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Dr. Amir A. Varshovi Located in Gainesville, GreenTechnologies is a science and technology based company which focuses on process and product development for utilization of renewable resources. The company has developed renewable GreenEdge fertilizers for diverse domestic and foreign markets, and also serves wastewater utilities in selected markets. Education: Ph.D. in Soil and Water Sciences, University of Florida Inspiration: The concept of developing products from renewable resources. Career goals: To be the leader in renewable product development and commercialization. President & Founder GreenTechnologies LLC www.green-edge.com Biggest challenge: Putting a team together to grow the company. ���A-ha��� moment: That there was a global market for our products. Best advice: Don���t spend money you haven���t earned. Favorite quote: ���If you don���t know where you are going, then you will never get there.��� Favorite part of the job: Creating opportunities for our company. Eileen Smith E2i Creative Studio in Orlando designs and produces modeling and simulation projects that apply emerging technologies in order to research their effectiveness as tools for diverse uses/audiences. Education: M.A. in Theater, University of Louisville; B.A. in Speech and Communications, Georgia State University Inspiration: I entered the field of Modeling & Simulation from the Science Museum Industry to research how emerging technologies can extend the depth and breadth of museum learning. Career goals: To create experiences that empower learners to reach their potential. Director E2i Creative Studio ��� University of Central Florida���s Institute for Simulation & Training www.e2i.ist.ucf.edu ���A-ha��� moment: Don���t worry about the technology; that is constantly changing. Worry about the level of engagement your experiences produce. Best advice: ���Think big, start small, act now.��� Favorite quote: ���Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it���s the only thing that ever has.��� (Margaret Mead) 54 fht_faces_2013.indd 54 florida.HIGH.TECH 2013 2/11/13 2:26 PM