The Asper Award for Global Entrepreneurship is given annually to a person who best exemplifies Brandeis International Business School's values of entrepreneurial spirit and independent thinking.
This year's award recipient is Robert Herjavec, entrepreneur, CEO, best-selling author and star of ABC’s Emmy Award-winning show, Shark Tank.
Brandeis student and alumni entrepreneurs will also be honored during this special event.
*Overflow seating will be available in World Court.
5:00-7:30 P.M. EST
Brandeis International Business School
Food will be served
Dessert will be served
President and CEO, Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp.
Leonard Asper is the president, CEO and majority shareholder of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. Asper serves on Brandeis International Business School’s Board of Advisors and previously served several terms on Brandeis University’s Board of Trustees.
Dean, Brandeis International Business School
Kathryn Graddy is the dean of Brandeis International Business School and the Fred and Rita Richman Distinguished Professor in Economics. Graddy has held numerous leadership positions at Brandeis University. Graddy’s research focuses on the economics of art, culture and, more generally, industrial organization.
Professor of the Practice of Entrepreneurial Finance
Director, Asper Center for Global Entrepreneurship
Philippe Wells is a professor of the practice of entrepreneurial finance at Brandeis International Business School. A seasoned entrepreneur in the health and wellness industry, Wells also previously worked in structured finance at Bain Capital and in strategy consulting at the Boston Consulting Group.
The Asper Center for Global Entrepreneurship serves as Brandeis International Business School's platform to examine and understand the key trends affecting entrepreneurship across cultures and borders. It provides a diverse range of learning experiences through courses, seminars, conferences, internships, business plan competitions, field visits and meetings with global entrepreneurs.
For more information, please contact Kim Airasian, Associate Director, Event Strategy and External Relations.
Email: kairasian@brandeis.edu