Yelvington
I partner with leaders and organizations to bridge vision and execution! Serial Entrepreneur | Counselor, Coach, and Consultant | Your Swiss Army knife for business and life, driving clarity, growth, and impact.
- Role
- Managing Director at The Cannon Community
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Yelvington
I’ve built my career around helping leaders turn vision into reality. Whether it was…
Experience
Managing Director
Jan 2023 — Present · Fulshear, TX, US
Partnering with the City of Fulshear to build and scale its entrepreneurial ecosystem, delivering measurable impact for local business owners, startups, and the broader community.Key Accomplishments:1. Grew membership of the Fulshear Entrepreneurship & Business Hub from a target of 48 to 156 active members, tripling expectations.2. Coordinated 28+ hub events (vs. target of 6), creating consistent opportunities for networking, education, and collaboration among entrepreneurs and business leaders.3. Provided advisory mentorship and coaching to 26 entrepreneurs and small business owners (more than double the original goal of 12).4. Facilitated the launch of 5 new businesses and supported 4 major business outcomes (new spaces, expanded product lines, etc.) within Fulshear.5. Matched 100% of Fulshear entrepreneurs seeking advising with qualified mentors and advisors, exceeding the 60% target.6. Launched a community-based angel investor network that funds early-stage startups and draws innovative companies into the local ecosystem.7. Contributed to new job creations, with survivability tracking toward the 80% benchmark set by contract goals.8. Developed and formalized 7 strategic partnerships with sponsors, event collaborators, and regional organizations, expanding access to the greater Houston innovation ecosystem.9. Secured 3 financial sponsors and multiple in-kind sponsors, while maintaining operations below budget for fiscal efficiency.10. Initiated discussions for innovation and business plan competitions to spotlight local entrepreneurs and secondary/post-secondary students.
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