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Vive Interactive

An interactive publication featuring a “spotlight course,” articles, startup tools, and more.

 

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Bootstrap Market Research

Market research should be an ongoing activity in your startup, but it doesn't have to break your budget. This issue of Vive Interactive covers many low-cost ways to get insights that can help drive your company’s success. 

 

Business Builder's Framework
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Envīveo Business Builder's Framework

Created with the founder in mind, the Envīveo Business Builders Framework provides a holistic view of building and growing a successful tech business.

 

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STARTUP STORE
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On-demand courses that cover four key pillars of building and growing a successful tech business based on our own Business Builder's Framework.  LEARN MORE >
 
BLOG
Ongoing commentary for tech startup founders, including ideas, insights, tips and trends. 
 
GLOSSARY
While some terms used in the startup world may seem like jargon, many are integral to understanding the startup ecosystem.  Here, you'll find the keywords and phrases you should know. READ MORE >
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Lisa Toppin, Ed.D

Envīveo Advisor

Lisa Toppin, Ed.D has built a career as a Human Resources Executive and is currently the head of Workforce and Market Expansion at The Carson Group. She has led Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Charles Schwab, LPL Financial, and Illumina, Inc. Toppin has also held roles leading HR Delivery and Learning and Development. The Charlotte Business Journal recognized her for her impact in leading DEI with the 2018 Women in Business award. Toppin is a certified Gallup Strengths Coach and continues to practice Strengths training and coaching today. 

Dr. Toppin's academic journey is a testament to her commitment to continuous learning and professional development. She completed her undergraduate education with degrees in Speech Pathology and Psychology at Howard University and George Washington, respectively. Her pursuit of knowledge led her to complete a Master’s degree in Industrial Relations/Human Resources at Rutgers University and a terminal degree in Human Resources Development at George Washington University. 

Lisa lives with her family in Charlotte, NC, and enjoys writing a blog and podcasting. Her articles and podcasts are posted on her website www.drlisatoppin.com.

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COMPETENCIES

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Gallups Strengths Coaching
  • Leadership Development
  • Strategic Human Resources Leadership
  • Workforce Development and Planning
  • Talent Management
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If one is lucky, a solitary fantasy can totally transform one million realities. 
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Highlights and Experience

As an innovative Human Resources Executive, Lisa helps business leaders advance inclusion, diversity, equity, and innovation in every aspect of their organization. She leverages the Talent Life Cycle as a key framework to ensure DEI is embedded throughout the business.

At Illumina, Lisa led the development and execution of a comprehensive strategy to foster an inclusive and innovative culture. She built learning programs, supported leaders, and engaged employees across the global organization. She has 

extensive experience in HR leadership, talent management, coaching, and executive recruiting, working with large national firms such as LPL, Charles Schwab, Phillips Petroleum, and Sherwin Williams.

Lisa is often invited as a keynote speaker, trainer, and consultant on inclusion, diversity, leadership, and organizational development topics. She is committed to serving her community and developing the next generation of leaders through various volunteer and board roles.

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