Forward with NACCE

At NAACE, we believe that anyone can be an entrepreneur.  For Reza Jarafi, he has built six different companies, successfully exited some, and now he's giving back by investing in mentorship and education. Today he talks about what it takes to have the entrepreneurial mindset.

Reza Jarafi is the President and CEO of Road Safety and Transportation Solutions Inc and trustee board member of the Chesapeake College in Maryland.

Forward with NACCE is hosted by CEO of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Rebecca Corbin, and is edited by Earfluence.

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David Gaudet kept hearing a problem when he talked to employers who were hiring employees straight out of college - they had a lot of technical skills, but not enough self-awareness on pillar competencies (what some might call "soft skills"). So David decided to do something about it, by writing The Daily Undoing: Being Better at Being Human.

Forward with NACCE is hosted by CEO of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Rebecca Corbin, and is edited by Earfluence.

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This episode features an inspiring discussion hosted during NACCE's inaugural Future Building Summit, sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation, an integral part of our 2021 Annual Conference, where we convened innovative thinkers and doers from higher education, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, public officials, and policymakers to chart a course for unified economic recovery and equity that leverages a dynamic community college ecosystem.

In this episode, tune in to hear from Carlene Cassidy, Chief Executive Officer, Philip E. & Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation (MD); Erica Lock, Vice President, Blackstone Foundation (NY); and Thom Ruhe, President & CEO, NC IDEA Foundation (NC), as they talk about financial support for entrepreneurship.

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 We are excited to bring a special guest on our podcast – Jake Starkey – who wears many hats. He helps businesses succeed through storytelling, mapping their journey through 1820 Marketing, and creates community one cup at a time at 1820 Coffee House. He is currently serving as Regent at Alvin Community College and as an Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce board member. Together, he and host Dr. Rebecca Corbin, talk about his college trustee experience and how an entrepreneurial mindset helps in a leadership role. How does an entrepreneurial mindset help you in life? Tell us more on Twitter @NACCE. 

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This episode features an inspiring discussion hosted during NACCE's inaugural Future Building Summit, sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation, an integral part of our 2021 Annual Conference, where we convened innovative thinkers and doers from higher education, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, public officials, and policymakers to chart a course for unified economic recovery and equity that leverages a dynamic community college ecosystem.

In this episode, closing NACCE's Women's History Month celebration, tune in to hear from Kaitlin Davis, CSR Social Innovation Manager, Verizon (NJ); Lisa MacDougall, Principal, Philanthropy & Social Impact, BDT & Company, LLC (IL); and Steven Pearson, United States Corporate Social Responsibility, IBM (NC) as they talk more about how to leverage assets to create action and impact.

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With this episode, we continue our podcast series in celebration of Women's History Month. Meet co-authors of The New Builders - Elizabeth MacBride, business journalist and Founder of the Times of Entrepreneurship, and Seth Levine, a venture capitalist and Partner at Foundry Group. Together with Dr. Rebecca Corbin and podcast producer Nataliia Berezhna, they explore the changing nature of entrepreneurship in America today and define its future success. Learn more about how NACCE and Everyday Entrepreneur Venture Fund support local economies via entrepreneurship, and share your stories with us on Twitter @NACCE. 

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 In celebration of Women's History Month, we invite you to learn more about how we can support women entrepreneurs with access to finance. Meet our special guest from Atlanta, Amelia Pane Schaffner, the Director of the Roberto C. Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Emory University's Goizueta Business School. Together, she and host Dr. Rebecca Corbin explore how to develop entrepreneurial culture and thinking, and how we can build financial networks to support women by partnering with students, faculty, alumni, and the local ecosystem of investors and venture capital organizations. What access to finance systems are available to your community that support women? Tell us more on Twitter @NACCE. 

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In celebration of Women's History Month, meet our special guest Cary Heise, Founder and Executive Director of the Raleigh-based nonprofit Designed For Joy, as she shares her story with podcast host Dr. Rebecca Corbin. Cary's organization supports Raleigh's most vulnerable women -- those who have experienced human trafficking, homelessness, are overcoming addiction, justice-involved, or are managing other life situations. She and her team empower them by equipping them with new skills and a safe new start while producing beautiful quality products in a supportive work environment.  What powerful systems are available to your community that support women? Tell us more on Twitter @NACCE. 

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As Black History Month 2022 comes to a close, we are excited to invite Dr. Allen Mask, Owner of Raleigh Urgent Care Center, into our studio to discuss “Black Health and Wellness.” Interviewed by NACCE’s podcast host Dr. Rebecca Corbin, Dr. Mask shares how urgent care centers prioritize patient needs, and the way successful entrepreneurs take care of their customers. Since 1985, he and his staff have provided services to tens of thousands of patients. From workplace injuries to general medical problems, Dr. Mask has extensive expertise. Serving as the Medical Reporter for WRAL-TV5’s health Team since 1993, he has covered a wide range of health topics on the evening news. Tune in and take note of small steps you can take to improve your well-being, and discover ideas for entrepreneurship in health and wellness. Visit nacce.com to ignite entrepreneurship in local communities.

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This episode features an inspiring discussion hosted during NACCE's inaugural Future Building Summit, sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation, an integral part of our 2021 Annual Conference, where we convened innovative thinkers and doers from higher education, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, public officials, and policymakers to chart a course for unified economic recovery and equity that leverages a dynamic community college ecosystem.

In this episode, closing the Black History Month, we dive into "INEQUALITY" – the first chapter of IMPACT ED: How Community College Entrepreneurship Creates Equity & Prosperity, NACCE's roadmap for building a more inclusive and equitable economy for a future that is unknown. Together with NACCE President & CEO Dr. Rebecca Corbin (NC); Dr. Andy Gold, Professor, Hillsborough Community College (FL),  Devotera "Violet" Hill, Student Entrepreneur (AZ), and Dave Zasada, Vice President, Education & CSR, Intuit; we'll transform community impact by moving the needle from reality to opportunity and learn some dance moves as well. What is the most transformational change you have observed at your college? Let us know on Twitter @NACCE! 

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