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Interview with Shaun Connolly

Interview with Shaun Connolly: Connolly Financial, a Registered Investment Advisory Firm

This month I embarked on my Why Launch interview journey. I anticipate this will be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding aspects of my blog. For my first interview, I started where many ventures begin – in my own backyard. I spoke with my dad, Shaun Connolly, who founded a Registered Investment Advisory firm. In my house the entrepreneurial spirit runs deep. Read on to see how it unfolded.

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"Student Launch" a peer-to-peer business incubator

‘Student Launch’: A Peer-to-Peer Business Incubator for High School Students

Back at school for the year, I realize we have a valuable opportunity to foster a purpose-driven entrepreneurial mindset and create more business growth right in our student community. This, in turn, will build bridges to have a positive impact on our broader community. Introducing ‘Student Launch’: a peer-to-peer business incubator for high school students. We network, brainstorm ideas, and encourage each other’s creativity. Magic happens in collaboration.

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“Never let success go to your head. Never let failure get to your heart.”

Beyonce Knowles-Carter / Singer, Songwriter & Founder of Parkwood Entertainment