Nov 19, 2020, 7:15 – 9:15 PM
Join us for a Fireside Chat during Global Entrepreneurship Week with the CEO of Simple Modern, Mike Beckham! Mike will share tips on being an impactful, mission-focused entrepreneur that pursues both a quality life and quality business. He will share general principles learned through scaling multiple ventures and dive into the "why." Join us either virtually or in-person at 36 Degrees North
Join us for a Fireside Chat during Global Entrepreneurship Week with the CEO of Simple Modern, Mike Beckham! Join us either virtually or in-person at 36 Degrees North
This chat will cover:
About Mike:
Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude from the OU Business College in 2003.
Mike began his career working with the worldwide non-profit Christian ministry CRU. Since transitioning to the business world, he has been a part of founding and operating several e-commerce businesses that have cumulatively generated more than 1 billion in revenue.
Most recently, Mike has served as CEO and co-founder of Simple Modern. Simple Modern has grown in 5 years to be one of the leading suppliers of stainless-steel insulated drinkware in the world. Simple Modern is an omni-channel consumer packaged goods company that was built from a digital first distribution strategy. Its three largest distribution channels are its website, Amazon, and Target. In addition, Simple Modern is a licensing partner for the NFL, NBA, NCAA, and Disney.
Mike lives in Norman with his wife of 17 years, Heather. He has two children, Carter (9) and Kenzie (6). In addition to his work in the business world, Mike is the senior entrepreneur-in-residence for the University of Oklahoma Price College of Business Entrepreneurship Program.
Where: VIRTUAL or in-person at 36 Degrees North (36 E Cameron St, Tulsa, OK 74103)
When: Thursday, November 19, 1:15 - 3:15 PM Central
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Thursday, November 19, 2020
7:15 PM – 9:15 PM UTC
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| Wrap up / Networking |
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