GSEA Magazine

JAMMING WITHFRASER DOHERTY

ENTREPRENEURG S E A g l o b a l f i n a l i s t s

2007 GSEA Winner Fraser Dohertyposes alongside the fruits of his labor.

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STUDENT BY DAY…

Nominations open on 11.15.08. Deadlines vary by region.All nominations are through the website at www.gsea.org.US$1000 cash prize to the person that nominates the overall GSEA Global Finals winner. Nominate today!

The qualification requirements to compete:

1) The student must be an undergraduate student at arecognized University or College for the 2008/2009 academicyear and enrolled in the school at the time of application.

2) The student must be the owner, founder or controllingshareholder of their company and principally responsiblefor its operations.

3) The student’s company must have been in business for atleast the last six consecutive months, and the businessmust be a for-profit business.

4) The student must have not been the GSEA winner in the pastand/or were not one of the six finalists for the 2008 GSEAcompetition.

Enter the 2009 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards

ENTREPRENEURBY NIGHT.


TABLE OF CONTENTSGSEA 2008 GLOBAL FINALIST

2. At a Glance: Mr. Peter H. Thomas3. Judging Criteria4. GSEA Judges8. Jamming with Fraser Doherty10. GSEA Finalists24. Interview with Joe Keeley26. Honor Roll27. Top 25 Nominating Schools

The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is a catalystthat inspires students to start and grow entrepreneurialventures. In a troubled world economy, the GSEA is ashining light which fosters and nurtures the next generationof entrepreneurs.

Thanks so much for being a part of the GSEA. This past yearwe had over 1000 students from around the world competeand/or attend in regional, virtual and national competitions.The 26 finalists are here in Chicago to highlight theirachievements, network with each other and inspireyouth to follow in their footsteps.

Leading the student entrepreneur nominations this year wasBabson College with 37 nominees, closely followed by HarvardUniversity with 28 and the University of Southern Californiawith 20 nominees. These nominations are a testament to thefine work these and other institutions are doing to cultivate theinnovation of young business owners.

We want to pay special thanks to Mercedes-Benz Financialfor their long-standing support of the Global StudentEntrepreneur Awards. Mercedes-Benz Financial recognizesthe role entrepreneurship plays in economies around theworld through job creation, economic development andcommunity. We extend a special thanks to Franz Reiner, VicePresident of Mercedes-Benz Financial for the United Statesand Canada, and his team for their continued support of GSEA.

We wish all the competitors a great year, and we look forwardto providing mentorship, support and learning opportunitiesto all GSEA nominees.

Kind regards,

Kevin Langley GSEA Chair

WELCOME TO THE2008 GSEA FINALS

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2008 GSEA GLOBAL COMMITTEE

Jade Bourelle, Talent Technology Corp.EO Vancouver

Kevin Langley, Ellis ConstructionEO New Orleans

Michael Caito, Restaurants on the RunEO Orange County

Geoff Burton, BW ImagingEO Winnipeg

David Hauser, GotVMailEO Boston

GLOBAL STUDENT ENTREPRENEURAWARDS STAFFDean Lindal, Vice-President of Emerging ProgramsEntrepreneurs’ Organization

Greg Hill, Program ManagerEntrepreneurs’ Organization

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What got youexcited aboutlast year'sGlobal StudentEntrepreneurAwards?Last year, I had thepleasure of being a judge–one of my best days in2007! I was blown awayby the caliber of thesestudent entrepreneurs.

How can you not get excited when you see some 18-year old kidwith a business that promises to bring in $2 million in one fiscalyear? The energy and enthusiasm that these students bringto the table is incredible – they are juggling the demands ofassignments, exams and meeting payroll all at the same time.

What gets you excited about thisyear's competition?First off, I’m excited to see the growth that the GSEA hasachieved over the past year under the leadership of EO and thesupport of Mercedes-Benz Financial. The more this networkgrows and provides the chance for student entrepreneurs to beinspired, mentored, and guided, the more those students will beable to turn their learning and growth into viable opportunities.

We’ve worked hard to get a group of top notch business leadersand entrepreneurs on board as judges for this year. I’m thrilledto share this experience with them. We all have an opportunityto be great role models. When you are blessed with the skillsneeded to become successful, there also comes theresponsibility to give back. It is not an obligation – I considerit an honor. It is more fun and gratifying to give than it is toreceive. I know that together, we have the opportunity toinfluence and guide our next generation of entrepreneurs tomake a real difference for themselves and their communities.

Why is entrepreneurship so importantto the world?I would say that entrepreneurs have the opportunity to makea huge difference if they decide to give back with their time,networks, talents, and funding. Entrepreneurs have the “cando” or visionary attitude to make things happen and to attractthe best people in the field. They can see through complexityand chaos and persevere until things get off the groundand beyond.

Do you think these top GSEA studententrepreneurs can be role modelsfor other students?

Absolutely! Every individual, no matter their age, has theopportunity to inspire others. It is never too early to startsharing your experiences and giving back. These youngleaders have the opportunity to make a huge impact in thelives of their peers.

Tell us about the importance ofvalue-based leadership?To be a successful entrepreneur, making a profit is anessential part of something much larger—both in life and inorganizations. We best navigate our way to that larger picturethrough personal and organizational values. I believe that thisgeneration has an opportunity to be more influential than anyother in creating the future of entrepreneurial leadership thatis driven by passion and guided by values. As such, I hope toencourage our up-and-coming entrepreneurs to considervalues-based leadership, in particular, the concept of the“triple bottom line.”

Entrepreneurs today should be counted on not only for theireconomic results, but also for their social and environmentalimpact. Businesses should be: a) economically sound, withconsistent improvements in revenues and profits, b) responsibleto employees and each community served, and c) environmentallyconscious and consider how to improve daily operations tomake the world a better place.

What type of work will the ToddThomas Institute for Values-BasedLeadership undertake? What is yourvision for the Institute?The Institute’s vision is to be a Center of Excellence forresearch, education and practice of Values-Based Leadership.As such, we endeavor to explore current knowledge andconduct practical research in the domain of values-basedleadership for individuals, organizations and communities.I invite you to visit the institute’s website throughwww.royalroads.ca

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AT A GLANCE: MR. PETER H. THOMAS



PATH TO FINALS

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JUDGING CRITERIA1. The Entrepreneur

The competitor has demonstrated the following:a. Determination and perseverance t o succeed as an entrepreneur 10b. Ability to overcome obstacles while operating their business 10c. Ability to communicate their business and vision effectively 5

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2. Business Fundamentals

The competitor has demonstrated the following:a. Complete financial performance information for the years they have been operating their business 10

� Growth� Revenue� Profit

b. Ethical standards they have set out for themselves and their business 10c. The ability to anticipate and embrace change in a competitive environment 5

(being innovative in their use of technology and method of approaching business practices) 25

3. Lessons Learned

The competitor has demonstrated the following:a. Identifying, reaching and impacting their target market through advertising 10

and public relations strategiesb. How they applied their learning experiences, both positive and negative, to increase their potential for success 10c. Utilizing the assistance of experienced mentors to provide guidance 5

and leadership 25

4. Growth and Future Plans

The competitor has demonstrated the following:a. How they have addressed the challenges to becoming an increasingly 10

profitable businessb. Future plans for the company and how they propose to achieve their objections 10c. Their personal plans for the future (open to interpretation – can include their business or utilizing the 5

skills they have gained as an entrepreneur to explore future employment25

TOTAL 100 POINTS

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Darton Case is the president of dartappraisal.com, a BloomfieldHills, Michigan-based company specializing in nationwideresidential real estate valuation services. Dartappraisal.com’sclient list includes more than 2,000 financial institutionsthroughout the United States.

Case has served as an EO area director twice, as chapterdevelopment chair overseeing all chapters and as an independentdirector for the EO Global Board of Directors, as well as presidingover the EO Detroit Chapter. Case has also been finance chair fortwo years where he won an award for growth, bringing in anadditional 26 members.

Peter Ciceri is president of Custom House Global ForeignExchange. From 2002 to 2006, he served as lead directorand chairman of Sierra Wireless. In addition, Ciceri hasserved as President and Managing Director of CompaqCanada Inc. and held senior posts with Hewlett PackardAsia Pacific Ltd., and Japan Unisys. In 1999, he was named

one of Canada’s top 10 “IT influencers” by the National Postand one of the country’s top 100 business executives. Ciceriserves on the Premier Technology Council of BC. He holds aBA in economics and an MA in counseling psychology.

An author, award-winning journalist, and the youngest statejudge to ever be elected in Texas, Catherine Crier is now amanaging partner in Cajole Productions, developing television, filmand documentary projects.

Crier began her television career at CNN as co-anchor of bothInside Politics and The World Today and host of a talk show

featuring female policy experts.

Crier joined ABC News in 1993, serving as a correspondent andsubstitute anchor for Peter Jennings on World News Tonightand substitute host for Ted Koppel’s Nightline. She was also acorrespondent on 20/20. In 1996, Crier was awarded an Emmyfor Outstanding Investigative Journalism.

Bill Farley is a business icon. A winner of the Horatio Alger Awardfor entrepreneurial excellence, he has helped create manysignificant brands, including BVD, Lucchese, Gitano and Fruit ofthe Loom. Bill is often found mentoring people fromall walks of life, showing them how working hard and seizingopportunities are the keys to making positive things happen. Bill

will tell you that the key to his success is being able to envisionspecial opportunities and then taking action.

Zrii, a synergistic juice blend of seven botanicals which are highlyregarded in the ancient Indian Healing System of Ayurveda, is Bill’snext major success.

Sue Hesse is Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Senior ProgramConsultant for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Beginningher career in sales and management in the hotel business, Suewent on to work with Fortune 500 companies in corporate travel.

In 1987 she founded her own company, Print Management, afull-service printing resource, which she sold in 1998. For overeleven years, her St. Louis-based company provided high quality,multicolor printing and full service binding and packaging servicesto clients nationwide.

Bo Fishback is vice president of entrepreneurship for the EwingMarion Kauffman Foundation, studying business accelerators anduniversity-based commercialization programs. In 2007, he joinedBioMed Valley Discoveries. Fishback is a co-founder of Lightspeed

Genomics, a genome sequencing company. Previously, he workedfor Puretech Ventures in Boston and IQHealth for CernerCorporation in Kansas City.

Fraser Doherty began making homemade jam using hisGrandmother's recipes at the age of 14. A year before startingUniversity, he decided work on his idea full-time and developed ahighly innovative set of recipes for manufacturing jams entirelyfrom fruit and fruit juice.

He uses fruits high in nutrients, 'Super Fruits', in his recipes. Soon,

Waitrose gave Fraser a contract to supply their 184 stores with his'SuperJam'. This launch was accompanied by prime time newscoverage and Fraser has since secured contracts to supply otherlarge retailers in the UK and Ireland, such as the UK's largestgrocer; Tesco. Fraser is the 2007 Winner of the Global StudentEntrepreneur Awards.

Jack Ferry is the manager of Media Relations for Daimler FinancialServices. In this capacity Jack has responsibility for media forMercedes Benz and Daimler truck financial. Previously, Jackserved as director of media relations for Kmart from 2001-2004

during its bankruptcy and subsequent emergence. Before joiningKmart Jack was manager of media relations for Daimler Chryslerin North America.



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Robert Kulhawy co-founded Calco Environmental Group Ltd. in1992. He currently fills the roles of Chairman of CalcoEnvironmental Group Ltd, Maple Leaf Environmental EquipmentLtd, NewTerra Environmental Services Ltd, MLE Equipment Inc(Nevada); MLE Systems Ltd, and Pacwill Environmental Ltd.

Robert is President and CEO of Commerx, a complete internet

services provider including web design and development, intranetdevelopment, graphic design, content management systems, weband email hosting, email newsletters, ecommerce solutions, eBuy,eSell, eProcurement, web monitoring (AMF), Material AssetsTracker (MATwerx) and custom software applications. Robert isalso President and CEO of Calco Capital Corporation, a privateventure capital firm.

Michelle Lemmons-Poscente is the Chairman of ISB Global, LLC,a diversified leadership and educational services firm. She is alsoChairman and Founder of its flagship company, InternationalSpeakers Bureau, a full-service speaker’s agency specializingin business, contemporary thought leadership, and entertainmentheadquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Michelle majored in Communications at Southern MethodistUniversity before relocating to Hollywood to work in the film andtelevision industry on programs such as Lifestyles of the Rich andFamous, Star Search and Supermodels of the World. In 1993 shefounded International Speakers Bureau, and has never looked back.

Douglas K. Mellinger is Vice-Chairman and co-founder ofFoundation Source. Mellinger was previously a partner withInteractive Capital Partners (ICP), serving as an investor andinvestment banker for early stage technology companies. Beforethat, he founded and served as CEO of Enherent (NASDAQ:ENHT).Enherent was listed as an Inc. 500 company twice and was featured

on Deloitte & Touche's Technology Fast 500 and Fast 50 List.Currently, Mellinger is the Chairman of the National Commissionon Entrepreneurship based in Washington, D.C., and sits on theBoard of The Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership andthe Advisory Board for the London Business School.

Alfredo J. Molina is chairman and CEO of Molina Fine Jewelers,based in Phoenix , Arizona. His lineage of master jewelers datesback to 17th century Italy. Al was born in Santa Clara, Cuba in 1959.Nine years later, when the revolution forced the Molina family toflee the grip of communism, Al settled in Chicago where he learnedthe diamond and gemstone business from his grandfather. He

came to Phoenix with a dream of starting his own jewelry storewhich came true in 1987.

Arizona Business Magazine has rated Molina Fine Jewelers firstamong jewelers in the state of Arizona for six consecutive years.

Maria Pinelli is Americas Strategic Growth Markets Leader forErnst & Young. She is responsible for a practice that is dedicated toserving fast-growth, high-potential companies that are evolving intomarket leaders.

Maria has briefed staff members of the House Financial ServicesCommittee, the Senate Banking Committee, and the PCAOB on the

trends that are driving global activity in the IPO market. Shetestified before a House Financial Services subcommittee about the key findings of Ernst & Young’s third annual IPO report.Maria graduated from McMaster University, Hamilton, Canadawith a Bachelor of Commerce. She completed both the HarvardBusiness School and Kellogg School of Business programs.

Michael O’Brian began his career in the investment business in1969 as an advisor with Pitfield Mackay Ross (later DominionSecurities.) In 1986, he became Director and Vice-President ofCanaccordCapital Corporation.

In 1991, O’Brian purchased a controlling interest in C.M. Oliver &Company Limited through PlanVest Capital Corporation (now C.M.

Oliver Inc.), a publicly listed company, in which he was Presidentand controlling shareholder. C.M. Oliver Inc. subsequently becameone of Canada's fastest growing companies, which employed over700 employees. C.M. Oliver was sold in 1998. O’Brian is a directorof several publicly trading companies and is active as anadvisor to several investment funds.

Wayne Holm has been with Cara Operations Ltd. for over 9 years.Prior to his involvement with Cara Operations Ltd, Wayne was apartner and founder of The Spectra Group of Great Restaurants.

Wayne and his Co-CEO and partner Peter Bonner, were namedBC Entrepreneurs of the Year in 1994.

As a former professional football player, Wayne takes the samecompetitive drive to developing restaurants that he used in the CFL.Today, one of Wayne's major passions is coaching and mentoringyoung entrepreneurs. He is also an active fundraiser for numerouscharities.

Robert Toru Kiyosaki is an investor, businessman, self-help authorand motivational speaker. Best known for his Rich Dad, Poor Dad

series, he has written 18 books, three of which have been onthe The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and the New York Timesbest-seller lists simultaneously.

The book Rich Kid Smart Kid was published in 2001 to help parentsteach their children financial concepts. Robert has created three"Cashflow" board and software games for adults and children andhas a series of "Rich Dad" audio cassettes and disks. He alsopublishes a monthly newsletter.



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Erick W. Slabaugh joined his parents' company, ABSCO Alarms, Inc.in 1984 as a shipping and receiving clerk. He worked his way up theladder to become CEO and majority stockholder. Erick has aNational Independent Certification of Engineering Technologies(NICET) IV rating in Fire Protection Systems-Fire Alarms and hasattended and passed numerous alarm industry factory-trainingclasses.

He has been a member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization since1997, serving the EO Seattle chapter board as Treasurer, Forumchair, President-elect and President. He has also been a memberof the EO Global Board of directors.

USA Today's Jon Swartz, 47, is an award-winning technologyreporter and author of Young Wealth: Trade Secrets from TeensWho are Changing American Business (RooftopPublishing/September 2006). He has reported on Silicon Valley formore than two decades for USA Today, Forbes, the San FranciscoChronicle and other publications.

Swartz also lived in London, where he contributed to severaldailies, such as the Times, Independent and Daily Telegraph. In1997, the Chronicle nominated Swartz’s revelatory Internet storiesfor a Pulitzer. He has twice been nominated for a Pulitzer by USAToday.

Ray Thurston was the Founder and CEO of SonicAir, a specialtytransportation and logistics company headquartered in Scottsdale,Arizona, for 20 years until its sale to UPS in 1995. Thurston thenassumed the position of Chairman of the UPS Logistics Group. Heis an expert in supply chain management working with manyindustriesin the redesign of their processes.

Thurston is an active investor in a number of companies. Heis a board member of TGen Foundation and ConservationInternational. Thurston has won the Senator John McCain Awardfor Leadership and the Chairman’s Award for his efforts withthese two non-profits.

Michael Zervas is currently CEO/Owner of Mountain Heart, a Centerof Excellence for cardiovascular care in Flagstaff, Arizona. Priorthat, Michael has built and sold a franchising company, a realestate development firm and a marketing advertising agency.Michael has received numerous awards for marketing excellenceand entrepreneurialism. He has written nationally on the subjects

of advertising, marketing and sales, and is a frequent speaker atthe university level. He has a wide range of influential relationshipsbuild over the years of solid entrepreneurial success. Michaelgraduated with a BS in economics from the University of Vermontin 1984.

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Shelby Scarbrough’s career began as a political appointee in theReagan and Bush Administrations. Scarbrough has worked withsuch notable figures as: His Holiness, Pope John Paul II, PresidentsReagan, Bush, Ford, Carter and Nixon, President Walesa of Poland,Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcherand Nelson Mandela.

Upon departing government service, she founded PracticalProtocol. She also co-founded a non-profit organization called“Tech-Knowledge International (TKI.)”. In 1995 she created apatient liaison service for a world-renowned pediatric cardiacsurgeon in Geneva, Switzerland. She helped move the centerback to the U.S. and served as administrator. Scarbrough is alsoa Burger King franchisee with 10 restaurants in Northern Virginia.

Bill Trimble is a serial entrepreneur. Starting in the Keg RestaurantChain at the age of 17, he was owner of three Keg Restaurants bythe age of 20. From those beginnings, Bill ventured into the publicmarkets as a broker, and was named rookie of the year withPemberton Securities. He has been involved in financing over 20

different public ventures in the mineral, oil & gas and industrialmarkets. Bill is one of the pioneers of the Young Entrepreneurs’Organization (now Entrepreneurs’ Organization) and is currentlyChair of the Past Presidents Committee.

A goal-oriented life-long achiever, Peter H. Thomas has obtainedsuccess in all aspects of life by following the guidelines heestablished when he developed his personal LifeManual. Thomasfounded LifePilot, a values-based life coaching organization, in 2003.

Thomas is credited as one of the world brand developers forCentury 21 Real Estate, having been Founder and Chairman ofCentury 21 Real Estate Canada Ltd. Thomas has led numerous

other significant ventures including Samoth Capital Corporation(SCC), and the development of the Four Seasons Resort and Hotelin Scottsdale, Arizona.

Before becoming an entrepreneur, Peter served with the CanadianArmy as a member of the Royal Canadian DragoonsReconnaissance Squadron.

Paul Robshaw leads AIC Ventures, a real estate investment firmwith offices in Austin, Dallas and Chicago, Illinois. He has beenactive in real estate investment and asset management for over 35years and has formed 57 real estate partnerships and seven fundsinvesting in over $900 million of real estate. He founded AICVentures in 1990 as an investment entity for private investors. Prior

to 1982, Paul owned and operated one of the largest real estatefirms in western New York. He has been involved in commercialconstruction, condominium conversion, land development andapartment and office building management and leasing.



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Andrea Azdril, Startech GlobalCustom software development in the USA and China,Los Angeles

Leann Atwater, University of HoustonProfessor of management, University of Houston Bauer College

Adam BlakeMulti-faceted real estate investment company, Forth Worth

Fran-Biderman Gross, AdvantagesHelps companies stand out from the crowd, New York

Jade Bourelle, Talent TechNorth America's leading HR recruitment software companies,Vancouver, Canada

Heath Bradley, Emergency Restoration ExpertsEmergency restoration experts, Phoenix

Chris Bryant, Reset MediaLeading high-tech entrepreneur involved in monotizing digitalvideo content, New York

Geoff Burton, BW ImagingLeading print company in Canada, Winnipeg Canada

Brendan Chiecko, Ten Minute MediaLeading design, marketing and branding company,Boston

Jonathan Davis, American WorkforcePremiere HR recruitment company for high growth businesses, Austin

Scott Fritz, The Growth CoachInc. 500 company, investor, built 100+ million dollar company, Las Vegas

Jason Fry, ZotesLeading sunflower seed manufacturer, Salt Lake City

Dan Glisky, Compsat TechnologyProvides customized information technology storage solutions,Detroit

Allan Grant, Webmasters InternationalWeb development, San Francisco

Chuck Hall, Hall ManagementLeading commercial construction company, Chicago

Tim Hamilton, Astonish DesignsDesign and market websites that increase sales, Austin

Dan Heuertz, GotVMailProvides restaurant management and efficiency services, Chicago

Sean Keener, Preferred Restaurant ServicesFocus on independent destination travel and travelcommunities, Portland

Kim KiyosokiAuthor of Rich Woman, Phoenix

Richard Levy, AmeriTechSalad Spinners restaurant chain, Chicago

Mike Maddock, Maddock DouglasProvides marketing innovation strategies and management,Chicago

Sean Maney, Hair Max SoftwareSoftware development for hair salons, Boston

Todd Palmer, Diversified Industrial StaffingInc. 500 company. Diversified staffing company providesskilled personal for construction & manufacturing, Detroit

John Papaloukas, Villages PizzaChain of pizza stores, real estate development, Victoria

Marty Park , Evolve Business GroupManagement consulting and coaching, restaurants

Ben Richter, Airport LogisticsAirport Material Intelligence System (AMIS tm) helpingairports tighten security and systems, Houston

Adam Robinson, Illuma LLCHR recruitment services, Chicago

Gary Robbins, Solutions by Design, Inc.Chain of hair salons, Philadelphia

Jim Ryerson, Sales OctaneSales consulting and coaching business,Grand Rapids

Peter Sage, Space Island GroupSpace development company, Vancouver

Michael Sarafolean, The Orion Corp.Provider of personalized residential support forpersons with disabilities, Minneapolis

Roland Schuman, Symantec CorporationFounder of Swapdrive. Recently sold to Symantec.

Rita Thomas, LifePilotFoundation, author, board member multipleorganizations, Phoenix

Bryan Vincent, Bryan Vincent Associates, Inc.Phoenix


Why did you choose to start a business?As a kid, I was always interested in the creative process ofcoming up with simple products or services that peoplewanted to buy and was always trying to grow vegetables andlook after chickens in my parents garden. At the age of 14,my Grandmother taught me how to make jam, and the sameday I made a few jars and sold them to the neighbors. I enjoyedmaking jam that people enjoyed and saw it as a possible way tomake a little extra pocket money.

I had no idea that, over the coming five years, this tiny enterprisewould grow into a million dollar company that suppliesWal-Mart, Tesco and many other huge supermarket chains.

What are two lessons you have learnedsince starting your company?I learned the importance of taking a break; when I was veryexcited about the growth of my company, I would work at theweekends and in the evenings. I've realized that by not workingat the weekends anymore, I have more energy and enjoy whatI am doing a lot more. I come into the office on Mondaysfeeling fresh and energized.

It also took me a while to learn that it is important not toexpect people around you to be as excited about your businessas you are; there are more important things in their lives. Itis important not to expect people who are working for you tosacrifice their family lives or other things that are importantto them in the name of your business.

Who is your entrepreneur hero and why?I admire people like Anita Roddick of The Body Shop and Ben& Jerry. Those guys, and others like them, showed that youcan build a business that aims to be socially, environmentallyand financially sustainable all at once. A major motivator forme is the charity work that I am involved in. The SuperJam TeaParties is a project that we have established that runs teaparties for elderly people who are housebound or who livein care homes. The aim is to bring friendship and fun intotheir lives to combat the lonliness many of them face. Thismonth, we will run over 100 of these parties, benefittingthousands of elderly people.

Is it OK to fail and why?The entrepreneur is someone who stumbles through life,constantly failing and making mistakes. The ones who do goodthings are those who keep trying, regardless of the setbacksand challenges they face. People who don't fail in life aren'tpushing themselves as hard as they perhaps should be.

What was your biggest failure,and how did you learn from it?There have been lots of mistakes, I make them every day.Probably the best story is that I spent about six months havingpackaging designed that was along a 'SuperMan' theme. Sincethe products are called 'SuperJam', we thought that was quitenovel. I even had plans to get a superhero-esque costumedesigned, for me, “The Jam Boy.” Needless to say, thesupermarkets didn't think that was a great idea and we


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had spent a lot of time and energy on it. The lesson was that itis important to understand what your customer wants and toengage them as best you can in the development of your product.

Where do you want yourbusiness to go?At the moment, we are growing at an incredible pace, supplyingover 1,000 stores in the UK. We're about to launch in someother European countries, launch new flavors and are intalks with potential partners in North America and elsewhere.Ultimately, I want millions of people to enjoy SuperJam ontheir toast in the mornings and to build a company that cansupport philanthropic projects that benefit tens of thousands.

What did it mean to you being thewinner of the GSEA Award?Winning the GSEA was probably the highlight of last year. Itwas a huge pat on the back that spurred me on to push thebusiness into the next stages of its growth. I made a lot offriends from the competition and have visited them andlearned about their businesses and views on life all aroundthe world. I met successful entrepreneurs who showed mewhat is possible for the years to come.


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MARCUS ANZENGRUBERBackground: My interest in the Internetstarted at the age of 13 when I beganto construct my own home pages whileI was a pupil at school. Then I began tomake home pages for other peopleand also to sell advertising on my ownwebsite, Snabbstart.com. Directly aftermy 16th birthday I started up my ownsolo enterprise which turned over SEK475 000 with a profit of SEK 270 000

during its first year of operation.

Today I am 19 and am running the company, Constant,parallel with my studies at the Stockholm School of Economics.Constant assists ad-intensive Internet companies to improveearnings from their Internet marketing. Customers includeLensway, Travelpartner, Hitta.se and Bytbil.

Marcus [email protected]

MARISA CHIENIn her freshmen year of college, MarisaChien pursued her passion for fashionand began crafting vintage jewelrypieces in her small dorm room. UtilizingeBay to start her own retail business,she quickly became a power seller.To her surprise, the eBay storebecame a huge success, and in 2006,Missmisa.com was established. Withmore than US$30,000 net profit in its

first year, the buzz over Missmisa.com gradually grew, andthe company was featured in Entrepreneur Magazine as aninspiration to young entrepreneurs all over the world. Marisanow resides in Los Angeles, California, USA, and is workingto create new and unusual pieces for global customers.

Misa [email protected] www.blog.missmisa.com

“With over 30K net profit in its first year, the buzz

over Missmisa.com gradually grew and Misa

was featured in Entrepreneur Magazine as

an inspiration to young entrepreneurs all over.”



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DOMINIC CORYELLDominic Coryell’s company, HuskyExpress, is a high-tech laundry anddry cleaning service. The business’mission is to provide relief to the manytime-pressed professionals and collegestudents that live in urban areas. Theservice offers high-quality, next-daypickup and delivery of garments at acost-competitive rate. By automatingtheir entire process, Husky Express

has destroyed the correlation between increased volume andexponential mistakes that commonly plague the industry andhinders scalability. Customers can take advantage of a robust,internally developed software suite that enables them to trackgarment production, complete detailed special requeststhroughout the process and much more. More importantly,this software has enabled the company to scale beyond itscompetitors by creating efficiencies not commonly associatedwith the industry.

“To me, entrepreneurship is about challenging commonknowledge and notions by building stronger, more recognizableand efficient systems to solve problems in a world wherepeople wait for solutions,” said Dominic. “I think entrepreneurshave a responsibility to themselves to empower the peoplearound them with motivation and possibility that they wouldnot find elsewhere. By leading others to innovate, we improvequality of life. I think a lot about being an entrepreneur is notbeing afraid to leave your comfort zone and to embrace chaosand stress as the ingredients that drive you to embark onbigger journeys and solve more complicated problems”

The latest advance Husky Express offering is the digitallocker system that was internally developed. This stand-alonekiosk acts as a vending machine for customers to access theirlaundry without having to adjust their schedule to meet adriver. The security and convenience Dominic’s businessprovides is unmatched in the marketplace. Husky Expresshas followed a slow and steady growth path for the pasteight years, and it has programmed its system so that whenit expands nationally, it can grow with less human error.Husky Express plans to embark on its national expansionplan in 2010. The company’s 2008 revenues are approachingUS$800,000, with more than 1,200 customers. Husky Expressplans to quadruple its customer base in 2009 now that theplatform for its software can handle customers seamlessly.

Dominic [email protected]

ROBERT DE LOS SANTOSRobert De Los Santos is currentlyan undergraduate at the Universityof Houston's Wolff Center forEntrepreneurship. He is presidentof the Collegiate Entrepreneur'sOrganization and the sole ownerof the largest inflatable party rentalcompany in Texas, Sky High PartyRentals. His company provides itsclients with inflatable rentals that

range in everything from Human Bowling to InflatableDrive-Inn movie screens. Sky High Party Rentals specializes inniche products that travel to festivals, church organizations,and schools throughout the Texas region. His company isused as a fundraising vehicle for nonprofit events, as wellas for his student organization, C.E.O. Robert plans to startseveral more locations of his party rental services in thenear future, and is currently working on a deal that will takehis products national. Sky High Party Rentals was recentlyfeatured in October's' issue of Entrepreneur magazine forhis accomplishments in school and business.

After putting together some of the largest events in Texas,Robert De Los Santos uses his experience and equipmentrentals to branch off into other entertainment industries—including film, art, and music. What started as a hobby offrequenting starving artist's shows has now evolved into apromotions company called, indiehouston.org. With this newcompany, Robert aims to put Houston's independent artistsback on the map while providing Houston with entertainmentthat pushes imagination as far as it can go. Currently Robertis looking forward to the C.E.O. National Conference withplans to take on more competitions with his team ofcommanding members from the UH C.E.O. chapter.

Robert De Los [email protected]

“His company provides itsclients with inflatable rentalsthat range in everything fromHuman Bowling to InflatableDrive-Inn movie screens.”



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ARTHUR EBELINGArthur Ebeling has always been drivenby an entrepreneurial penchant. Hisinterest in commerce and economicswas fostered early. In seventh grade,he prevailed over high school studentsto win the West Virginia state socialstudies fair in the category ofeconomics. Having started his firstbusiness in high school, Mr. Ebelinggarnered experience in a number of

professional capacities. In 2004, he obtained his real estatelicense and co-founded a real estate investment company.He also operated a Web development and media servicescompany, Artisan Web Solutions, Inc., during his early collegeyears. In addition to these efforts, Mr. Ebeling has heldpositions with the United States Coast Guard OperationsSystems Center and the office of Senator Jay Rockefeller ofWest Virginia. In 2006, he launched Eastern Isles Teas andTonics, a premium loose leaf tea purveyor. He expandedEastern Isles’ operation to further include the launch of atea room in the Washington, DC area, the Eastern Isles TeaHouse. The success of Eastern Isles earned Mr. Ebeling mediacoverage through CNN, AOL News, Entrepreneur Magazine,and Fresh Cup Magazine. Mr. Ebeling has long establishedenvironmental tithing as a critical cornerstone of EasternIsles’ culture. His belief in advocacy and social responsibilityis perhaps best exemplified in the 2008 establishment of hisnon-profit, the Arthur J. Ebeling Foundation, which focuseson three fundamental principles: energy, environment andeducation. Mr. Ebeling is currently a contributor to YoungMoney Magazine Online.

Arthur [email protected] www.easternisles.com

JAKE DUNEIERJake Duneier grew up in Merrick,New York. He lived a typical suburbanlifestyle and was always fascinated withentrepreneurship-although he may nothave known what the word meant. Inhigh school, Jake started a car washbusiness with a friend, which led to afull time summer job, but ended oncethe neighbors voiced their complaintsabout the number of cars coming downthe block!

Now, as an entrepreneurship major at the Martin J. WhitmanSchool of Management, Jake has come to define entrepreneurshipas the evolution of an idea into a working enterprise. “Perhapsit’s the excitement we feel from the final product after a longoutput of effort; or even the sense of accomplishment whilesurpassing each and every step that helps transform an ideainto a business. These are the feelings that make Entrepreneurshipsuch an exciting field, and explains exactly why I am infatuatedwith the whole process,” he said.

Jake has had these feelings since the birth of his company,Wholesale Jewelry Liquidators NYC. Inc. At first, it was atough transition from dreaming to doing, but today, WholesaleJewelry Liquidators has earned over $1.5 million in revenuesand only expects a steady growth throughout the upcomingyears. Currently, Jake is working from the School ofManagement within the Couri Hatchery program, which isa student-centered business incubator. If all goes according toplan, he expects Wholesale Jewelry Liquidators to grow rapidlyin the upcoming years. Jake’s future plans are to study abroadin Prague, Czech Republic, during the 2009 spring semester.

Jake [email protected] www.WJLNYC.com

“At first, it was a tough transition from dreaming

to doing, but yet, by far the most exciting. Today,

Wholesale Jewelry Liquidators has earned over $1.5

million in revenues and only expects a steady growth

throughout the upcoming years.”



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WILLIAM FIKHMANWilliam Fikhman was born with anentrepreneurial spirit. At the youngage of 10, after making stress balls fora class activity, Fikhman capitalized onthe opportunity and began manufacturingstress balls at home. He then proceededto sell them for $1 a piece to family andfriends. At 12, he started a dog walkingservice and soon hired two employees towork for him while he managed the client

relationships and revenue collections. At 16, he began sellingartwork at a local art gallery, learning and developing hisown art of selling. And in December 2004, at the age of 19,Fikhman became one of the first and youngest owners of aniSold It franchise, a Drop Off Store concept that helps peoplesell their items on eBay. In just four months after his firststore opening, William Fikhman raised an additional $150,000in capital and went on to open his second location in 2005.Sales continued to grow steadily and in 2006 topped $1 Million,landing Fikhman a featured spot in Entrepreneur’s Start Upmagazine as one of “7 Entrepreneurs Who’ve Hit It Big beforetheir 25th Birthdays.”

Fikhman has worked aggressively to expand and cultivatehis business. In 2007, he opened up his sales to countriesbeyond the United States and today sells to most countriesof the world. He also plans to expand iSold It beyond eBayand become the connection between the online and physicalworlds. Fikhman continues to grow his business throughsales across numerous online platforms such as Amazon,Shop.com, uBid and iSold It’s direct online Store Front.

As an entrepreneur, Fikhman continues to develop and groweveryday. This year, Fikhman has earned his Bachelor ofScience degree from California State University, Northridge,majoring in Accounting and Business with Honors. He hasbeen recognized with Dean’s List Honors for five consecutivesemesters and devoted much of his time to studentorganizations including Accounting Association, Beta AlphaPsi, Alpha Epsilon Pi and the Business Honors Association.

In between meeting with clients and managing his business,Fikhman always makes time to maintain a balanced life style.He enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelingthe world and reading books and magazine on variousbusiness topics.

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SETH FLOWERMANDuring the summer of 2002, 16 year oldSeth Flowerman interned with CantorFitzgerald, a leading financial servicesprovider in London. Over dinner onenight, Seth's career mentor, KenRideout, suggested that he write abusiness plan to bring the internshipexperience to the United States. Eightmonths later, Seth’s business plan wonfirst place in the “Young Entrepreneur’s

Challenge” sponsored by St. Michael’s College in Winooski,Vermont. In July 2003, Seth Incorporated, and CareerExplorations, LLC was born.

Career Explorations offers structured summer programsthat allow high school students to explore fields of personalinterest through hands-on, month long internships. Over thepast five years, hundreds of students from more than a dozencountries around the world have participated in CareerExplorations programs. From the beginning, CareerExplorations has been committed to helping participantsexplore their passions and in the process has also providedmore than $50,000 in scholarships for underprivilegedstudents to attend its programs.

In September 2004, following Career Explorations’ successfulinaugural season, Seth was the recipient of the 2004 JuniorAchievement Student Entrepreneur of the Year award. Sethhas won several other awards for entrepreneurship and hasbeen featured in Business Week and Forbes. Seth holds a B.Sfrom Cornell University in applied economics and managementand is currently pursuing his MBA at the S.C. JohnsonGraduate School of Management at Cornell University aswell as a Masters degree at Cornell University’s ILR School.

Seth [email protected] www.ceinternships.com



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BEN FREINBen Frein is currently a seniorcomputer science and finance doublemajor at the University of NorthernIowa. Ben received a four-year, fullacademic scholarship to the Universityof Northern Iowa and has been on theDean’s list each semester. Throughhis participation in the John PappajohnEntrepreneurial Center, Ben hashelped other business owners by

providing assistance to help them start and grow successfulonline ventures. For his help, Ben received a Special Servicerecognition award from the business incubator in 2008.In 2007, Ben was recognized as the John PappajohnEntrepreneurial Center Student Entrepreneur of the Year.

As the owner of E-Holdings LLC. (E-Holdings), Ben is activelyinvolved in the company’s financial, inventory and marketingmanagement. E-Holdings is an innovative Internet holdingcompany that operates and manages a portfolio of e-commerceWeb sites. The company was founded in April 2006 with theintroduction of the company’s first Web site, BellyBling.net.Since the founding of the company, BellyBling.net has grownto become very successful, with belly button rings beingshipped throughout the world. BellyBling.net has been ableto obtain a consistent #2 ranking on Google for the searchterm “Belly Button Rings.” BellyBling.net has also advertisedin national magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue,People, Stylewatch, US Weekly and more.

In addition, BellyBling.net has a customer mailing list inexcess of 15,000 names. Recently, E-Holdings acquired anothere-commerce Web site, GreatMiniatures.com. GreatMiniatures.comserves a niche hobby market by selling miniature dollhousecollectables and accessories. Ben is also the owner of AllMedia Hosting, LLC., which consults with small companies todevelop their online presence and effective Internet marketingstrategies. All Media Hosting is also the parent company ofa successful computer component e-commerce store.

Ben also recently became the CEO and part owner of MidwestAir Taxi located out of Waterloo, Iowa, USA. After obtaining hispilot’s license, Ben developed a passion for aviation. With therecent airline cutbacks into small airports, increased feesand long delays, Ben decided, along with a partner, to launcha regional air taxi service offering economical air flight toMidwest destinations without the long lines, security waitsand delays of traditional airlines.

Ben [email protected]

BRENT FOSTERA resident of Mesa, Arizona, USA, BrentFoster is the CEO and Founder of XenulaCorporation, a manufacturer of portablesurveillance units. The Xenula PortableSurveillance Unit (XPSU) is an autonomousmobile security solution that provides24/7 accessibility to on-site monitoringand augments existing securitypersonnel. Users are able to viewlive or recorded video feeds of remote

sites and properties to monitor on-site activities and detercriminal behavior.

Dynamic autonomous surveillance systems are the future ofthe security industry, says Brent, and portable surveillanceunits are the catalyst of change. Regarding entrepreneurship,Brent believes it is a prime innovator of better business.

“Entrepreneurship is the driving force behind innovation andadvancement. All of the perseverance and sacrifice that youput into a new venture or concept is worth it if it makes lifeeasier or just a little bit better,” said Brent.

For more for more information about Brent’s company, youcan visit his Web site: www.xenula.com.

Brent FosterXenula Corporationhttp://www.xenula.com



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ETHAN HEINTZELMANEthan Heintzelman is a native of CentralFlorida, USA. He was born in DaytonaBeach and raised in Altamonte Springs,a suburb of Orlando. After graduatingfrom high school, he lived for two yearsin Ecuador as a volunteer missionary.During that time he formed a close bondwith the people and an affinity with theirculture. Shortly after his return fromEcuador in late 2004, Ethan began his

first semester at Brigham Young University in January 2005. Motivated by his concern to help the people of Ecuador, Ethanexplored several business opportunities in that region. InMarch 2006 he founded Elite Express S.A. (DBA Elite Courier)in Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city. In creating Elite Express,Ethan set three specific goals: (1) make a profit, (2) generateemployment opportunities in a severely underemployedeconomy and (3) set an example of business ethics in anenvironment where many business deals are questionable, at best.

Though Ecuador has a national postal agency, its postalsystem is privatized and deregulated. Most businesses inEcuador choose to handle their mail through private couriers,such as Elite Express. Elite Express is a postal service thatmanages mail within Ecuador’s largest cities. Elite’s clientsinclude retail stores, department stores, credit cardcompanies, universities, banks and government agencies.Types of deliveries range from mass marketing to certifieddeliveries, including products such as credit cards, bankstatements, medicines, magazines and store catalogs. FromMarch 2006 to February 2008, Elite went from employingfour people to more than 100.

Its focus on effective leadership, operational transparencyand strategic alliances constitutes the key to Elite’s success.Ethan summarized his business philosophy by saying, “I amconvinced that business is about mutual benefits. I havenever been attracted to a business deal that was dishonestor unilaterally beneficial. My success is a product of myclients’ success.”

After a semester-long leave of absence to continue developinghis business in Ecuador, Ethan will return to Brigham YoungUniversity in January 2009 to finish a Master’s Degree inaccounting. Reflecting on his own entrepreneurial experiences,Ethan commented, “The most important lesson I’ve learnedduring the past three years is that business is much moreabout people than it is about business.”

Ethan [email protected]

JON GOODMANJon Goodman is a senior BusinessDevelopment major at St. John’sUniversity in Collegeville, Minnesota,USA. Jon founded JGoods CustomSneakers in the summer of 2002 whenhe was a sophomore in high school.JGoods Custom Sneakers is a Web-based, limited-liability company thatbegan by providing hand-paintedcustom sneakers for various clients

around the world. As interest in the company grew, Jondeveloped a simple-to-use “Shoe Customization Kit” thatallowed any person to customize their shoes as long asthe shoes are leather. The kit features his specially mixed“JGoods Paint Formula” that does not chip, crack or rub off.

Regarding entrepreneurship, Jon says, “I think it’s importantfor all students to take a shot at starting their own company.I’ve been lucky enough to go to a school that is extremelysupportive of young entrepreneurs, and I think every schoolshould continue to develop their entrepreneurship programs.By experiencing entrepreneurship firsthand, students are ableto learn things that would not be possible to learn in onesingle class.”

Jon’s work can be seen in stores from Minneapolis, Minnesota,to Japan. Some of his famous clients include Jay-Z, PharrellWilliams, Joe Mauer, Paul Wall and Cam'Ron. To learn moreabout his company, visit www.thejgcustoms.com. Jon currentlyresides in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota.

Jon [email protected]

“I think it’s important for allstudents to take a shot at startingtheir own company. I’ve been luckyenough to go to a school that isextremely supportive of youngentrepreneurs and I think every schoolshould continue to develop theirentrepreneurship programs.”



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CRAIG MARTYNBorn and raised in Southern California,Craig Martyn has been a business andrailroad enthusiast since his earlychildhood years. In 2000, at age 15,Craig started BLMA Models, amanufacturer of highly accuratelocomotive and detail accessories forthe model train industry. After learningthe aspects of the industry by workingfor several different companies, Craig

applied his keen sense of both the industry and market toquickly establish BLMA Models as a fresh, innovativecompany. BLMA Models now boasts a product line of 200+products in multiple scales, five distributors and accessthrough thousands of hobby dealers worldwide. All productsare researched and designed by BLMA Models employees;however, production is split between two factories in China.Craig has visited the Chinese factories to ensure quality,pricing and delivery objectives are met.

Now, at age 23, Craig has developed the business whilecontinuing his education at Cal State University in Fullerton,California, USA. Craig is majoring in advertising with a minorin business administration. The success of BLMA Modelscan be attributed to his formal education, combined with theapplied knowledge he’s obtained from running BLMA Models. Currently, BLMA Models has expanded to produce rollingstock for the model train market, something Craig considersthe logical “next step” in growing the business. With thecontinued success of BLMA Models, Craig plans to expandinto different markets, utilizing current and future manufacturingtechniques and his years of applied experience.

Craig [email protected]

“BLMA Models now boasts a

product line of 200+ products in

multiple scales; five distributors;

and access through thousands of

hobby dealers worldwide.”

TRENT KIRKAfter being raised in the country andthen moving to the city for University,I quickly realized I had an attitude anddrive to do things that “other peopledidn’t want to do,” i.e. mow lawns tomake money.

With limited startup money available,I hosted numerous parties that quicklyspread the word about South Brisbane

Grass Cutters (SBGC). We sold merchandise to raise capital,and this money allowed SBGC to eventually upgrade from aFord Laser to its first trailer and mowing outfit.

South Brisbane Grass Cutters now has four contractorsand focuses most of its work in South Brisbane. My propertymaintenance business instills a “flare.” It’s different thanother operations in that it offers novelty promotions, such as“shirts-off specials” for our female clients, “backyard cricketpitches” for our male customers and regularly hosts, organizesand sponsors “house parties” throughout Brisbane.

SBGC prides itself on reliability, punctuality, a good workethic and a “spark” that makes people remember theGrass Cutter name.

I currently live in Brisbane while I’m working to complete twoUniversity degrees in education (health and physical education)and criminal justice. While here, I am taking advantage of theopportunity to learn from one of Australia’s leading real estatesalespersons and develop another business that will belaunched in February 2009. Before my time in Brisbane,I grew up in Bundaberg, Queensland.

My personal theory regarding entrepreneurship is as follows:The concept of entrepreneurship is about finding a problemand creating a unique way to solve it. To be an effectiveentrepreneur, positive thinking is a necessity. I believe mygreatest assets of patience, persistence and determinationallow me to develop strategies to change vision into reality.

Trent [email protected] www.southbrisbanegrasscutters.com.au



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KIERAN O’NEILLKieran founded his first business, avideo sharing site started two yearsbefore YouTube, when he was 15 yearsold. After growing it to 1 million videoviews a day, he sold it in early 2007 forUS$1.25 million to a publicly listed UScompany. Whilst running that company,he also co-founded PSU.com, an onlinevideo games magazine which has grownto 1.5 million unique readers a month.

The company is now profitable and is run by an internationalteam full-time.

Kieran is currently attending school at the University of Bathin the United Kingdom, though he has taken a sabbatical tofocus full time on his third venture: Playfire.com, a socialnetworking platform for video game players. After raisingUS$1 million in funding from some world-class investors(including Michael Birch, founder of Bebo.com, which recentlysold to AOL for US$850 million, and Chris Deering, previouschairman of Sony Europe) they launched in June 2008 with25,000 gamers already signed up and are growing fast.

Kieran currently lives in London and is experiencing a fewof the advantages of building tech companies outside of theValley (less competition for talent, access to localized markets,etc). He believes that you should help out as many people andfellow entrepreneurs as possible, as the goodwill will alwayscome back over time. Apart from entrepreneurship, he enjoysexercising, hanging out with friends and writing biographiesabout himself in third person.

Kieran O’[email protected]

“You should help out as manypeople and fellow entrepreneursas possible, as the goodwill willalways come back over time.”

JOSEPH MONCADAWith a true business mind and instinctiveentrepreneurial skills, Joseph Moncadawas born to be a leader. While attendingthe Schulich School of Business at YorkUniversity, Joseph didn’t want to settlewith a normal internship at a bankor marketing firm. Thus, with a desireto show his creativity and leadershipskills, Joseph opened the first Sweet

Tooth Candy Emporium in May 2006.All of his past work experience—from acting as a SalesRepresentative for Hewlett Packard to cleaning dishes andcooking fish and chips—coupled with his innate athleticismand competitive drive provided Joseph with the foundationnecessary to strive for success in the business world.

After conceptualizing the Sweet Tooth concept and researchingthe perfect location for his first retail store in Wasaga Beach,Joseph branded Sweet Tooth not as a regular candy shop,but as an integral part of the Wasaga community; the solelocation on the strip to find rare, retro and imported candy.Sweet Tooth’s emphasis on importing rare goods has madea globetrotter out of Joseph, who has travelled across Europeand Asia in search of new products and suppliers. He hasexpanded his product line to include everything from ice-winecandies from Vancouver to quality chocolate from Englandto more than 20 different flavors of Kit-Kat from Japan.

In June 2008, Joseph graduated with an honors degree ininternational business and a specialization in marketing.While pursuing undergraduate studies on a full-time basis,Joseph managed to expand Sweet Tooth into several retaillocations, various seasonal kiosks and a Web business. He alsocreated a street team for special events and large business-to-business accounts, and he increased the number of SweetTooth employees from three to 27 in only two years.

In short, he is driven; look out for a Sweet Tooth near you!

Joseph [email protected] www.sweettoothcandy.ca



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JOSEPH PASCARETTA

Joseph Pascaretta was only 11 in1999 when he launched himself as anentrepreneur. He loved airplanes andtook pictures of them for his friend AaronDowen—now his business partner—to putup on a Web site. With their knowledge ofthe Internet, the friends designed a Website for a local construction company,pitched it to the firm and had their firstcustomer. With the help of a co-signing

lawyer, the entrepreneurs were able to sign contracts despitetheir age and grow their IT business, which is now Alps TechnologyInternational.

In 2002, when a client mentioned that keeping up the grounds of hisbusiness was a big expense, Pascaretta saw a new opportunity andstarted The Alps Lawn Co. He began cutting lawns and landscaping,growing his client base until he needed to hire managers andemployees to take over.

When he turned 15, Pascaretta added another aspect to thebusiness, capitalizing on his interest in planes and earning hispilot’s license, allowing him to take aerial photos of clients’landscaping. And his IT company gave him an additional advantage,as he developed software that lets clients see what the finishedlandscaping will look like before they commit to the project.

With all of his success, Pascaretta has no intention of slowing down.In the next five years, he plans to become immersed in the Asianmarket and get into the health care field through software. He alsoplans to take The Alps Lawn Co. national and is moving it intoseveral states beyond Michigan.

Joseph A. Pascaretta was recognized as the Ernst & YoungEntrepreneur of the Year 2008, becoming the youngest winnerin the world. Alps International was recognized for its successwithin three separate industries—internet technology, horticulturalservices and asset management. Alps continues to innovate eachindustry with the use of technology in each part of its operations.The Alps executive board is committed to diversifying the marketsof Alps services. In addition, Alps International has expanded itsoperations to over 15 countries and over 100 employees. Pascarettais graduating from the University of Michigan a year and a half earlywith a bachelor’s degree and concentration on business andeconomics. He plans to pursue an MBA following graduation.

Alps International is a product solutions company comprising ofAlps Technology International, The Alps Lawn Company, and AlpsHolding Group, based in Irvine, California and Rochester Hills,Michigan.

Joseph Pascaretta [email protected] www.alpstechnology.com

DAMIAN PANOZZADamian Panozza is the Founder ofBalance Psychology, a business thatassists individuals and organizationsto increase their ability to functionhealthily, improve wellbeing andachieve their goals. Damian livesin Seaford, Melbourne, Australia.

Regarding entrepreneurship, Damiansays, “Entrepreneurship to me is having

the courage to throw yourself headfirst into an opportunityyou can find, or create yourself, then leverage off it to generatebigger and better opportunities. It creates an upward spirallike a whirlwind. You have to have the vision, drive and beliefto carry it through.”

Damian [email protected]


KEVIN PRINGLESKevin Pringles is a 23-year-oldentrepreneur from Tempe, Arizona,USA. Kevin got his entrepreneurialstart in 2006 when the ASU EdsonEntrepreneur Initiative awarded hima startup business grant of US$10,000for Chill Factor Clothing Company.Since then, Chill Factor has developedan innovative and effective product lineof 15+ cooling hats and shirts. These

products are set to launch in 2009.

Kevin also co-founded the Club E Network, which is anorganization that provides resources, media and executiveoffice space for entrepreneurs. The Club E Network islaunching eFactory franchises, which offer businessincubators and executive offices for entrepreneurs. Thecompany is also developing media for entrepreneurs inthe form of magazines, films and books.

Kevin’s three entrepreneurial passions are developingclothing, media and entertainment venues. He is leading thedevelopment of an environmentally friendly, active-lifestylepark community with numerous amenities, including extremesports attractions, resort accommodations, concert venues,retail shopping, residential and other unique experiences.Kevin is partnering with various real estate development andentertainment development companies for the project. Theyexpect to build the new development in the East Valley ofMaricopa County, Arizona.

Kevin [email protected]


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CAMERON PORTERSnoshack Oasis started back in 1999as summer was fast approaching, andI wanted something more exciting than“flipping burgers” for a summer job.After searching, I found a shaved icebusiness for US$7,000. With somefinancing assistance from my Dad,anda brother for my partner, we boughtthe business. By running a smoothoperation, putting customers first,

using the best product and other simple business practices,the business grew, and three years later sold for just underUS $30,000.

As you can see, we realized the potential for this business andran with it. Never did I imagine the growth I would experiencerunning a shaved ice business! Since my humble beginningsnine years ago, the business has seen its share of ups anddowns, but overall, it has experienced a lot more ups. I haveused the profits from the business to put me through school,letting me not work during the school year. My current setupis doing extremely well, and from a sales-per-month ratio,is the highest grossing Snoshack shaved ice business inthe nation.

In 2004, I had the opportunity to join forces with a long-timebusiness partner in acquiring Snoshack Inc. (www.snoshack.com),the world-wide distributor of Snoshack shaved ice products.This is the company that started the shaved ice revolution,and it was a great pleasure to be able to become partowner/Vice-President of the company.

I will graduate in December 2008 from BrighamYoung University in Idaho, USA, with a B.S. in businessmanagement/supply chain and a minor in Chinese. I willalways have a passion for working with shaved ice, andI will do it wherever I live. The profits are great, the marginsare awesome and the experience is one in a million.

Cameron [email protected]

“I will always have a passion for shaved

ice and do it wherever I live. The profits

are great, the margins are awesome,

and the experience is one in a million.”



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DAVID ROSENBAUMDavid Rosenbaum is the Founder andPresident of North Texas PyrotechnicProductions, LLC. After working forother pyrotechnics firms, he saw anopportunity to provide affordablefireworks displays for weddings,corporate events, private parties,sporting events and all other specialoccasions. According to David, mostpublic fireworks shows range from

US$10,000 to $60,000 in cost; however, David providesdisplays starting at only US$2,000. Through David’scompany, fireworks displays are affordable for consumerslooking to add a memorable experience to an event.

North Texas Pyrotechnic Productions primarily serves theDallas-Fort Worth area in Texas, USA, although they are ableto work anywhere in the state. Licensed and insured, Davidis able to obtain permits to perform breathtaking displaysfrom rooftops, golf courses, lakes and even indoors. He hasappeared on FOX 4 news as a local fireworks expert discussingindustry issues, in addition to several local newspaperpublications.

David is from Lewisville, Texas and is a senior at the Universityof North Texas. His personal entrepreneurship theory is to becreative and innovative. With every fireworks display, Davidlooks for new ways to produce a fantastic show. This attitudehas allowed him to keep his displays affordable, in spite ofrising costs of fireworks and other materials. For thisreason, his success in this industry continues to grow.

David [email protected]

MARLEENE QUINONES-ALICEAMarleene is a student at InteramericanUniversity-San German, majoring inBusiness Administration.

Her company is a retail store of casualand sports clothing accessories for theyoung and fashion conscious crowd.The name of the company is: NewWave Surf Shop

In September 2005 New Wave Surf Shop opened its doorsto the public. The founder’s enthusiasm towards the sportof Surfing motivated her to establish a place where the loversof this sport could buy clothing and accessories related tothe sport.

New Wave started with 2 brands only, and has today, availablefor sale more than fifteen lines: Rip Curl, Nixon, Element,Natty, Salinas, Split, Reef and others.

In less than a year New Wave has already expanded itsfacilities and has surpassed some of the objectives that hadbeen set out, when it was first founded.

“Five years from now, we expect to expand ours stores toother cities in Puerto Rico and enter the international market.We also intend be able to sponsor youngsters competing inthe sport of surfing”, said Marleene Quiñones, founder andmanager of the New wave Surf Shop.

Tel:787.892.8770217 Ave. Universidad Interamericana Plaza Valle Verde Ste. 101 San German PR 00683

Marleene [email protected]

“Five years from now, we expect

to expand ours stores to other

cities in Puerto Rico and enter

the international market.”



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SCOTT SKELLYI started Corn Mazes America whenI was a sophomore in high school.I had been creating the corn maze atmy family’s farm, Skelly’s Farm Market,in Janesville, Wisconsin, USA, sinceI was 10 years old. I decided to write abook to help other farmers learn howto create their own corn mazes.

Soon after self-publishing the book,farms starting contacting me wanting me to design and cuta corn maze on their farm. I had to take my dad with me tomy first client meeting because I was not old enough to drive.However, farms saw the quality work I had done on my family’sfarm and hired me for projects worth more than a thousanddollars. After designing for three farms my first year, I decidedthat I could expand my company.

By 2008, I designed corn mazes for 20 farms across the USand even drew a design for a farm in British Columbia. In 2007,I worked with an entire village of farmers in China just outsideof Beijing to create the first corn maze in that country.

In July 2008, I worked with the Great Performers of IllinoisMusic Festival to create a unique, giant corn maze. In 10 hoursovernight, I coordinated and led a team of 20+ people to createa corn maze in Millennium Park in the heart of downtown Chicago.

I now spend my summers traveling the country and livingout of my work truck (a modified retired ambulance) with aspecialized lawn mower and some very high-tech GPSequipment. I travel from Minnesota to Maryland and workat many places in between. While farmers hire me for creatingcorn mazes, I spend a lot of time working with each customerto create an overall plan for their farm so that they may besuccessful.

I am currently a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville,and I am majoring in both agribusiness and public relations.

I believe that to be a successful entrepreneur, you have to lovewhat you do. When a farm is in financial trouble, I enjoy seeingit become successful because of the work that I do. I wouldrather work at a low-paying job employed by someone elsethan work at a job I do not enjoy. Life is too short not to havefun, so I try my hardest.

Scott [email protected]

JASON SCHUTZBANKJason Schutzbank is currently a seniorat Emory University’s Goizueta BusinessSchool, concentrating in marketing andorganization & management. Promotingthe entrepreneurial spirit at Emory,Jason is the president of the EmoryEntrepreneur Network, which isdedicated to exploring entrepreneurialopportunities and challenges specificallyas they relate to undergraduate

university students. He has also been the teaching assistantfor an integrated marketing communications class, wherehe has assisted teams in putting together campaigns forThe Coca Cola Company and Subaru of America.

Jason is the founder, executive vice president, and ChiefTechnology Officer (CTO) of College Tonight, Inc., a publiclytraded social media company that develops and operatesvarious properties, including TheQuad.com, designed for thecollege market. He sets the vision and direction for thecompany's technology and identifies future emerging trendsin social networking. Jason is directly responsible for leadingthe programming efforts of College Tonight’s online properties,taking ideas from concept to reality. In addition, he assistsin the company’s funding initiatives and daily operations.

As president & CEO of Philly Designs LLC (phillydesigns.com),a web design and development company based in Philadelphia,Jason has helped many businesses enter the online world.Notable clients include the WahlRich Group, Jana Water,Marty Shoes, Pipila USA, Business Book Review, and JulianKrinsky Camps and Programs. He has worked on manysuccessful branding and marketing campaigns, with anemphasis on ease of use and utilization of revolutionarystrategies, making his clients leaders in e-commerce andonline marketing. His creative ideas were recently implementedduring a campaign for Subaru of America. Jason is a sought-after speaker, featured at YPulse Youth Marketing Mashup andThe Entreprelliance, and is quoted in many newspaper articlesand magazines.

Jason received his high school diploma from The HaverfordSchool, earning numerous honors including the FederalReserve Bank of Philadelphia Prize in Economics and theRudolph Hamma Blythe, Jr. Computer Award. While atHaverford, he founded both the Computer Club and theRobotics Team.

Jason [email protected] www.thequad.com



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2008 GSEA FINALISTSRYAN UNGER

Ryan Unger is the Co-Founder andCreative Director of Punchkick Interactive,America’s first design firm to focusexclusively on full-service mobilemarketing. The firm specializes increating text-message campaigns;mobile games; mobile Web sites; FlashLite content; custom iPhone, WindowsMobile and Java ME applications; Bluetoothmarketing campaigns and more.

Ryan, who currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, has morethan nine years of experience with Flash software and is anAdobe Certified Flash Lite 1.1 developer, Adobe Certified Flash8 designer and Qualcomm BREW authorized developer. Hehas received a number of design and marketing awards fromorganizations, including the American Advertising Federation,the Public Relations Society of America, the Web MarketingAssociation and the West Virginia Flash Animation Festival.Additionally, he serves as a judge for the Web MarketingAssociation's WebAward competition and sits on Adobe’sMobile and Devices Advisory Committee.

This year, Ryan has helped his company grow by more than1,200 percent while creating mobile campaigns for brands,including AT&T, Qualcomm, UPS, Intel and Pearson Education.Ryan is heavily involved in the Flash Lite community, both inFlash Lite-focused Web forums and Punchkick Interactive'smobile marketing blog. His personal theory on entrepreneurshipis quite simple: Only work with talent that is better than you.By working with individuals who shine in areas where youare weak, you allow your business to grow in new anddynamic directions.

Ryan [email protected]

“Only work with talent that is better

than yourself. By working with

individuals who shine in areas where

you are weak, you allow your

business to grow in new and dynamic

directions.”

NATASHA WOODThe Kitchen Guys was founded in 2007 withthe intention to supply and install qualitykitchens at affordable prices. The companyimports all the cabinets and doors fromChina, thereby extending cost savings toour customers. In Australia we sourcekitchen hardware, appliances and stone.The Kitchen Guys employs four full-timeemployees, subcontractors and a full-time employee in China to manage theorders. The Kitchen Guys also has two

offices and showrooms with the view to open a third. The companyhas been approached by several small development companiesto supply and install kitchens in small development projects inand around Sydney, Australia.

I was born in Australia and lived in Shanghai, China, for four years.I speak both Russian and Chinese, and I am currently working towarda bachelor’s degree in commerce with a major in accounting atMacquarie University. I am the sole director of the company. Myfather is an opportunist, and I like to think he’s a great entrepreneurwho started me on my path to private enterprise. He always dealt inimporting building materials and gave me all of the backgroundknowledge and contacts needed to start a business that deals withChina. The idea of supplying kitchens came when I looked at thethen costs for purchasing and installing a kitchen. It was extremelyexpensive— something that not many households could afford.

Many “first-time home buyers” could only afford properties that wereolder and needed some renovation. I did some research on pricingand found that the larger kitchen companies in Australia had suchhigh costs because all of their labor occurred in Australia. With thehelp of my father, we found a factory in Guang Zhou, China, thatcould manufacture fully made kitchens. The comparison cost savingswere huge. In Australia we offer all the services needed for a fullyoperational kitchen. We have partnered with electricians, plumbersand tilers on a contracting basis (again to save costs).

Given Australia’s current skills shortage, the Australian government hasprovided subsidies for apprenticeships in all trades and subsidies forcompanies that facilitate a training workshop for these apprentices.We have taken advantage of these incentives and started a trainingworkshop to hire young apprentices and help them on their waytoward licensed tradesmen.

My personal theory regarding entrepreneurship is as follows: I believe in building strong networks and relationships, as wellas gaining inspiration from others in all walks of life. I don’t thinkI am an entrepreneur, rather I think I am doing something thatI love and it just happens to be entrepreneurial.

Natasha [email protected]


“It is undeniable thatAccelerator is directlyresponsible for launchingmy company to newlevels of growth.”

—Andrea AzdrilStartech Global

Joining Accelerator was the single best thing that I have donefor my business. Since joining the program, my revenues haveskyrocketed into the millions and I feel confident about the future.

It is an undeniable fact: Accelerator is directly responsible forlaunching my company to new levels of growth. When I startedmy company, my goal was to build a rapid growth, internationalsoftware development firm. There were a million possible mistakesthat could be made; I was making most of them. I knew there hadto be a better way.

That’s when I discovered the Accelerator Program offered by theEntrepreneurs’ Organization.

Instead of tackling challenges on my own, I suddenly had asupport team of peers by my side. I have been able to learn fromthe experiences of other entrepreneurs, and it was the Acceleratorcurriculum that gave me real and practical tools to grow myselfand my business.

EO mentors have helped me become a true leader.

ACCELERATE YOUR BUSINESS. Find out more and apply at: www.accelerator.eonetwork.org or contact [email protected]


A MOMENT WITH JOE KEELEYWhy did you choose to starta business?The business choose me. I saw an opportunityin the market and thought I could “make a fewbucks” while a sophomore in college. As I didmake some money I, like many entrepreneursat heart, reinvested and imagined making itbigger. Now, we are the largest employer ofnannies in the USA with offices in 16 states.

What are two lessons youhave learned since startingyour company?1. Revenue first : one can spend a lot of moneyon a business before generating the first dollar.Validate the concept by selling something first,especially in service organizations.

2. Simplify : I spent seven years making mybusiness complex thinking that it created value.It did the complete opposite. Make it simple.

Who is your entrepreneurhero and why?Ray Kroc – as the franchisor of McDonald’s,he knew the power of a system.


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Winner of the 2003 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards,Joe Keeley is the President & CEO of College Nannies &Tutors, the franchisor of the nation’s largest nanny andtutor resource.

College Nannies & Tutors was founded by Keeley in 2001while he was earning a degree in Entrepreneurship fromthe University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. Since GSEA,College Nannies & Tutors has expanded with locationson both coasts and in the Midwest.

Keeley has been named one of the “Top 25 under 25to Watch” by Business Week magazine, one of the “20under 30 Who Will Change the World” by Citizen Culturemagazine and one of the Minneapolis-St. Paul BusinessJournal’s “40 under 40” by age 27. Keeley currentlyserves as President of the Minneapolis-St. Paul chapterof the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (www.eonetwork.org)and volunteers his time with organizations focused onthe advancement of entrepreneurship including BestPrep,Junior Achievement, WomenVenture, as well as theEntrepreneurs’ Organization, and is a frequent guestlecture at Universities across the nation. Keeleyresides in Saint Paul, MN with his wife and daughter.

Is it OK to fail, and why?Sure. For many entrepreneurs, the marginbetween failure and success is paper thin.The key is whether you get back up again.

What have the Acceleratorprogram and Entrepreneurs’Organization done for you?I helped launch the Accelerator program in MN.

Accelerator and EO have provided me with agroup of peers that were like me. They toohad a thirst for learning and want to achievegreat things.

Where do you want yourbusiness to go?College Nannies & Tutors is on track tohave 75 owners and be a $50M brand.

What did it mean to youbeing the winner of theGSEA Award?The GSEA award has meat a great deal to meand even more to my business. It help me winfunding, it validated what I was doing and I stillhighlight it in speaking about the successes ofour company.

MEET JOE...


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2007First Place:Fraser DohertySuperJamUniversity of Strathclyde, Scotland

Second Place:Kendal HaraznyTicketGoldUniversity of Alberta, Canada

Third Place:Erik FjellborgCalnetStockholm School of Economics, Sweden

Social Impact AwardFraser DohertySuperJamUniversity of Strathclyde, Scotland

Innovation AwardErik FjellborgCalnetStockholm School of Economics, Sweden

2006First PlaceMichael BrownModbargains.comChapman University, USA

Second PlacePaul ScheiterHedgehog LeatherworksSaint Luis University, USA

Third PlaceMichael ScissonsGeneral Entertainment CorporationUniversity of Saskatchewan, Canada

Social Impact AwardThomas JonssonRepsamLund University, Sweden

Innovation AwardJose FerrerGenuiz MIndzSacred Heart University, Puerto Rico

2005First PlaceAdam BlakeB & B AcquisitionsTexas Christian University, USA

Social Impact AwardJason DuffCommunity Storage and PropertiesOhio Northern University, SA

Innovation AwardAdam FerrellSilicon SolarCornell University, USA

2004First PlaceMichael StebingerTropi-Cool. Inc.Utah Valley State College, USA

Social Impact AwardMolly ReilingDaylily Spa SalonSaint Cloud State University, USA

Innovation AwardDavid HauserGotVMail CommunicationsBabson College, USA

2003First PlaceJoseph KeeleyCollege NanniesUniversity of St. Thomas, USA

Social Impact AwardNarcedalia Lozano GarzaLa Paz Comienza con los NinosMonterrey Institute of Technology, Mexico

Innovation AwardFelix PollPoll & Flox Universidad InteramericanaRecinto de Arecibo, Puerto Rico

2002First PlaceNick TostenrudeEnableMartUniversity of Portland, USA

Social Impact AwardMichael McMyneMcMyne & AssociatesSpring Hill College, USA

Innovation AwardArman DaieLinear CommunicationGeorgetown University, USA

2001First PlacePatsy GautSt. Helen’s Ash CreationsCentralia College East, USA

Social Impact AwardEric ValenzuelaC.A.T.S.Loyola Marymount University, USA

Innovation AwardCourtney HennesseyCodi JewelrySt. Louis University, USA

2000First PlaceJavier de Lope FrancesComercializadora LofranInstituto Technologico y de studiosSuperirores de Monterrey, Mexico

Social Impact AwardJose Gabriel & Cordero JimenezUniversity of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico

Innovation AwardTerry HilleryPowerful SolutionsSpring Hill College, USA

1999First PlaceMaisie Jane BertagnaMaisie Jane’s California SunshineButte College, USA

Social Impact AwardClint RungeArchrivalUniversity of Nebraska, USA

Innovation AwardEsteban Gonzales Guzman Grupo NexusInstituto Technologico y de EstudiosSuperiores, Mexico

HONOR ROLL: PAST GSEA WINNERS



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TOP 25 NOMINATING SCHOOLS

School Rank1. Babson College 372. Harvard University 283. University of Southern California 204. University of Pennsylvania 185. Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia) 116. Arizona State University 117. Brigham Young University - Utah 108. Texas Christian University 109. University of North Carolina 99. RMIT University (Melbourne, Australia) 99. Queensland University of Technology 99. Duke University 99. Belmont University 9

14. New York University 714. University of Houston 716. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 616. Stanford University 616. University of Missouri 616. University of Technology (Sydney, Australia) 616. University of Texas 621. Princeton University 521. University of St. Thomas 521. University of Wisconsin 521. Yale University 521. University of New South Wales 521. Griffith University (Queensland, Australia) 5

Nominations School Rank Nominations

Trent KirkGriffith University, AustraliaSouth Brisbane Grass Cutters

Damian PanozzaSwinburne UniversityBalance Psychology Pty Ltd

Natasha WoodMacquarie UniversityThe Kitchen Guys

Kieran O'NeillUniversity of BathPlayfire.com (legal entity name: UUMC Lt)

Dominic CoryellNortheastern UniversityHusky Express

Ryan UngerKent State UniversityPunchkick Interactive Inc.

Brent FosterArizona State UniversityXenula

Misa ChienUCLAMiss Misa

Ben FreinUniversity of Northern IowaE-Holdings, LLC

Scott SkellyUniversity of Wisconsin-PlattevilleCorn Mazes America

Cameron PorterBYU-IdahoSnoshack Oasis, LLC

Craig MartynCal State FullertonBLMA Models

Ethan HeintzelmanBrigham Young University - UtahElite Express

Jon GoodmanSt. John's UniversityJGoods Custom Shoes and Uncommon Clothing

Kevin PringlesArizona State UniversityHyrdo Headwear LLC

William FikhmanCalifornia State University - NorthridgeiSold It on eBay

Robert De Los SantosUniversity of HoustonSky High Party Rentals

David RosenbaumUniversity of North TexasNorth Texas Pyrotechnic Productions, LLC

Arthur EbelingShepherd UniversityEbeling International Inc.

Joseph MoncadaYork UniversitySweet Tooth Candy Emporium

Marleene Quiñones-AliceaUniversity-San GermanNew Wave Surf Shop

Jake DuneierSyracuse UniversityWholesale Jewelry Liquidators

Seth FlowermanCornell UniversityCareer Explorations

Jason SchutzbankEmory UniversityCollege Tonight

Joseph PascarettaUniversity of MichiganAlps International

Marcus AnzengruberStockholm School of EconomicsConstant

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Global Finals Gala Sponsor – Acton Foundation

Original Founders of GSEA – St. Louis University

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