Our Team
Education
- B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering, Duke University
- Master of Business Administration, UNC-Chapel Hill
Who Are You When No One Is Watching?
I am pretty much the same person as I am when people are watching: curious, open, positive, active, silly, kind, humble, and helpful. I love to connect with people in a real, not superficial way, and I also enjoy my long walks with my dog by myself where I can be quiet, ponder, and think. I’m super curious and a life-long learner, and I love helping people discover how to unlock their potential.
Elevator Pitch
Vickie Gibbs is passionate about inspiring and developing the next generation of entrepreneurs, and developing diverse and inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their full selves. She is the Founder and CEO of VLG Strategic Growth Practice, where she works with 2 types of clients: Owners/Operators, who she helps to grow and scale their businesses; and Ecosystem Partners, who she helps plan, launch, and build programs to foster the development and success of entrepreneurs. Her expertise includes launching new products and businesses, and building and leading diverse teams. She has worked at a number of high tech startups (e.g., OpenSite, Art.com, Motricity), spent 3 years with Viacom, and launched 4 businesses, including a clothing store, a SaaS software company, and 2 consulting practices. Vickie earned a B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering from Duke University, and an M.B.A. from Kenan-Flagler at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Vickie serves on advisory boards of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” – T. S. Elliot
Course(s) Taught
- ECON 125 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- ECON 325H Entrepreneurship: Principles, Concepts, Frameworks, and Fluency