Breakfast with the Pros - Why Pivots Are Essential

The event is free and breakfast is sponsored by Chick-fil-A, provided to the first 30 individuals. Early bird catches the worm!

This event is sponsored by Land Title Professionals, Orlando Health - St. Cloud Hospital and Lewis and Massey.

Why Pivots Are Essential - See how others have successfully pivoted their businesses and leave with practical strategies you can apply right away—whether fine-tuning your approach or redefining your entire model.

BIO- Maria Cevallos:

With over 15 years of experience on Wall Street, Maria has expertise in strategic advisory, business development, fundraising, go-to-market strategy, artificial intelligence, business process redesign, and executive mentoring. She has worked with a diverse range of clients, bringing a forward-thinking approach to help businesses navigate complex challenges and achieve sustainable growth. Her ability to design and implement tailored strategies makes her an invaluable partner for clients seeking transformational growth and results-driven solutions.

BIO- Rafael E. M. Pratts

Mr. Rafael E. M. Pratts joined the Florida SBDC at the University of Central Florida (UCF) after an extensive career in business development, most recently served as a marketing executive at Control Micro Systems in Winter Park, FL. Earlier in his career, he served as a commercial officer at Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), where he mainly conducted research, trade missions, foreign direct investment and established close partnerships in North America for companies such as LG, Carnival, Samsung, Hyundai and Universal Studios as part of their business development efforts. He holds the following professional designation(s): Economic Development Finance Professional Certification (EDFP), and Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP). Lastly, he is a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran.

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