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SUMMARY:Wave Making: An Evening of Impact with Author David E. Shaw
DESCRIPTION:Join renowned entrepreneur\, conservationist\, and philanthropist David Shaw for an inspiring evening exploring the power of impact-driven leadership. Shaw will share insights from his remarkable career founding and guiding science-based companies and global conservation initiatives. This event will highlight how business\, science\, and social good intersect to create lasting change. Guests will leave energized by stories of innovation\, advocacy\, and bold ideas that make waves in Maine and beyond.  \n  \n\nAbout David Evans Shaw: \n\n\nDavid Evans Shaw is CEO of Black Point Group and a prominent American business and social entrepreneur with wide-ranging global leadership experience in science-driven companies\, investment management\, and social impact initiatives. He founded IDEXX Laboratories and served as founding CEO and chair of Ikaria Pharmaceuticals and co-founder of Covetrus\, among other leadership roles in firms advancing healthcare and environmental innovation. Shaw’s public service includes appointments as faculty at Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government\, treasurer emeritus of the American Association for the Advancement of Science\, and chair emeritus of The Jackson Laboratory. A leader in science-based conservation\, he has served with the National Park Foundation\, International Union for Conservation of Nature\, and Ocean Elders\, and founded the Sargasso Sea Alliance and Second Century Stewardship for America’s national parks. He has supported numerous organizations in science\, conservation\, and media\, and produces documentary films and public presentations to advance advocacy initiatives. Shaw’s honors include induction into the Teddy Roosevelt Society and the UNH Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame\, as well as honorary degrees from Colby College\, Bates College\, the University of New England\, Maine College of Art\, and the University of Southern Maine. He resides in Maine.
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LOCATION:Northeastern University’s Roux Institute\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, 04101\, United States
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