Gateway CEO 2027 is off to a running start! We have spent the last two mornings together building relationships with each other and learning about the ins and outs of the experience they are being provided by amazing investors and community support.

As the founder, Craig Lindvahl definitely challenges each student with connecting with others and leaving an impact on those around you.

This course is as much leadership development as it is an introduction to entrepreneurship. Part of their foundation through the year will include building relationships with each other and always finding gratitude. It’s a way of life and skill that will stretch far beyond CEO.

As we move into the next few days, we will focus on the ‘WoW’ factor and why those elements are so important for their personal development and for CEO’s brand awareness. The last few minutes of class we spent time working on making a great first impression. It’s always so fun to watch the students light up as they interact with each other. What does a proper handshake look like? How do you ensure it is a firm handshake? Are you making proper eye contact and does your body language match your energy as you enter a room? We were able to get a little bit of practice in before our first guest speaker tomorrow morning!