entrepreneurial fellows program - Institute for Entrepreneurial

Advisory Board of Directors 2015-2016
Western Pennsylvania entrepreneurs and family-held/closely-held businesses have
a resource they can depend upon today and tomorrow. We gratefully acknowledge
those who make it all possible…
By the Numbers
The Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence has been a driving force
of economic development in the region for more than 20 years. While the
Institute’s story can be told in various ways, perhaps the most important
way is through numbers.
2014 Overall Institute Community Impact:
in new funding obtained
$14 million
for client company growth
in increased revenue
$14.5 million
reported by client companies
543
1,500
72
Anita Brattina
CEO, AllFacilities, Inc.
entrepreneurs engaged in
dynamic educational programs
new businesses launched
David Jardini
President, Black Diamond
Investments LLC
Charles Lenzner
President, Lenzner Tour and Travel
Gregg Broujos
Managing Director & Founding Principal
Colliers International
F. James McCarl
President, The McCarl Group
Dwayne J. Bucko
Serial Entrepreneur
Robert McIlroy II
Partner, Robroy Capital
Ava DeMarco
President, Little Earth Productions
Brett Randall
Board Chair
President, The Gunian Group, LLC
Denise DeSimone
Chairman and Founder, C-leveled
John Earnest
CEO, Team Laminates
jobs impacted
Joan Ellenbogen
Managing Partner,
CrawfordEllenbogen, LLC
Richard M. Guttman
President, Guttman Energy, Inc.
Eric Sauereisen
President, Sauereisen
Dr. Dennis Patrick Slevin
Tom W. Olofson Chair in Entrepreneurial
Studies, Joseph M. Katz Graduate
School of Business
Alumni from the Entrepreneurial Fellows Program number more than
450 and represent a cross-section of regional businesses including:
Kurt J. Lesker Company
Louis Anthony Jewelers
Mancini’s Bakery
McGinnis Sisters Special Food Stores
Mr. John – The Holden Corporation
Molyneaux Tile Carpet Wood
National Church Solutions
Observer Publishing Company
Paragon Foods
Philip Pelusi
Pittsburgh Transportation Group
PWCampbell
Sabika, Inc.
Snavely Forest Products
Two Men and a Truck
80sTees.com
ENTREPRENEURIAL
FELLOWS
PROGRAM
CLASS OF 2016
John H. Tippins
Managing Director and Partner,
Stonewood Capital Management, Inc.
Gene Harris
Principal, Harris Consulting
With statistics like these, it is no surprise that the Institute is the go-to
resource for CEOs, founders of companies and business successors looking
for dynamic and effective ways to overcome obstacles and leverage
strengths to achieve success now and in the future.
ABARTA
Accutrex Products
Beinhauer Family Services
Berner International Corp
Butler Gas Products
Celtic Healthcare, Inc.
Clark Metal Products
Eyetique
Guttman Energy, Inc.
Heyl & Patterson
Hunter Truck Sales
Isaly’s, Inc.
Jeanette Specialty Glass
Jendoco Construction
Kopp Glass
Koppers, Inc.
John Bitzer III
President and CEO, ABARTA
Ex Officio
Marc S. Malandro, PhD – Founding Director, Innovation Institute and Vice Chancellor
for Technology Management and Commercialization, University of Pittsburgh
Robert Stein – Director, Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence
Success in business requires training and
discipline and hard work. But if you’re not
frightened by these things, the opportunities
are just as great as they ever were.
David Rockefeller
Entrepreneurial Fellows Program Sponsors
Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence
Innovation Institute
University of Pittsburgh • 3520 Forbes Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 648-1544 (Phone) • (412) 648 -1636 (Fax)
entrepreneur.pitt.edu
2015/2016
450 entrepreneurial leaders
Does your commitment to business success match
your passion for learning? Are you prepared to invest
in yourself and your company?
More than
If so, apply today for the Entrepreneurial Fellows Class of 2016!
-- drivers of our regional economy -- have graduated from the Fellows program.
The opportunity
to work with Entrepreneurial Fellows Center mentors is
priceless. My mentor understands what I am going through
as an entrepreneur and has helped me with development
and performance and provides the direction I need.
You can’t pay for this kind of guidance.
- Emeka Onwugbenu,
E Properties & Development, Class of 2013
While some advice about business is timeless, today’s
business leaders face numerous challenges in making
their business a success.
Fortunately, you don’t have to face these challenges alone.
In its’ 17th year, the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence’s
Entrepreneurial Fellows Program is a dynamic, results-oriented
educational experience designed to meet the critical needs of
today’s entrepreneurial leaders.
The unique program is open to CEOs, founders of companies,
and family business leaders that have achieved at least
$1million in annual revenue. Applicants are carefully selected
to become Fellows in the Class of 2016. Fellows will benefit
from custom designed programs and materials, mentoring,
opportunities for peer learning and sharing and build leadership
skills while learning how to make their business prosper now
and in the future.
Apply Today for the Class of 2016
Class size limited and carefully selected
Qualified applicants accepted on a rolling basis
Competitors are not accepted
All inclusive fee of $4,300 is due upon acceptance
(discount available for IEE Members)
Contact:
Dione Cahillane
Phone: (412) 648-1066
Email: dcahillane@innovation.pitt.edu
“The Entrepreneurial Fellows Class covers all
topics relevant to entrepreneurs, even some
that we may not think about. Learning about
governance profoundly impacted me and my
business. Now I have an advisory board that
guides the business to growth and success.”
-Arnie Burchianti II, Celtic Healthcare, Inc.,
Class of 2007
“The peer interaction in the Fellows
Class is informative and challenging.
My business only had a web page and
I didn’t think it needed more until a
classmate described her company’s social
media plan, which included Facebook and
Twitter. It made me think about my
business’ social media plan and how it
must be updated.”
-Susan Ardisson, bit-x-bit, LLC,
Class of 2013
“What I learned in class was
immediately applicable to my
business. I learned you manage
things like assets or inventory, but
lead people, an important
distinction. I am a more effective
and confident leader of both my
employees and business.”
-Greg Gold, Miller's Ace Hardware,
Class of 2013
Program Components
Class Schedule
Custom Curriculum
Our curriculum provides the necessary tools for business leaders
to continue to grow their businesses despite the economic and
competitive challenges they face every day. Content is designed to
help entrepreneurs become more productive high-impact leaders.
Fellows obtain the latest subject knowledge, practice solution
creation, and work on individual implementation plans – the
take home value is high. Faculty are carefully chosen for each
class based on a proven track record of teaching entrepreneurs
and business leaders.
January
Getting Ready for Prime Time
Building a Strategic Foundation is the Key to Success
February
Where the Rubber Meets the Road
Moving from Strategic Planning to Implementation
March
Keeping Your Finger on the Pulse of Your Business
Financial Metrics and Dashboards that Work
April
Great Leaders Do Great Things
Leadership Competency: Practices and Styles
Confidential Mentors
Mentors are leaders from the business community who are
custom matched with each Fellow at the beginning of the year to
complement the classroom experience and guide their Fellow
through broader day-to-day challenges. This unique aspect of the
program is priceless.
May
Building and Growing Your Dream Team
Your Ultimate Competitive Advantage
June
Marketing and Beyond:
Setting Your Strategy Apart from the Rest
Finding Your Marketing Niche
September
Information Technology for Business Success
Making the Tough Decisions
October
Developing the Ultimate Sales Machine
Building Effective Sales Processes
November
The Six Powers of Purpose:
Breaking Through the Entrepreneurial Ceiling
Moving from Chaos to Sustainability
December
Ready for Prime Time
How Does This All Fit Into My Life?
Peer Learning
In each class Fellows participate in peer learning activities which
promote the interaction between Fellows, mentors, and program
faculty to share ideas and help solve real day-to-day business
problems. The result is a network in every sense of the word.
Graduation
A certificate of academic achievement is awarded by the
University of Pittsburgh to all Fellows completing the program
during a formal graduation ceremony.
Graduation Dinner and Ceremony
All classes are held at The Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Downtown Pittsburgh.
Parking is readily available.
450 entrepreneurial leaders
Does your commitment to business success match
your passion for learning? Are you prepared to invest
in yourself and your company?
More than
If so, apply today for the Entrepreneurial Fellows Class of 2016!
-- drivers of our regional economy -- have graduated from the Fellows program.
The opportunity
to work with Entrepreneurial Fellows Center mentors is
priceless. My mentor understands what I am going through
as an entrepreneur and has helped me with development
and performance and provides the direction I need.
You can’t pay for this kind of guidance.
- Emeka Onwugbenu,
E Properties & Development, Class of 2013
While some advice about business is timeless, today’s
business leaders face numerous challenges in making
their business a success.
Fortunately, you don’t have to face these challenges alone.
In its’ 17th year, the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence’s
Entrepreneurial Fellows Program is a dynamic, results-oriented
educational experience designed to meet the critical needs of
today’s entrepreneurial leaders.
The unique program is open to CEOs, founders of companies,
and family business leaders that have achieved at least
$1million in annual revenue. Applicants are carefully selected
to become Fellows in the Class of 2016. Fellows will benefit
from custom designed programs and materials, mentoring,
opportunities for peer learning and sharing and build leadership
skills while learning how to make their business prosper now
and in the future.
Apply Today for the Class of 2016
Class size limited and carefully selected
Qualified applicants accepted on a rolling basis
Competitors are not accepted
All inclusive fee of $4,300 is due upon acceptance
(discount available for IEE Members)
Contact:
Dione Cahillane
Phone: (412) 648-1066
Email: dcahillane@innovation.pitt.edu
“The Entrepreneurial Fellows Class covers all
topics relevant to entrepreneurs, even some
that we may not think about. Learning about
governance profoundly impacted me and my
business. Now I have an advisory board that
guides the business to growth and success.”
-Arnie Burchianti II, Celtic Healthcare, Inc.,
Class of 2007
“The peer interaction in the Fellows
Class is informative and challenging.
My business only had a web page and
I didn’t think it needed more until a
classmate described her company’s social
media plan, which included Facebook and
Twitter. It made me think about my
business’ social media plan and how it
must be updated.”
-Susan Ardisson, bit-x-bit, LLC,
Class of 2013
“What I learned in class was
immediately applicable to my
business. I learned you manage
things like assets or inventory, but
lead people, an important
distinction. I am a more effective
and confident leader of both my
employees and business.”
-Greg Gold, Miller's Ace Hardware,
Class of 2013
Program Components
Class Schedule
Custom Curriculum
Our curriculum provides the necessary tools for business leaders
to continue to grow their businesses despite the economic and
competitive challenges they face every day. Content is designed to
help entrepreneurs become more productive high-impact leaders.
Fellows obtain the latest subject knowledge, practice solution
creation, and work on individual implementation plans – the
take home value is high. Faculty are carefully chosen for each
class based on a proven track record of teaching entrepreneurs
and business leaders.
January
Getting Ready for Prime Time
Building a Strategic Foundation is the Key to Success
February
Where the Rubber Meets the Road
Moving from Strategic Planning to Implementation
March
Keeping Your Finger on the Pulse of Your Business
Financial Metrics and Dashboards that Work
April
Great Leaders Do Great Things
Leadership Competency: Practices and Styles
Confidential Mentors
Mentors are leaders from the business community who are
custom matched with each Fellow at the beginning of the year to
complement the classroom experience and guide their Fellow
through broader day-to-day challenges. This unique aspect of the
program is priceless.
May
Building and Growing Your Dream Team
Your Ultimate Competitive Advantage
June
Marketing and Beyond:
Setting Your Strategy Apart from the Rest
Finding Your Marketing Niche
September
Information Technology for Business Success
Making the Tough Decisions
October
Developing the Ultimate Sales Machine
Building Effective Sales Processes
November
The Six Powers of Purpose:
Breaking Through the Entrepreneurial Ceiling
Moving from Chaos to Sustainability
December
Ready for Prime Time
How Does This All Fit Into My Life?
Peer Learning
In each class Fellows participate in peer learning activities which
promote the interaction between Fellows, mentors, and program
faculty to share ideas and help solve real day-to-day business
problems. The result is a network in every sense of the word.
Graduation
A certificate of academic achievement is awarded by the
University of Pittsburgh to all Fellows completing the program
during a formal graduation ceremony.
Graduation Dinner and Ceremony
All classes are held at The Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Downtown Pittsburgh.
Parking is readily available.
Advisory Board of Directors 2015-2016
Western Pennsylvania entrepreneurs and family-held/closely-held businesses have
a resource they can depend upon today and tomorrow. We gratefully acknowledge
those who make it all possible…
By the Numbers
The Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence has been a driving force
of economic development in the region for more than 20 years. While the
Institute’s story can be told in various ways, perhaps the most important
way is through numbers.
2014 Overall Institute Community Impact:
in new funding obtained
$14 million
for client company growth
in increased revenue
$14.5 million
reported by client companies
543
1,500
72
Anita Brattina
CEO, AllFacilities, Inc.
entrepreneurs engaged in
dynamic educational programs
new businesses launched
David Jardini
President, Black Diamond
Investments LLC
Charles Lenzner
President, Lenzner Tour and Travel
Gregg Broujos
Managing Director & Founding Principal
Colliers International
F. James McCarl
President, The McCarl Group
Dwayne J. Bucko
Serial Entrepreneur
Robert McIlroy II
Partner, Robroy Capital
Ava DeMarco
President, Little Earth Productions
Brett Randall
Board Chair
President, The Gunian Group, LLC
Denise DeSimone
Chairman and Founder, C-leveled
John Earnest
CEO, Team Laminates
jobs impacted
Joan Ellenbogen
Managing Partner,
CrawfordEllenbogen, LLC
Richard M. Guttman
President, Guttman Energy, Inc.
Eric Sauereisen
President, Sauereisen
Dr. Dennis Patrick Slevin
Tom W. Olofson Chair in Entrepreneurial
Studies, Joseph M. Katz Graduate
School of Business
Alumni from the Entrepreneurial Fellows Program number more than
450 and represent a cross-section of regional businesses including:
Kurt J. Lesker Company
Louis Anthony Jewelers
Mancini’s Bakery
McGinnis Sisters Special Food Stores
Mr. John – The Holden Corporation
Molyneaux Tile Carpet Wood
National Church Solutions
Observer Publishing Company
Paragon Foods
Philip Pelusi
Pittsburgh Transportation Group
PWCampbell
Sabika, Inc.
Snavely Forest Products
Two Men and a Truck
80sTees.com
ENTREPRENEURIAL
FELLOWS
PROGRAM
CLASS OF 2016
John H. Tippins
Managing Director and Partner,
Stonewood Capital Management, Inc.
Gene Harris
Principal, Harris Consulting
With statistics like these, it is no surprise that the Institute is the go-to
resource for CEOs, founders of companies and business successors looking
for dynamic and effective ways to overcome obstacles and leverage
strengths to achieve success now and in the future.
ABARTA
Accutrex Products
Beinhauer Family Services
Berner International Corp
Butler Gas Products
Celtic Healthcare, Inc.
Clark Metal Products
Eyetique
Guttman Energy, Inc.
Heyl & Patterson
Hunter Truck Sales
Isaly’s, Inc.
Jeanette Specialty Glass
Jendoco Construction
Kopp Glass
Koppers, Inc.
John Bitzer III
President and CEO, ABARTA
Ex Officio
Marc S. Malandro, PhD – Founding Director, Innovation Institute and Vice Chancellor
for Technology Management and Commercialization, University of Pittsburgh
Robert Stein – Director, Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence
Success in business requires training and
discipline and hard work. But if you’re not
frightened by these things, the opportunities
are just as great as they ever were.
David Rockefeller
Entrepreneurial Fellows Program Sponsors
Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence
Innovation Institute
University of Pittsburgh • 3520 Forbes Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 648-1544 (Phone) • (412) 648 -1636 (Fax)
entrepreneur.pitt.edu
2015/2016