Expert Speaker Series

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The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship's Expert Speaker Series offers business owners, nonprofit CEOs, and entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn from nationally recognized speakers. These experts share their experiences in running established businesses and building successful organizations. They bring genuine passion for entrepreneurship and provide practical, valuable insights on thriving in today's competitive business environment.

 


Previous Speakers:

 

 
Lara O'Connor Hodgson
Founder, President & CEO, NOW Corp.
September 19, 2023 | Tallahassee
 

 
Ryan Boylston
CEO & Founder, 2TON
September 13, 2023 | South Florida
 

Bonnie Mauldin
Author and Entrepreneur
May 4, 2023 | Tallahassee
 

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Ron Hetrick
Senior Labor Economist & Director of Staffing Product and Data, EMSI
May 5, 2023 | Jacksonville
 

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Dr. John P. Hayes
Director of Titus Center for Franchising
October 12, 2022 | South Florida
 

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Harvey Seifter
Founder & Director, Art of Science Learning
June 15, 2022 | Tallahassee
 

 


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Greg Buschman, Ph.D.(c)
Founder, Strategic Leadership Development
April 26, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale
 

Regina Phelps Headshot
Regina Phelps
Founder, Emergency Management & Safety Solutions
May 25, 2022 | Jacksonville
 

Gail Perry Headshot
Gail Perry, CFRE, MBA
Author of "Fire-Up Fundraising"
October 1-2, 2020 | Tallahassee
 
 

Kenya Madison Headshot
Kenya Madison
Host/Creator, People of Power Show
September 20, 2019 | Palm Beach
 
 

Ryo Zsun Headshot
Ryo Zsun
Culture Maestro, Zappos.com
June 28, 2019 | Orlando
 
 

Magie Cook Headshot
Magie Cook
Founder, Magie's All Natural Fresh Salsa & Dips
May 10, 2019 | Jacksonville
  

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Simeon Terry
Vice President of Diversity Affairs, Austin Commercial
October 31, 2018 | Tallahassee
  

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Dr. Willie Jolley
President/CEO, Willie Jolley Worldwide
September 21, 2018 | Palm Beach
 

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Alicia Rainwater
Keynote Speaker, Center for Generational Kinetics
May 4, 2018 | Jacksonville
 

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Greg Vestri
Co-Founder, Vestment Global Services
February 20, 2018 | Tallahassee
 

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Ann McNeill
President/CEO, McNeill Construction
October 13, 2017 | Palm Beach
 

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Arturo Nunez
Head of Marketing Latin America and Caribbean, Apple, Inc.
May 12, 2017 | Tallahassee
 

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Shawn Pfunder
Editor-In-Chief, GoDaddy.com
May 6, 2017 | Boca Raton
 

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Shoneji Robison
Managing Partner & Co-Owner, Southern Girl Desserts
October 6, 2016 | Tallahassee
 

Rick Caldwell Headshot
Rick Caldwell
CEO/President, RCultures, Inc.
September 23, 2016 | West Palm Beach
 

Robert Hacker Headshot
Robert Hacker
Consultant, Strategist, Professor, Author, Speaker
June 8, 2016 | Tallahassee
 

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Don Yaeger
New York Times Best-Selling Author
May 25, 2016 | Tallahassee
 

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Robert Yonover
CEO & Founder, SEE/RESCUE® Corporation
April 12, 2016 | Fort Lauderdale
 

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Steve Forbes
Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Media
October 16, 2015 | Tallahassee | Limited to FSU Students
 

Joe Abraham Headshot
Joe Abraham
Founder, BOSI Global and Author, Entrepreneurial DNA
May 21, 2015 | Tallahassee
 

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Zalmi Duchman
Founder, The Fresh Diet
March 17, 2015 | Forth Lauderdale
 

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Laurie Silvers
Co-Founder, SyFy Channel
October 28, 2014 | Fort Lauderdale
 

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Marie Johns
Former Deputy Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration
October 24, 2014 | Tallahassee
 

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Phyllis Newhouse
CEO & Co-Founder, Xtreme Solutions, Inc
May 22, 2014 | Tallahassee
 

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Frans Johansson
CEO & Founder, The Medici Group
April 15, 2014 | Fort Lauderdale
 

Nancy Carter Headshot
Nancy Carter
Senior Vice President, Research Catalyst, Inc.
February 15, 2014 | Tallahassee
 

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Cassius Butts
Region IV Regional Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration
September 26, 2013 | Tallahassee
 

Brad Pierce Headshot
Brad Pierce
President, Restaurant Equipment World
August 10, 2013 | Amelia Island
 

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Ron Busby
Chairman of the Board of Directors, U.S. Black Chamber, Inc.
May 23, 2013 | Tallahassee
 

Colin Brown Headshot
Colin Brown
CEO & President, JM Family Enterprises, Inc.
September 20, 2012 | Tallahassee
 

Janet Gurwitch Headshot
Janet Gurwitch
Founder & Former CEO, Laura Mercier Cosmetics
April 19, 2012 | Tallahassee
 

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Chris Brogan
President/CEO, Human Business Works
October 20, 2011 | Tallahassee
 

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Rami Jabaji
Senior Marketing Manager, PepsiCo
October 20, 2011 | Tallahassee
 

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Dana Williams
Director of Marketing and Communications, Southwest Airlines
August 25, 2011 | Tallahassee