Finding Fortunato With Adam Pearson

In this episode, we speak with Adam Pearson, co-founder of Fortunato No.4, a family-owned business producing some of the world’s finest chocolate. Their journey—from the streets of San Diego to the jungles of Peru—is an adventure you won’t want to miss. After losing their family business, Adam, along with his father and brother, had to start over. Selling parts for mining equipment led them to a successful chocolate business serving global customers. Through perseverance, they discovered a rare cacao breed thought extinct. Today, their company produces premium chocolate and supports hundreds of cacao farmers in Peru. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Adam Pearson.

Entrepreneurial Mindset Facilitator Certification - February 2025

This unique online training offers professionals the opportunity to deepen their expertise in entrepreneurial mindset education and gain practical tools and techniques to facilitate change, inspire teams, and create meaningful impact. Participants will be equipped with the skills to lead transformative learning experiences and guide individuals toward personal and professional growth through the Ice House Entrepreneurial Mindset Program framework. Early bird pricing is available until Dec. 31st, 2024.

Historic Traditions Meet Innovative Practice at the College of William & Mary

The College of William & Mary is the second oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, chartered in 1693, and it is one of the leading liberal arts universities in the country. Keeping with their tradition of forward-thinking, President Katherine A. Rowe has emphasized entrepreneurial thinking as a core tenet of the school’s goals moving forward.

One way they do this is through their Alan B. Miller Entrepreneurship Center, a place designed to “educate, inspire, and support students in developing the skills and mindset of an entrepreneur.” While supporting students who want to start or grow a business, the center is more focused on the skills and attitudes entrepreneurs exhibit, as they are valuable and, in many ways, necessary to meet the challenges of the modern world. 

In this recorded webinar, Graham Henshaw, Executive Director of the Miller Entrepreneurship Center, will join us to discuss how the center is fostering entrepreneurial skills throughout the student body of W&M and its community. Join us to see how they’ve adapted to barriers such as COVID-19, as well as how they think beyond the confines of startup support.