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As a passionate hustler, my journey into entrepreneurship began long before my…
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A Happy Employee is a Productive Employee—Tips to Make Your Office More Fun
A Happy Employee is a Productive Employee—Tips to Make Your Office More Fun
By Michael Russo
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Thoughts of a College Student Entrepreneur Nearing Graduation
Thoughts of a College Student Entrepreneur Nearing Graduation
By Michael Russo
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The Problem of Passion; Pursuing the Dream Job
The Problem of Passion; Pursuing the Dream Job
By Michael Russo
Activity
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Newtopia Now this was a one of a kind show. The cpg community for emerging brands is at an all time high. So many special people and opportunities.…
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Experience
Education
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Molloy College
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Activities and Societies: Entrepreneurship Club President, Student Government Class of 2016 President, Liberal Arts Honors Program, Business Honors Program, Business and Accounting Club, Student Ambassador, Business Peer Mentor, Phi Sigma Tau
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Activities and Societies: Business Career Academy, Virtual Enterprises, Foreign Language Honor Society, Interact Club
As a student at the East Islip High School, I had an atypical senior year experience. In my senior year of high school I filled the role of CFO at Mobile Revolution Corporation, a virtual telecommunications company. Virtual Enterprises International is a program that allows students to become professionals through virtual business situations live trade shows, and business plan competitions. Having attended networking lunches and corporate visits pre-college, I had a focus and passion for being…
As a student at the East Islip High School, I had an atypical senior year experience. In my senior year of high school I filled the role of CFO at Mobile Revolution Corporation, a virtual telecommunications company. Virtual Enterprises International is a program that allows students to become professionals through virtual business situations live trade shows, and business plan competitions. Having attended networking lunches and corporate visits pre-college, I had a focus and passion for being a business leader.
Volunteer Experience
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High School Mentor & Competition Judge
Virtual Enterprises International, Inc.
- 4 years 1 month
Education
Publications
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Mobilizing Social Networks for Innovation & Entrepreneurial Success
Euroweek 2015 - Prime Networking
Research shows that entrepreneurs mobilize different networks (business, professional, family and friends) as sources of knowledge, new ideas, financing and support. When the entrepreneur acquires more knowledge, there is greater probability of success. Access to knowledge is believed to depend on the degree of closeness between network members, and network structure can influence the diffusion of information across networks.
Honors & Awards
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Best Paper (1st Place)
Euroweek 2015 - Prime Networking
Euroweek is a business competition that involves 18 countries and gives students the opportunity to research, network and develop professionally in an international setting. There were three components to the competition; an oral presentation with a PowerPoint, a research paper, and a project display stand. It was an invaluable experience working past language and cultural barriers to research a topic and collect data from a global perspective. My team was awarded Best Paper (1st Place) for our…
Euroweek is a business competition that involves 18 countries and gives students the opportunity to research, network and develop professionally in an international setting. There were three components to the competition; an oral presentation with a PowerPoint, a research paper, and a project display stand. It was an invaluable experience working past language and cultural barriers to research a topic and collect data from a global perspective. My team was awarded Best Paper (1st Place) for our research on entrepreneurs and social networks.
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Best Student Business (1st Place)
DARE: Dare to Risk Entrepreneurship Business Plan Competition
Over 20 Long Island college student entrepreneurs pitched their pre existing or conceptual ventures in categories such as Nanotechnology, Clean Energy, Biotechnology, Products and Services, and Not for Profit. My product, Sticky Quotes, was chosen as the overall winner of the competition across all categories. This experience provided me with funding to further the success of my business, and an invaluable networking opportunity with experienced professionals, entrepreneurs and Long Island…
Over 20 Long Island college student entrepreneurs pitched their pre existing or conceptual ventures in categories such as Nanotechnology, Clean Energy, Biotechnology, Products and Services, and Not for Profit. My product, Sticky Quotes, was chosen as the overall winner of the competition across all categories. This experience provided me with funding to further the success of my business, and an invaluable networking opportunity with experienced professionals, entrepreneurs and Long Island business students!
Organizations
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Virtual Enterprises Alumni Advisory Board
Advisor to Long Island High Schools
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East Islip Chamber of Commerce
Director
-I am the youth representative within the East Islip chamber; essentially I will be actively engaging millennials within my community to become more involved in business activities. My plan is to work with the chamber to sponsor networking events to encourage mentorship, internships and insight. For any professionals looking to offer their assistance, or any East Islip community members under the age of 30, please feel free to email me at [email protected] to get involved!
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