Tim Talley – Creator and founder of U-Lace

Tim Talley - Creator and founder of U-Lace

[quote style=”boxed”]Expect success just don’t expect it to be overnight.[/quote] Tim Talley is creator and founder of U-Lace Sneaker Customizing Laces. A serial entrepreneur, Tim has developed products and run his own companies since high school. Tim possesses a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Rochester as well…

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Karen Perry-Weinstat – Founder of Event Journal

Karen Perry-Weinstat - Founder of Event Journal

[quote style=”boxed”]Question everything but – at the end of the day – believe in yourself and believe you can do it (whatever that is.) Positive attitude radiates and attracts staff and clients who buy into that energy.[/quote] Karen Perry-Weinstat is founder of Event Journal, Inc., a full-service marketing company for…

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Todd Vatalaro – Director of Sales at Splice Machine

Todd Vatalaro - Director of Sales at Splice Machine

[quote style=”boxed”]Learn to enjoy the journey.[/quote] Todd Vatalaro has experience as a Sales Executive, with Million-Dollar quota carrying, direct and in-direct sales achievements: Cloud, SaaS, BI, CRM, Social & Mobile, ERP and more. In 1992 Todd Vatalaro, joined Apple Inc. As a MA (Manufacturing Associate). During this time he attended…

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Jeremy McBee – Owner of Wood Stone Floor to Ceiling

Jeremy McBee - Owner of Wood Stone Floor to Ceiling

Jeremy McBee is the owner of Wood Stone Floor to Ceiling, the premier source for interior home needs in Columbia, Mo. Since 2008, Wood Stone has specialized in granite and quartz countertops, as well as carpet, tile, hardwood, cabinetry, sinks, and faucets. With a granite facility, Wood Stone fabricates all…

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Doug Lebda – Chairman, CEO and Founder of LendingTree.com

Doug Lebda - Chairman, CEO and Founder of LendingTree.com

[quote style=”boxed”]I like batting ideas around in small groups with people of different backgrounds, expertise and opinions. Once something is half-baked, we’ll test it – either in-market or through modeling. [/quote] Frustrated by getting his first mortgage, Doug Lebda saw a need to empower consumers in what is, for most, the…

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Lawrence Behr – Founder of Lawrence Behr Associates

Lawrence Behr - Founder of Lawrence Behr Associates

[quote style=”boxed”]One of the dangers of starting out in a technical type of business is that that kind of consumes your focus. Today, a very big part of my focus is on marketing and business development and not the technology side of our activities.[/quote] Lawrence Behr is the founder of…

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Greg Gianforte – Founder of RightNow Technologies

Greg Gianforte - Founder of RightNow Technologies

[quote style=”boxed”]Focus earlier on growing our own leaders internally.[/quote] Greg Gianforte and his wife Susan have called Bozeman home since 1995. He is a serial software entrepreneur and active mentor of Montana entrepreneurs. Mr. Gianforte founded RightNow, in Bozeman in 1997. The company grew to more than 1,100 employees worldwide…

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Kelly Mistry – Founder of MyFairyTaleBooks

Kelly Mistry - Founder of MyFairyTaleBooks

[quote style=”boxed”]Lean In by Sheryl Sanders is a thought-provoking book that every woman in business should read then pass to their husband, partner, and boss.[/quote] Kelly Mistry is the owner and founder of MyFairyTaleBooks – a personalized children’s gift company. Launched in 2009, the business began as a reseller for licensed,…

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