Episode Details

On today’s episode, we chat with Jerry Ross. Jerry is an energetic and creative leader who has achieved success leading corporate, start-up, and non-profit organizations. He is a life-long entrepreneur that has been honored as "CEO of the Year" by the Orlando Business Journal, and the "Economic Development Leader of the Year" by I-4 Business Magazine for his work at the National Entrepreneur Center.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What does it take to be an investible company?
• How can a startup ecosystem be built? What is needed?        
• What are the resources that are available to startups that they might not know about?
• How does a founder find those first big corporate sponsors?
• How does a corporate partnership or a pilot program between a startup and a corporation usually work?
• What skills can or can’t be taught to a founder of a company?

Help us out!
Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a review! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

• Download yourfree audiobook at Audible.
• Find the best job candidate at Ziprecruiter.
• Connect with Jerry on LinkedIn
• Follow Jerry on Twitter
• Email Jerry
• National Entrepreneur Center

CONNECT WITH SHAWN:

https://linktr.ee/ShawnflynnSV

• Shawn Flynn’s Twitter Account
• Shawn Flynn’s LinkedIn Account
• Silicon Valley LinkedIn Group Account
• Shawn Flynn’s Facebook Account
• Email Shawn@thesiliconvalleypodcast.com