For a business idea to be viable, tackle a problem that makes a difference in people’s lives that they are willing to pay you to solve. As Chairman and CEO of Paragon Biosciences, Jeffrey Aronin has invested in and launched several successful portfolio companies, including: Harmony Biosciences, Castle Creek…
A world full of people who can deal with their hardships is one that is full of individuals equipped to defeat their problems and, later, defeat the problems afflicting our communities. Jason Patel is the founder of Transizion, a college admissions consulting and planning company that provides affordable mentorship…
Take time to enjoy the journey, life goes by quickly. Susan Grzeskowiak is an attorney specializing in consumer protection. She began her career working for a non-profit in 1998. Since 2000, she has devoted her practice to representing consumers in Wisconsin Lemon Law and automobile warranty and misrepresentation cases….
Define success and make sure that you have input from various sources into defining success. Then you stay that course. Rakesh Sarna was born in Harare, Zimbabwe, and had a humble upbringing. His father was in the Indian Foreign Service, so this meant some moving around while growing up….
Find the business that you cannot wait to go to every day. Stephen Armaly is the Vice President of Business Development at First National Bank of South Miami. First National is notable in the Miami-Dade county region as the most successful community bank in South Florida. Where did the…
Do what you regard as your passion. Do the thing you would do if it is your favorite hobby. Go after the thing that you love the most. In the age of Independent Filmmaking Gia Walsh, owner and partner of Gigi Films have been able to fulfill her lifelong…
Forgiveness is the most powerful tool humans have. While originally from the San Francisco Bay Area Dr. Michael Arata spent his formative years in the woods of far northern California. He lived in a cabin built by his father and himself with water coming from a small stream on…
Learn everything you can about empathy and concentrate on being more empathetic with everyone you meet. Jacob is the founder of Discover Podium, a company that offers one-on-one career services to help people secure their dream job. He leads a multi-talented team of headhunters, recruiters, copywriters, and career strategists…
Live in the present and enjoy the ride. Educate, learn more, but cherish your life. The mark of an empowered wealth management advisor is when they are recognized for their ability to tailor strategies and insulate clients through the toughest markets. Such is the strength displayed by Peter Michael…
Wade Caughman is an FTO, Entrepreneur who has made many bad choices to get to the right place. He’s failed big but is making amends to better himself and his community. Empowered with a can-do attitude in life, he has enriched his southern city of Columbia, South Carolina and embellished…