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It is hard to believe that it has been 30 years since the New Enterprise Forum was founded back in 1986 with an idea Tom Porter could not ignore. Entrepreneurs needed a community of support and training to help their fledgling companies take flight. As they do today, business professionals volunteered their time and expertise developing a team coaching approach that is still as unique, valuable and relevant to entrepreneur’s growth as it was ‘back in the day.’ New Enterprise Forum has become known as a safe place to learn the fine art of pitching to investors to get that first meeting that will lead to future funding.
So it is with pride and gratitude that this NEF 30-year Book was compiled for your enjoyment. As you look through the pages, we hope you will share in the pride of all of these accomplished entrepreneurs, whether their businesses were successful or not. They had the guts to try. Perhaps, you were a part of their adventure. We hope you will share in our gratitude to all the NEF supporters. We would not be here today if it were not for the hours our members, coaches, boards, investors, stakeholders and partners have generously donated over these many years. To all the entrepreneurs, thank you for allowing NEF to be a part of your journey.
Were you one of our intrepid entrepreneurs? Share your story with us . . . where are you and your company now? How did NEF help facilitate your success? Email social@NewEnterpriseForum.com and we will post your story on our social media networks.
Happy 30th Anniversary NEF!
