Sail Your Passion: Navigating the Entrepreneurial Spirit for Life with Tom Whidden II '70

Posted by: Office of Communications (communications@colby.edu) on Mon, February 13, 2012, 8:53 a.m.
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Thomas Avery Whidden II '70 is one of the most experienced America's Cup sailors in the modern era. He has sailed in eight America's Cup challenges and won the race three times. He is president, CEO, and co-owner of North Marine Group, a $300-million family of nautical companies (such as North Sails Sportswear and EdgeWater, a manufacturer of outboard power-boats). North Marine Group is the most successful sail maker in the world. In this presentation, Whidden discussed setting and managing personal and professional goals: how to do exactly what you want to do after college and create a successful business at the same time.

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