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Class E Podcast

The Class–E Podcast hosts conversations with leaders in innovation and entrepreneurship and sheds light on all the amazing accomplishments of students, faculty, and alumni in the Furman University Family.

We strive to help innovative thinkers share their stories, their expertise, and experience in hopes of creating an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Our mission is to educate and inspire our listeners to engage in innovative thinking, connect with Furman Innovation and Entrepreneurship and launch their own ventures.

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A Lasting Legacy: Innovative Growth in Family Businesses

Mar 10, 2021

Kemmons Wilson Companies (KWC) is one of the nation’s premier family-run investment trusts. Established in 1948, the Memphis-based organization was founded by Charles Kemmons Wilson, Jr., and is perhaps best known for building one of the world’s largest and most successful hotel chains: Holiday Inn. Now run by the third generation of Wilson family members, KWC is dedicated to honoring its founder’s entrepreneurial spirit. In this session, we sit down with the Principal of Kemmons Wilson Companies, Kemmons Wilson, III (“Kem”).

Join us in this episode of The Class E Podcast as Kem sheds light on how KWC embraces innovation, family leadership, and a “people-first” philosophy as they strive both for economic success and continuing on their company’s lasting legacy.

Hosts: Mary Sturgill and Anthony Herrera

Producer: Harris Wellborn