Event Description: http://www.eweek.neu.edu/2007/3.3.html

The event kicked off around 5:30pm. I was very suprised to see only about 10 people there. It’s a shame looking back on the turnout since this was one of the best entreprenuerial panels I have ever heard. One of the panelists in the guide was not there but the two “new” panelists more than made up for it. Each one gave remarks on how they got started and advice before the Q & A session. Here are a few notes I jotted down about their stories and words of wisdom.
Donna Gittens of causemedia: “The future belongs to the few of us still willing to get our hands dirty”; understand and overdeliver; business is a minefield; you are the CEO of your life.

Perry Catchings of Functional Pharmaceuticals, Inc: Created his own position at Polaroid, that’s where his entrepreneurial spirit took off; got current job through networking; be passionate, reflect and take risks.

Ky Nguyen of Kingston Cafe: Left world of hedge funds and owning a sucessful business to become a busboy->so that he can be successful at his true passion, which is owning a restaurant (opening in Spetember)

Diego Osorno of Su Casa y más: Been here for ten years; wife urged him to put resume on Monster.com which led to a financial services job in which he became the top producer among 52 offices, had to take the test mutliple times before passing; switched jobs and earned $500K, up from $30K the previous year; wants to open first Latino owned bank in New England in 4-5 years; 3 rules are passion, commitment and discipline

The diversity of the panel was great and I made sure to get some business cards lest I be a fool to not take advantage of all the resources these highly accomplished people have to offer.

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