Eric Ashman is the founder of Bothered Mind Advisors and a member of the advisory board of EforAll Roxbury. Previously, Ashman served as the President of Group Nine Media, one of the world’s largest digital-first media companies, the President and CFO of Thrillist Media Group, and the CFO of The Huffington Post up through the sale of the company to AOL in 2011. Ashman was also an advisor to Lerer Hippeau Ventures and has taught...
In these modern times, the world is not a small place for creative or technical people. With endless opportunities on online platforms, a typical 9 to 5 job is simply not what most people are looking forward to anymore. Individuals can especially set their profile as gamers, content creators, creative writers, etc., depending on their specific niche. These individuals are in demand for their services, and today’s social media platforms are competing to provide the...
We recently had the opportunity to talk to Dr. Moby Kazmi, the President and Co-founder of CoPilot Provider Support Services, LLC, a leading provider of technologically advanced patient access services for the life-sciences industry. CoPilot was formed in 2010 for the purpose of providing innovative, patient-centric hub and market-access services to manufacturers. Through partnerships with those manufacturers, we design customizable solutions that improve productivity and reduce administrative costs, while improving pull-through. CoPilot has developed a...
Jon Shugart, CEO of Book Profits, obtained his Bachelor of Science in mathematics with honors from North Georgia College & University. Mr. Shugart received his Masters of Education Leadership from the University of Southern Mississippi. However, after teaching high school mathematics for four years, Mr. Shugart caught the technology bug and enrolled at the Georgia Institute of Technology to study Computer Science in the year 2000. It was that decision that has led him down...
Sam Mickey, founder of Sam Mickey Consulting, provides customized tax-efficient financial, insurance, and estate planning strategies for individuals and their families. Sam has worked as a research analyst and spent several years as a registered representative and advisor for one of the largest financial services companies in the world. Sam is an MBA-educated financial service professional with a passion for efficiency. His international business background provides an understanding of global macroeconomic risk factors, and his...
Yael Eckstein, IFCJ President and CEO, had the opportunity to deliver the keynote address at the annual conference for Association of Americans and Canadians in Israel (AACI), a voluntary, non-profit organization established in 1951 to help North American immigrants acclimate to Israeli society and to build strong ties between North American Jewish communities and Israel. Prior to her present duties, Yael served as Global Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Director of Program Development...
In today’s competitive environment, it can be tough to navigate the business world – let alone build a successful empire of your own. We’re not saying that it’s impossible, but going all the way to the top from your lowest point is definitely a commendable job, especially when you don’t have any help. Such is the story of Christopher Roberts, a young entrepreneur who has reached heights of success in just a few years’ time....
Elias Neibart is the founder and owner of Elias Neibart Tutoring in Hoboken, New Jersey. Elias Neibart was a Pat H. Odom Dean’s Achievement Scholar at Emory University. Neibart graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude from Emory and is working for two years before attending in law school. Neibart interned with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, the New York State Attorney General’s Office, and the Essex...
Nancy Saavedra CEO, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Art Boulle, a company specializing in ornamental and architectural metal and woodwork. Nancy Saavedra studied at the Toronto School of Business where she obtained her Business Diploma specializing in International Business. Nancy Saavedra has featured in several magazines from Dolce Vita Luxury Magazine, Home Front Magazine, and Living Luxe Magazine. Her most recent issue for Living Luxe Magazine featured Nancy Saavedra on the front cover along with...
Human trafficking usually takes place in every continent and everywhere of the world. Human beings are literally sold, bought and traded much like objects which is wrong on so many levels. People have made this a business. Victims like young girls of human trafficking end up in the hands of traffickers because they are being deceived, being coerced, pressured or kidnapped or even being abducted. Human trafficking is the worst form of humanity and is...
