Scottsdale CC alum shares three tips for aspiring entrepreneurs
Scottsdale CC alum shares three tips for aspiring entrepreneurs
According to a Maricopa Community Colleges report, Scottsdale Community College alumnus Michael Spangenberg, CEO and co-founder of State Forty Eight and the State Forty Eight Foundation, shares the advice he would give aspiring entrepreneurs.
The report’s video description notes that Spangenberg appears on screen and introduces his three tips to become an entrepreneur.
A photo accompanying the video shows Mike Spangenberg with on-screen text reading: “Mike Spangenberg. CEO & Co-Founder of State Forty Eight. Scottsdale Community College, 2012,” before returning to him as he delivers his tips.
An end-card motion graphic features the Maricopa Community Colleges logo above the logos of all 10 colleges, with on-screen text reading: “10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities. maricopa.edu.”
Maricopa Community Colleges is at State Forty Eight.
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Arizona small businesses boosted by college partnerships, grants
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