The
UC Center for Entrepreneurship and Commercialization hosts a free event on Thursday, April 2 that draws together some of the region’s top experts on starting a business.
“Igniting Future Entrepreneurs,” sponsored by
Northwestern Mutual, will feature panelists ranging from financial advisors to startup junkies. The 4:30-6 p.m. event is open to the public and will involve a structured panel discussion, a Q&A session and an opportunity to network with the speakers.
Included on the impressive list of speakers are Matthew Dooley, founder of
Kapture; Tim Brunk, serial startup founder and co-founder of the
Ocean accelerator; John Habbert, co-founder of the
Queen City Angels investor group; and Thomas Dalziel, executive director of UC’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Commercialization. Representatives from Northwestern Mutual’s Cincinnati office, including Managing Director Jackie Purcell and Managing Partner Shawn Kelley, will also play an active role in driving the conversation.
Northwestern Mutual is based out of Milwaukee and boasts an impressive network of financial advisors and agents nationwide. Though the path of a Northwestern Mutual agent is more guided and structured than that of a startup founder, there are elements to the job that involve maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit. Kelly and Purcell hope to bring sound advice and perspective to event attendees.
“The purpose of this event to educate students who have an interest in becoming entrepreneurs and open their eyes to different ways they can become their own business owner,” says Courtney Shoemaker, director of recruitment for Northwestern Mutual's West Chester office. “Future entrepreneurs should attend because they will be able to hear successful entrepreneurs stories on their journey to success.”
Each panelist will be asked about their failures and successes along the way, and a full hour will be dedicated to a Q&A session driven by attendees’ curiosities.
Though the April 2 event is targeted toward students, anyone with interest in entrepreneurism is encouraged to attend. Registration is not required; those who wish to attend should arrive at the
Tangeman University Center on UC’s campus prior to the 4 p.m. start time. A signup sheet will be available at the door of Room 427 upon entry.
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