Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship

What Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship does

The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship is a nonprofit academic unit at Florida State University that delivers free executive education programs to entrepreneurs, small business owners, and nonprofit leaders. Founded in 1995 through contributions from Jim and Jan Moran and JM Family Enterprises, the Institute operates through five regional offices across Florida (Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Tampa Bay, South Florida, and Panama City), enabling in-person delivery of programming statewide.

The Institute's product portfolio includes the Small Business Executive Program (SBEP), Nonprofit Executive Program (NPEP), CEO Peer2Peer Groups, the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV), R.I.S.E., LEAP, AFEP, WPEAP, the annual JMI Conference, the JMI 30 Awards, and Seminole 100. All programs are offered at no cost to participants. The Institute's economic model is donation-based rather than fee-based: it is sustained by charitable contributions from Jan Moran, The Jim Moran Foundation, and JM Family Enterprises, supplemented by select grants and corporate event sponsors such as Stiles and the Better Business Bureau. A landmark $100 million gift from Jan Moran and the Jim Moran Foundation has materially expanded the Institute's capacity.

In 2017, the Institute extended into degree-granting activity through establishment of the Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship at FSU, and in 2018 the Jim Moran Building was renovated and the Bruce Lamont Eminent Scholar Chair was created. The Institute maintains a long-standing partnership with the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University for the EBV program and works with the FSU Alumni Association on the Seminole 100 initiative. Leadership includes Randy Blass (Executive Director) and Melissa Roberts (Managing Director), with regional directors Mike Campbell, Jennifer Brin Kovach, and Shane Smith overseeing North, South, and Central Florida operations.

Name

Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship

Legal name

Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship

Website

https://jimmoraninstitute.fsu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship is a Florida State University-based nonprofit that provides free executive education programs to entrepreneurs, small business owners, and nonprofit leaders across Florida through five regional offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Workforce Programs (EDAAAOAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN), Entrepreneurship Foundations & Startup Basics (EDAMAHAA), Leadership, Management & Teamwork for Business (EDAMAHAI)

Keywords

• Executive education
• Entrepreneurship training
• Small business support
• Nonprofit leadership programs
• Veteran entrepreneurship

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Nonprofit Educational Services: The Jim Moran Institute is a nonprofit academic unit at Florida State University that provides free executive education programs to entrepreneurs and small business owners. Revenue is not generated from program fees; instead, operations are funded through charitable contributions from Jan Moran, The Jim Moran Foundation, and JM Family Enterprises.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship delivers free executive education programs for entrepreneurs, small business owners, nonprofit leaders, and veterans, offered through workshops, peer-to-peer cohorts, conferences, and online learning. Its portfolio includes the Small Business Executive Program (SBEP), Nonprofit Executive Program (NPEP), CEO Peer2Peer, Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV), RISE, LEAP, AFEP, WPEAP, an annual conference, and recognition programs such as the JMI 30 Awards and Seminole 100. Programs are delivered through Florida State University and funded by The Jim Moran Foundation, JM Family Enterprises, and individual donors.

Product overview

The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship is an educational institution housed within Florida State University's Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship. Rather than a traditional product company, it offers a portfolio of executive education programs and services designed to cultivate, train and inspire entrepreneurial leaders. The core offerings include the Small Business Executive Program (SBEP) for for-profit business owners, the Nonprofit Executive Program (NPEP) for nonprofit leaders, CEO Peer2Peer Groups for established business presidents, and various Veterans Programs (EBV, R.I.S.E.) in partnership with Syracuse University's Institute for Veterans and Military Families. Additional programs include LEAP, AFEP, and WPEAP for entrepreneurship and adversity support, the JMI Annual Conference for networking and learning, JMI 30 Awards for recognizing fast-growing alumni businesses, Seminole 100 for FSU alumni business recognition, and Executive Education for Entrepreneurs. Programs are offered at no cost to participants, funded by The Jim Moran Foundation and Jan Moran.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Small Business Executive Program (SBEP) A flagship executive education program for founders and owner-managers of small businesses, providing structured business training and peer learning to professionalize and scale their companies.
• Nonprofit Executive Program (NPEP)
• CEO Peer2Peer
• Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV)
• RISE Program
• LEAP Program
• AFEP
• WPEAP
• JMI Annual Conference
• Executive Education for Entrepreneurs

Quantifiable outcome

• 170+ business owners trained in Tallahassee alone
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2018Long-standing partnership since 2010 delivering Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV) programs. IVMF provides curriculum, framework, and support for EBV and EBV Accelerate programs. The partnership enables FSU to offer veteran entrepreneurship programs at no cost to participants, with funding from SBA, corporate partners, and donors.
• Broward County Human Services DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the Alliance of Nonprofit Resource Organizations (ANRO), a coalition of public agencies and community nonprofit organizations united to provide resources for nonprofit success. The Broward County Human Services Department's Community Partnerships Division collaborates on this initiative.
• Ernst & Young (EY)minorOthersEY serves as the financial partner for the Seminole 100 program, verifying revenue information from each company and ranking businesses based on compound annual growth rate.
• StilesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for the 14th annual Leadership Conference, providing financial support for the event that brings together entrepreneurs and business leaders from across Florida.
• Better Business Bureau (BBB)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for the 14th annual Leadership Conference, supporting the entrepreneurial community event.
• FSU Alumni AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with FSU Alumni Association to co-host the annual Seminole 100 Celebration, recognizing the fastest-growing businesses owned or managed by FSU alumni.
• Broward SCOREcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of the Alliance of Nonprofit Resource Organizations (ANRO), providing resources and support to nonprofit organizations in Broward County.
• CareerSource BrowardcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of the Alliance of Nonprofit Resource Organizations (ANRO), contributing workforce development resources to Broward County nonprofits.
• Florida Atlantic University School of Public AdministrationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of the Alliance of Nonprofit Resource Organizations (ANRO), providing academic resources and expertise to support Broward County nonprofits.
• Innovation Hub at Broward CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of the Alliance of Nonprofit Resource Organizations (ANRO), offering innovation resources and support for Broward County entrepreneurs and nonprofits.
• Small Business Development Center of Fort LauderdalecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of the Alliance of Nonprofit Resource Organizations (ANRO), providing small business development resources to Broward County.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation: Major U.S. philanthropy focused on entrepreneurship education and research. Operates programs, FastTrac curriculum, and grants that overlap with JMI's executive education mission for entrepreneurs.
• MIT Sloan Executive Education: Top-tier executive education provider offering entrepreneurship and innovation programs. A broader, paid incumbent in the same category as JMI's executive education for entrepreneurs.
• Stanford Graduate School of Business Executive Education: Premier executive education provider with dedicated entrepreneurship and management programs. Comparable broader incumbent in the executive education space JMI occupies for SMB owners.
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network: Federally funded network of nearly 1,000 centers providing no-cost consulting and training to small businesses. The Fort Lauderdale SBDC is an ANRO member alongside JMI; SBDCs are the dominant incumbent in the free small business advisory space.

Regional players

• Center for Veterans Enterprise (TVC): SBA-supported resource partner assisting veteran entrepreneurs, including those in Florida. Peer to JMI's EBV and R.I.S.E. programs for veteran and military-family business owners.

Emerging players

• National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE): National membership organization providing micro-business owners with education, resources, and benefits. Comparable audience (small/independent business owners) and adjacent educational offerings to JMI's SBEP.

Direct peers

• Babson College (Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses): Lead academic partner for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and home to a renowned entrepreneurship curriculum. Comparable to JMI's role as the entrepreneurship education arm within Florida State University.
• Bunker Labs: Nonprofit that supports veteran and military-spouse entrepreneurs through education, networking, and access to capital. Closely comparable to JMI's EBV and RISE veteran-facing programs.
• SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives): Free small business mentoring and education network with 10,000+ volunteer mentors across the U.S. JMI explicitly partners with Broward SCORE within ANRO and competes for the same free small-business support audience.
• Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses: National no-cost executive education program for small business owners, delivered through partner colleges including Babson and LaGuardia Community College. Direct peer to JMI's SBEP in serving established SMB owners with cohort-based, tuition-free executive education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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