Entrepreneur Accelerator Summit – DFW Edition

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On Friday, October 18th, 2024, the Entrepreneur Accelerator Summit (EAS) made its way to Texas at the SMU Cox School of Business in collaboration with Dallas-Ft. Worth Chapter of the National Black MBA Association and bccelerator. The event was packed with groundbreaking insights, powerful networking, and business-boosting strategies for emerging entrepreneurs.

Special thanks to our townhall speakers including:

· Nirav Tolia, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer Nextdoor; Chairman, Hedosophia, ABC’s Shark Tank 

· Mahisha Dellinger, Founder, CURLS Beauty Brands; Founder, Huzzy Smart Sips

· Benjamin J. Vann, Founder & CEO, Impact Ventures

· Roland Parrish, CEO & Owner, Parrish McDonald's Restaurants Ltd.

· Jade Burrowes, Media Personality

· Cherice J. Williams, Marketing Director, Suntory Global Spirits 

Special thanks to our workshop instructors including:

· Nickquolette Barrett, President / Business Coach, Society of Elite Resume Writer, and Coaches

· Norville Barrington, MBA, Founder, bccelerator, Inc, Chapter President & Chairman NYBLACKMBA, National Black MBA Association

· Margo  J. Posey, President & CEO Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council

· Dana Davis, Co-Owner & Vice President, RAM Surgical

· Valese Jones, Public Relations and Brand Specialist, Sincerely Nicole Media

· Corey Kirkendoll, President, 5K Technical Services 

· LauRyn A. Williams, MBA, MSF, CFP, Chapter President, Detroit, National Black MBA Association

· Dr. Pamela Nelson, Founder & CEO, Bracane Company

· Dr. Carletta Hurt, Chapter President, Washington, DC. National Black MBA Association

· Mark Steward, CEO, The Legacy Optimizer

The powerhouse lineup of speakers delivered invaluable insights, mentorship, and funding opportunities that left attendees motivated and equipped to take their businesses to the next level. 

Special thanks to Demetrius Washington, MBA, Chapter President, Dallas Ft. Worth Chapter of the National Black MBA Association, Nirav Tolia, Co-Founder & CEO, Nextdoor and Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership at the SMU Cox School of Business for their dedication to driving education as well as resources to the Dallas -Ft. Worth Area.

Stay tuned for more updates as the next EAS: Entrepreneur Accelerator Summit heads to Silicon Valley, California, in March 2025!