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eTrack Luncheon: When to Jump - Real Life Advice on Becoming a Full Time Entrepreneur
When to jump. Many entrepreneurs question when to leave a comfortable day job in order to devote full attention to a startup business. Our panelists will offer real life advice on becoming full time entrepreneurs. Join us to learn about the many important aspects of this career decision, a significant component of which involves family. As such, one of our panelists will provide a spouse's firsthand perspective on the entrepreneurial experience. Take this opportunity to engage your spouse or significant other in the discussion. Make it a lunch date.
Discussion points include:
- Are my personal finances ready for the jump?
- What about health benefits?
- Is my new business opportunity far enough along?
- What short and long term goals should I consider - family and business?
- Is my current career stable in this economy?
TechColumbus believes that your support system is an important part of the decision to become an entrepreneur. We encourage their participation in this discussion and are pleased to extend member pricing to your spouse or significant other. Members may register one guest for this event at the reduced rate.
PANELISTS:
| Kevin Gadd | Director of IT Commercialization, TechColumbus | Kevin regularly counsels entrepreneurs on “When to Jump” as well as other strategic business initiatives. In a prior role, Kevin wrestled with the decision to become a full-time entrepreneur. While an IT Manager at The Limited he made the decision to leave and join The Prometheus Group, which grew and was acquired after two years. Kevin has also co-founded several other IT startups. |
| Greg Yoakam | CEO/President, KidsLinked.com | In 2008, Greg left Cardinal Health to become a full time entrepreneur. He founded KidsLinked.com when his children were 2 and 4 years old, based on the realization of how busy life can be for a parent. Knowing that running a business would be in his future, he built his IT, Finance, Accounting, Marketing and Sales background by starting at the ground level as a Financial Analyst at The Limited to ultimately the Director of Business Sales Strategy at Cardinal Health. Greg is an undergrad and MBA graduate of The Ohio State University. |
| Wendy Gadd | Sales Manager, Liebert Global Services | As Kevin's spouse, Wendy has firsthand experience with managing the family impact of an entrepreneurial jump. Their family has survived many of these jumps over the course of almost fifteen years. |
| Alan Homewood | CEO, 2CheckOut.com | Alan left a well-paying profession and started a business from scratch, experiencing reservations and concerns along the way. The jump paid off. His company now employs over 100 people and has received numerous local and national honors. Alan will speak to the fact that the success did not come without a price. |
Date: | Aug 13 2009 11:30am - 1:00pm |
Location Name: | TechColumbus |
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Address: | 1275 Kinnear Rd |
City: | Columbus |
State: | Ohio |
Zip: | 43212 |
Phone: | 614-487-3700 |
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Member Fee: | $10.00 |
Non-Member Fee: | $30.00 |
Deadline Date: | 08/12/2009 |
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