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Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship

Florida Gulf Coast University · Fort Myers, FL

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Spring 2026

Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program

Supporting veteran entrepreneurs through expert mentoring, workshops, and professional development.

Workshop Schedule

Tuesday, March 17, 2026Past

Strategic Partnerships & Expansion Planning

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026Past

Government Contracting & Procurement

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026Past

Metrics, KPIs, and Performance Management

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026Past

Funding: Investors, Loans & Grants

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026Past

Pitch Preparation, Scaling Plan Review, Completion

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026Past

Final Presentations to Panel

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Program Roster

Mentors (7)

BB
Bruce Bacon1:1 Mentor (Outside of Class) for Veteran Participant
JK
Jim KahlClass Mentor
GP
Gonzalo PaternosterClass Mentor & Strategic Advisor for Program Beyond Mentoring
MS
Michael SchneiderClass Mentor
BS
Becky SharonClass Mentor
PS
Pat SullivanClass Mentor
KY
Kena YokeClass Mentor & Strategic Advisor for Program Beyond Mentoring

Speakers (9)

AB
Agelo BiasiClass Speaker
WC
Webb CheshireClass Speaker
GD
Greg DesrosiersClass Speaker
AD
Ashleigh DrozClass Speaker
SH
Scott HoustonClass Speaker
SK
Scott KellyClass Speaker
JL
Jason LortieClass Speaker
FR
Fredrick RossClass Speaker
SS
Scott SpitzerClass Speaker

Judges (4)

TB
Troy BolivarJudge
JL
John LackJudge
SM
Sylvia MitchellJudge
DR
Dillon RosenthalJudge