Startup School 2018
Saturday, September 29
Marine City, Michigan
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What is Startup School?
Experience an energizing day jam-packed with drink-from-the-firehose, practical advice, war stories from the road, “how it really happened” and how YOU can do it too kind of knowledge from entrepreneurs that have been there and done that.
Attendees will have the opportunity to build their own agenda, choosing the speakers and sessions most impactful for their own needs and interests!
We’ll keep you moving throughout the day!
- In the beautiful 175-seat Riverbank Theater, we will create a TED Talks kind of atmosphere, perfect for shining a spotlight on one impactful presenter after another.
- Throughout downtown Marine City, focused workshops and breakout sessions will be hosted within various host business locations (restaurants, storefronts, office spaces).
Who Should Attend?
- Entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey
- Investors in angel funds or seed capital
- Community leaders in government, non-profit, and business sectors
- Students and educators interested in entrepreneurship
- Directors and staff of Chambers of Commerce, DDAs, EDAs
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Matt Brooks getting the day started with a laugh and applause.
Paul Singh of Results Junkies is an entrepreneur-turned-investor who has thrown his support ($$$) behind 2,000+ companies worldwide.
Chamira Jones Young is the founder of Chamira Studios. She talked about her experiences as a professional photographer and how they led her to also create Pro Photographer Journey Podcast.
Dennis Riedel sharing the incredible success story of Chef's Cut Real Jerky.
Do you know what an Escape Room is? Carol Hall started the first one in the Blue Water Area six months ago. Then, she opened another one. And another!
Billy Ray Bauer is a Detroit-based stand-up comedian brought to Startup School by our friend Scott Scandalito of Lynch's Irish Tavern. Billy was hilarious!
Dr. Randa Jundi-Samman moderated an all-speakers Q&A at the end of the day!
Brian Kelly discussion SaaS (Software as a Service) Business Models
Loft 912 hosted a fun receptions for the Startup School speakers, who were ready to relax and unwind after a great 9-hour event!
Thelma Castillo, CEO of the Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce, moderates a panel of Women Entrepreneurs that are building their businesses in the Blue Water Area.
Two amazing ladies from two of our Presenting Partners: Bonnie DiNardo St. Clair County Community College and Thelma Castillo of the Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce.
Suzanne Kuhn says that she was a "startup" 41 years ago when she started Suzanne's!
We loved welcoming attendees from Flint, Michigan
Nick Suino of Michigan SEO Group, educates attendees about search engine optimization.
Do you know the difference between entrepreneur and intrapreneur? Gordon Whitney does and he illustrated the distinction through an entertaining reflection on his experience working with ELEVEN19 and Gordon Whitney Media.
There's an "i" in Phil, but no "i" in TEAM. Triton Automation Group founder, Phil Peloso is pumped up about teamwork and leadership.
Sir Speedy Port Huron always produces quality promo materials for us, even with short notice and shorter budget!
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