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pring Fund (Donna Mackenzie) and Florida Venture Forum (Kevin Burgoyne) CAPITAL, AND WHAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE FOR SUCCESS. DONNA MACKENZIE KEVIN BURGOYNE Education: BBA in Accounting, University of Alaska, Anchorage Education: B.S. in Communications, University of Florida; M.B.A., University of Chicago Passion: Growing tech companies and creating an environment for them to thrive First job: Selling greeting cards door to door Passion:  I am passionate about the water. I am a licensed captain, and an avid boater and inshore saltwater fisherman. Biggest career challenge: Startups are always a challenge and I love challenges! First job:  Busboy in a family restaurant, and working in the mailroom of a real estate company Greatest accomplishment: I’ve been afforded so many opportunities it’s hard to think about accomplishments. Biggest career challenge: Working through a Chapter 11 process and helping turn around a failing company What gives me the most joy is when I’ve made a connection that helps another. Greatest accomplishment:  Three happy kids with good hearts and bright minds I CAN’T live without … books. I usually have at least a couple going at once and a digital copy or two when I can’t carry around a real paper book. I CAN’T live without … my family, exercise and being near the water. florida.HIGH.TECH 2016 73