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Tonight: Ex-Circuit City CEO Talks 'Good to Great to Gone' at Venture Camp

Alan Wurtzel will discuss navigating a fast-paced environment and lessons learned.

Arlington Economic Development's Venture Camp series continues tonight with former Circuit City CEO Alan Wurtzel, author of "Good to Great to Gone - The 60 Year Rise and Fall of Circuit City."

The free event starts at 6 p.m. at George Mason University's Founders Hall, 3351 Fairfax Drive.

From Arlington Economic Development:

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"In 2001, Circuit City was featured in Jim Collin's business classic, Good to Great. Less than 10 years later, the firm had entered bankruptcy. Join former Circuit City CEO Alan Wurtzel in conversation about his new book.  In our second VentureCamp session Wurtzel will explore the experiences, lessons, and implications of his firms incredible rise and fall and takeways for innovators and leaders navigating rapidly changing landscapes."

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