Experience

Research Park at FAU

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Ventures Program Manager

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Boca Raton, Florida, United States Global Ventures at the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is an entrepreneurial support initiative for tech companies that have established themselves in their industry and are ready to scale up to the next level of growth. Global Ventures at FAU seeks to assist technology-based companies with an interest in developing links to FAU that have achieved approximately $1 million in annual sales and employ at least six people, as well as graduates of FAU Tech Runway®.



Robbins Research International

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Independent Contractor

  • Jun 2021 - Present



Ryan Lilly (Speaker & Author)

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• RyanLilly.com

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  Ocala, Florida Area Ryan is available for speaking opportunities at conferences, Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Organizations, and more! Topics include: - 5 Steps to Get Your Local Economy Back to the Future (w/ additional strategies & stories!) - Why & How Communities MUST Help Entrepreneurs - The Entrepreneurial Economic Developer: Applying “Startup” Principles to Economic Development - And more! (Customized to your organization, community and event.)



Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Business Creation

  • Dec 2016 - Jan 2022

  Ocala, Florida Area Promoted to overseeing all Business Creation initiatives of the Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership (CEP).

• Director of Business Creation

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2016

  Ocala, Florida Area Serving as a catalyst for the creation, attraction, and growth of startup companies both in the Ocala Power Plant incubator and throughout Marion county.



City of Galesburg

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Entrepreneur Center Manager - Economic Development

  • Jan 2011 - Aug 2013

  Galesburg, Illinois The center is driven by the city’s Economic Development Department and based within the Sustainable Business Center, an 88,000 sq. ft. incubator for environmentally and socially-focused startups. In addition to manufacturing, distribution and office space, the facility also includes a commercial kitchen. Began in January 2011, staff serves a four county region. The initiative is funded through several community partnerships and a $1.2 million grant from EDA (expiring in 2013). ●… Show more The center is driven by the city’s Economic Development Department and based within the Sustainable Business Center, an 88,000 sq. ft. incubator for environmentally and socially-focused startups. In addition to manufacturing, distribution and office space, the facility also includes a commercial kitchen. Began in January 2011, staff serves a four county region. The initiative is funded through several community partnerships and a $1.2 million grant from EDA (expiring in 2013). ● Created a responsive, proactive and sustainable support system to educate, engage and empower entrepreneurs at all levels – ensuring them a better chance at success. ● Counseled 200+ entrepreneurs throughout an array of industries and growth stages. ● Engaged students and faculty from 4 colleges and 3 K-12 schools. ● Produced industry analyses for Entrepreneurship Center clients and to generate leads for incubator tenant recruitment. Admin-level use of Hoovers & First Research databases. ● Pioneered outreach efforts to serve female (~40%) and minority (~20%) clients. ● Taught and/or coordinated classes, workshops and speaker series to address specific, recurring needs in the entrepreneurial community. ● Delivered 75+ incubator tours and 50+ community presentations on entrepreneurship to social organizations, political leaders, schools and prospective companies. ● Assisted and evaluated Business Innovation Grant and Revolving Loan Fund applicants. ● Composed RFPs and managed crowd-sourced website & logo development projects. ● Published The Entrepreneurial Mindset blog and e-newsletter (952 subscribers) ● Administrative-level experience with Salesforce CRM. Updated client metrics & produced reports for EDA, city council and internal monitoring purposes. ● Led the Entrepreneurial Support Network (10 member organizations) Show less



Virginia Tech KnowledgeWorks

• Research Intern on Entrepreneurship

  • Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Blacksburg, Virginia Under the supervision of the incubator director, researched entrepreneurship globally, focusing on trends in venture capital investment. Presented research at and helped to promote and organize Virginia Tech's 2nd Annual Entrepreneurship Summit.