Robert W. "Bob" Duggan is an indigenous Californian, born and increased. He attended University of The golden state, Santa Barbara for four years as well as examined with the lesson of 1966. He learnt economics. After examining at Santa Barbara, he additionally examined company administration at UCLA from 1966 till 1968.<br><br>Bob Duggan is the founder and principal of an endeavor capital as well as securities investment company, Robert W. Duggan & Associates, situated in Palo Alto. He has participated as an advisor, investor, or director of various small and large businesses with a focus on computer system modern technologies, clinical items, customer retail products, and also outdoor media communication industries. 3 of his financial backing business have actually ultimately become publicly traded securities on either the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ. In addition, 2 added endeavors have actually been offered to Fortune 500 companies.<br><br>Currently he is the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors as well as the Chief Executive Policeman of Pharmacyclics, Inc. Prior to that he served as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Computer system Movement, Inc. from 1990 to 2003. Computer Activity and also Intuitive Surgical, Inc. merged in 2003, as well as starting at that time he came to be a participant of the Board of Directors of Intuitive Surgical, Inc., specified on the NASDAQ as ISRG.<br><br>Robert Duggan has had an amazing profession with several quite different chapters. Before entering into the pharmaceutical globe, he began off his occupation with a company called Sunset Styles. As an investor behind Sundown Styles, Robert Duggan produced youngsters's embroidery collections by the name of Jiffy Stichery. The sets were the very first of their kind. What enabled them to attract attention from other embroidery collections were the easy, well created directions included with every collection. His vision for Jiffy Stichery was to offer sets with excellent shades as well as looks. He was able to market his Jiffy Stichery sets in over 7,000 retailers.<br><br>Robert Duggan invested 50 % of the financial backing, given essential critical recommendations, and was an energetic member of the Board of Supervisors. Sunset Styles dominated the marketplace with over 80 % market share. The company was offered in the mid 1980s to Reckitt and Benckiser (LSE: <a href="https://github.com/michael59n8lapb/Bob-Duggan-Wiki/issues/1">Bob Duggan</a> RB) for $15 million, a great return on the original $100,000 financial investment.<br><br>Some companies being recognized at the 2014 SBA Nevada Small Business Awards market services or items, and some job behind the scenes to assist businesses expand.<br><br>But each one of the entrepreneurs and also champs of economic advancement in Nevada receiving honors came from reasonable beginnings, and also all of them are dedicated to their communities.<br><br>Whether marketing probiotic health meals beverages, cleansing carpetings or creating an electronic strategy for a major firm, the founders of these business began them in homes as well as small offices, as well as expanded them with difficult job.<br><br>The united state Small Company Administration is coordinating with Vegas PBS to commemorate these outstanding small companies as well as accomplished entrepreneurs for the 3rd consecutive year.<br><br><br>Robert W. "Bob" Duggan is a native Californian, birthed and increased. He went to University of The golden state, Santa Barbara for 4 years and studied with the class of 1966. After studying at Santa Barbara, he likewise examined business administration at UCLA from 1966 until 1968.<br><br>Bob Duggan is the creator and also principal of an endeavor resources as well as securities financial investment firm, Robert W. Duggan & Associates, situated in Palo Alto. Robert Duggan spent 50 % of the endeavor capital, offered key strategic guidance, and also was an energetic member of the Board of Supervisors.