Kedma Ough

Kedma Ough

MBA

OR, US
Fifth-generation entrepreneur that empowers real-time solutions to catalyzing innovation and finding the necessary funds to support small business and entrepreneurial growth

Kedma Ough, MBA is a true powerhouse and definitely someone you want in your corner as a proven champion in the entrepreneurial and small busienss community. Dubbed the 'small business superhero' Ough leads the innovation platform 19 business centers in Oregon.  Under this directive she supports the Innovation Resource Program, the Cyber security Center, the Youth Entrepreneurship Program and the National Franchise Program. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur Magazine and her past awards have included the SBA's Women Champion of the Year, SBA Small Business State Champion Award, and National Small Business Influencer Leadership. The Huffington Post has recognized Ough for fueling innovation and Inc. Magazine cited Ough for her work in creative financing for women and minority-owned businesses. In February 2019, Ough will have her first book release with McGraw Hill on 'Target Funding' a strategy plan for small businesses to find grants and resources. When she is not running around as a live superhero she enjoys time with her family. Ough is a proud fifth generation entrepreneur and her great-great grandfather peddled various products throughout Ireland.

Kedma Ough, MBA is a true powerhouse and definitely someone you want in your corner as a proven champion in the entrepreneurial and small busienss community. Dubbed the 'small business superhero' Ough leads the innovation platform 19 business centers in Oregon.  Under this directive she supports the Innovation Resource Program, the Cyber security Center, the Youth Entrepreneurship Program and the National Franchise Program. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur Magazine and her past awards have included the SBA's Women Champion of the Year, SBA Small Business State Champion Award, and National Small Business Influencer Leadership. The Huffington Post has recognized Ough for fueling innovation and Inc. Magazine cited Ough for her work in creative financing for women and minority-owned businesses. In February 2019, Ough will have her first book release with McGraw Hill on 'Target Funding' a strategy plan for small businesses to find grants and resources. When she is not running around as a live superhero she enjoys time with her family. Ough is a proud fifth generation entrepreneur and her great-great grandfather peddled various products throughout Ireland.

The 5 principles to becoming a superhero employee

This presentation takes the audience on an exploration of the inner workings of becoming a real superhero. It puts an emphasis on building champions amongst champions and holding each person accountable for their desired results.

Key takeaway points:

  • Understanding your key Power
  • 3 steps to cultivate your Power
  • Defending your key Power
  • Assessing Superheroes
  • Analyzing your Villains

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Transforming into an Intrapreneurship-Driven Organization

The number one tactic that organizations can cultivate today is to design a culture driven through Intrapreneurship. This presentation will identify the makings of entrepreneurs within a corporate setting.

Key takeaway points:

  • 7 insights of Intrapreneurs
  • 4 conflicts facing Intrapreneurs
  • 5 steps to manage Intrapreneurs
  • Keeping Intrapreneurs out of a box
  • Building a Intrapreneurship culture
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How to Analyze the Next Great Idea!

This presentation explores ideation in a fun and engaging environment. Unfortunately, more imagination is found in an average three-year-old than in working adult and we are on a mission to change that fact.

Key takeaway points:

  • 3 steps to analyze a great idea
  • 4 innovation strategies
  • Building innovation roadmap
  • Pitfalls to innovation
  • Change through innovation

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Building a Small Business that produces Big Results

This presentation covers the last twenty years of learning having worked with more than 10,000 entrepreneurs, small businesses, and inventors. It focuses on the necessary steps to building a successful small business that produces a strong return on your investment.

Key takeaway points:

  • 5 guaranteed business pitfalls
  • Understanding your WOW factor
  • 7 steps to feasibility and beyond
  • Building a team that works
  • Marketing with a...
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