The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship’s Graduate Business Student Association will welcome Kevin Harrington, former panel member and investor on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” Feb. 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center.
Taylor Guice, MBA student, said that Harrington — who formerly served as the CEO of the Internet company TVGoods and is now the chairman of the board of directors of As Seen on TV, Inc — serves as a good example of success for NSU students.
“[The event is] definitely a good way for people to come and learn some of those things that he used to succeed,” said Guice.
Harrington will discuss his strategies for success, before a question and answer session. The event will also include a brief presentation from the FLITE Center, a Broward County facility that helps children who grew up in Florida’s foster care system find a place to live, secure a job and advance in their education.
Although the event is free, event coordinators encourage attendees to make donations to the FLITE Center. Those who donate will receive an iPhone cover or a T-shirt.
This will be the second collaboration between NSU and “Shark Tank”. Last year, Daymond John, founder and CEO of the clothing line FUBU and investor on “Shark Tank” spoke on “Lessons from an Entrepreneurial Icon.”
However, Harrington will offer an additional set of expertise. Harrington has been involved with Direct Response marketing, a form of marketing that aims to spark an immediate reaction from consumers, for more than 25 years, and has been acknowledged as the pioneer and principal architect of the infomercial industry. He has launched more than 500 products that have generated $4 billion in sales and 20 products that have reached individual sales of more than $100 million.
Guice hopes the event will be an inspiring, educational experience for all involved and said, “I hope everyone takes something away whether it’s in their professional, personal or academic life,”
Lorena Rios, MBA student, hopes Harrington’s tips for success will help her in her entrepreneurial goals.
“I want to start my own nursing home so I know it will be beneficial to me because I’ll learn where he started and how he became this big man, this big deal,” she said.
Members of the general public may also attend the event, if accompanied by a student, faculty or staff member. Seating is limited and there is no guarantee for a seat without a ticket. To RSVP and receive a ticket, visit http://bit.ly/1kU99DS.
For more information, students should check their SharkMail accounts for an email from the Graduate Business Student Association.
