Thom Ruhe is an internationally recognized entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and philanthropist dedicated to growing vibrant economies. In this webinar, Thom will discuss the groundbreaking work he is doing at NC IDEA to redefine economic development in North Carolina through entrepreneurship.   Thom Ruhe is President and CEO of NC IDEA, a private foundation committed to helping people in North Carolina realize their full entrepreneurial potential. Thom spent the first 20 years of his professional life in…

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 will discuss her efforts to help accelerate innovation and equity in community colleges across the US.  NACCE is the United States’ leading organization focused on promoting entrepreneurship through more than 340 community colleges and universities that…

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.  Erik’s initial task was the development and growth of the NetWork Kansas referral center, a free service open to the public for those who want advice on starting or growing a business. Erik’s responsibilities have grown to oversee the Entrepreneurship (E-) Community Partnership alongside…

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 will discuss how a life-threatening experience led to the creation of the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to entrepreneurship education.  At NFTE, Mariotti led teams that raised more than $150 million over 26 years and served more than 1 million at-risk youth globally, including 12 countries, and 17 …

    In this webinar, Margie Worthington-Smith will join 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.   About our Guest: Margie’s life has been driven by the desire to improve the lives of…