Savon Gibson

About Savon Gibson

I am Savon Gibson Sr. a Polymath of Purpose, transforming income into generational wealth and turning vision into action for individuals, families, and entrepreneurs. As the founder of Empire Consulting and Gibson Financial Planning, I specializes in financial education, strategic planning, and values-based leadership.With over 15 years of experience, my work is grounded in The Polymath Framework™ – a five-pillar model integrating Wealth, Work, Worship, Wisdom, and the Wider World. This holistic approach equips people from teens receiving their first paycheck to entrepreneurs scaling their businesses to build a lasting legacy, lead with integrity, and live on purpose.Beyond my consulting practice, I\'m a dynamic public speaker, curriculum designer, and faith leader committed to bridging financial systems with spiritual growth and community empowerment. Whether illustrating the “3rd & 5 Rule,” the DAD Initiative, or training nonprofit boards in leadership, I builds systems that serve people, not just numbers.Let’s connect to collaborate, educate, or elevate a community together. DM me to book a workshop, consultation, or speaking engagement. |#PolymathOfPurpose

Experience

1. Entrepreneur in Residence

   Mortar

   Mar 2025 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   Serve as the inaugural Entrepreneur-in-Residence, acting as the primary liaison between MORTAR and its 500+ alumni entrepreneurs across the Greater Cincinnati region. This role is designed to strengthen alumni engagement, expand post-program support, and build a connected, thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.Key Responsibilities & Impact:Lead alumni engagement strategy for a network of 500+ founders, serving as a trusted advisor, connector, and accountability partner.Provide 1:1 mentorship to entrepreneurs across multiple industries, supporting business growth, operational clarity, financial sustainability, and strategic decision-making.Design and deliver alumni-focused programming, including workshops, networking events, site visits, and peer-learning experiences.Conduct on-site visits to alumni businesses (restaurants, offices, retail spaces, events) to deepen relationships, understand operational realities, and identify opportunities for support and collaboration.Serve as a strategic bridge between MORTAR staff, current cohorts, alumni, and community partners to ensure alignment between programming and real-world entrepreneurial needs.Support ecosystem development by activating partnerships, elevating alumni success stories, and fostering meaningful connections across the Cincinnati small-business landscape.Contribute to the development of systems, frameworks, and best practices to formalize and scale the Entrepreneur-in-Residence role for future leaders.Focus Areas:Entrepreneur Mentorship · Alumni Engagement · Program Design · Ecosystem Building · Community Partnerships · Small Business Strategy · Founder Support

Education

• ITT Technical Institute

  Associates, Business Administration GPA 3.2

  2006 — 2008

• Tiffin University

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business Administration and Management, General

  2012 — 2014

• Xavier University

  Executive Certificate in Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Services

Skills

• Customer Service
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Fundraising
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Design Thinking
• Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Event Planning
• Financial Planning
• Coaching
• Research
• Strategic Planning
• Event Management
• Access
• Facebook
• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Systematic Inventive Thinking
• Management
• Team Building
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Word
• Public Relations
• Social Media
• Blogging
• Nonprofits
• Outlook
• Leadership
• Community Outreach
• Leadership Development
• Social Networking
• Teaching
• Time Management