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Cranium founder to speak at PEAK event Thursday, April 12
Photos and story by James Hill
The President’s Entrepreneurial Advisory Council, or known as PEAK, is hosting legendary Seattle entrepreneur Richard Tait at the Rock Creek Campus. Tait presents “Secret Sauce for Success: Eight Lessons from Cranium and Beyond,” from 1:30-3:30 p.m., Thursday, April 12 in the Event Center, Building 9. Representative of Seattle’s entrepreneurial culture and spirit, he has worked at Microsoft and Starbucks, as well as co-founded Cranium, which was later sold to Hasbro, and most recently founded the innovation lab, Boom Boom brands.
Richard Tait.
There will be a pre-event reception with light food and beverages from 1:30-2 p.m. His presentation will be from 2-3 p.m. and a Q&A/networking session from 3-3:30 p.m.
Described by GeekWire as “one of the Seattle area’s most accomplished entrepreneurs,” Tait co-founded Golazo and, in soccer terms, plays as the company’s captain and “center mid.” Tait drives the ball, and leads the company’s overall operations, while sharing with the world Golazo’s vision and mission as the first passion brand for soccer.
To RSVP for this event, visit: www.pcc.edu/about/entrepreneurial-council/register
The PEAK Council is a special committee charged with reducing costs and increasing revenues at the college through staff and student suggestions.
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James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »