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Mike started his first business at the age of 24, moving his young family to the only safe place he could afford - a retirement village. With limited resources and no experience, he systematically bootstrapped a multi-million dollar technology business, sleeping in conference rooms to avoid hotel costs. After selling his first company, Mike launched a new business the very next day, and in less than three years, sold it to a Fortune 500. With his newest multi-million dollar venture, Obsidian Launch, he fosters startup businesses with his "get rich right" approach.

A graduate of Inc. & MIT's "Birthing of Giants" Entrepreneurial Program, Mike has received multiple entrepreneurship awards, including the SBA's Young Entrepreneur of the Year. He is a recurring guest on CNBC's The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, ABC News, and other television programs. He has been featured on National Public Radio (NPR), and in the New York Times, Smart CEO Magazine, and other publications.

Mike is a frequent guest lecturer for entrepreneurial groups and professional business groups throughout the world. Mike is also a reoccurring guest lecturer for entrepreneurial programs at Babson, Boston College, Columbia, Harvard, Penn State, Princeton and other colleges throughout the country.

Mike's book, The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur has already received glowing praise from the business community and readers alike since being published in September 2008. Check out www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com for more information on Mike or his book.

While entrepreneurship has run in Cameron's family, his parents never tried to persuade him or even interest him, for that matter, in business. "It was just something I did after I got my first computer," said Cameron. While he may have waited until the age of nine to start his first computer business, his career really began even sooner than that. It's said that even as a toddler, Cameron had been interested in becoming a businessman and he was always able to sell any product put in front of him. At the age of 7, he would sell vegetables from his red wagon door-to-door to neighbors. When he was nine years old and in the fourth grade, he was the top-seller for raffle ticket in his K-12 school, selling several hundred in only a matter of weeks. When he was in the fifth grade, it was wrapping paper the students were selling and yet again, Cameron was the top-seller and he sold more than twice as much as the runner-up.

He received his first computer as a Christmas present from his parents at the age of nine. Only a few months later, he started his first business printing greeting cards, stationery, and invitations for family and friends using his computer and printer. Just before he turned ten, his parents allowed him to open his own checking account. This allowed Cameron to be in complete control of all of his finances and to learn to manage his money. From depositing his weekly allowance to writing checks for office supplies, he learned how to manage his money and how to keep track of his expenses. Cameron was raised on the principles of giving back to his community and at the same age (just 10 years old), he began giving an annual gift to his local church.

Cameron attended college at Virginia Tech for a brief period but decided to put his college plans on hold. Today, Cameron is 24-years-old and primarily spends his time traveling to different speaking engagements around the world. He is also very involved with several non-profit organizations. Moving forward, he plans to take his platform and use it to promote financial literacy among young people. His current book was published in January, 2007, and still continues to get rave reviews. More information on You Call the Shots: Succeed Your Way - And Live the Life You Want - With the 19 Essential Secrets of Entrepreneurship and Cameron is available at www.cameronjohnson.com. The book is also available on Amazon.com.

As a former Agency Partner, Creative Director, Art Director and Designer, Tom has been instrumental in launching successful programs for American Reinsurance, DuPont, Cushman & Wakefield, YourHomeDirect.com, NJ Travel & Tourism, Westinghouse, Hoechst Celanese, Keystone Financial, Catholic Relief Services, Kennedy Health System, WithumSmith+Brown and more.

More recently, Tom's branding work has supported the marketing needs and success of Prudential Mortgage Capital Company, The Bank of Princeton, Amboy Bank, Windstreet Energy, NJ Tourism, Moore Frames and others.

Tom also managed a Design Company specializing in Logo and Corporate Identity, Business Collateral, Annual Reports, Packaging, and Web design. He has delivered many presentations on Branding and Corporate Identity featuring work recognized with CLIO, ANDY, TELLY, PRINT Magazine, and various Advertising and Design show awards. More importantly, Tom's work shows a track record of strong growth and success for his clients.

Tom began as a Fine Artist receiving his degree from Providence College. His early experience in advertising with Bozell & Jacobs built a strong foundation particularly in Tourism, Banking, Real Estate, and Sports Marketing. He is a member of several Charity Boards, notebly The Partnershp for Drug-Free New Jersey whom he has supported with several award-winning campaigns.

He also holds various certificates in Continuing Education in Management as well as Computer learning. He makes a home with his wife Mary, two sons and a daughter in Ewing, New Jersey. There he jams with his oldest, Ryan, and cheerleads Tim and Claire to victory regularly.

Tom's Keys to Success:
"Believe in myself. Surround myself with positive people. Be humble. Generous. Genuine. And deliver my best."

Tom is the owner and founder of Stimulus Brand Communications.

Born and raised in southern Alabama, Christina has always been a leader and a motivator. Growing up with the initials C.A.N, naturally her favorite saying has always been "Whether you think you CAN or think you can't, either way you are right." She is currently a successful investment advisor in Princeton, NJ.

With over 16 years of leading and motivating others to accomplish more than they ever thought they could, Christina energetically brings the power of business and positive thinking to her audiences.

Educational Background: Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Masters in Education