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Eric H. Walker is an accomplished advisor and executive with extensive experience in strategy, growth, and product development across various industries. Currently serving as an Advisor at the Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at Arizona State University, Eric supports over 10 student-led ventures. As Managing Director of Strategy & Growth at Next Step, Eric drives business growth and oversees operations and long-range planning. Previous roles include Sr. Director of GTM Strategy at Intel Corporation, Founder of Authlo, and Vice President of Global Product Technology Strategy at Mitsubishi, where significant contributions were made to product metrics and team leadership. Eric's educational background includes an MBA from Benedictine University, an MSc in Information Management from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, and a degree in Technology Entrepreneurship from Harvard University.
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Small businesses account for 99.7% of all companies in the US. According to recent statistics from the SBA, about two-thirds of business survive 2 years in business, half of all businesses will survive 5 years, and one-third will survive 10. The longer a company has been in business, the more likely it is to stay in business—it’s those first few years that are the hardest. We don’t believe in those numbers. Our goal is to ensure that your business is successful from day one. Leveraging a vast network of resources, we can provide you with the tools you need to sidestep potential roadblocks. This gives you more time to spend on innovation – developing that special ingredient that separates you from the competition. Isn’t that why you got into business in the first place? Today’s business world moves at light speed, there is no margin for error. Your business rests on the ability to make the right decision every time. We are the experts who can help you.