This week: October 24, 2025 - Kim Bettcher Ph.D - Entrepreneurship in Frontier Markets
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October 24: Kim Bettcher Ph.D - Entrepreneurship in Frontier Markets
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Bruce Quinn – Classification Talk

April 29th

Bruce Quinn is Rockwell Automation’s senior executive in Washington, DC, responsible for Government affairs, communication and strategic business development at the state, federal and global levels.  Bruce is  a registered lobbyist.  Rockwell is a leader in products and services in automated manufacturing applications.  Bruce’s office monitors Congressional legislation and competitor offerings; advises Rockwell management on Corporate social responsibilities and partnerships with other companies and universities.  After bilgeing the first semester of college, Bruce joined  the Army and became  a medic master sergeant eventually delivering babies in Nicaragua.  Quinn speaks Mandarin Chinese and Spanish and has a bachelor’s and Masters degrees in business and education.


Drew Chafez – Love.Futbol

April 22nd

Love.Futbol (a 501(c)3 non-profit/social enterprise) has created  safe spaces for soccer in 18 underserved communities in Guatemala and Brazil.  They empower these communities to take ownership over their own soccer field projects  and their  resulting community asset.  They  get  local companies to contribute to the maintenance of the soccer fields in return for advertising on the fences surrounding the fields.  Through this model, the soccer field becomes much more than a space to play; it becomes an expression of community empowerment and platform for local enterprise.  A well run soccer field instantly becomes a focal point for community events such as – music concerts and advertising for local businesses.


Dani DePirro – The Positively Present Guide to Life

April 15th

Living a “positively present” life means living in the moment while focusing on the positive in every situation.  Though many of us try to, it is impossible to live happily in the past  or in the future; and if now is all we have, why not make this moment a positive experience?   Posts on www.PositivelyPresent.com strive to support the idea that life is best lived if it it’s lived right now with a positive attitude.  Dani has selfpublished STAY POSITIVE; DAILY REMINDERS FROM POSITIVELY PRESENT (learn more at www.StayPositive365.com ).  Dani also launched a design studio, TWENTY3, in which she creates downloadable content on ETSY, designs products for Society 6, and works with individuals and businesses to help create modern uplifting illustrations and designs.