Connie Harrell is a serial entrepreneur and business leader whose career spans education, technology, telecommunications, publishing, marketing, and private equity fundraising. A passionate advocate for entrepreneurs and innovation, Connie has built her career around a simple belief: business moves at the speed of relationships.
Known for connecting people, ideas, and opportunities, she works closely with entrepreneurs and investors to build meaningful relationships that lead to capital, strategic partnerships, and growth. Connie brings an entrepreneurial perspective and decades of real-world experience to conversations on entrepreneurship, investing, fundraising, innovation, and the power of relationships in business.
Without networking, it is virtually impossible to be a successful entrepreneur or to find success in business more generally.
Gibran Huzaifah bred fish to pay his university fees, then built eFishery into a company involving 300,000 fishponds. He’s expanding to India and elsewhere.
Even as the broader tech industry finds itself in a reset, a trifecta of tailwinds are making 2023 an ideal environment for cleantech startups. Much has been made of the maturing EV and solar industries, but I believe hydrogen, in particular, is poised to break out and reshape global energy markets.
Understand that success takes time, but have faith that you will reach your goals with intention and dedication.
Introduction Embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship is akin to sailing uncharted waters. The promise of potential rewards often lures ambitious individuals into the world of business, yet the risks associated with venturing into unknown territories cannot be ignored.
Quentin Hill teed up his first startup, Convenient Clubs, when he was still a junior in high school and had just $112 to his name.