National Entrepreneurship Week FREE Webinar Series
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From Ideas to Impact: Celebrating National Entrepreneurship Week
About the Series:
Join NACCE for a special 4-part webinar series celebrating National Entrepreneurship Week! Each session spotlights innovative ideas, success stories, and practical strategies that advance entrepreneurial mindset and action across campuses and communities. Designed for educators, administrators, and ecosystem builders, this series showcases how entrepreneurial thinking drives growth, creativity, and opportunity at every level.
Webinar 1: Entrepreneurial Mindset for Everyone: Leading Through Change
Tuesday, February 17 | 2:00–3:00 PM ET
Kick off National Entrepreneurship Week with NACCE!
Join us for an inspiring opening webinar featuring three dynamic NACCE Board leaders: Dr. Amy Diaz, President of GateWay Community College; Nate McKinnon, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Community College Association; and Dr. Sharon Pierce, President of Minneapolis College. Moderated by Dr. Rebecca Corbin, NACCE President & CEO, this forward-looking conversation will explore how presidents and senior leaders are navigating the age of AI, turning uncertainty into innovation, and challenges into opportunity.
Attendees will gain fresh perspectives on leading with agility, fostering entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering faculty, staff, and students to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
The event will conclude with a Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge (PFEP) signing, underscoring our shared commitment to embedding entrepreneurial mindset and action across campuses nationwide. All member colleges are invited to join the PFEP movement and help shape a more innovative, opportunity-rich future for your students and community.
Don’t miss this energizing launch to National Entrepreneurship Week!
Webinar 2: Everyday Entrepreneurs, Extraordinary Impact
Wednesday, February 18 | 2:00–3:00 PM ET
Celebrate National Entrepreneurship Week with NACCE as we showcase the Everyday Entrepreneur Program, empowering students and colleges nationwide. Hear from program leaders and Entrepreneur of the Year Ahajanay Bolden as they share inspiring journeys of turning ideas into impact. Discover how your college can foster innovation, entrepreneurial mindset, and community success. Your speakers include Lydia Perez-Kavanagh and Vince Murphy.
Webinar 3: "I Ka Wa Ma Mua I Ka Wa Ma Hope" – Look to the Past to Guide the Future
Thursday, February 19 | 2:00–3:00 PM ET
Discover how the Cultural Entrepreneur mindset connects the past to today’s entrepreneurial success! Join Dirk Soma as he shares how deep cultural roots guide innovators, strengthen small businesses, and fuel community-based economic development for a resilient, impactful future. Moderated by Dr. Kevin Logan.
Webinar 4: Veterans Start Up and Entrepreneurship Planning
Friday, February 20 | 2:00–3:00 PM ET
Discover why veterans excel at launching new businesses! Join Dr. Trenton Hightower and Elizabeth Anderson to explore the role of training, higher education, and NACCE tools in supporting veteran entrepreneurs and turning their vision into community-impacting ventures.
