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.
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