Scaling Startups with Jessica Head of Endeavor Northwest Arkansas
- Author
- Bentonville Economic Development | Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce
- Published
- Mon 10 Oct 2022
- Episode Link
- https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6f55fc5
Summary
On this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by Jessica Head, marketing director at Endeavor NWA, a global organization helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses to transform economies. With over ten years of experience, Jessica is a passionate and creative strategist specializing in experiential marketing, branding, and digital campaigns. Throughout the episode, James and Jessica discuss Endeavor’s ideal student, the tools Endeavor has to offer, and what Endeavor hopes to achieve in NWA.
Thanks for tuning in!
Show Notes:
(0:57) Introduction to Jessica
(4:40) The Story of Endeavor
(9:15) Endeavor’s Goal for NWA
(12:06) Endeavor’s Ideal Entrepreneur
(17:42) Endeavor’s Selection Process
(19:09) About Endeavor Catalyst
(22:49) Endeavor in NWA
(26:55) Biggest Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make
(29:39) Closing Questions
Links
Bentonville Economic Development
Megan Kinmonth Bowman (James called her April in the episode–sorry, Megan!)
Quotes
“We have some unique voices that are a part of this community that have helped to champion some really interesting mentorships that can be available to entrepreneurs worldwide.” - Jessica Head, (9:52)
“So expanding our visibility of Endeavor and the support we provide to neighboring cities of Northwest Arkansas is to ensure we have connectivity and that the talent and education crosses vertically in these different codes.” - Jessica Head, (10:57)
“They’re able to engage in international selection panels that are hosted all over the world. It’s an opportunity for founders to mingle with other entrepreneurs that are also at that stage of growth and looking to become an Endeavor entrepreneur.” - Jessica Head, (14:06)
“It becomes a selfless process that ensures that these founders get the trusted resources they need and the correct advice to have economies to scale.” - Jessica Head, (15:48)
