Hear The Stories
Behind Entrepreneurial Success

Connect with over 250 professionals, exchange ideas, and gain insights that could transform your approach to business and leadership.

May 22nd, 2025 – 5:30pm | Sarasota, Florida

Steve Schenbaum
Game On Nation

Chris Williams
Aginto – A Digital Agency
Host

Vlad Ljesevic
Compose

Hear The Stories Behind Entrepreneurial Success

Connect with over 250 professionals, exchange ideas, and gain insights that could transform your approach to business and leadership.

May 22nd, 2025 – 5:30pm
USF Sarasota-Manatee

Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
5:30pm – 8:00pm

USF Sarasota-Manatee
8350 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL

Inspired Journey’s to Unlock Yours

Connect with over 250 professionals, exchange ideas, and gain insights that could transform your approach to business and leadership. Our live interview will explore the unique paths Steve and Vlad took on their way to business success, alongside answering your burning questions about entrepreneurship.

About Vlad Ljesevic

Vlad Ljesevic, a Business Observer 40 under 40 honoree, is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Compose (CMPSE Inc.), a tech consulting and software development firm in Sarasota, FL. Previously involved in multi-family real estate, he co-founded Sarasota.Tech—a non-profit that supports regional entrepreneurship and technology—and serves on the boards of Tickets for Kids and the Gulf Coast CEO Forum. Vlad holds a Bachelor of Laws and Economics from the University of Salzburg and represented Austria’s National Basketball Team at two European Championships. An innovative entrepreneur, he champions continuous learning, collaborative growth, and work-life balance.

About Steven Schenbaum

Since creating Game On in 1997, Steve has become a nationally recognized expert on communication, leadership, character development, & media training. He’s revolutionized the way athletes, coaches, and executives train through his groundbreaking MILE™ curriculum, fueled by the power of Game Dynamics. He’s on the Advisory Board for The Players’ Tribune and is a consultant for the NBA Pre-Draft and Rookie Transition Programs. Steve graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Communication, and now resides in Bradenton, FL with his wife and two daughters.

Join Us For Stir

Reserve Your Spot for an Unforgettable Evening of Networking and Insights.

Join Us For Stir

Reserve Your Spot for an Unforgettable Evening of Networking and Insights.

Inspired Journey’s to Unlock Yours

Connect with over 250 professionals, exchange ideas, and gain insights that could transform your approach to business and leadership. Our live interview will explore the unique paths Steve and Vlad took on their way to business success, alongside answering your burning questions about entrepreneurship.

About Vlad Ljesevic

Vlad Ljesevic, a Business Observer 40 under 40 honoree, is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Compose (CMPSE Inc.), a tech consulting and software development firm in Sarasota, FL. Previously involved in multi-family real estate, he co-founded Sarasota.Tech—a non-profit that supports regional entrepreneurship and technology—and serves on the boards of Tickets for Kids and the Gulf Coast CEO Forum. Vlad holds a Bachelor of Laws and Economics from the University of Salzburg and represented Austria’s National Basketball Team at two European Championships. An innovative entrepreneur, he champions continuous learning, collaborative growth, and work-life balance.

About Steve Schenbaum

Steve Schenbaum

Since creating Game On in 1997, Steve has become a nationally recognized expert on communication, leadership, character development, & media training. He’s revolutionized the way athletes, coaches, and executives train through his groundbreaking MILE™ curriculum, fueled by the power of Game Dynamics. He’s on the Advisory Board for The Players’ Tribune and is a consultant for the NBA Pre-Draft and Rookie Transition Programs. Steve graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Communication, and now resides in Bradenton, FL with his wife and two daughters.