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From Employee to Owner: How I Bought My Business

StartupNation

In 2004, I left the firm to join Intuit as their in-house GM. I met and presented formally with Intuit leadership. Six months after the presentation, Intuit’s leadership came to me to suggest I present the options for divestiture. I grew up in Southern California and graduated from Pepperdine University with a JD.

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Feature Friday: Megan Burton, EO Atlanta

Entrepreneurs' Organization

“Much of the growth and success of CoinX was reinforced by a combination of my EO forum, the EO network, and the opportunity to serve other EO members through leadership. I continue to be humbled and inspired by other EO members – whether in the Accelerator program, the local chapter or across the globe.” – Megan Burton.

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The Tory Burch Foundation Fellowship Program is Accepting Applications

Smart Hustle Magazine

This is an exciting opportunity for women entrepreneurs. There is also some documentation that applications will need to provide, including: Personal statement and resume that details leadership, professional experience, passion, and commitment to the business. Therefore, this foundation is more important than ever before. .

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Mali Rising Foundation Works to Empower Youth Through Education

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The Mali Rising Foundation was formed in 2004 to provide accessible, quality education for children, focusing on middle school education. When a child takes your hand and thanks you from the bottom of his or her heart for the opportunity to learn, you never forget that moment. Girls face challenges that their male counterparts don’t.

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Joseph Lee, CEO of Kairous Capital, Shares His Cross-Border Investment Philosophy for the Asia Pacific Region

AsiaTechDaily

I initially worked as an analyst at a stock-broking firm until 2004 before embarking on my venture capital and private equity journey, where I made my first investments in Greater China before exiting via the London Stock Exchange later between 2005 and 2006. What prompted you to establish Kairous Capital?

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Q&A with Meg Salyer

Innovation 2 Enterprise

She served as the first woman president of the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City, (2003/2004), one of the largest Rotary Club in the world. She is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma, Leadership Oklahoma City, and is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Oklahoma City. Meg retired from the Council April 8, 2019.

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Hint Founder Kara Goldin Says When it Comes to Entrepreneurship, Just Get Started

StartupNation

Used by permission of HarperCollins Leadership. That spring of 2004, I was looking after our three kids—Emma, five; Kaitlin, three; and Keenan, two. Each one presented me with an opportunity to gain experience and to learn. The following is excerpted from “Undaunted” by Kara Goldin Copyright© 2020 by Kara Goldin.