#229 - Entrepreneurship Is About Going All In with Andrew Duffell

Duffell's international background and multiple economic development roles have shaped his forward-thinking and problem-solving approach regarding the development of South Florida's economy using technology as a catalyst. Since becoming president & CEO of the Research Park at FAU in 2011 the Research Park's contribution to the region's economy has surged, largely due to the repositioning efforts Duffell has implemented. The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® is home to technology companies and research-based organizations working to support the research and development activities of Florida Atlantic University and to foster economic development and broaden the economic base of Broward and Palm Beach counties. Under Duffell's leadership it has become known as South Florida's laboratory for new entrepreneurial ideas and technologies and is a valuable asset in the region's economic development efforts. Duffell's personal achievements include being named the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year and being honored as a South Florida Business Journal Ultimate CEO, both in 2017, as well as a 2015 Palm Beach Ultimate CEO by the South Florida Business Journal and being recognized in January 2015 as a "40 Under 40 Rising Star in Economic Development" by Development Counsellors International (DCI) at the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Leadership Summit. Currently Duffell serves on the boards of directors for the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, Florida Economic Development Council and the Children's Home Society of Florida, as well as other advisory boards related to economic development.In 2000 he was conferred the degree of Master of Arts (Hons) in European Studies by the University of Aberdeen and in 2015 earned a master of business administration (MBA) from Florida Atlantic University.

Andrew Duffell, MBA

President

Email: aduffell@Research-Park.org