Kentucky Entrepreneurial Seminar



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Alltech Annual International Symposium

Kentucky Entrepreneurial Seminar

Kentucky Entrepreneur Session

Dr. Pearse Lyons, and Jim Host discuss what it takes to be an entrepreneur. Join them at a special Kentucky session as part of Alltech's Symposium. http://www.alltech.com/symposium


 

Come join us for an interactive afternoon of discussion on jobs, on opportunities and on ideas.
Learn the tips for starting a business - the dos and don’ts.

Date: Tuesday, May 22
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Registration: 1:30pm
Location: Lexington Convention Center, Thoroughbred Ballroom 1-3
Cost: Free of Charge (Registration required as space is limited - click here!)

 

Speakers:

Dr. Pearse LyonsDr. Pearse Lyons, Alltech: An Irish scientist, innovator and entrepreneur

  • How did a brewer with $10,000 build a multi-billion dollar company based in Kentucky?
  • How did this private company, with no outside investors, rise to become no. 7 in the world of animal health?
  • What does the future hold for Alltech as it heads for a target of $4 billion in sales?
  • What’s the connection between the company’s current business and its recent foray into the world of Alzheimer’s?

Jim HostJim Host, CEO, iHigh.com: What drives entrepreneurs to success?

  • How did he build one of the largest college sports marketing companies with just $107 in his pocket?
  • iHigh.com: the high-tech phenomenon that broadcast 46,000 events online to 11 million people in 2011 in only it’s third year of existence.
  • What does the future hold for media communications?