Keynotes
Keynote Speakers announced!
We are honored to welcome such distinguished keynote speakers to the conference! In the four days and 3 languages, we managed to secure some awesome speakers - who will deliver the most inpiring messages.
Brian Richardson - CEO - StartOut
Brian Richardson (he/him) serves as CEO of StartOut, where he leads the national organization's work to ensure LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs have the resources, networks and information needed to transform their ideas to reality. A veteran of the public, private, and non-profit sectors, Brian most recently led Lambda Legal's Midwest Regional Office. Other previous roles include Deputy Commissioner for the Chicago Department of Public Health, Communications and Policy Manager for Google, Press Secretary in the U.S. Senate, Specialty Media Director for the Democratic National Committee and high school teacher. Brian earned his MBA from the University of California, Berkeley and his bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago. He is based in Chicago, where he raises his nine-year-old child, Nico.
Please welcome Brian Richardson, keynote on May 26th 8AM PAC.
Elizabeth Colon-Rivera - CEO - Metaphrasis
Elizabeth's topic is: Maintaining your cultural identity as an entrepreneur
As an entrepreneur, it can be difficult to maintain your cultural identity in the face of a rapidly changing business landscape. In this keynote presentation, we will explore how entrepreneurs can leverage their unique cultural backgrounds and experiences to create lasting impact in their businesses. We will discuss strategies for staying rooted in one's culture while also adapting to new opportunities, technologies, and trends that come with running a successful business. By sharing her own story of being an entrepreneur, Elizabeth will share how she leveraged her cultural identity despite challenging circumstances that lead to her creating a seven-figure business.
Please welcome Elizabeth Colon-Rivera, keynote on May 25th 8AM PAC
Nicola Corzine - Executive Director - NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center
Nicola's topic is: Early Stage Fundraising Strategies
Always build optionality into your startup’s financing strategy.
In the spirit of growing adaptive resilience while dealing with disruptive forces, we invite you to join Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center's Executive Director, Nicola Corzine for an in-depth interactive look into identifying and charting the right funding strategy for you as an entrepreneur including:
- How do I define my fundraising roadmap?
- What paths of fundraising should I consider?
- Who are my target “investors” and how do I meet them?
- What are the practices that can unlock the most impact when fundraising in any climate?
The streets of Silicon Valley are littered with investor pitches and dozens of guidelines/best practices on what to prepare for pitching investors. Before spending hours on deck revisions, let’s start by getting you on the right path with your fundraising goals. This practical guide will help you gain clarity on the right fundraising strategy for you based on your specific needs.
There is a lot of expectation on fundraising in Silicon Valley. Much is taught on the art of mastering the perfect pitch but less on the mechanics of “why?” or even “should you?”. While investor pitching is an important part of confidence building and many entrepreneurs success, it is not the only path open to funding your company. In fact, working on the presentation is the LAST step in a rigorous journey of due diligence from you as an entrepreneur that begins with the question of how YOU define success? Once that critical insight is understood, the rest of the fundraising strategy is easy.
Please welcome Nicola Corzine, keynote on May 26th 1PM PAC
Bill Haase - CEO - MetaEd
Bill's topic is: Believe!
Bill Haase will deliver the conference closing remarks.
Please welcome Bill, closing remarks on May 26th 4:30PM PAC
Dra. Guillermina Baena Paz - en Español
Su tema será : Construir felicidad con seguridad humana
El objetivo en la vida del hombre y de la sociedad es la felicidad como camino no como meta.
Y podemos construirla a través de algunos elementos que nos ha dado la seguridad humana, qué entendemos por ella y cómo la podemos utilizar.
Para el ser humano la felicidad la constituyen los momentos verdaderos que a cada paso de nuestra existencia podemos tener a lo largo de nuestras vidas.
La felicidad con seguridad humana en lo individual se logra con el desarrollo de las inteligencias múltiples: cognitiva, emocional, social, tecnológica, somática y anticipatoria
Y en lo social en congruencia con resiliencia, procesos de adopción y adaptación frente a cuatro indicadores clave: Desarrollo socioeconómico sostenible y equitativo, conservación del medio ambiente, preservación y promoción de la cultura y buen gobierno.
Así la felicidad se vuelve política pública para generar un cambio en el mundo eliminando el sufrimiento para que se convierta en un lugar mejor. Aplicada a lo social, la felicidad tiene que llegar a construir sistemas organizados, éticos, replicables, sostenibles, eficientes y seguros.
Dra. Guillermina Baena Paz hablará el 24 de Mayo a las 13:00, Bienvenida nuestra oradora principal en Español.
Elizabeth Colon-Rivera - CEO - Metaphrasis
Su tema será : Mantener tú identidad cultural como emprendedora
Cómo emprendedora puede ser difícil mantener su identidad cultural en un panorama empresarial en constante cambio. En esta presentación principal, exploraremos cómo los empresarios pueden aprovechar de sus antecedentes culturales y experiencias únicos para crear un impacto duradero en sus negocios. Discutiremos estrategias para mantenerse arraigado en su cultura al mismo tiempo que se adaptan a nuevas oportunidades, tecnologías y tendencias que vienen con la gestión de un negocio exitoso. Compartiendo de su propia historia de ser emprendedora, Elizabeth Colón compartirá cómo aprovechó de su identidad cultural a pesar de las circunstancias desafiantes que la llevaron a crear un negocio de siete cifras.
Elizabeth Colón-rivera hablará el 23 de Mayo a las 13:00,
Bienvenida nuestra oradora principal en Español.
