Speaking From Experience Lecture Series

Speaking From Experience, a lecture series sponsored by BYOBiz, has been host to many leading entrepreneurs, including Alan Newman co-founder Magic Hat Brewing Company, the late Andy McKelvey, builder of Monster.com, Win Smith, principal owner of Sugarbush Resort and Liz Robert, principal owner of Terry Precision Cycling. All events are open to the public. Admission is free.

A video of one of last year's lectures: Liz Roberts - Jumping In.

Fall 2011 Speaking Schedule

Tuesday, September 27, 7:00 PM in Perry Hall

Technology guru Steve Shepard

Steve Shepard, professional author, photographer, and an international consultant on the social, cultural and economic impact of new technology. Founder of Shepard Communications Group.    

Wednesday, October 12, 7:00 PM in Perry Hall

Women's marketing pioneer Jill Heck

Jill Heck is a true entrepreneurial pioneer, creating profitable ventures in the women's sports movement as founder of the Women's Pro Ski Racing Tour, and later as founder of Women's Marketing, Inc., which grew to be one of the largest print media buyers in the country. 

Tuesday, November 15, 7:00 PM in Perry Hall

Restaurant entrepreneur Benjy Adler

In 2003, just graduated from college, Benjy started things rolling with a food cart on Church Street serving exotic crepes.  A few years later, Benjy's empire includes three successful restaurants, including the smash hit Skinny Pancake on Burlington's waterfront, a catering business, and that original food cart.