Erie's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem - And the Gaps That Need to Be Filled
As an era of employment ending in a ‘gold watch’ quickly fades into memory, a culture of entrepreneurism is taking its place. However, there’s a danger lurking amongst all that promise of opportunity and riches. In order to build a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Erie, there are 6 gaps that need to be filled. This talk will outline those gaps and what needs to be done to blaze a trail to the future.
Brian Slawin, B.S., is a serial entrepreneur who discovers, invests in, and supports startup technology and small manufacturing companies throughout Central & Northern PA. Growing up in St. Louis – and beneath the flight path of Lambert Field – Brian’s lifelong obsession with all things that fly led him to become a Commercial Pilot, a Gold Seal Chief Flight Instructor, and an airshow pilot for more than 15 years. Now, as a Board Member of the Erie Regional Airport Authority, Brian combines his insights as a small business and start-up mentor in his work with other ERAA Board Members and the professional staff at ERI to support the forward progress being made at the Erie International Airport.
