SECWAC presents Jonathan Starr: It Takes a School: An American School in the World’s #1 Failed State
The Southeastern CT World Affairs Council invites you to an informative presentation on Thursday, October 24 at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, for a presentation by Jonathan Starr titled, “It Takes a School: The Extraordinary Story of an American School in the World’s #1 Failed State.”
The meeting will follow our Annual General Meeting with announcements from the Board of Directors at 5:30 p.m., an address from the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut at 5:45 p.m., and the presentation starting at 6:00 p.m. Following the presentation, there will be an optional dinner at Old Lyme Country Club ($40 for a meal and additional Q&A with the speaker).
Since 2008, Jonathan has been Managing Director, Headmaster, and Founder of Abaarso School of Science and Technology in Somaliland, Africa. From 2004 – 2008, Jonathan founded and led Flagg Street Capital, a private investment firm that managed $170 million of assets. Prior to Flagg Street, he worked as an Analyst at SAB Capital and at Blavin and Company. Jonathan’s career started as a Research Associate within the Taxable Bond Division at Fidelity Investments. In addition to his full-time responsibilities, Jonathan sat on the Board of Directors of Pomeroy IT Solutions, a publicly traded IT company generating $500 million of annual sales. Jonathan’s board responsibilities included acting as a member of the Audit Committee, the Advisory Committee, and the Special Committee (strategic alternatives) of Pomeroy. Jonathan graduated from Emory University, with a B.A. Summa Cum Laude in Economics and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Copies of his book, It Takes a School: The Extraordinary Story of an American School in the World’s #1 Failed State will be available for purchase after the presentation. The book tells a story of David and Goliath proportions, how an American hedge fund manager created a unique school in Somaliland whose students, against all odds, have come to achieve success beyond anyone’s wildest dreams.
Date and Time
Thursday Oct 24, 2019
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
Location
First Congregational Church of Old Lyme
2 Ferry Road, Old Lyme
Fees/Admission
There are five complimentary registrations available to Chamber Members. They are on a first come first serve basis. Click the blue "Register Now" button to reserve.
SECWAC members and students are free.
An optional dinner with the speaker will be held after the discussion for $40 per person. To register for the dinner, email info@secwac.org.