Powering the Innovation Ecosystem!

Dr. John Wensveen is Chief Innovation Officer at NSU and Executive Director of the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation responsible for overseeing a multimillion-dollar P3 (public private partnership) to support the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem by attracting and retaining industry-leading entrepreneurs, technology, sources of investment capital, and supporting resources to create a premier innovation center.

Along with a full page of accomplishments, John is just an all around great guy with a heart for the entrepreneur. As you listen, you can hear the passion in his voice, and his heart is completely overflowing with kindness, generosity and the desire to see people achieve their very best. This episode is one of our favorites! We hope you enjoy it, as much as we do.

What Does Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Mean?

Tonight, Joey, Matthew and Ben all discuss their views of the exam, what it takes to pass and how to become a CISSP. You won’t want to miss this hour session. For anyone looking to take the CISSP, this podcast is a MUST!

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Tonight is an exciting topic! How many of us want to take the leap and open a small business, begin that journey of an idea you have had brewing for years, or that product which you know would be a hit? Well, tonight I interview Chris Alford, a former Marine, Border Patrol Agent, and US Air Marshal, now a thriving small business owner who has diversified into many areas. We also bring in long time co-host Matthew Snoddy, a 20 year small business owner as well. As I begin my journey into this world, we discuss the ups and downs and everything in between on the road to opening a small business and becoming an Entrepreneur.