EPISODE · Jan 31, 2024 · 32 MIN
From Wall Street to Main Street: A Journey in Industrial Entrepreneurship
from ETA Insider Podcast · host Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
This month’s episode features Peter Jackson, the owner and CEO of Miller Industrial, as he shares his remarkable journey from the world of Wall Street to becoming a key player in Main Street entrepreneurship. The discussion delves into Peter’s diverse career experiences, from corporate finance to his pivotal role at Groupon, leading up to the acquisition of Miller Industrial in 2018. Explore the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned as Peter navigated the complexities of self-funding, searching for a business, and the ongoing responsibilities of industrial entrepreneurship.
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This month’s episode features Peter Jackson, the owner and CEO of Miller Industrial, as he shares his remarkable journey from the world of Wall Street to becoming a key player in Main Street entrepreneurship. The discussion delves into Peter’s diverse career experiences, from corporate finance to his pivotal role at Groupon, leading up to the acquisition of Miller Industrial in 2018. Explore the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned as Peter navigated the complexities of self-funding, searching for a business, and the ongoing responsibilities of industrial entrepreneurship.
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