2011 Entrepreneurs Summit

Cultivating Charlotte's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
October 7  |  The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte

This summit convened stakeholders who can impact the vitality of Charlotte's entrepreneurial climate including entrepreneurs, corporate and civic leaders and community organizations. Through facilitated, interactive discussions, the program engaged all attendees to participate in analysis of Charlotte's entrepreneurial capacity focusing on culture and climate, financing and emerging trends. Thanks to all those who attended!

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SLIDES

AUDIO

Introduction (audio)
Bob Morgan
Michael Marsicano
Mayor Anthony Foxx

Culture & Climate (audio)
Discussion Facilitator
Michael Arena, Ph.D., Senior Faculty Member, Innovation Institute

Financing (audio)
Discussion Facilitator
Paul Solitario, Managing Partner, Cerium Capital, LLC

Emerging Trends (audio)
Discussion Facilitator
Charles Bamford, Ph.D., Professor of Entrepreneurship & Strategy and the Dennis Thompson Chair of Entrepreneurial Leadership, Queens University of Charlotte

Conclusion (audio)
Michael Arena
Bob Morgan

 MANY THANKS TO OUR SUMMIT SPONSORS

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