The Art of Startup Survival and Navigating Entrepreneurship

Jeff Amerine is nationally recognized for the creation of lasting venture ecosystems and co-authored the bestselling book, ‘Creating Startup Junkies – Building Sustainable Venture Ecosystems in Unexpected Places’.

Jeff has held senior leadership positions in nine startups and multiple Fortune 500 companies, including American Freightways and FedEx Freight. He has made more than 90+ venture investments.

Jeff now leads several organizations and companies, including Startup Junkie Consulting, Innovation Junkie, and Cadron Capital Partners.

Jeff served as Associate Vice Provost, Research and Economic Development, and Director of Technology Ventures at the University of Arkansas until leaving to pursue Startup Junkie Consulting full-time in 2015.

Jeff still serves as an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas.

What you will learn

  • Uncover the secrets behind Jeff’s success, from his military upbringing to his pivotal roles in both startups and Fortune 500 companies
  • Dive into Jeff’s insights on venture investments and learn where he sees the best opportunities for growth
  • Explore the intersection of military discipline and entrepreneurial spirit
  • Gain valuable lessons in leadership and team cohesion
  • Learn about Jeff’s unique consulting model with Startup Junkie
  • Jeff shares insights from his experiences in building, scaling, and exiting multiple businesses
  • Gain practical advice and actionable strategies for navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship
  • Plus loads more!

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