Southwest Florida CEO News

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🎤 Student Spotlight: Ethan Brooks Meet SWFL CEO student Ethan Brooks, who’s currently building Unbranded Western Wear—a modern take on a western pawn shop offering quality western ...

🎤 Student Spotlight: Ethan Brooks Meet SWFL CEO student Ethan Brooks, who’s currently building Unbranded Western Wear—a modern take on a western pawn shop offering quality western ...

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CEO Spotlight ✨ We are so proud to celebrate Mary, a senior at First Baptist Academy in Naples and a dedicated SWFL CEO student who shows up every morning ready to grow and lead. In ...

CEO Spotlight ✨ We are so proud to celebrate Mary, a senior at First Baptist Academy in Naples and a dedicated SWFL CEO student who shows up every morning ready to grow and lead. In ...

0 Video 1 Image January-29-2026View Article
💡 Pitch. Learn. Grow. Repeat. This past week, our students have been hard at work developing their business pitch decks, practicing their presentations, and planning for their ...

💡 Pitch. Learn. Grow. Repeat. This past week, our students have been hard at work developing their business pitch decks, practicing their presentations, and planning for their ...

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We had an extra-special speaker this past week—Steve Krivda 🙌 Steve, the father of one of our current CEO students, shared his expertise on the art of coaching and what it looks like ...

We had an extra-special speaker this past week—Steve Krivda 🙌 Steve, the father of one of our current CEO students, shared his expertise on the art of coaching and what it looks like ...

0 Video 1 Image January-25-2026View Article
This month, our SWFL CEO students connected one-on-one with their mentors during a mentorship meet-up at Moorings Park. Students reviewed their progress, discussed challenges, and ...

This month, our SWFL CEO students connected one-on-one with their mentors during a mentorship meet-up at Moorings Park. Students reviewed their progress, discussed challenges, and ...

0 Video 1 Image January-21-2026View Article
We loved welcoming back SWFL CEO alumna Jadyn Lampkin (Class of 2025) this past week! 🎉 Jadyn returned to share her perspective and advice with current students, offering valuable ...

We loved welcoming back SWFL CEO alumna Jadyn Lampkin (Class of 2025) this past week! 🎉 Jadyn returned to share her perspective and advice with current students, offering valuable ...

0 Video 1 Image January-18-2026View Article
This past Friday, SWFL CEO Board members welcomed students to present the results of their $5–$100 Challenge. Students shared how they transformed just $5 into real businesses—creating ...

This past Friday, SWFL CEO Board members welcomed students to present the results of their $5–$100 Challenge. Students shared how they transformed just $5 into real businesses—creating ...

0 Video 1 Image January-16-2026View Article
This weekend, three of our SWFL CEO students competed in the DECA District Competition at Florida Gulf Coast University! We’re thrilled to share that Brayden Williams and Vibhav ...

This weekend, three of our SWFL CEO students competed in the DECA District Competition at Florida Gulf Coast University! We’re thrilled to share that Brayden Williams and Vibhav ...

0 Video 1 Image January-15-2026View Article
Our SWFL CEO students had an incredible experience touring the Collective Building and learning more about the Naples Design District! A huge thank you to Elizabeth Kurtz, Director of ...

Our SWFL CEO students had an incredible experience touring the Collective Building and learning more about the Naples Design District! A huge thank you to Elizabeth Kurtz, Director of ...

0 Video 1 Image January-14-2026View Article
New year, same great mentors! 🎉 Our students had the opportunity to hear from Jordan Dunin, Naples-based entrepreneur and founder of HatchPath, who shared his powerful journey of ...

New year, same great mentors! 🎉 Our students had the opportunity to hear from Jordan Dunin, Naples-based entrepreneur and founder of HatchPath, who shared his powerful journey of ...

0 Video 1 Image January-06-2026View Article
Happy Holidays from the SWFL CEO Program! As we wrap up the year and embrace the spirit of the season, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the mentors, partners, supporters, and ...

Happy Holidays from the SWFL CEO Program! As we wrap up the year and embrace the spirit of the season, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the mentors, partners, supporters, and ...

0 Video 1 Image December-24-2025View Article
We’re so proud of SWFL CEO student Liam Ward for sharing his musical gifts and performing at FGCU’s Daveler and Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship Holiday Party. Your talent and ...

We’re so proud of SWFL CEO student Liam Ward for sharing his musical gifts and performing at FGCU’s Daveler and Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship Holiday Party. Your talent and ...

0 Video 1 Image December-18-2025View Article