The Power of Perseverance and Resilience with Marques Ogden (NFL player and author of Success Cycle)

Apr 23, 2020, 5:00 – 6:00 PM (UTC)

Boston

GoToWebinar, https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4781750087056286222, Boston, 02109

This fireside chat features former NFL offensive lineman Marques Ogden as he shares his ups and downs of the Success Cycle, going from the founder of an award-winning construction company to bankruptcy, losing $2 million in 90 days and then bouncing back from his darkest hours to eventually become the best selling author of the Success Cycle and a motivational speaker.

Virtual event

About this event

A little background about Marques: in 2003, he was drafted into the NFL as an offensive lineman. After 5 years of playing in the league, he decided to retire and pursue a career in construction and contracting. At the age of 27, Marques founded a construction company, Kayden Premier Enterprises. The company had fast growth and in 2010 Marques won The African American Subcontractor of the Year Award in the state of Maryland. Yet, in the end, his business went bankrupt, losing almost 2 million dollars on one project in a matter of 90 days.

During his darkest hours, Marques pulled himself together, got a part-time job as a custodian and with hard work and determination became an inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, best-selling author, and marketing leader, helping to build the success of others.

The event includes a virtual fireside chat with Marques Ogden, and an audience Q&A session. A copy of Marques's book is included with every paid ticket.


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Check out what happened

Speaker

  • Marques Ogden

    NFL

    Offensive Lineman

When

When

Thursday, April 23, 2020
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (UTC)

Agenda

Introduction and thank you to sponsors
Fireside Chat and audience Q&A with Marques Ogden
Networking and community shoutouts

Host

  • Jason Kraus

    Prepare 4 VC

    Founder

Organizers

  • Jason Kraus

    Startup Grind

    Chapter Director

  • Yevgeny Ioffe

    Mi-Si Electronics Design, Inc.

    Co-Director

  • Steve Vilkas

    Prepare 4 VC

    Community Builder

  • Christopher Dube

    Prepare 4 VC

    Community Builder

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