In this video clip, Gerald Chertavian expresses his passion for fundraising and gratitude to those who have contributed significant capital to Year Up. Gerald also provides words of wisdom about how to find your passion. He calls it “looking back in order to look clearly forward.” You also get a glimpse of how his entrepreneurial…

After the software business sold, Chertavian listened to valuable advise from his father and father-in-law; he took several months to plan his next step, considering his recently acquired wealth and relative youth. At age 35, he was encouraged by his father and father-in-law to be smart about his next choices and wealth planning. Once his…

Chertavian started his career on Wall Street, working for a commercial bank. He also volunteered as a Big Brother during this time. Looking back, he considers working with Big Brother a life changing experience, seeding his vision for Year Up. Soon after attending Harvard Business School, he co-founded a software company. The company thrived, opening…

In this video, Schawbel asserts that planning for the future is a primary component of successful entrepreneurship, a process he employs in both his nonprofit and for-profit efforts. Schawbel plans to continue making a difference in this world indefinitely, in philanthropy and business. Dedication and perseverance, with good planning, has served Schawbel well, from college…

Bill Schawbel has a deep bench of trusted advisors, both internally and externally. As a life-long learner, Schawbel emphasizes the importance of being open-minded to the feedback and perspective advisors provide. The key here, he remarks, is relationship. Schawbel has developed many long-term relationships, which bring him confidence. Bill “indulges” himself in meetings with distributors,…

Bill Schawbel, CEO of Schawbel Corporation for the last 30 years, always had a knack for philanthropy. His story demonstrates how entrepreneurs can make a difference in their business while making a difference in the world at the same time. From his childhood, Bill has understood how to give back. Bill’s story is remarkable; it…