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Entrepreneurs, Startup Your Engines!

by Employee on ‎03-14-2011 12:55 PM

checkered_flags.jpgAs a big NASCAR fan, I have to admit that I was very excited to finally see Jeff Gordon cross the finish line as the winner of the 2011 Phoenix race last month. From the “start up your engine” command to the waving of the checkered flag, Jeff experienced many of the same high and lows that entrepreneurs and small business owners encounter – overcoming obstacles outside of their control, taking calculated risks under the pressure of making split-second decisions, and a tireless pursuit for perfection amongst relentless competition week in and week out.

 

In that same vein, the White House launched the Startup America Partnership in January which seeks to promote entrepreneurship and innovation among high-growth startup companies. The Startup America Partnership is positioned to promote the importance of private sector input and resources as critical components for job creation.

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About the Authors

Mark W. Adams

Director: Verizon National Marketing

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Mark leads the way to bring innovative solutions to small businesses.


Mark Smith

Executive Director: Verizon Ventures

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Mark works with and identifies entrepreneurial companies for Verizon to invest in and fund.


Dan Keoppel

Executive Director: Verizon Ventures

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Dan works with and identifies entrepreneurial companies for Verizon to invest in and fund.


Paul Macchia

National Public Relations Manager

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Paul handles corporate communications for Verizon Wireless with a focus on enterprise and government sectors.



Ellen Yu

Sr. Manager: Media Relations

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Ellen provides PR support to Verizon's small business team, landlines and FiOS in apartment buildings and small and medium-sized commercial properties such as strip malls, and street-level shops and offices.


Kathy Johnson

Manager: SMB Product Marketing Messaging, Verizon Wireless

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Kathy manages the SMB product Marketing Messaging Strategy for the Business Solution Group. She also develops and manages various SMB marketing programs to support channel enablement.

Jarryd Gonzales

Sr. Manager: Media Relations

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Jarryd provides PR support to Verizon in CA and TX.


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