Entrepreneurship Summit No. 5 was a rousing success.
Gwen Watanabe (second from left) said, 'Mentorship is teaching and we are all teachers.'
Kenley quipped, 'never pass up a chance to keep your mouth shut.'
Stacy Enxing Seng said, 'It's all about the worthy cause.'
'Your attitude determines your altitude. It's not age dependent. It will carry throughout life,' said Enxing Seng (center).
McCoy championed, 'Use the skills you have, and don't be afraid to take risks.'
'When you are in the inventive process and experimenting, often from failure something else blossoms,' said Farrar.
'The thing young people don't take advantage of with all the technology available is to do your homework. Know what you are talking about and who you are talking to,' Denari said.
David Broecker '83 moderated the Q&A session.
Joe Trebley '01 rose from the audience to give good advice.
'Be a starter,' Trebley said. 'Give people a reason to help you. Put an idea in front of them and resources will come.'
A good day was had by all.
Dreher's support for the Summit was instrumental.
There was plenty of networking this afternoon.
Hess was a very active participant in Summit No. 5.
Hess and Enxing Seng talk shop.
Business and entrepreneurship is one of President Hess' Liberal Arts Plus initiatives.
McCoy shared a few words with future entrepreneurs, 'if not now, when?'
'All the great stuff in life comes from compound interest. I can't underestimate how important networking is,' said East.
Enxing Seng asked, 'how do you turn obstacles into opportunities,' in her keynote.
'Health care is a great place to investigate. It's an industry that has had innovation, but needs a lot of change,' she said.
She closed with memorable words from President Theodore Roosevelt.
'The thing young people don't take advantage of with all the technology available is to do your homework. Know what you are talking about and who you are talking to,' Denari said.