The stakes are high: the old rules and traditions of normal business modes - how we market, how we design our products, who our consumer is - are no longer "standard"! And making sure that we explore, study and learn from the "Disruptors" who are forging new paths in their markets is an important tool in helping each of us - and our companies - find a way to claim our own success in this new marketplace!
Last month Paul W. Earle, Jr. joined a select group of industry leaders to share his learnings from 12 unique companies who broke the rules and "disrupted" their industries! It was a SELL OUT event - with Paul sharing what he gained from his unprecedented access to the founders, leaders, and shapers of these innovative companies!
We are excited to welcome Paul back for an encore presentation to explore these modern “Disruptors”! In researching his new book "A Front Row Seat at the Revolution", Paul received inside-the-ropes access to 12 notable companies and brands over a 12 month period - gaining an insider’s view of what worked and what’s next. Join us for an in-depth look at modern disruption and what it can mean as you build and grow your own brand and company.
Our speaker for this conversation:
Paul W. Earle, Jr., Principal - Earle & Company
At present, Paul is a principal of Earle & Company, an innovation firm that develops both front and creative solutions and innovation training workshops for growth-minded companies of all kinds. He is also a contributor to Forbes, where he covers innovation in the consumer sector. Finally, he is an adjunct faculty member at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management, where he co-teaches the popular "Corporate Innovation & New Ventures" class, a lab immersion that pairs student teams with top corporate partners.
Prior to launching his latest enterprise, Paul was executive director of Farmhouse, the innovation and new venture center of the global creative agency Leo Burnett. Founded by Paul in partnership with Leo Burnett management in 2011, and operated successfully through 2016. Paul also co-authored the strategy that led to Publicis90, a global open innovation platform - the first of its kind in the big agency world. On his own, Paul was also part of the founding team that created and launched Angel's Envy. Paul holds a BA from Hamilton College and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. He lives in the Chicago area with his wife and two sons.
Networking events with The Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network are an opportunity to access an inclusive network dedicated to bringing together all of the industry players of the greater Chicagoland area to develop meaningful and mutually beneficial business connections. The event provides a great opportunity to enjoy drinks and appetizers and an opportunity to mingle - forging new connections and circling back with contacts from other events, all while experiencing the power of the CFBN network!
Happy Hour beverages and light refreshments will be provided.
We appreciate the support of our event sponsor, Curion.
All attendees will also receive a signed copy of Paul’s book, courtesy of our event sponsor, Curion.
