Gen Next LA: Dean Ellis of the Marshall School of Business

February 25, 2009, 6:30pm

Summary:

A very special thank you to our guest speaker, Dean Jim Ellis.

Detail:

Today's young entrepreneurs must be geared up to enter a globalized market. One man leading their preparation is USC Dean Jim Ellis.

On Wednesday, February 25th, Gen Next hosted the energetic Dean of the USC Marshall School of Business.  Guests enjoyed the city lights of West Hollywood in the Terrace Room at the landmark, Sunset Towers Hotel. Members and guests were treated to an open bar, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and a truly memorable discussion lead by Dean Ellis. Jim, an expert on innovation, gave animated advice for today's business owners and entrepreneurs. Remarkably each question, comment and insight to and from Dean Ellis includes an analogy or reference to a piece of business history with an emphasis on a particular innovation or entrepreneur.

In the midst of today's challenging times, Dean Ellis gave a refreshing and optimistic perspective of the need to look forward.