Weston Stidham is a forward-thinking civil engineer based in Birmingham, Alabama, with a rich background in both academia and practical application, holding degrees from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Known for his dedication to sustainable urban development and his commitment to professional growth, Weston is on a quest to…
Maddie Booth is a 22 year old entrepreneur. She is the founder and director of Scrubbee, a new sustainable skin care business that focuses on repurposing by-products for it’s ingredients in a step towards creating a more circular cosmetic industry. Where did the idea for Scrubbee come from? I started…
Mike Nickoli, the Founder and President of Spero Partners, Inc. is used to being evaluated based upon performance. Mike attended Birmingham Southern College on both academic and athletic scholarships and excelled on the baseball field, garnering armfuls of accolades. All-Conference, All-Region, All-Academic, and Male Athlete of the Year honors stacked…
Don’t be threatened by not knowing something, you can learn anything you want to. Dan is co-founder and director of Dandy Marketing, a digital marketing agency specialising in SEO, PPC and Paid Social Advertising for businesses of all shapes and sizes across the UK and beyond. Where did the…
When you’re an entrepreneur, creating companies that deliver financial returns is great. But far greater is creating companies that solve real problems, alleviate suffering and improve people’s lives. For me, that’s the highest goal of entrepreneurship. Ran Poliakine has founded several successful companies, including Powermat Technologies; the original wireless…
Be organized and keep your eyes on the road. Don’t let the market surprise you. Hillan Homes is a Michigan-based company specializing in the design and construction of unique, energy-efficient homes. Patrick Raye, as the President of Hillan Homes, has been involved in the building of residential homes for…
Always go back to reprioritizing the projects that have the biggest impact. I think many of us can get stuck doing minutiae for hours, and then eventually those big important projects that will actually move the needle get pushed off for months. Joe Robison is the owner and chief consultant…
Always keep in contact with your network of connections. You never know how they can help in one way or another.” The medical industry has a special place in Thorsten Hagemann’s heart. Not only has he dedicated his career to advancements in preventative medicine and microbiome research, he suffered through…
Trust the experts and let people do what they’re good at. Shaherazad Umbreen is a business woman and social entrepreneur who runs Shoes by Shaherazad. She has created the world’s first #18hourheels which are a range of luxury shoes and shoellery. Through her business, she empowers women worldwide in a…
Deliver: You must deliver on your words, every time. You can’t overpromise and underdeliver for long in business. Leigh Ann Hope is the president of Infrastructure Resources, Inc., a professional resources firm that provides information technology and audit services to United States Department of Defense clients. Previously, Leigh Ann was…