Moderators
Assistant Professor, Economics and Management, Westfield State University
I am an assistant professor at Westfield State University. Prior to getting my PhD I worked in Human Resources for a number of companies including a small consulting firm and IBM. I love to help people with interviewing, building their resumes, hiring, etc. If it has to do with people...
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Executive Director, UMass Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship
Gregory Thomas is Executive Director of UMass’ Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship, a pan-campus resource, and lecturer in the Isenberg School of Management. He works with constituents on campus and throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to develop and execute partnerships...
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Speakers
Assistant Professor, Economics and Management, Westfield State University
With over 20 years of combined teaching and consulting experience, Anthony has a wide array of knowledge related to entrepreneurship and business. Currently an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Westfield State University, he has taught a variety of courses related to electronic...
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Director, Operations & Special Programs, Conway Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center
The Jill Ker Conway Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center catalyzes innovative solutions, entrepreneurial thinking and financial literacy at Smith College. Our mission is to cultivate change agents prepared to succeed in a complex world.I have helped to develop programming and activities...
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CEO, The Lioness Group
Dawn Leaks is CEO of The Lioness Group, a mass media company dedicated to creating innovative ways to empower and engage women around the globe. Under her direction, the company’s popular and award-winning digital magazine, Lioness, has grown exponentially, adding live and virtual...
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Founder, Bueno y Sano
Bueno Y Sano opened in Amherst, Massachusetts on January 22 of 1995 and was founded by University of Massachusetts alum, class of 1993, Bob Lowry. Bueno Y Sano’s recipes and different menu items are the result of ideas from staff members at the restaurant and some of Bob’s original...
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Partnerships and Events Associate, Valley Venture Mentors
Janice Jackson was born in Paderborn, Germany and moved to Springfield, Massachusetts at a young age. As she attended Bay Path University, pursuing a B.S. in Marketing, she also began to run her own jewelry business. Ran out of her parent's basement, she was passionate and dedicated...
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Founder, Temgrams
Mitchell Culler is CEO and co-founder of Snack Shapes, LLC—makers of Temgrams, a healthy snack and a fun toy that provides nourishment for the body and mind. He is also a PhD Candidate in Food Science at UMass Amherst. Additionally, he holds an MS and BS in Food Science in addition...
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Friday November 1, 2019 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Room 5
Mass Mutual Center