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Fellows Speaker Series: Small Business
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Fellows-only panel focused on small business success in the GovCon space. Whether you're looking to grow, partner, or simply gain deeper insight into the current landscape, this episode is your chance to learn from leaders who have built, scaled, and sold small businesses in today’s evolving environment.
Featured Speakers:
Kim Hayes, KBR (Former Owner, The Ambit Group)
Pawla Ghaleb, CEO, PBG
Raza S. Latif, CEO, NuAxis
Janis Garcia Keating, CEO/President, Wilco Group
Moderated by: Mitzi Mead, CEO/President, Anakim Consulting
The conversation highlighted the importance of trusting one's intuition, building strong banking relationships, and the emotional toll of significant business decisions. Despite the hardships, every panelist affirmed they would choose to start their businesses again, pointing to the fulfilling aspects of entrepreneurship.
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Intro/Outro Music: See a Brighter Day/Gloria Tells
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(Episodes 1-159: Intro/Outro Music: Focal Point/Young Community
Courtesy of Epidemic Sound)
Chapters
1. Fellows Speaker Series: Small Business (00:00:00)
2. Opening Remarks by Mitzi Mead (00:01:20)
3. Panel Introductions and Backgrounds (00:03:02)
4. Janis' Journey (00:03:36)
5. Pawla's Entrepreneurial Path (00:05:41)
6. Raza's Business Story (00:07:38)
7. Kim's Experience with Ambit Group (00:10:08)
8. Challenges and Resilience in Business (00:13:36)
9. Why Start a Business? (00:13:56)
10. Naming and Culture of the Companies (00:18:08)
11. Kim's Military Background and Business Insights (00:28:38)
12. The Reality of Running a Small Business (00:37:28)
13. The Challenges of Entrepreneurship (00:41:59)
14. The Emotional Toll of Business Decisions (00:44:12)
15. Reflecting on Business Decisions (00:49:05)
16. The Importance of Networking and Banking (00:50:50)
17. Personal Growth and Business Lessons (00:56:35)
18. Trusting Your Gut and Making Tough Choices (01:05:13)
19. Final Thoughts and Reflections (01:08:38)
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