, CA |
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What I do:
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Film Production & Distribution, Music Production |
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Web Site:
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http://www.sunsetpictures.net |
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| To me, entrepreneur means you are open to all possibilities, especially the unknown. I never thought I’d ever be referred to as one because the word “Entrepreneur” always soun… Read profile |
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Name:
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Stephanie Palmer |
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Title:
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Founder |
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Company:
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Good in a Room |
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Location:
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Los Angeles, CA |
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What I do:
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Teach professionals how to improve their skills in meetings |
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Web Site:
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http://www.stephaniepalmer.com |
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| Most people do not have a comprehensive strategy to deliver a great performance in meetings. When the time comes to pitch in a high-stakes situation, even someone experienced … Read profile |
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