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EAS: ENTREPRENEUR ACCELERATOR SUMMIT

The Entrepreneur Accelerator Summit (EAS) is a dynamic platform designed to empower entrepreneurs, small business owners, and emerging leaders by providing them with the tools, knowledge, and networks needed to accelerate their business growth. Through engaging keynote speeches, expert-led panels, and interactive workshops, EAS covers a range of topics essential to entrepreneurial success, including business financing, AI & automation tools, government contracting, international expansion, and more. The summit fosters an environment where attendees can gain practical insights, connect with industry leaders, and explore funding and partnership opportunities to drive their ventures forward.


Each edition of EAS is tailored to focus on the most relevant issues and industries of the host city, offering specialized sessions that address local market needs. With a powerhouse lineup of speakers and thought leaders, the summit not only provides mentorship but also actionable strategies to help entrepreneurs overcome challenges and capitalize on opportunities. From startups to seasoned businesses, EAS is an essential platform for anyone looking to scale, innovate, and thrive in today's competitive marketplace.

MAY 10, 2024

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AUGUST 2025

FEBRUARY 2026

FEBRUARY 2026

Announcement & Registration Starts June 1, 2025

FEBRUARY 2026

FEBRUARY 2026

FEBRUARY 2026

Announcement & Registration Starts November 1, 2025

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EAS SPEAKERS & CONTRIBUTORS









Shawn D. Rochester, MBA

Managing Director

Trident Capital Group 

CEO, Good Steward LLC. 









Frank Holland, MBA

Anchor

Worldwide Exchange

CNBC









LaToya Wilson

Managing Director

Americas Head 

Inclusive Ventures Group

Morgan Stanley









Nic Cober, Esq

Founder

The BOW Collective









Joy Butts

VP. Sr. Business Consultant 

Chase for Business 

Chase









Nada Allie

Business Development Specialist

Export–Import Bank of the United States









Jason Grove

Sr. Policy Analyst 

Inter-governmental Affairs 

Port Authority 

of New York & New Jersey









Shendora Pridgen

Executive Director 

Global Head of Supplier Diversity

Morgan Stanley









Shawn M. Graham, CPA

Chief Administrative Officer & Executive Vice President

Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs 

(RICE)









Martin Vergara II, MBA

Managing Director

Global Head of 

Talent Acquisition 

Morgan StAnley









LaToya Niles, MPA

Director

Business Development

NYBLACKMBA 









LauRyn A. Williams

MBA, MSF, CFP

Chapter President

Detroit

National Black MBA Association








Nirav Tolia 

Co-Founder &

Chief Executive Officer Nextdoor

Chairman, Hedosophia








Mahisha Dellinger

Founder, CURLS Beauty Brands 

Founder, Huzzy Smart Sips








Roland Parrish

CEO & Owner

Parrish McDonald's Restaurants Ltd.







Benjamin J. Vann 

Founder & CEO

Impact Ventures 








Nickquolette Barrett 

President / Business Coach

Society of Elite Resume Writer

and Coaches








Dana Davis

Co-Owner & Vice President

RAM Surgical








Valese Jones

Public Relations and Brand Specialist

Sincerely Nicole Media








Corey Kirkendoll

President

5K Technical Services 







Cherice J. Williams

Director

Marketing Director, Suntory Global Spirits 






 Mark Steward

CEO

The Legacy Optimizer 






Dr. Pamela Nelson

Founder & CEO

Bracane Company





Jade Burrowes

Media Personality 








Myisha Roberston

MBA, MPA

Chapter President 

San Francisco

National Black MBA Association








Demetrius Washington

MBA

Chapter President 

Dallas Ft. Worth

National Black MBA Association








Dr. Carletta Hurt

Chapter President 

Washington, DC

National Black MBA Association








Kecia Palmer-Cousins

MBA

CEO, Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc.

Member, The Bow Collective








Michael J. Garner

Chief Business Diversity Officer

City of New York








Jessica Johnson-Cope

President & Principal 

Johnson Security Bureau, Inc.

Member, The Bow Collective









Jessica Walker

President

Manhattan Chamber of Commerce









Kimberly Davis, MBA

General Partner

Backstage Capital








Kenneth Ebie

Executive Director

Chief Development Officer

BE NYC

NYC Small Business Services








Ashley Gabb

Director, Supplier Inclusion & Diversity

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.









Frank Holland, MBA

Reporter

CNBC









Jonnel Doris, MPPA, MDIV

Fr. Commissioner

New York City Small Business Services







Shelley Stewart , MBA

Partner

McKinsey & Co.


Board Member

National Black MBA Association






Prof. Scott Galloway, MBA

 Professor G, Author, Serial Entrepreneur, & Professor of Marketing






Tuesday P. Brooks, MBA

Owner of AJOY








Gary Johnson

Director of Strategy & Inclusive Entrepreneurship, NYCx Inclusive Innovation NYC Mayors Office of the Chief Technology Officer









Sumayah Jamal, MD, PhD

President & Co-Founder

ENB Therapeutics








Carlo Yuvienco, PhD, M.S.

Vice President

New York Economic Development Corporation    







Anthony Johnson, MBA

Co-Founder & CEO 

Koikaz Therapeutics Solutions 







Richard Snow, MBA

VP, SBA National Franchise Relationship Manager

WSFS Bank

IFA Diversity Council Board Member 







Ranjit Unnithan, MBA

Financial Program Director Start Small Think Big, Inc.







  

Ladell Robbins 

Chief Financial Officer

& Chief Investment Officer

Invest Newark







  

Sherieka Smallwood-Morgan, MBA 

Director, Retail Diversity Strategy

Macy's







  

Luc Severe, JD

Vice President, Business Development

Empire State Development Corporation









Jael Marajh

Founder & CEO

NurtureUp







Tahir Johnson

Director of Social Equity and Inclusion

US Cannabis Council









Jason C. Grove
Sr. Policy Analyst, Intergovernmental Affairs
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey









Antonio Doss 

Deputy Associate Administrator 

Government Contracting and Business Development

U.S. Small Business Administration








Bruce Purdy

Deputy Director, HUBZone 

Office of Government Contracting and Business Development

U.S. Small Business Administration








Vina Morris, MBA, PMP

Vice President Operations

The Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association










Michael T. Pugh, M.S.

Chief Executive Officer

Carver Federal Savings Bank

 







Vonetta Hawkins

Vice President

Diverse Segments, Northeast Markets

Wells Fargo

 








Jessie Lizardo

CEO ERA Reed Realty

Broker of Record







Paisley Demby, MBA

Director

Goldman Sachs 

10,000 Small Business 









Bonin Bough 

Founder & CEO

Bonin Ventures







Ashley Edwards. MBA, M.A. 

Founder & CEO

MindRight Health







Joanne Lin, M. Ed

Principal

Newark Venture Partners 









Sergio Marrero, MBA, MPA

General Partner

Rebel One - RBL1









Jill Johnson

 Co-Founder & CEO

Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL)








Rafael Roger

Executive Director

Business Initiative Corporation of New York








Lyneir Richardson, JD

Executive Director 

Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED)

at Rutgers Business School









Toneille Raglan, Esq

Founding Attorney

Raglan Law, PLLC.









Amos Akinyooye

Vice President

Equitable








Kelly Harrison

Vice President, U.S. Marketing

R/GA









Andy Fyfe 

Community Growth + Activation

B-Corp










Melanie Cunningham, Esq, Founding Attorney

Melanie Cunningham, P.C








Norville Barrington, MBA 

Founder

bccelerator, Inc







Dynishal Gross, JD

Deputy Commissioner

NYC Small Business Services









Love-Leigh Trimiew 

Co-Founder

Chief Executive Officer

HellaBlack   









Layla Nielsen, MPS 

Co-Founder

Chief Marketing Officer

HellaBlack   

  








Natalie Robinson, M.S. 

Co-Founder

Head of Supplier Relationships 

HellaBlack  








Sandra Garcia

 Intersectional Marketing & Diversity Consultant

New York Google Digital Coach









Ashlee Wisdom, MPH

Founder & CEO

Health In Her HUE









Alicia Suggs, MBA, PMP

Vice President Administration

The Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association 










Dinah Felipe, MBA

Founder

My Caring Wish










Ryan Chapoteau, ESQ

Attorney At Law

Jackson Lewis

 









Larissa Longchamp

MBA Candidate

Director, Business Investments

The Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association










Chuck Roberts, MBA

Executive Vice President, Advisory Board

The Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association









Marleitha G. Williams

Supplier Diversity Program Manager

Board of Governors

Federal Reserve System









Kevern Anderson, MS

Chief of Staff

The Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association












Oslene Carrington, MBA Founder

The Guyana Economic Development 











Bilan Ariel Stribling

Senior Art Designer & Curator

The Bilan Collection












Jeneta Hot

 Founder / Editor

MBAchic









Paula Fontana, MBA

 Vice President, Strategic Programming Initiatives

National Black MBA Association










La-Toya Niles, MPA

Founder Alterer Consulting

 Co-Director, Business Development

The Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association








Zoie Blackwood 

 Co-Director, Business Development

The Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association









Alicia Suggs, MBA, PMP

 Director, University & Alumni Relations

The Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association








George Sainteus, MBA

Agent Principal 

The Sainteus Agency

Farmers Insurance


Vice President

The Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association








Andrew Hamilton, MBA

Chapter President

The Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association








Stephany Reyes-Seri

Business Coach

First Financial








Maisha Walker

Founder & President

Message Medium








Madeline V. Marquez

SVP & Chief External Affairs Officer

Ponce Bank 









Keith Wziontko, CLU, ChFC

Regional Vice President

Equitable










Eldon Looby

Managing Partner

Looby Law








Aisha Taylor, MBA

Community Partnership

Google

 


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