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Success 101 is conducted by Mike Costache and Alexis Bonnell, two Pepperdine alumni whose individual successes are based upon the principles taught in this course.

MIKE COSTACHE       Education: Pepperdine University, Economics (1999) Pepperdine School of Law, Certificate in Arbitration, Mediation and Negotiation (2003) Professional Experience: Pioneer Consulting, Partner (1998 - Present) WestPark Capital, Senior Associate (2000-2003) Interlink Group, Associate/Analyst (1998-2000) Industry Associations: China World Capital Forum (WCF), Member, Board of Directors Romanian-Wall Street Economic Forum, Member, Board of Directors Los Angeles Venture Association (LAVA), Ambassador Los Angeles World Affairs Council (LAWAC), Member Young Professionals Global Network (YPGN), Chairman University Affiliations: Pepperdine Alumni Career Council, Member Pepperdine Alumni Board, Member Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), Pepperdine Chapter, Sam Walton Free Enterprise Fellow Center of Entrepreneurship and Technology Law (CETL), Pepperdine School of Law, Member, Strategic Advisory Board

ALEXIS BONNELL       Education: Pepperdine University, Advertising/PR/Marketing (1999) N.Y.U., Masters in Direct Marketing (2001) - Benson Scholar Harvard University/Direct Marketing Association (2002) - Yeck Scholar Professional Experience: Voice Mail Broadcast Corp., VP Marketing (2003 - Present) Verbal Advantage, CEO (2001-2002) Association for Interactive Marketing, Director of Marketing (1999-2001) ICON Imageworks, CEO (1993-1999) Industry Associations: Association for Interactive Media (AIM), Member Direct Marketing Association (DMA), Member Young Professionals Global Network (YPGN), Member, Board of Directors University Affiliations: Pepperdine Alumni Career Council, Volunteer Member Pepperdine Alumni Board, Volunteer Member Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), Pepperdine Chapter, Member, Business Advisory Board