Entrepreneurship in Education Series Archive

Suddenly, the world has changed in ways that now require everyone to be more innovative and entrepreneurial, regardless of their chosen path.

Yet, our understanding of both the entrepreneurial person and the entrepreneurial process is not well understood. As a result, our systems of education and organizational structures have not kept pace.

In this monthly webinar series, ELI Founder Gary Schoeniger will speak with a wide variety of thought leaders, evangelists, and stakeholders. In each webinar, Gary and guests will discuss the importance of entrepreneurship education as a societal change agent while also highlighting innovative approaches and best practices as well as cultural and institutional barriers.

Check out our past guests and topics. These events are free and open to all.

	Tony Wagner, An Unconventional Education In this webinar, internationally recognized author and education policy expert Tony Wagner discussed how an unconventional education informed his work and how our schools can better prepare the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. Watch the Recording
	Duncan Smith, The People’s University As EBSCO’s Chief Strategist for Public Libraries, Duncan Smith joined us to discuss how libraries are becoming a more vital part of entrepreneurial ecosystems throughout the US. Watch the Recording
	Jonathan Ortmans, Piloting The Pivot: The Imperative of an Entrepreneur Led Recovery In this webinar, we talked with Jonathan Ortmans, President of the Global Entrepreneurship Network —which operates in 180+ nations—about how GEN this year is organizing governments, corporations, startup communities, and investors around what Ortmans predicts will be a post-pandemic boom for new firm formation and growth. Watch the Recording
	Milena Stoycheva, A European Perspective As an entrepreneur, educator, and CEO of JA Bulgaria, Milena Stoycheva is passionate about the opportunity for young people to develop their talents and discover their future as entrepreneurs. In this webinar, Milena discusses the work she is doing to promote entrepreneurship in education across Europe. Watch the Recording
	Thom Ruhe, Redefining Economic Development Through Entrepreneurship Thom Ruhe is an internationally recognized entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and philanthropist dedicated to growing vibrant economies. In this webinar, Thom discusses the groundbreaking work he is doing at NC IDEA to redefine economic development in North Carolina through entrepreneurship. Watch the Recording
	Dr. Rebecca Corbin, How Community Colleges are Accelerating Innovation & Equity As the president and CEO of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), Dr. Rebecca Corbin is on the cutting edge of advancing entrepreneurship education in community colleges throughout the US and abroad. In this webinar, Dr. Corbin discusses her efforts to help accelerate innovation and equity in community colleges across the US. Watch the Recording
	Erik Pedersen and Amara Kniep, Entrepreneurship in Rural Communities All across Kansas, residents are taking a deep dive into entrepreneur-led development thanks to NetWork Kansas. More specifically, Erik Pedersen, Vice President of Entrepreneurship and Amara Kniep, Manager of E-Community Programs. In this webinar, Erik and Amara discuss how they connect entrepreneurs and small business owners with expertise, education, and economic resources to promotes a more entrepreneurial environment throughout the state. Watch the Recording
	Steve Mariotti, The Man Who Started the Movement As the Founder of the Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Steve Mariotti is widely recognized as the world’s leading advocate for entrepreneurship education. In this webinar, Steve discussed how a life-threatening experience led to the creation of the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to entrepreneurship education. Watch the Recording
	Margie Worthington-Smith, Embedding an Entrepreneurial Mindset into a National Education System In this webinar, Margie Worthington-Smith joined us to discuss how she has worked to embed an entrepreneurial mindset in the national education system of South Africa. She will discuss the top-down, bottom-up methodology she has used throughout her career, as well as the role “entrepreneurials” have on improving the economy and well-being of a nation. Watch the Recording
	Bree Langemo, A Liberal Arts Approach to Entrepreneurship In this webinar, Bree Langemo, Director of the Entrepreneurship Center at Concordia, joined us to discuss her role in developing a series of entrepreneurial programs for the college. Watch the Recording
	Ted Dintersmith, What School Could Be: The Role of Entrepreneurship in Education In this webinar, we discussed some of the insights Ted Dintersmith found touring American schools. Firstly, he set out to raise awareness of the need to innovate education to prepare students for an ever-changing world. However, he found that many teachers were already on the case. Watch the Recording
	Dr. Henry Mack, Changing Workforce Education with an Entrepreneurial Mindset In this webinar, Dr. Henry Mack III joined us to discuss his work to revitalize the Florida Department of Education’s workforce education programs. With influence across the education system in Florida, their efforts to bolster career and technical education with entrepreneurial attitudes and skills may be a model for other states. Watch the Recording
	Kathy Boyd, Preparing Students for the Future of Work In this webinar, Kathy Boyd joined us to discuss her initiatives to bring entrepreneurial attitudes and skills to the Orange County Department of Education and the students they serve. She has led an effort to bring an entrepreneurial mindset to classrooms across her county. In this discussion, we will chat about the importance of teaching every student to think like an entrepreneur, regardless of starting a business. Watch the Recording
	Julienne Shields, Shifting Entrepreneurship from the Perimeter to the Core In this webinar, Julienne Shields, President and CEO of USASBE (United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship) joined us to discuss how USASBE members work to bring entrepreneurship to the core of how our society operates. Watch the Recording
	Barbara Kurshan, Why Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurial Women Rise to the Top In this webinar, author and education entrepreneur Barbara “Bobbi” Kurshan joins us to discuss her work to understand the intersection of being purpose-driven and successful for women. Watch the Recording
	Doan Winkel, Building a New Student Learning Experience In this webinar, guest Doan Winkel of John Carroll University joined us to discuss how he is working to impact higher education for the better. Watch the Recording
	Dr. Sherryl D. Weems, Charlie Howell, and Robin King, Adjusting a Community Mindset with CareerSource and Daytona State College In this webinar, CareerSource and Daytona State College leaders join Gary to discuss how they are empowering their community. Watch the Recording
	Graham Henshaw, Historic Traditions Meet Innovative Practice at the College of William & Mary In this webinar, Graham Henshaw, Executive Director of the Miller Entrepreneurship Center, joined us to discuss how his center is fostering entrepreneurial skills throughout the student body of W&M and its community. Watch the Recording
	Alex DeNoble, The Role of Entrepreneurship in Designing the “New Normal” In Organizations and Society In this webinar, Gary and Alex discussed the shifting landscape of a post-pandemic world. Watch the Recording