Students from James Logan High School’s Marketing and Management class attended Intuit’s QuickBooks Connect event at the San Jose Convention Center, gaining an incredible inside look at what their lives could be like in the future as business leaders and corporation owners.
Logan students were welcomed with open arms by Intuit employees, attended professional workshops, and networked with representatives from hundreds of companies among the thousands in attendance.
“QuickBooks Connect was such a great experience for me. It opened my eyes to the ins and outs of the business world,” said Jazmin Taylor, senior and Accounting and Finance Associate for Cycle Buddy. “I talked to dozens of start-ups and companies of all sizes who gave me a lot of insight on what it takes to be successful in the business industry.”
“There were a lot of small and medium-sized businesses who shared their personal insights and secrets about their businesses,” said Hannah Vasquez, Human Resources Associate for Cycle Buddy.
Special guests in attendance at the event included Alex Rodriguez (Founder and Chief Executive Officer of A-Rod Corp), Mindy Kaling (Actress, Writer, Producer and Director), Dylan Lauren (CEO and Founder of Dylan’s Candy Bar), Jamie Siminoff (Founder & Chief Inventor of Ring), International Journalist Lisa Ling, and many more.
“I never knew Intuit was this big of a business and how they are connected with many other big businesses,” Marissa Panopio, Marketing and Management student and Advertising Associate for Cycle Buddy, said. “It was overall a great experience for me and my classmates. We also saw J. Lo!”
The mantra for the event and advice students in attendance will always remember, was how “anything is possible.” The students plan to prove this is true as they prepare for several upcoming VE conferences, exhibitions, and competitions, including the 2019 Bay Area Conference and Exhibition taking place March 16-17, 2019 at the Oakland Convention Center.
