Entrepreneurship Week 2017 Showcased Fashion, Fitness and Technology Leaders
Shenandoah University’s Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business celebrated Entrepreneurship Week Monday, Nov. 13, through Thursday, Nov. 16, culminating in a networking event featuring local entrepreneurs on Friday, Nov. 17.
On Monday, Nov. 13, B Michael and Mark-Anthony Edwards, co-owners of b michael AMERICA, discussed entrepreneurship in the world of couture fashion, describing the rigors of building a business from scratch in an extremely competitive industry. The pair were presented with Shenandoah University’s 2017 Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the conclusion of the evening.
Shenandoah University alumna Jacqueline Shoemaker ’00, ’01, ’08, spoke on Tuesday, Nov. 14, about her business, Winchester Weight Loss. Shoemaker provided insight into being an entrepreneur in the health and fitness industry.
On Wednesday, Nov. 15, Autumn Adeigbo, founder of MAKOKO Inc., spoke about being an entrepreneur in the global fashion industry. She discussed the intricacies of implementing an on demand/social enterprise business model.
Geoff Johnson, chief innovation officer and vice president of product at Bypass, spoke on Thursday, Nov. 16, about entrepreneurship in the tech industry, and the journey from founder to exit. Bypass is a leading innovator in enterprise point of sale systems, back office tools, and insight engines for the food and beverage industry.
