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LEIGH TIMEL

Co-CEO , Gravity Partners >>

Himel ’ s company provides strategic consulting and marketing communications services to some huge international businesses , ensuring 2015 revenues of $ 5- $ 10 million . Himel is a big believer in entrepreneurial spirit , and that watching and learning market trends will lessen any potential business risk when starting out .

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MIA PEARSON

Co-Founder , North Strategic >>

Pearson and her team buck the often short-lived PR and social media agency trend by negotiating budgets with clients on a case-bycase basis , setting the tone for a highly customizable service . This has ensured a tiny five percent customer turnover , and revenue last year of $ 5- $ 10 million .