Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour

Oh yes we did!

The sequel to the hi-five cam is here! Inspired by the over 230 attendees at the YSU tour stop,
we have a new treat that is too good to miss. Click here to watch.

American Indian Business Leaders National Conference
Chandler, AZ
April 1, 2011

After an early bird flight, equipped with complementary screaming baby surround sound, the team arrived in Phoenix. A short drive under the desert sun brought us to the Wild Horse Hotel and Casino in Chandler, Arizona. Mo Smith, Executive Director of the American Indian Business Leaders (AIBL), welcomed us. As part of their 11th annual national conference, EET’s goal was to help the Native Indian population gain exposure to entrepreneurship and help develop the Native students’ leadership and business capacities. We also hoped that the Tour would serve as a great networking opportunity for the Native students in attendance.

Our keynote speaker was Angelica Chrysler. Angelica is half Native American and half Mexican American. Having a strong knowledge of the challenges facing the Native population, Angelica spoke to the crowd of over 200 individuals about how she overcame these challenges and created a thriving business (Devoted2Beauty).

Panelist and sponsor, CEO of Standing Rock Energy Drink Bob Harrison, joined Native comedian Tatanka Means and the National Director of Native American Affiars for the US Small Business Association Clara Pratte for an intensive panel discussion. Many questions focused on how to utilize entrepreneurship as an option for financial freedom in the Native community.

Following the jam-packed event, we enjoyed a few laughs courtesy of 49 Laughs (an all Native comedy group). The AIBL team and the folks at Standing Rock Energy raved about the event and hope to see us at next years conference!

We’d love to see you too AIBL…
Thank you for an amazing event!

The last stop on our Chicago blitz rocked at Rock Valley College! Over 120 people walked in as students and came out as future entrepreneurs. If there’s any time that our country needs small business, the time is now. Desperation seems to sprout vision, and through vision, dreams are made. A big ‘thank you’ goes out to the Rock Valley College for letting us touch the lives of so many, because at the end of the day, the students are going to be leading us into tomorrow.

So thank you for letting us take part in such an important mission.

Parkland College- April 14, 2011

The Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour brought two of the country’s top young entrepreneurs Duane Spires and Ash Kumra to Parkland College on Thursday, in one of the best, most inspiring events on campus.

Don’t take our word for it, here is what some of the actual students and faculty had to say it about it.

DePaul University- April 11, 2011

The tour continues. Next stop? Downtown Chicago where students at DePaul University’s business school learned valuable information on how to create, build, and maintain a successful business while in school.

Have you ever wondered how to get customers knocking at your door?
Or, how to get your business to come up first on Google?

America’s Top Young Speaker Arel Moodie answered these questions and more Students walked away with practical advice they could apply immediately.

Our keynote speaker Kathleen Wright was phenomenal! Co-founder of Nest Collaborative, she works with women artisans providing them with interest free loans. Her company, Nest collaborative mentors artisan designs, and helps women sell their products. Nest products are sold at Trina Turk, American Eagle, Forever 21, and Reef. She is dedicated to improving people’s lives and making a powerful difference in the lives of others.

Many students want to make a profound difference, but don’t know how.

This event changed their lives, as they discovered their passion and purpose.

High Energy. Awesome sauce. High fives.

What do all these words have in common?

These words describe the excitement and fun the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour brought to Roosevelt University. Students were encouraged to step out of their comfort zone, be extraordinary, and work hard.

Here is what one person had to say about the event.

“Students who had once not considered self employment, were clearly fired up about the opportunity to grow a business and provide prosperity for themselves.”

We’re turning the heat up in Chicago. Off to DePaul University.

I don’t think I could explain the event much better than this!

Way to go Chicago State University! You definitely showed us your energy and enthusiasm and we look forward to seeing you spread your wings and launch your dreams!

April 8, 2011 was the day University of Chicago students got excited about starting their own business and being their own boss. Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour arrived at U of Chicago for the very first time ever inspiring students to be job creators. With the unemployment rate at an all time high, the mortgage business dead, tour speaker Amir Syed created one of the best residential mortgage businesses in the country.

Another phenomenal entrepreneur is Joseph Pascaretta, head of the marketing and business development at LPIT solutions Inc, a healthcare software company. He was one of the youngest people ever to win the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. With his savvy business skills, and approachable personality, he taught students to take risks, and not to be afraid to make mistakes. Students went away believing that they you don’t have to be old, rich, or charming to start a business. What you do need? Commitment, perseverance, and a great can do attitude.

Off to Chicago stop #5

On the third stop on the Chicagoland Tour, the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour made a presence on the Illinois Institute of Technology campus. Students were inspired by keynotes David Gardner and Joe Pascaretta. Students were able to gain insight from seasoned technological entrepreneurs. Click the link below to watch the video and hear how students plan to implement an entrepreneurial mindset!

IIT Testimonial 2011

(or ‘L tri-C’ as the cool kids call it…)

On March 31, EET went back to Tamaqua Pennsylvania to visit our old friends at LCC. Richard Warner and Bruce Kemmerer, who are no strangers to the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour, greeted us. Having hosted the Tour previously, the folks at LCCC’s Business Enterprise Center were happy to show another group of students what the tour had to offer.

Co-Moderators Ej Carrion and Arel Moodie kicked off the event. Miles Munz of InterviewStream shared his secrets of success to a mix of Tamaqua High School and LCCC students, who learned some of the major do’s and don’ts of the interview process. Gregory Galant of Sawhorse Media stopped by to talk about innovative marketing strategies on platforms such as Twitter and Youtube. Both gentlemen were recognized by Businessweek as two of the top young entrepreneurs of our time. Francois Bessing and Dorothy Young brought a little local flavor to the panel by explaining how they hoped to boost the area’s economy by opening small businesses.

Following the event, the folks at LCCC hosted an intimate reception in the newly renovated Scheller Student Business Center, fully equipped with a DJ! You better believe when music plays, the EET team dances…