Brilliant and Black Owned: Fireside Chat with Ryan Wilson, The Gathering Spot

Time:
September 28, 2021 - 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Room:
Expo Stage

Empowerment Day | Tuesday, Sept. 28

The National Urban League comes together with the urgent purpose to execute the most ambitious agenda in our history. The twin pandemics of COVID and structural inequity, police brutality, and the fight to see justice for its victims, the most virulent attacks on voting rights since Reconstruction – these and other challenges have awakened a new spirit of advocacy from the grassroots to the corporate suite. We dedicate Opening Day to galvanizing our movement and our allies into a powerful force for empowerment.

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Ryan Wilson is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential African Americans of his generation. At age 24, Ryan Wilson and business partner, TK Petersen, raised the necessary private capital to launch The Gathering Spot in Atlanta. A private membership club for creatives, professionals, and entrepreneurs, The Gathering Spot quickly established itself as a hub for culturally impactful events. A second Gathering Spot followed in Washington D.C., and Wilson is leading an expansion into Los Angeles, with other markets still to come. The Spot’s impressive business and cultural impact is only a single chapter in Ryan Wilson’s unfolding story. Join the wunderkind entrepreneur, social influencer, and  innovator for a wide-ranging fireside chat. We’ll cover the inspirations and strategies behind Wilson’s rise and explore his insights on the power of African Americans to transform culture and civic life in America.

Moderator:
D'Juan Hopewell, Co-Founder, InsureBlack

Panelist:
Ryan Wilson, Co-Founder & CEO, TGS Holdings

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