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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:




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










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

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

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








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




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




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







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