Seasoned Entrepreneurs

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Gail Nichols and the late Richard Cherry, a wife and husband team, co-founders, are shown here receiving their Smithsonian Computerworld Award in 1999 for creating the now worldwide internet-based Virtual Call Center, employing millions of people in virtually every country worldwide.  

After co-founding the first virtual call center company in the United States — later becoming Arise Virtual Solutions — Gail spent her career helping turn innovative ideas into real-world opportunities.

Today, as Founder of the FPN Strategic Innovation Network and Gail Nichols & Associates, Gail works with entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, inventors, and visionary leaders to help move ideas from innovation to commercialization through strategic guidance, trusted relationships, and collaborative expertise.

Gail's background spans healthcare, entrepreneurship, financial services, coaching, public speaking, and business development. As a former Registered Nurse, entrepreneur, stockbroker, bank manager, longevity coach, speaker, and podcast host, Gail brings both strategic insight and real-world experience to the innovation process.

Through the FPN Strategic Innovation Network, Gail connects innovators with a trusted ecosystem of professionals including patent attorneys, branding experts, AI developers, marketing strategists, manufacturers, investor-readiness advisors, and commercialization specialists.

Gail's passion is helping visionaries:
• Clarify opportunities
• Develop strategic direction
• Build meaningful connections
• Navigate commercialization pathways
• And transform ideas into viable ventures

Gail also host interviews and conversations focused on innovation, healthy longevity, reinvention, entrepreneurship, and purposeful living through her media and speaking platforms.

Core Areas of Focus:
• Strategic Innovation Advisory
• Commercialization Strategy
• Healthcare & Longevity Innovation
• Entrepreneurial Growth
• Strategic Networking & Partnerships
• Thought Leadership & Speaking
• Podcast & Media Visibility
• Investor Readiness Support

Let’s connect if you are building something meaningful and looking for strategic guidance, collaboration, or trusted connections.

Speaking inquiries and podcast invitations welcome.