J. Vincent Williams
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J. Vincent Williams (Vince) is the Executive Director of the Entrepreneurial Development and Leadership Institute (EDLI), where he leads efforts to empower Black, Latino, and women entrepreneurs through personalized business assessments, funding readiness, and a connected network of support organizations. As the Founder and Principal Consultant of JV Williams Consulting Group, Vincent brings more than 20 years of experience in business strategy, organizational development, and economic empowerment for underserved communities.
A third-generation entrepreneur and advocate for equity, Vince has held executive leadership roles at the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council, the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, and the Executives' Club of Chicago. He serves on several boards, mentors entrepreneurs through the University of Chicago's Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, serves on advisory boards for local higher education institutions, and is a frequent speaker on inclusive entrepreneurship. A native of Chicago's South Side (Roseland), Vince holds a dual MBA in Finance and Management, as well as a Nonprofit Executive Leadership Certificate from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
- How preparation creates opportunities by building the confidence, skills, and readiness needed to seize the right moments.
- Why entrepreneurial readiness is essential for turning ideas into sustainable and successful ventures.
- That relationships are a powerful form of capital that fuels growth, collaboration, and long-term business success.
- How trusted partnerships and meaningful connections can strengthen businesses and create lasting impact.
- Why investing in people before expecting returns is a defining quality of effective leadership.
- That entrepreneurship is a powerful pathway for creating generational wealth and stronger communities.
- How successful entrepreneurs can create jobs, revitalize neighborhoods, and expand opportunities for others.
- Why perseverance, preparation, and purpose are essential ingredients for overcoming barriers and achieving business success.
- That supporting Black, Brown, and women founders helps build a stronger and more inclusive entrepreneurial future.
- How taking courageous action can transform a vision into something meaningful and impactful.
about the show
Next Level CEO is a high-impact business educational series hosted by Daymond John, designed to spotlight the world’s most elite and insightful entrepreneurs.
In each episode, Daymond’s handpicked expert CEOs, founders, and industry leaders who’ve built powerful brands, scaled successfully, and led with vision, share their story and expertise. From disruptive startups to billion-dollar empires, Next Level CEO gives viewers a front-row seat to the real strategies, mindset shifts, and leadership moves behind business excellence.
This is what works.
It’s a rare look inside the minds of those who’ve actually built something that lasts.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to grow, a business owner ready to level up, or a leader who’s hungry to learn from the best, Next Level CEO delivers the playbook from those who’ve already won.
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