Burn the ships. Success is the only option. Dr. Neil Shahrestani is the Chief Investment Officer and co-founder of Ikarian Capital – an equity Long/Short biotech and pharmaceuticals focused hedge fund based in Dallas. Prior to co-founding Ikarian Capital, Neil graduated with honors from Columbia University with a degree in…
Keep the overhead low and be ready to move on opportunities. Overthinking can be worse than not planning at all. Adam Kidan is an entrepreneur and philanthropist who has worked in both Washington DC and the New York City Metro areas. Over the course of his 30+ year career, Adam…
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Be humble and patient. As one of New York City’s most dedicated, respected and experienced financial services executives, Alexi Harding knows what it takes to not only become successful in his field, but also to shake up the industry with innovative and thought-provoking ideas. With almost 15 years of professional…
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One must harness the discipline and understanding that as an Entrepreneur you don’t quit when the clock strikes a certain hour, you stop when your goals have been met for the day. – Nick Zamucen Staying focused is hard. We live in a world full of options, and options often lead…
Learn from your mistakes and setbacks – the best leaders do. Ellie Hearne started Pencil or Ink after more than a decade spent helping individuals and organizations succeed through strong communication. A published writer and skilled public speaker, she has worked in London, New Delhi, and New York, and is…
No matter what challenge I’m about to face, I will be able to overcome it, no matter how insurmountable they first appear. Nate Lind is a seasoned entrepreneur based out of Corrales, New Mexico that has started several successful businesses and communities. However, success doesn’t come easy. It requires hard…
I believe that there are two words you must eliminate in your culture to get people behind you in order to grow. Those two words are “Ego” and “Greed.” Pepper Rutland is an entrepreneurial philanthropist first and an entrepreneurial businessman second. He founded his company, MMR Group, in 1991 and…
Be willing to do anything for virtually nothing in order to get experience and create relationships. Larry Seal is the Founder/CEO of EngagedLeadership, and co-host of Wondery’s “I Hate My Boss” podcast series. Since 1991 Larry has honed his skills as an executive coach, communication and leadership consultant and facilitator. His…
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“If I could do it over again, I would enjoy the people and the process more.” Logan Stout is an accomplished business owner, philanthropist, entrepreneur, best-selling author, keynote speaker and leadership trainer. Having generated billions of dollars in revenue throughout his career, Logan’s credibility and track record of leadership, team…
Embracing our uniqueness is one of the most powerful things that you can do. A survivor of a childhood riddled with domestic violence and alcoholism in the rural foothills of southern Virginia, James R. Nowlin is now the CEO and founder of Austin-based executive consulting firm, Excel Global Partners (EGP)….
Meet James R. Nowlin – Author of The Purposeful Millionaire and CEO of Excel Global Partners