TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL continued
Let ’ s meet some of the alumni :
Irsan Tisnabudi President , Aria Services
Irsan has been in wireless telecom infrastructure industry , focusing in architecture and engineering since 1997 . He founded Aria Services , Inc ., in 2010 in an effort to provide faster , economical and quality construction drawings and structural analyses within this particular field . “ This program really gave me the tools I needed for a tune-up ,” says Irsan , also a competitive ballroom dancer .
Karee Laing Principal and CEO , Studio Brand Collective
Karee Laing is the Principal and Chief Executive Officer of Studio Brand Collective ( SBC ), a Houston design and digital marketing agency focused on providing results-driven marketing solutions to businesses in the health and beauty , restaurant and professional services industries . In just over three years , Karee has led the growth of SBC from a one-person team to a 16-person team . “ The networking aspect of 10,000 Small Businesses is very powerful ,” she says . “ The connections I have made are so valuable .”
Cathy Poye President , J3 Resources , Inc .
As President of J3 Resources , Inc ., which focuses on indoor air quality , Cathy Poye ’ s strong background in commercial real estate , business development , marketing and communications , along with her performance-driven objectives , have provided her with the expertise essential to making J3 the thriving company that it is today . “ The quality of the curriculum and the expertise of the instructors are really impressive . I am a strong advocate and ambassador for the program !” says Poye .
Vladimir Naranjo Managing Partner , PMG Project Management Group , LLC .
Vladimir is a professional licensed engineer in the State of Texas and owner of PMG Project Management Group , LLC , a Houston firm that provides project management , energy solutions and general construction services . Vladimir has more than 22 years of experience in the construction , engineering and energy efficiency industries . “ As an advocate for small businesses , I can not praise the Goldman Sachs program enough ,” he enthuses .
Do you have what it takes to join the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program ? It all starts with an application . Visit www . 10ksbapply . com to apply for the next session .
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