Charlotte Local Sam Johnston Chief Launch Officer, CMO & Co-Founder of nth Venture accepted into Forbes Business Council
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. & MOORESVILLE, N.C. - OhioPen -- Mooresville & Charlotte local Sam Johnston, Chief Launch Officer, CMO and co-founder of nth Venture has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organization for successful small and mid-sized business owners and leaders worldwide.

Johnston was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and accolades.

"We are honored to welcome Sam into the community," said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Business Council. "Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world."

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As a member of the Council, Johnston will be running exclusive opportunities designed to help local businesses reach peak professional influence. He will represent his local business community through connecting and collaborating with other respected leaders in private forums and at members-only events. Johnston will also be working with a professional editorial team to share his expert insights in original business articles on Forbes.com, as well as contributing to published Q&A panels alongside other experts.

"Being a startup executive and business leader has broadened my perspective and continued to open up doors to new opportunities. I am thrilled to be able to share some of the valuable insights I have gained along the way with other entrepreneurs and founders – both aspiring and established. From content, to leadership, to insights, I look forward to helping leaders scale and grow their businesses with as few hurdles as possible." Said Sam Johnston.

To learn more about Johnston, please visit his Forbes profile here, or follow him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-johnston/.

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About Forbes Councils

Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities. In Forbes Councils, exceptional business owners and leaders come together with the people and resources that can help them thrive.

To learn more about Forbes Councils, visit forbescouncils.com.

About nth Venture

For more information, please visit www.nthventure.com or follow the company on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/nth-venture/.