CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 1863 Ventures, in
collaboration with Wells Fargo, is excited to announce the upcoming
Founder to CEO Summit in Charlotte, North
Carolina. This one-day conference is tailored for New
Majority entrepreneurs, which is businesses that have been
historically marginalized and underestimated. The summit will offer
a dynamic platform to accelerate their journey from founders to
successful CEOs.
Founder to CEO Summit comes to Charlotte, NC, featuring keynote speaker,
Bea Dixon, founder of Honeypot
Co!
Tailored for up to 300 New Majority entrepreneurs and local
business leaders, this event aims to propel entrepreneurial
journeys to new heights by providing essential skills and insights
for transitioning into effective CEOs."The fastest-growing segment
of entrepreneurs come from the New Majority, and knowing that, it
is only right that we help them turn into successful CEOs," says
1863 Ventures Founder, Melissa
Bradley. The immersive program features comprehensive
business training, an insightful panel from both founders and
finance leaders and an engaging fireside chat with an industry
icon, including:
Workshops, Panel Discussion, and Fireside Chat
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: Level up Your Mind and Mindset
to Become a CEO
- Customer Relations: Learn to Understand and Relate With
Your Customers
- Scalable Processes: Building a Roadmap for Success
- Financial Management: Managing Your Finances and
Aligning Capital
- Finance Panel: Featuring Christopher Gray, Shalanda
Armstrong, & Wells Fargo
- Fireside Chat: Featuring Bea Dixon
About Our Speakers
- Beatrice Dixon is
the CEO, Co-Founder, and Chief Innovation Officer of The Honey Pot
Company, the personal wellness brand "made by humans with vaginas,
for humans with vaginas." ® Today, The Honey Pot Company's
plant-derived products can be found in 4.6 million U.S. homes and
in retailers nationwide.
- Christopher Gray founded
Scholly, an app that helps students easily find scholarships for
college and graduates pay off their student debt. Scholly was
featured on ABC's Shark Tank, landing a deal with Daymond John and Lori
Greiner. Scholly maintains over 5 million users and has
helped students raise over 100 million
dollars. The company was acquired by consumer banking
corporation Sallie Mae, in
2023.
- Shalanda Armstrong is
Managing Partner of 100KM Ventures based in Washington, DC investing in Future of Work and
Women's Health. Prior to launching 100KM Ventures, she has been an
active angel investor investing in over 25 startups and a
technology executive. Shalanda has spent close to 20 years in the
technology sector holding multiple technology consulting leadership
roles at top-tier firms.
- Melissa Bradley is a
tri-sector leader and Managing Partner at 1863 Ventures with more
than 20 years of entrepreneurship, investment, and leadership
experience. She is an Adjunct Professor at the McDonough School of
Business at Georgetown University,
where she teaches impact investing, social entrepreneurship, P2P
economies, and innovation. Melissa has served as a presidential
appointment under Presidents Clinton and Obama.
This event is not just about networking but also about learning
from industry experts who have successfully navigated the
challenges of scaling businesses and aligning capital for growth.
Following the event, attendees will gain exclusive access to
various online resources tailored to foster business growth.
Moreover, you'll become part of the esteemed 1863 Ventures
community, where ongoing support and learning opportunities
await.
To reserve your spot at the Founder to CEO Summit, please
register online:
https://www.1863ventures.net/opportunities/wells-fargo-founder-to-ceo-summit-2024.
For more information about 1863 Ventures and its commitment to
supporting New Majority entrepreneurs, visit 1863ventures.net.
About 1863 Ventures
1863 Ventures is a leading
platform that provides content and connections to New Majority
entrepreneurs, fostering responsible entrepreneurship and changing
the support and narrative around their potential and needs. The
organization's vision is to be the trusted source for business
knowledge, tools, and support for New Majority businesses in the
US, aiming to support $100B in new
wealth by 2030.
Contact:
Rodney Williams
Email: rodney@1863ventures.net
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