Entrepreneurs and Innovators Council

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5:30 PM In-Person Start - Pizza, beverages, facility and personal sponsor host, sponsored by Improving Enterprises.
When: Mon., Nov, 4th
Where: 5445 Legacy Dr #100, Plano, TX 75024
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Hear Jim Tolbert, Chancellor of Universidad Santander US, CEO of Adelante Education Group, former McKinsey & Co. consultant and Morgan Stanley M&A banker on:

"Launching Your Own PE-Backed Platform"

Key Points of Jim Tolbert's Talk:

1. What is Private Equity (PE)
2. Trend of industry-experts wanting to buy PE-backed companies
3. Jim's experience launching a PE-backed platform
4. Setting up search funds
5. Going out as an unfunded sponsor as Jim did

Q and A

Jim Tolbert's Bio:

Former McKinsey & Co. consultant and Morgan Stanley M&A banker, for the past 15 years I was CEO of a private equity backed education company and before that five years as the CFO of a similar company. I have structured and operated PE backed companies. Currently, I am addressing skilled workforce shortage issues through recruiting labor from abroad, particularly in teaching and finance and accounting.

BA Wharton, MBA University of Chicago Booth School of Business

https://usa.unisant.net/

Come out to our special event meetup.
5:30 PM Start
When: Monday, Nov. 4th
Where: 5445 Legacy Dr #100, Plano, TX 75024
RSVP Here

In this meetup, you will also take advantage of:
ELEVATOR PITCH. Take this opportunity to pitch to our friendly group! If you have a startup, startup idea, or growing company, use the 1-minute on the agenda to promote it to the informal group!
NETWORKING. Prepare to network before and afterward (job seekers, service providers, and students welcome). Bring business cards!
JOB SEEKER – HIRING MANAGER/RECRUITER? Be ready to give a short description of your background, target job, and targeted companies. If you are a recruiter or hiring, be prepared to describe what you are seeking.
RAFFLE. We will have a raffle of a token of our appreciation. Bring a business card to drop into the participation hat!
DONATION. Please donate to keep these meetings going! You can give before the meeting or during the session (donate here or bring the recommended at least $10 cash).

SPONSORS:

Improving Enterprises provides our location, pizza, equipment, and personal support to EIC. For IT Consulting, Agile Training and Software Development see improving.com.

Lean Six, for AI consulting services at LeanSix.ai.

Myngly App is a free networking app for professionals and business leaders (of all levels) - here is a code to be pre-vetted for Entrepreneurs and Innovators Meetup members: E&ICOUNCIL .

Pro-Forma Inc. is a pre-revenue startup tool that is free in many parts and provides the most cost-effective best-in-class pre-revenue valuation for a fraction of the cost and with this code: EUOW7J7 a 20% discount - https://pro-forma.com/valuation-analysis

See you there!
Bring:

1. Something to take notes on
2. Business cards for networking and the raffle
3. Cash for the donation in person or donate here
4. Your elevator pitch for the group (if you wish)
5. Events information you know about of interest to Entrepreneurs

RSVP Here
Look forward to seeing you there!
Jeannie Lewis, JD, MBA
Host and Organizer
Tony Klinkert, DE, PE, CMA
Founder
Doctor of Engineering, Professional Engineer
Certified Master Architect
Collin College Instructor

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5:30 PM In-Person Start - Pizza, beverages, facility and personal sponsor host, sponsored by Improving Enterprises.
When: Mon., Dec. 2nd
Where: 5445 Legacy Dr #100, Plano, TX 75024
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Hear Dr. Richard Barkham, PhD, Chief Global Economist for CBRE, author, speaker and industry leader on the:
"Impact of the Global Economic Forecast on Commercial RE on Startups & Business"

Key Points of Dr. Richard Barkham's Talk:

1. Global economic forecast for commercial real estate
2. Impact of global economic forecast for commercial RE on business
3. Impact of global economic forecast for commercial RE on startups
4. Impact of global economic forecast for commercial RE on tech startups
5. Dr. Richard Barkham's opinions and thoughts on possible related opportunities and threats entrepreneurs might consider

Q and A

Dr. Richard Barkham's Bio:

Specialist in macro and real estate economics. CBRE Global Chief Economist and Global Head of Research. Senior Fellow and Lecturer in Real Estate, Graduate School of Design - Harvard University.

Professor of the Practice, Keenan Flagler Business School – University of North Carolina. Honorary Professor, Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction - University College London. Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors – MRICS. Counselor of Real Estate – CRE.

Author of: Real Estate and Globalization, 2012, (Wiley Blackwell, Oxford), explains the impact on western real estate markets of the rise of emerging markets such as China and Brazil.

And: The Determinants of Small Firm Growth, 1995, (Jessica Kingsley for the Regional Studies Association, London), examines the role of small and medium sized firm play in regenerating regional economies.

cbre.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardbarkham/

Come out to our special event meetup.
5:30 PM Start
When: Monday, Dec. 2nd
Where: 5445 Legacy Dr #100, Plano, TX 75024
RSVP Here

In this meetup, you will also take advantage of:

ELEVATOR PITCH. Take this opportunity to pitch to our friendly group! If you have a startup, startup idea, or growing company, use the 1-minute on the agenda to promote it to the informal group!
NETWORKING. Prepare to network before and afterward (job seekers, service providers, and students welcome). Bring business cards!
JOB SEEKER – HIRING MANAGER/RECRUITER? Be ready to give a short description of your background, target job, and targeted companies. If you are a recruiter or hiring, be prepared to describe what you are seeking.
RAFFLE. We will have a raffle of a token of our appreciation. Bring a business card to drop into the participation hat!
DONATION. Please donate to keep these meetings going! You can give before the meeting or during the session (donate here or bring the recommended at least $10 cash).

SPONSORS:

Improving Enterprises provides our location, pizza, equipment, and personal support to EIC. For IT Consulting, Agile Training and Software Development see improving.com.

Lean Six, for AI consulting services at LeanSix.ai.

Myngly App is a free networking app for professionals and business leaders (of all levels) - here is a code to be pre-vetted for Entrepreneurs and Innovators Meetup members: E&ICOUNCIL .

Pro-Forma Inc. is a pre-revenue startup tool that is free in many parts and provides the most cost-effective best-in-class pre-revenue valuation for a fraction of the cost and with this code: EUOW7J7 a 20% discount - https://pro-forma.com/valuation-analysis

See you there!
Bring:

1. Something to take notes on
2. Business cards for networking and the raffle
3. Cash for the donation in person or donate here
4. Your elevator pitch for the group (if you wish)
5. Events information you know about of interest to Entrepreneurs

RSVP Here
Look forward to seeing you there!
Jeannie Lewis, JD, MBA
Host and Organizer
Tony Klinkert, DE, PE, CMA
Founder
Doctor of Engineering, Professional Engineer
Certified Master Architect
Collin College Instructor

Join a talk and live Q and A on "Netweaving into 2025: The art of building your network" - with Bill Wallace, Founder and CEO of Success North Dallas, author, speaker and industry leader
Sign up now!
5:30 PM In-Person Start - Pizza, beverages, facility and personal sponsor host, sponsored by Improving Enterprises.
When: Monday., Jan. 6th
Where: 5445 Legacy Dr #100, Plano, TX 75024
RSVP Here

Hear Bill Wallace, Founder and CEO of Success North Dallas, author, speaker and industry leader on:
"Netweaving into 2025: The art of building your network"

Key Points of Bill Wallace's Talk:

1. What is "Netweaving"
2. How to "Netweave"
3. Impact of connecting with business people by "Netweaving"
4. Success stories and examples of multimillion dollar differences made by effective netweaving
5. Q and A

Bill Wallace's Bio:

The founder and long-time leader of Success North Dallas, Bill Wallace has often said his greatest skill is “connecting the right people for the right reasons at the right time.”

Bill’s generous “connection-making” has benefited countless individuals who have turned to him for trusted referrals, strategic business support, educational mentorship, and business/leadership coaching, as a Certified Professional Coach.

Bill’s professional career flourished along with his development of now 35-year-old Success North Dallas, first as owner of Wallace Financial Group – a provider of business continuation planning, insurance and financial strategies – and, later, as Chairman and CEO of The Wallace Companies, a consulting firm specializing in capital development and executive management strategies.

Wallace is a charter member and past president of the Addison Rotary Club, a longtime member of CEO Netweavers, a past member of the Million Dollar Roundtable and author of the recently released book Being a Catalyst for Success The Fulfilling Life of a Servant Leader.

Come out to our special event meetup.
5:30 PM Start
When: Monday, Jan. 6th
Where: 5445 Legacy Dr #100, Plano, TX 75024
RSVP Here
In this meetup, you will also take advantage of:
ELEVATOR PITCH. Take this opportunity to pitch to our friendly group! If you have a startup, startup idea, or growing company, use the 1-minute on the agenda to promote it to the informal group!
NETWORKING. Prepare to network before and afterward (job seekers, service providers, and students welcome). Bring business cards!
JOB SEEKER – HIRING MANAGER/RECRUITER? Be ready to give a short description of your background, target job, and targeted companies. If you are a recruiter or hiring, be prepared to describe what you are seeking.
RAFFLE. We will have a raffle of a token of our appreciation. Bring a business card to drop into the participation hat!
DONATION. Please donate to keep these meetings going! You can give before the meeting or during the session (donate here or bring the recommended at least $10 cash).
SPONSORS:
Improving Enterprises provides our location, pizza, equipment, and personal support to EIC. For IT Consulting, Agile Training and Software Development see improving.com.
Lean Six, for AI consulting services at LeanSix.ai.
Myngly App is a free networking app for professionals and business leaders (of all levels) - here is a code to be pre-vetted for Entrepreneurs and Innovators Meetup members: E&ICOUNCIL .
Pro-Forma Inc. is a pre-revenue startup tool that is free in many parts and provides the most cost-effective best-in-class pre-revenue valuation for a fraction of the cost and with this code: EUOW7J7 a 20% discount - https://pro-forma.com/valuation-analysis
See you there!
Bring:

1. Something to take notes on
2. Business cards for networking and the raffle
3. Cash for the donation in person or donate here
4. Your elevator pitch for the group (if you wish)
5. Events information you know about of interest to Entrepreneurs

RSVP Here
Look forward to seeing you there!
Jeannie Lewis, JD, MBA
Host and Organizer
Tony Klinkert, DE, PE, CMA
Founder
Doctor of Engineering, Professional Engineer
Certified Master Architect
Collin College Instructor