To say that Adam Gibson has potential in the entrepreneurial arena is like saying that there's a good chance the sun is going to come up tomorrow.
The 22-year-old entrepreneur not only created the young start-up company
Clever Cloud Computing, but he also designed an Internet-based promotional tracking tool developed for marketing and advertising agencies as well as algorithms for financial trading, a program that is used by brokerage firms in New York City.
But what became extremely apparent recently was that Gibson has the drive to succeed, which is exactly why he headed to Ann Arbor to take part in the SPARK entrepreneurial boot camp, a two-day intensive training program where entrepreneurs and small business owners meet with experienced mentors, watch presentations, network with other entrepreneurs, and depart with some basic tools and information needed to start a business.
"I walked away with solid tools, plans and deliverables for the real world," says Gibson, who went to the boot camp on the advice of the MTEC SmartZone. "Even cooler--I walked away with projects and clients."
Gibson worked closely with three mentors in two-hour sessions to cover everything from marketing to product development. He also nailed down a one-minute elevator pitch encompassing 15 aspects of his business, such as product description, financials, founder information, and more. For the young entrepreneur, the most valuable aspects of boot camp were the networking, directions specific to his business, and learning about customers.
Local entrepreneurs interested in SPARK's Boot Camp are encouraged to contact the
MTEC SmartZone.
Writer: Sam Eggleston
Source: Adam Gibson, Clever Cloud Computing
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