SPEAKERS & INSTRUCTORS EAS IV 2024
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our incredible partners, sponsors, speakers, and entrepreneurs who attended and supported the 4th Entrepreneur Accelerator Summit presented by NYBLACKMBA (Metro New York Chapter National Black MBA Association) & bccelerator. Thank you to our host Morgan Stanley and associate sponsors S&P Global, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. & Moody's Corporation.
Special thanks to our speakers including:
Fireside chat with:
-LaToya Wilson, Managing Director, Americas Head of Inclusive Ventures Group, Morgan Stanley
Townhall featuring:
-Nic Cober, Esquire, Founder, The BOW Collective
-Shawn Rochester MBA, Managing Director, Trident Capital Group; CEO, Good Steward LLC.
Remarks by:
-Martin Vergara II, MBA, Managing Director, Global Head of Talent Acquisition, Morgan Stanley
-Michael J. Garner, Chief Business Diversity Officer, City of New York
Instructors/Panelists/Additional Remarks including:
-Andrew Hamilton, Immediate Past President, NYBLACKMBA -
-Anita Pierce, Founder and CEO of Eleven3seven5
-Christopher Lee, Senior External Relations Manager, Port Authority of NY & NJ
-Carletta S Hurt, Ph.D.Chapter President, Washington, DC, National Black MBA Association
-Demetrius Washington, MBA, Chapter President, Dallas-Fort Worth, National Black MBA Association
-Jason C. Grove, MA, Sr. Policy Analyst, Intergovernmental Affairs, Port Authority of NY & NJ
-Jessica Johnson-Cope, President & Principal, Johnson Security; The BOW Collective Member
-Kecia Palmer-Cousins, MBA , CEO, Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc.; The BOW Collective Member
-LaTaunya Darden, Business Development Specialist, EXIM Bank
-La-Toya Niles, Director, Business Development, NYBLACKMBA
-LauRyn Williams, MBA, MS, CFP®, Chapter President, Detroit, National Black MBA Association
-Myisha Robertson, MBA, MPA, Chapter President, San Francisco, National Black MBA Association
Nada Allie, BD Specialist, EXIM
-Natasha D. Joseph, M.U.P., Assistant Commissioner, Government Navigation and Regulatory Reform
-Robert Alleyne, Director, Military & Community Affairs, NYBLACKMBA
-Shawn M. Cumberbatch-Graham, CPA, Chief Administrative Officer & Executive Vice President, Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE)
-Shendora Pridgen, Executive Director, Global Head of Supplier Diversity, Morgan Stanley
-Sherkera Green, Executive Market Director, Chase
-Tiera Mack, MUP Mack, Executive Director, Pitkin Avenue BID
Additional sessions and views to be added.
Understanding Funding Options
Scaling Your Business for International Expansion
Operational & Financial Readiness
Participants will learn about various funding sources available to support RFP projects, including grants, loans, equity financing, and crowdfunding. The workshop will provide insights into the pros and cons of each funding option and how to determine the most suitable approach for their business
Joy Butts
VP. Sr. Business Consultant
Chase For Business
Coaching For Impact, Chase
Operational & Financial Readiness
Scaling Your Business for International Expansion
Operational & Financial Readiness
Focuses on equipping businesses with the necessary tools and insights to expand their operations efficiently. This session delves into the intersection of financial and operational aspects crucial for scaling, offering actionable strategies and best practices
Shawn M. Graham CPA
Chief Administrative Officer
& Executive Vice President
Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE)
Scaling Your Business for International Expansion
Scaling Your Business for International Expansion
Scaling Your Business for International Expansion
Handling logistics, finances, and various aspects of international business operations, including credit insurance and working capital programs; expanding into international markets and vetting new buyers; accessing capital and grant funding; and protecting foreign receivables.
Nada Allie & LaTaunya Darden
Business Development Specialists
The Export-Import Bank of The United States
Policy Advocacy for Small Businesses
Doing Business with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Scaling Your Business for International Expansion
The importance of policy advocacy in creating a conducive business environment for small enterprises. We'll delve into various advocacy strategies, including grassroots organizing, coalition building, and engagement with policymakers at the local, state, and national levels.
-LaToya Niles, Director, Business Development, NYBLACKMBA
-Tiera Mack, Executive Director, Pitkin Avenue BID
-Anita Pierce, Founder and CEO of Eleven3seven5
- Natasha Joseph, Assistant Commissioner, Government Navigation and Regulatory Reform
Business Proposals
Doing Business with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Doing Business with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
A Bidding and Proposal Writing Workshop for Corporations aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively compete for and win contracts in the corporate sector
The BOW Collective
Kecia Palmer-Cousins, MBA. CEO, Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc.,
Jessica Johnson-Cope, President & Principal . Johnson Security Bureau, Inc
Doing Business with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Doing Business with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Doing Business with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) manages the major
transportation infrastructure in the region, including airports, bridges, tunnels, ports,
and terminals with a robust procurement process that includes competitive
bidding, RFPs (Request for Proposals), and vendor prequalification.
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Morgan Stanley’s Small Business Academy: Learn How to Magnify Your Competitive Advantage
Morgan Stanley’s Small Business Academy: Learn How to Magnify Your Competitive Advantage
Morgan Stanley’s Small Business Academy: Learn How to Magnify Your Competitive Advantage
Morgan Stanley acknowledges the barriers and resource constraints that often
prevent small businesses from getting their foot in the door, resulting in a gap
between available resources and diverse suppliers. With a mission to help bridge this
gap, the Academy provides small businesses with the expertise to help them win
work with financial services firms and other industries.
Shendora Pridgen
Executive Director
Global Head of Supplier Diversity
Morgan Stanley
Doing Business with the Federal Government
Morgan Stanley’s Small Business Academy: Learn How to Magnify Your Competitive Advantage
Morgan Stanley’s Small Business Academy: Learn How to Magnify Your Competitive Advantage
Federal Government Contracting process, regulations, & opportunities
Myisha Roberson, MBA, MPA, Chapter President, San Francisco
National Black MBA Association
& LauRyn A. Williams, MBA, MSF, CFP®, Chapter President, Detroit
National Black MBA Association