Join seasoned entrepreneurs as they share candid insights on getting capital ready. Learn from their challenges, key lessons, and proven strategies for attracting investors and managing financial readiness. Whether you're preparing for your first raise or refining your approach, this session offers practical advice to navigate the capital-raising process with confidence.
Makeisha Hall is a dynamic leader whose unique career blends over 20 years of strategic systems engagement with a lifelong passion for fashion.With extensive expertise in facilitation and relationship management, she has guided community change through her work with organizations... Read More →
SJC Body Love products are made for health and skin-conscious individuals who are tired of unknown ingredients, overpowering scents, and expensive multi- product routines. Our clean, minimal ingredient skincare is made from familiar plants and medicinal oils. Each formula has a natural... Read More →
Meredith is Founder and CEO of Camperoni, where our mission is to automate the administrative grunt work of parenting, starting with finding and registering for kids' camps, sports and activities. Meredith lives in Southwest Minneapolis with her husband and two kids ages 8 and 5... Read More →
Charles Lovejoy combines his extensive bartending experience with a passion for philanthropy. Inspired by his mother, Dr. Margaret Lovejoy, who founded a non-profit for homeless families, Charles supports local charities and youth homelessness initiatives. His dedication shines through... Read More →
Saturday April 12, 2025 9:15am - 9:45am CDT
Auditorium A/B
Numbers matter in your business, but some are more meaningful than others, just ask any lender or investor. Profit and loss, income statement, cash flows, forecasting? Some of these numbers might seem intimidating, but they are essential to growing your business. These 'numbers' tell you about your business, help you make decisions, determine how to grow, and so much more. Master your business numbers and bring your questions on your financials. It will be helpful if you bring your Income Statement/Profit and Loss Statement, or Balance Sheet.
A great mentor or coach can be a game-changer—but only if you know how to maximize the relationship. In this session, you'll learn how to set clear goals, communicate effectively, and take actionable steps to get the most value from your mentor or coach. Whether you're seeking guidance or already working with a mentor, this session will help you turn insights into impact.
Makeisha Hall is a dynamic leader whose unique career blends over 20 years of strategic systems engagement with a lifelong passion for fashion.With extensive expertise in facilitation and relationship management, she has guided community change through her work with organizations... Read More →
Saturday April 12, 2025 11:50am - 12:25pm CDT
Auditorium A/B
Debt is more than an obligation—it’s a tool for growth. This panel explores different types of credit, how to use them strategically, and why borrowing can strengthen financial stability. Experts will break down business lines of credit, personal loans, and common myths, offering actionable insights for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Whether you're scaling, investing, or navigating credit options, this session will help you turn debt into an opportunity.
Using practical tools and tangible concepts, Cultivating Joy helps participants to better understand themselves and show up more present in the communities they serve, including their workplace. Through mindfulness techniques, movement and community building dialogue, this workshop is sure to equip and entertain.
Founder, SWAGG (Super Women Achieving Great Goals)
I am an artist, entrepreneur and community organizer who centers wellness and Black girl joy in everything that I do. Through initiatives like the Healing for Hip Hop Lovers workshops and books, the #deependchallenge swim retreat, and the Black Girl Joy brand, my goal is to cultivate... Read More →
Saturday April 12, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CDT
Auditorium C
