Curtis Nelson

Biography

With over thirty years of successful national and international business creation and leadership experience, Curtis Nelson has directed the development and successful launch of over 45 new businesses and more than 300 new products for the communications, IT, military, transportation, medical, health, food, and gardening industries worldwide. Nelson is a seasoned public speaker, entrepreneur, investor, consultant, and three-time veteran of Inc. Magazine`s 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies list.

A 1974 graduate from the University of Iowa, Nelson holds a BBA in Marketing. He has been an active U of I alumnus and currently serves on the board and executive committee for the University of Iowa Research Foundation and as an advisor to the IOWA Centers for Enterprise. Nelson serves on the Business Advisory Council for Mt. Mercy College, is a director and officer on multiple private and public boards, and is also the author of The Recipe for Business Success.

Nelson currently serves as President & CEO of the Entrepreneurial Development Center, Inc., a nationally recognized business accelerator. He is the President & CEO of CRN LLC, a business consulting organization, and AccelerateIT, LLC; manager of Iowa Seed Fund, LLC, a seed-stage investment fund.

Publications

The Recipe for Business Success
Whether you are a new business person, a seasoned corporate executive, or an aspiring investor, the fundamentals outlined in The Recipe for Business Success will challenge your thinking. Thoughts will range from, "I knew that, but totally forgot to apply it" to "I never thought about it that way" or "I wish I had known that sooner."

Taken directly from the successful seminar program, the book is a culmination of over 30 years of experience creating and leading high performance businesses. The Recipe will cause you to apply its content to your business, no matter what size or age.

Titles

The Recipe for Business:
In The Recipe, Curtis Nelson employs decades of successful business experience, defining required ingredients, and how to create them. You will learn how to assemble a balanced and talented leadership team, to understand the definition and value of a true business leader, and to learn what resources are critical to business success. Unlike typical business books and seminars, you will create a "Report Card" on your business "Recipe," and walk away with actionable opportunities to improve.