Starting the New Year right: We are welcoming two new employees, Lindsay MacMillan, Director of Community Engagement and Olivia Neitzke, Business Development associate. Lindsay is leveraging her experience and network to engage the West Michigan community. Her focus is to source talent for the Acquire and Residency programs. Olivia is a recent graduate from Western Michigan University utilizing her background from Eaton to activate customer relationships and marketing strategy. SGC is rapidly expanding and excited to announce we are looking to hire a Financial Analyst to our team.
In March, our new cohort of Acquire students will be learning how to buy a business and have the opportunity to apply to become an Executive in Residence at Sleeping Giant Capital by the end of their course. Do you know anyone that has interest in owning a business of their own? Check out our website or schedule a chat with our Acquire recruiter, Lindsay Macmillan to learn more click here.
The Do Diligence podcast: The first three episodes of the Do Diligence podcast are available now. Catch the first episode featuring Aaron Ziegler and Dan Scheid chat about the challenges and growth of M&A with Co-Host, Justin Murray. Check out the latest here: Spotify and Youtube.
Women in Leadership: SGC hosted its first women's event on February 7th. Featuring a podcast panel with Jen Randall, Co-founder and CEO of Maestro, and Leigh Ann Sayen, President of The Peterson Company. Jen and Leigh Ann offered insight into what it's like to push back against gender stereotypes, imposter syndrome, and standing up to realize your worth. Thank you to those who came out for the first of many new events.