My name is Jose F. Saavedra and I had the opportunity to interview Darryl Daniels, President & CEO of Jacobsen|Daniels. In 2001 Mr. Daniels founded this technical and strategy consulting firm in the aviation industry. Today the firm has grown to 9 regional offices across the United States. Jacobsen|Daniels has been involved in many large projects at major airports across the country. We talked about the aftermath of the 9/11, business leadership, startups and entrepreneurial finances, and much more. This interview was completed as part of the SME Interview Assignment for ENT 650-50 Advanced Entrepreneurial Finance.
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Interview with Arnulfo Valdez, Investment Associate with Backstage Capital
My name is Jose F. Saavedra and I recently interviewed Backstage Capital’s Arnulfo “Chacho” Valdez. Mr. Valdez is an Investment Associate and has been part of the Backstage selection team which has funded over 100 startups. This interview was completed as part of the SME Interview Assignment for ENT 640-50 Entrepreneurial Feasibility Analysis.
Interview with Amanda Sorrells – Start-Up Counselor at NC Rural Economic Development Center
Amanda Sorrells manages a growing caseload of young entrepreneurs in the 85+ rural counties in North Carolina by assisting aspiring entrepreneurs with business plan preparation, market and product development, financial projections and analysis, operations and management planning, capital acquisition strategies, and business implementation.
An Interview with Walter O. Farabee: Minority & Women’s Business Enterprise Coordinator, City of Winston-Salem
by Prince John Gaither-Eli
A veteran of entrepreneurial consulting, business planning, and urban planning, Walter O. Farabee, Minority & Women’s Business Enterprise Coordinator for the City of Winston-Salem spoke with us regarding start-up funding and business planning for entrepreneurs. An alumni of UNC-Chapel Hill, Mr. Farabee spoke on a range of topics germane to start-up funding from group marketing, social networks, and the “Great Recession”.