KSU Entrepreneurship Center Presents The Shrimp Tank

March 29, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

KSU Entrepreneurship Center Presents The Shrimp Tank

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The Shrimp Tank brings you interviews with some of the most successful business owners in the United States to learn the do’s and don’ts of starting and running a successful business. Then, the fun really starts when we bring in high school and college students to pitch their business ideas to the Shrimp Tank. We don’t fund any business, but we do teach kids how to turn their business ideas into a successful business.

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shrimp 29th — Colton Moore, Garrett Jacobs, Ted Jenkins, Tammy Bailey, David Pemberton and Chris Hanks.

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Tammy Stokes / Cafe West Express

ABOUT TAMMY STOKES

CELEBRITY FITNESS AND LIFESTYLE EXPERT TAMMY STOKES

HAS SPENT MORE THAN 30 YEARS DEVELOPING TRAINING

TECHNIQUES, CUSTOMIZING WORKOUTS, COLLABORATING

WITH NUTRITION EXPERTS, AND DESIGNING PROGRAMS FOR

CELEBRITIES AND THOSE DEDICATED TO LIVING A BETTER

LIFE. TAMMY’S NEWEST VENTURE, CAFE WEST EXPRESS, WAS

DEVELOPED TO DELIVER HER HOLISTIC FOODS AND HEALING

SOUPS TO YOUR DOOR. TAMMY’S PRODUCTS INCLUDE:

INFUSED WATERS, COLD PRESSED JUICE, HEALTHY SOUPS AND

LIFESTYLE PLANS. HER PRODUCTS PROVIDE ESSENTIAL

NUTRITION, ENHANCED HYDRATION, AND DEEPLY

RESTORATIVE SUPER FOODS THAT ARE CONVENIENT,

HEALTHY, AND PORTION CONTROLLED. THESE ARE THE

FOODS TAMMY HAS BEEN MAKING FOR HER FAMILY, FRIENDS,

AND CLIENTS FOR YEARS. NOW, AS A REALIZATION OF

TAMMY’S LIFE-LONG DREAM, THESE PRODUCTS ARE

AVAILABLE TO ANYONE WITH A DESIRE TO LIVE HEALTHIER.

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David W. Pemberton

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Proven entrepreneur and business leader within Fortune 50 companies.Comprehensive experience in the consumer packaged

goods industry, general management of a global business, strategic

relationship management, innovation of new products, consumer

marketing, leadership of cross-functional teams, financial analysis and reporting. Highly experienced with customer value-basedselling

and negotiation of win/win agreements.

Ted Jenkin/Oxygen Financial

(Co – Host)

Ted Jenkin has spent the past 22 years giving personal financial advice to thousands of people across the United States. After graduating from Boston College in 1991, Ted spent more than 16 years working for American Express Financial Advisors/Ameriprise Financial. He was one of the youngest people in the history of the company to reach both Field Vice President and Group Vice President level. He managed more than 800 financial advisors throughout 8 states in his last position with the company. He won the premier performer award, leader of the year award, and had the number one office in the country for more than two years in a row. In 2008, Ted founded oXYGen Financial to help revolutionize the financial services industry by creating a new company that focused on serving the X and Y Generation. oXYGen Financial now has more than 1,700 clients throughout 25 states across the country. Ted has been featured in over 25 magazines and newspapers including the Wall Street Journal, Business Week, and The Huffington Post. He has six advanced designations from the College for Financial Planning (CFP®, CRPC®, CRPS®, AWMA®, AAMS®, CMFC®) and is an on air radio personality featured on the popular drive time Atlanta radio show The Rock 100.5 Morning Show on Rock 100.5 FM. Ted lives in Milton, GA with his wife Genna and three kids Olivia, Lyla, and Louden.

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Chris Hanks/ KSU EC

(Co – Host)

Christopher C. Hanks is the founder and executive director of the KSUEntrepreneurship Center. Prior to this, Hanks was the founder and director of the entrepreneurship program at the University of Georgia. He has owned multiple businesses, including music, e-commerce, publishing, and export ventures. He is also the co-author of a best-selling book on low risk entrepreneurship.

Hanks leads the International Entrepreneurship Institute and is certified in business valuation, providing expert witness testimony. Before teaching at UGA, Hanks taught entrepreneurship at Georgia State University and assisted in leading the Russell Center for Entrepreneurship. He earned a BBA from University of Georgia and an MBA from San Jose State University. Before launching his first business, Hanks held corporate risk management positions in the pharmaceutical and beverage industries.

KSU Entrepreneurship Center Presents The Shrimp Tank

March 15, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

KSU Entrepreneurship Center Presents The Shrimp Tank

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The Shrimp Tank brings you interviews with some of the most successful business owners in the United States to learn the do’s and don’ts of starting and running a successful business. Then, the fun really starts when we bring in high school and college students to pitch their business ideas to the Shrimp Tank. We don’t fund any business, but we do teach kids how to turn their business ideas into a successful business.

Brittney is the CEO and Co-founder of The Dorm Room Beautician (@thedrbco). She began The DRB with co-founders Kaye Thompson and Marcelo Burkard after 3+ years as a freelance stylist for afro-textured hair in the Athens Area in August 2015. The DRB facilitates connections and operations for freelance hair stylists and their clients in college areas. Brittney is originally from Suwanee, Ga where she graduated from Collins Hill High School in 2012. She will graduate from The University of Georgia with a BBA in Business Marketing w/digital emphasis, an ABJ in Broadcast Journalism and Spanish minor in May of 2016. After graduation, Brittney will continue to grow The Dorm Room Beautician and intern for The Wall Street Journal in NYC. Follow her on twitter, @brittneylaryea to learn more!

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Caleb is the founder of Spacey Sciences and is building the University of Georgia’s first satellite. He has worked for NASA as a flight software developer and was a Google Glass beta tester – having helped build the first musical score viewing application for it. He lead the team that won the first MLH, nationally recognized, hackathon for UGA by building a low-cost remote-operated telescope. He currently runs the most popular Computer Science and Astronomy blogs on the tumblr blogging platform with a total following of over 200,000. Caleb is a Computer Science and Astrophysics double major at UGA. His career goal is to further the exploration and monetization of outer space and to help lay the foundation to explore and colonize our solar system.

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Anastasia Roberts has a degree in Digital Marketing from the University of Georgia. She lives in Athens with her two young boys and enjoys watching them play football, basketball, and Jiu Jitsu. Anastasia started Nourishing Business Solutions in 2015 because she saw a need with the businesses around her to have quality marketing in order to grow. Anastasia believes in the freedom entrepreneurship offers to people and enjoys teaching others how to nourish their businesses through effective marketing techniques. You can check out NBS at www.nourishingbusinesssolutions.com, on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

The Shrimp Tank Featuring Jason Smith with Mr. Mister Mosquito Control

March 1, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

The Shrimp Tank Featuring Jason Smith with Mr. Mister Mosquito Control

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The Shrimp Tank brings you interviews with some of the most successful business owners in the United States to learn the do’s and don’ts of starting and running a successful business. Then, the fun really starts when we bring in high school and college students to pitch their business ideas to the Shrimp Tank. We don’t fund any business, but we do teach kids how to turn their business ideas into a successful business.

Jason Smith is the owner of Mr. Mister Mosquito Control, and a graduate of the University of Georgia with a BS in Finance.

Career Achievements

Jason Smith is a professional and philanthropic leader in the Atlanta community and beyond. Prior to founding Mister Mosquito Control, which is now the 2^nd largest mosquito control company in Metro Atlanta, Smith had a successful career in the branded apparel arena. Here, he was responsible for the acquisition, management and fulfillment of nationwide accounts such as: Circuit City Uniform Program, Georgia Aquarium, Turner Broadcasting and many others.
Smith was head of social media for Ian’s Friends Foundation for four years.
Smith created concept for Turner Broadcasting of sports specific poker sets–created sets personally for Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, Braves on-air personalites, NCAA on air, and PGA on air.
He is currently on the board of directors for the Billi Marcus Foundation
The philanthropic component has been an integral part in the organic “word of mouth” growth of Mr. Mister. As the fastest growing (and the 2^nd largest) mosquito control company in Metro Atlanta, Mr. Mister boasts an almost perfect online review record due to their unparalleled personal customer service, often provided directly by Jason Smith.
As the head of sales for Mr. Mister Mosquito Control, Smith has exceeded all sales goals and established as well as maintained excellent relationships with customers. He proudly maintains 5 star ratings on Yelp! and Facebook. He is currently in charge of redevelopment of the company websitemrmr.biz which has been a huge revenue driver
Smith was most recently featured on CBS Better Mornings as a local expert. See clip here: http://www.cbs46.com/story/25748324/have-you-mosquito-proofed-your-yard?autostart=true

Community Involvement

Mister’s pro bono work is integral to the surrounding community. They continually treat schools, parks and more complimentary for the betterment of the residents. Recent recipients of pro bono services include Weinstein Preschool, Camp Twin Lakes, Morningside Elementary, GA Autism, and Dunwoody’s Brook Run Dog Park. Personally, Smith’s charitable contributions continue. In his “downtime”, he can be found coaching The Epstein School’s boys and girls tennis teams and building houses for the important organization “Habitat for Humanity.” He is also highly invested in advancing pediatric brain tumor research by supporting Ian’s Friends Foundation.
Today, Smith marries his career with philanthropy with Mr. Mister. As an outdoor enthusiast with children of his own, Jason is personally invested in protecting families from disease carrying mosquitos. So much so he has incorporated a philanthropic component to his business and its bottom line. With every new customer, Mr. Mister donates a life-saving mosquito net through Nothing But Nets to help combat the epidemic of malaria and other mosquito-borne illnesses across the world.

Awards and Recognition

Invited to be part of Leadership Epstein.
Member of LEAD class 2005
Graduate of Dale Carnegie sales class where he was recently invited back as a keynote speaker.

The Shrimp Tank Featuring Chris Hardwick with Build Technology Group

February 23, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

The Shrimp Tank Featuring Chris Hardwick with Build Technology Group

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The Shrimp Tank brings you interviews with some of the most successful business owners in the United States to learn the do’s and don’ts of starting and running a successful business. Then, the fun really starts when we bring in high school and college students to pitch their business ideas to the Shrimp Tank. We don’t fund any business, but we do teach kids how to turn their business ideas into a successful business.

Lee Heisman, Chris Hardwick and Chris Hanks

Chris Hardwick is a graduate of University of Georgia with a BA in Political Science.

As a recognized technology leader known for his love of solving problems, technology issues, building for and on successful business solutions, it has garnered him positions with such companies as Aaron Rents, Inc., ista, e:so Global, and Instawares. With his ability to break down technology into business goals, and strategic technology alignment, he has been navigating his career waters through Hardwick Solutions, LLC for over 8 years. Chris now leads Build Technology Group that practices a “partnership” approach to serving their clients, with the formula of breaking down strategic business goals into obtainable technology goals and vice versa. He helps his partners be successful by being their trusted IT partner in delivering cost effective, smart technology.

Longtime resident of Atlanta, Chris is married to Melissa with 3 boys. He stays involved with their school through his volunteering on the Keheley School Council and the Keheley Foundation. His community volunteerism covers animal welfare, children, education, environment, health and technology.

Chris has recently been honored with being added to the board of ATG as well as various nominations for his work in Scrum.

KSU Entrepreneurship Center “The Shrimp Tank” Featuring Steven Eisenstein with Classic Tents & Events

January 5, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

KSU Entrepreneurship Center “The Shrimp Tank” Featuring Steven Eisenstein with Classic Tents & Events

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Feeding Young Entrepreneurial Minds & Businesses Plans Entrepreneurs come to the Shrimp Tank to compete for funding to grow their dreams.

Hosts of The Shrimp Tank Chris Hanks and Ted Jenkin.

Ted Jenkin, Steven Eisenstein, Chris Hanks

Steven Eisenstein/Classic Tents and Events

Steven Eisenstein is the President of Classic Tents & Events. His background is in Hotel/Restaurant Management and he is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University in Providence.

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KSU Entrepreneurship Center “The Shrimp Tank” Special Holiday Edition

December 23, 2015 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

KSU Entrepreneurship Center "The Shrimp Tank" Special Holiday Edition

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The Shrimp Tank

Feeding Young Entrepreneurial Minds & Businesses Plans Entrepreneurs come to the Shrimp Tank to compete for funding to grow their dreams.

Special Holiday Episode featuring the children of your Hosts of The Shrimp Tank Chris Hanks and Ted Jenkin.

Ted Jenkin, Chris Hanks, Catherine Hanks and Hannah Heisman

Ted Jenkin/Oxygen Financial

(Co – Host)

Chris Hanks/ KSU EC

(Co – Host)

Christopher C. Hanks is the founder and executive director of the KSUEntrepreneurship Center. Prior to this, Hanks was the founder and director of the entrepreneurship program at the University of Georgia. He has owned multiple businesses, including music, e-commerce, publishing, and export ventures. He is also the co-author of a best-selling book on low risk entrepreneurship.