What does diverse entrepreneurship look like? Folks often talk about inclusion but it may be hard to see at times, especially in entrepreneurship.
The Entrepreneurial Summit & Founders Festival hosted by the Borough of Manhattan Community College promises to showcase inclusiveness in action. You'll hear from student entrepreneurs, connect with investors, meet mentors, and much more.
The Summit starts at 12:00PM with talks and discussions around inclusion, entrepreneurship, and practical insights.
POWER TALKS
12:00-12:30 PM Simulcast from City Tech - Taking Advantage of the Innovation Economy
12:30-1:00 PM Panel: How diversity and entrepreneurship are changing due to COVID-19 and the practical efforts that people are making to adapt to this change. Panelists: Maisha Kabir, Vice President of The Diversity Org, Dr. Antoinette Roberson, Exec. Dir. Career Services of Medgar Evers College, and Toni Shoola, Director of Operations of Aleria Research Corporation.
1:00-1:10 Dina Tate, Global Girls Squad, Understanding the Shift
1:10-1:20 Ramon Ray, SmartHustle.com, Refining Your Hustle
>>Former Marketing Student-1:20-1:30 Alicia Tulsee, Moxie Apparel, From BMCC to Harvard to Startup Launch
1:30-1:40 Dr. Alexander Puutio, World Economic Forum Global Shapers, Creating Community Change
1:40-1:50 Precious Williams, Perfect Pitches, Pitching For Profit: Creating Your Own Lane
Then join us at 2PM EST: The Festival continues the fun until 3:45pm including student presentations and mentoring sessions showcasing ideas and businesses.
This year we will be awarding $1,000 in cash for business micro-grants! Plus, startup service giveaways valued at more than $200 each from NYDLA. Winners will be based on mentor and public votes coming from PRE.vc app. As an attendee, you'll receive free PREdollars for virtual voting.
REGISTER:
https://hopin.com/events/bmcc-summit-fest-2021?code=XVzzvI68lprSvvIE2DsuBS4Oj (select CUNY ticket)
Download the www.Pre.vc app and enter Event code 2477 to vote for your favorite student business. Voting start after12p on May 5th
Share on this link (https://hopin.com/events/bmcc-summit-fest-2021) on social with friends and family interested in entrepreneurship. Tag us @eshipbmcc.
See you May 5th from 12-4pm!
