If you're an entrepreneur, or aspire in any way to start-up, create, or run your own business you should really be in LA next week! Next Monday (Oct 26) my old pal Richard Branson is headlining "The Perfect Pitch" entrepreneur's conference in Marina Del Rey. I'll be on one of the breakout panels as well, representing the Sac. A very busy year has gone by since I was last able to spend any time with Richard and this event should be amazing. It is PACKED with heavy hitters and I'm sure it will be more than worth it.
For any of you who might not understand my connection with Virgin's Rebel Billionaire, Richard Branson, just check out these YouTube videos.....
Rebel Billionaire Early Episodes
Rebel Billionaire Middle Episodes
[[SPOILER !!!...]] You see, Richard once gave me a million bucks and made me President of Virgin Worldwide (yep, that actually happened). Definitely one of the more exciting periods in my life. Since then he has remained a friend, investor, and mentor to me. I'm honored to be part of this event with him. CHECK OUT THIS LINEUP:
PerfectBusiness presents The Perfect Pitch 2009 with
Sir Richard Branson
Monday, October 26th, 2009
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Tom O'Malia, Orfalea Director's Chair in Entrepreneurship - University of Southern California
Steven Lipscomb, CEO / Founder - World Poker Tour
Wing Lam, Founder - Wahoo's Fish Taco
Jeff Tinsley, CEO / Founder - MyLife.com
WISDOM FROM SERIAL ENTREPRENEURS
Nolan Bushnell, Founder - Atari, Chuck E. Cheese’s, Tapcode & uWink
Holly Han, Co-Founder - MyShape; Principal - 64North; Director of Special Projects - UCLA Anderson School of Management
HOW SMALL BUSINESS LENDING REALLY WORKS
Alberto Alvarado, District Director - Small Business Administration
REALITY TV ENTREPRENEURS
Kelly Perdew, Winner of “The Apprentice” on NBC; CEO of RotoHog.com
Shawn Nelson, Winner of “Rebel Billionaire” on FOX; CEO / Founder of LoveSac
Hope to see you in LA next Monday!!! I know a few of my fellow friends in business plan on being there. Comment if you happen to be coming. Find me, we'll hang in LA. .
-- Shawny D.
Rebel who?
Posted by: Jonathan | October 21, 2009 at 06:46 PM
Man I wish I could go to this and learn from the best!!! Have fun and send me your notes please
Posted by: Casey | October 21, 2009 at 04:21 PM
It's awesome seeing those recaps of rebel millionaire... not knowing you when I saw the show air and now knowing and working with you and watching them is pretty cool!
Posted by: Ben | October 21, 2009 at 12:35 AM