Kurt Hersch, Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship, Gannon University
Jennifer Hoffman, Executive Director, Metro Erie Meals on Wheels, Inc.
Maggie Horne, Director, Small Business Development Center
Deb Lutz, Regional Director, Steel Valley Authority
Sean Michaels, VP of Marketing, Reconext
Karen Rzepecki Founder & CEO MakerPlace and Mason Jar Company
Mark Jordano, Emeritus | Associate VP for IT, Gannon University
"One of our secrets to success is being part of the ETI community of aspiring entrepreneurs. With the leadership, training, mentor support and the resources of Gannon University, ETI is one of the hottest accelerators to build a startup. ETI fosters a culture of innovation and hard work. Both play a huge role in the success of Evident Financial. Our business is mostly conducted face-to-face, so it is important we have an office environment that makes our clients feel welcomed and comfortable. The beautiful lobby and office space of the CBI building is fresh and vibrant, the perfect complement to our brand. As Founder of Evident Financial, I could not overstate how important ETI is to the growth of Evident Financial. We are fortunate to be part of the ETI family."
David Cullen, CFA
Founder and CEO - Evident Financial
It is said 90% of startups fail. The ETI gives entrepreneurs the resources to beat the odds through world-class mentorship, a collaborative professional environment, and an invaluable network of industry connections.
