YP L.E.A.D.S. Forum 3: Entrepreneurship - The Employed Entrepreneurship Playbook

Time:
July 21, 2022 - 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Room:
Walter E. Washington Convention Center // 147A

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Do you have a dream or idea that’s going to change the world? Of course, you do. Let’s set that idea on the path to fruition. This session will outline how to set the foundation for business success, balance employment with part-time entrepreneurship, and create a scalable strategy for success. Learn the art of the pitch, how to secure funding, and when it’s time to transition from full-time employee to full-time entrepreneur.

Moderator: Quinn Conyers, Chief Transformation Officer, Quinn Conyers Consulting, Founder, Speak Black Woman

Sponsor Remarks: 
Mike Atkinson, Senior Director Community Development, First Citizens Bank
Michele Cober, Exec. Director of External Affairs, Verizon
Asha Hope, Global Head of DEI, DoorDash
Kristen Jarvis West, 21st Century Stakeholder Initiative Team, Airbnb

Panelists:
Kezia Williams, Founder & CEO, Black Upstart
Brian J. Olds, President, Black Speakers Network
Monique Rodriquez, Founder & CEO, Mielle Organics
 

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