Aviation entrepreneur Leonard Goldberg has over 30 years of aviation experience. He founded Gold Aviation Services in 1995 and acquired Part 135 charter operator Dolphin Atlantic in 1997, becoming one of the most respected aircraft charter, management and maintenance companies in the industry. Over his career, he has logged over 100,000 flying hours and been involved in the acquisition of over 50 aircraft. Leonard is well versed in all aircraft technical review requirements including technical document reviews, pre-purchase inspections, aircraft acceptance, maintenance programs, daily aircraft operations and all other aspects of aircraft acquisition and operation.
Leonard graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Management and holds a Commercial Pilot License with flight instructor authorization. He is currently active in the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), the National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA) and serves on the Board of Directors for Experience Aviation. In his philanthropic endeavors, he and his wife are active supporters of Gilda’s Club South Florida.
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Edward Gilhuly is president of LEFT Communications and has 30 years of experience providing communications and public affairs counsel to a wide range of corporate, government, academic, labor and nonprofit organizations.
He is an adjunct professor at Florida International University where he teaches courses in strategy and crisis communications.
He is active on the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Miami, volunteers as a mentor and advisory board member for the Nyah Project, and supports numerous civic, social justice and environmental causes.
He began his career as a newspaper journalist and earned a master’s degree in journalism and a bachelor’s degree in speech communications from Louisiana State University.
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Interview questions:
Q1: What is the South Florida Entrepreneurs Organization, who is a part of it and what is its mission?
Q2: How long have you been a member and what do you see as the biggest benefit for entrepreneurs?
Q3What are your thoughts and experiences about South Florida as a business hub and entrepreneurial ecosystem?
Q4: What is the biggest benefit or best advice or support you have received from EO as you have built and grown your business?
Question 5: Tell us about Gold Aviation.
Question 6You’re also very active in supporting civic causes and organizations. Can you tell us about some of your initiatives, highlights, and why you made this a priority?
Question 7: After many years, you’re now taking on a larger leadership role at EO. ​​How and why now?
Question 8: What is the group’s mission/goal for the next two years?
EO SOFLO focuses on peer-to-peer learning and experience sharing among its members, as well as nurturing South Florida’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and economy overall. EO SOFLO maintains strategic partnerships with numerous South Florida colleges, universities and other institutions to foster and grow entrepreneurship and business success.
For more information about EO membership and entrepreneurship resources, visit www.eosoflo.com
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