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Monday, November 4
 

9:00am PST

Startup Tips for Achieving Sustainable Growth | Panel Discussion with Salesforce
Limited Capacity seats available
Now that you're on the path to growth, how do you implement strategies for long-term success? During this fireside chat, we'll cover topics such as:

  • How to attract, enable, and retain top talent
  • How to define and protect your company culture
  • How to create processes that can scale with your company
Speakers
avatar for Kate McArdle

Kate McArdle

VP Solutions Engineering, Salesforce
avatar for Angela Parsons

Angela Parsons

Partner and Chief Sales Officer, Xelerate LLC
avatar for Lance Bachmann

Lance Bachmann

CEO, 1SEO.com

Monday November 4, 2019 9:00am - 10:30am PST
WeWork Northern Liberties 1010 N Hancock St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
  GROWTH

10:45am PST

Workshop: Creating A Mission Statement That Doesn't Suck
Monday November 4, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PST
WeWork Northern Liberties 1010 N Hancock St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
  GROWTH

11:50am PST

PANEL: Makin' Money Moves
Making Money Moves is a financial literacy panel discussion on financial planning and investing. We’ve put together a panel with top financial professionals in the Philadelphia area to discuss financial planning, investments, and wealth. Join us for this educational panel to get the tools you need to take control of your finances as a founder/entrepreneur.
Speakers
avatar for Ariel Morrel

Ariel Morrel

PNC Bank
DA

Deunka Alston

The Credit Goddess
SW

Sheneya Wilson

Fola Financial, LLC

Monday November 4, 2019 11:50am - 1:00pm PST
WeWork Northern Liberties 1010 N Hancock St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
  GROWTH

2:00pm PST

WORKSHOP: Building A Website In A Day
Creating a professional, functional website is one of the most important things you can do to grow your business. Experienced digital marketer Danelsy Medrano shares how even those with no web design experience can build a website in a day. Attendees will learn about the tools available and the steps needed to establish a web presence
Speakers
avatar for Danelsy Medrano

Danelsy Medrano

Duarte49
Danelsy Medrano for more than 12 years has led the technology-adverse legal industry into the digital marketing era with an enlightened vision of how digital marketing can help lawyers reach potential clients, from across the U.S., with niche cases. As the Director of Marketing for... Read More →

Monday November 4, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
WeWork Northern Liberties 1010 N Hancock St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
  GROWTH

6:00pm PST

PANEL: Building Wakanda
Black founders and entrepreneurs, we here in Philly! Research shows that black founders face disproportionate barriers to funding despite enormous economic potential. However there are a few pushing forward. Join us in learning about true origin stories and career journeys as Black business owners in our city. Find out what roadblocks, challenges, and successes to expect as you get ready to embark on your journey - we’re handing out free vibranium here and trust us founders/owners can always use more.
Moderators
RC

Rashiid Coleman

The Fellowship, Black Male Educators Convening

Speakers
VM

Vinasia Miles

Forbes The Culture
KK

Khorran Khan

Stripp'd Juice
MJ

Morissa Jenkins

Freedom Apothecary

Monday November 4, 2019 6:00pm - 9:00pm PST
WeWork Northern Liberties 1010 N Hancock St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
  DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
 
Tuesday, November 5
 

6:00pm PST

PANEL - Founder Stories
Speakers
AF

Abu Fofanah

Founder, House of Fofanah
DS

Dave Silver

CEO + Co-Founder, REC Philly
BD

Brianna DeMayo

Owner and CEO, Taste Creators
avatar for Gabriela Guaracao

Gabriela Guaracao

Americae

Tuesday November 5, 2019 6:00pm - 9:30pm PST
We Work | 1900 Market
  FOUNDER
 
Wednesday, November 6
 

9:00am PST

Morning Minute | Women Founders Networking
Wednesday November 6, 2019 9:00am - 10:25am PST
SEER Interactive 1033 N 2nd St (7TH Floor), Philadelphia, PA 19123
  SOCIAL

10:30am PST

Roundtable Discussion: Women in Cannabis | Powered by SEER Interactive
Speakers
avatar for Tsehaitu Abye

Tsehaitu Abye

Black Dragon Breakfast Club
CR

Courtney Richardson

CM

Calan Malyn

Founder, GreenThumb
SL

Sarah Locklund

My Herbology

Wednesday November 6, 2019 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
SEER Interactive 1033 N 2nd St (7TH Floor), Philadelphia, PA 19123
  DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

12:15pm PST

IN CONVERSATION: Melissa Alam, Alam Digital + FearlessCon | Powered by SEER Interactive
Speakers
MA

Melissa Alam

FearlessCon

Wednesday November 6, 2019 12:15pm - 1:00pm PST
SEER Interactive 1033 N 2nd St (7TH Floor), Philadelphia, PA 19123
  DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

1:30pm PST

Lunch & Learn: Business in The City of *Sisterly* Love | Powered by SEER Interactive
Speakers
SL

Shaw Lewis

Expect Lace

Wednesday November 6, 2019 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
SEER Interactive 1033 N 2nd St (7TH Floor), Philadelphia, PA 19123
  DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

3:00pm PST

Roundtable Discussion: The Power of Healing Arts & Self Awareness | Powered by SEER Interactive
Speakers
PP

Payal Patel

AH

Aubrey Howard

DM

Danielle Mercurio

EJ

Eryn Johnson


Wednesday November 6, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
SEER Interactive 1033 N 2nd St (7TH Floor), Philadelphia, PA 19123
  DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

6:00pm PST

PANEL: She Innovates
She Innovates is a female-forward panel made up of some of Philadelphia's leading ladies. From origin stories to navigating the entrepreneurial space as a female business owner in Philadelphia, this panel is an opportunity to our panelists to discuss their trials, tribulations, and major successes in business. Attendees will have an inside look at entrepreneurship within our panelists respective industries! 
Moderators
avatar for Amber Burns

Amber Burns

By Amber Burns

Speakers
SJ

She'Neil Johnson

Base Butter
CR

Charisse R. McGill

Lokal Artisan Foods
LW

Lauren Westerman

Classic Events by Lauren

Wednesday November 6, 2019 6:00pm - 9:30pm PST
We Work | 1900 Market
  DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
 
Thursday, November 7
 

10:15am PST

PANEL: CR8V
Thursday November 7, 2019 10:15am - 11:15am PST
Warehouse On Watts 923 N Watts St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
  CREATIVE

11:15am PST

Invention to Impact: Practical Fundraising Tips from America’s Seed Fund | Powered by the National Science Foundation
Limited Capacity seats available
America’s Seed Fund powered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) awards more than $200 million annually to startups and small businesses, transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial and societal impact. Startups working across almost all areas of science and technology can receive up to $1.5 million in non-dilutive funds to support research and development (R&D), helping de-risk technology for commercial success. America’s Seed Fund is congressionally mandated through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The NSF is an independent federal agency with a budget of about $8.1 billion that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering. For more information, visit seedfund.nsf.gov. The National Science Foundation

Join us for an informative workshop by Rick Schwerdtfeger, Program Director of NSF's Seed Fund, to explore how your company can benefit from the NSF network and funding opportunities
Speakers
avatar for Rick Schwerdtfeger

Rick Schwerdtfeger

Program Director, National Science Foundation

Thursday November 7, 2019 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
Warehouse On Watts 923 N Watts St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
  FOUNDER

12:00pm PST

Workshop: Curating Concepts from Start to Finish
Speakers
DK

Dylan K. Rhudd


Thursday November 7, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
Warehouse On Watts 923 N Watts St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
  CREATIVE

12:00pm PST

National Science Foundation Office Hours
Limited Capacity seats available
For attendees who would like to connect with Rick to discuss how to apply for NSF funding for your company, please sign up below.

Private 1:1 office hours, we are offering time slots to connect.
Speakers
avatar for Rick Schwerdtfeger

Rick Schwerdtfeger

Program Director, National Science Foundation

Thursday November 7, 2019 12:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Warehouse On Watts 923 N Watts St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
  FOUNDER

2:15pm PST

TalkBack: Wellness For Founders & Entrepreneurs
Speakers
JJ

Jade Javon


Thursday November 7, 2019 2:15pm - 3:00pm PST
Warehouse On Watts 923 N Watts St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
  FOUNDER

6:00pm PST

CR8V Connect Networking Mixer | Powered by FABER Spirits & AB Media Group
Thursday November 7, 2019 6:00pm - 7:30pm PST
WeWork | 1601 Market 1601 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  CREATIVE

7:30pm PST

PANEL: Made In Philly


Moderators
AS

Amir Sali


Speakers
ML

Matthew Lockerman

All Play, No Work
FR

Francesco Reale

Moda Matters
FY

Francis Young

ParaTodo

Thursday November 7, 2019 7:30pm - 9:30pm PST
WeWork | 1601 Market 1601 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  CREATIVE
 
Friday, November 8
 

10:00am PST

PANEL: Impact, Inc.
Limited Capacity full
You don’t have to build houses in the developing world, launch a trendy e-commerce company with a one-for-one model, or subsist on Ramen noodles if you want to start a venture that will help others. There are a number of ways to be an effective social entrepreneur. But caring is the one big prerequisite. Whether you identify as non-profit or for-profit, creating a purpose-driven culture looks different for each company. Join panelists as they share how they approach impact within their organizations.
Speakers
SG

Sterling Grimes

The Fellowship, BMEC
TP

Thu Pham

Caphe Roasters

Friday November 8, 2019 10:00am - 11:15am PST
The Fitler Club 24 S 24th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  SOCIAL IMPACT

11:30am PST

WORKSHOP: Designing for Diversity
Limited Capacity filling up
Friday November 8, 2019 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
The Fitler Club 24 S 24th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

2:00pm PST

Mi Gente: The Rise of LatinX Business Owners | Powered by Delilah & Co.
Limited Capacity full
Listen up mi gente - U.S. Latinx are the youngest, largest racial and ethnic group across THIS nation, which we call, and claim as home. We have the numbers in population, and we have the numbers in economic influence with close to 2 trillion dollars in purchasing power. It’s our time to step into our power. This panel will feature local Latinx business owners who will discuss the importance of transitioning from being a consumer to a producer and infiltrating spaces where we aren’t represented. It’s our time to show up and show out.. como siempre.
Moderators
avatar for Laiza Montanez

Laiza Montanez

Visit Philly
Laiza Montanez is a Philadelphia native, with roots in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. With more than 5 years of experience in digital and social media, Laiza is currently the Social Media Production and Engagement Manager for Visit Philadelphia and the Director of Digital... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Candy Calderon

Candy Calderon

Candy is a wellness entrepreneur, certified holistic health & wellness coach, passionate about health, wellness and business. Through her namesake page Candy Calderon she shares her popular and outspoken takes on healthy living from the modern, busy woman-entrepreneur perspective and taboo subjects very few talks about while still having fun, and a few glasses of wine in the process!Candy comes from a business background, and worked for several year... Read More →
avatar for Carolina Castro

Carolina Castro

Lean In, New Jersey
avatar for Johnathan Diaz

Johnathan Diaz

Business Strategist

Friday November 8, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
The Fitler Club 24 S 24th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  DIVERSITY & INCLUSION