Pascual Reig-Munoz apologized in advance for talking too fast, acknowledging the buzz of excitement he felt since Alaska Entrepreneurship Week (AKEW) commenced at 5 a.m. on Monday. Reig-Munoz brought his rapid-fire Catalan accent to the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce luncheon to tell members how the event would benefit participants, both business veterans and newbies.
AKEW is a statewide series of events where business owners, investors, and students can learn, network, and collaborate. It’s also a showcase for all the state’s entrepreneurial resources, especially organizations that might not have enough outreach on their own.
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The five days from September 29 to October 3 are designed to help people who might have a business idea determine if the idea is viable, as well as train more experienced entrepreneurs how to propel their business into profitability and beyond.
“If somebody thinks they know everything about business, don’t do business with them,” Reig-Munoz said with a laugh. “As much as I would like to think I know everything, believe me I don’t.”…