ENTREPRENEUR ACCELERATOR SUMMIT

The Entrepreneur Accelerator Summit (EAS) Dallas Ft. Worth, presented by the Dallas Ft. Worth Chapter of the National Black MBA Association and bccelerator, Inc., will take place on Friday, October 18 at 10 AM CST. This event will be hosted by SMU Cox School of Business's Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership. EAS Dallas Ft. Worth will feature a host of experts discussing key Texas business markets and industries, providing valuable insights and opportunities for networking and growth.

LOCATION

Southern Methodist University

Cox School of Business

Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership

6212 Bishop Blvd. Dallas, TX 75275

Time: 10AM CST

EAS DFW SPEAKERS

Roland Parrish

CEO & Owner

Parrish McDonald's Restaurants Ltd.

Mahisha Dellinger

Founder, CURLS Beauty Brands

Founder, Huzzy Smart Sips

Nirav Tolia

Co-Founder &

Chief Executive Officer Nextdoor

Chairman, Hedosophia

Demetrius Washington

MBA

Chapter President

Dallas Ft. Worth

National Black MBA Association

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

Myisha Roberston

MBA, MPA

Chapter President

San Francisco

National Black MBA Association

Shawn M. Graham, CPA

Chief Administrative Officer & Executive Vice President

Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs

(RICE)

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

EAS DFW SESSIONS

PROPOSAL WRITING FOR CORPORATIONS

SCALE WITH CONFIDENCE: BUILDING A TRUSTWORTHY TEAM THROUGH TALENT ACQUISTION & MANAGEMENT

LEVERAGING AI & AUTOMATION FOR BUSINESS GROWTH

Dr. Pamela Nelson & Shaleta Vick

LEVERAGING AI & AUTOMATION FOR BUSINESS GROWTH

SCALE WITH CONFIDENCE: BUILDING A TRUSTWORTHY TEAM THROUGH TALENT ACQUISTION & MANAGEMENT

LEVERAGING AI & AUTOMATION FOR BUSINESS GROWTH

Corey Kirkendoll

SCALE WITH CONFIDENCE: BUILDING A TRUSTWORTHY TEAM THROUGH TALENT ACQUISTION & MANAGEMENT

Nickquolette Barrett

MBE CERTIFICATION: YOUR KEY TO GROWTH & SUCCESS

Andrew Nash

GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE POWER OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

STRATEGIES FOR FINANCIAL STRENGTH & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Valese Jones

STRATEGIES FOR FINANCIAL STRENGTH & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Dana Davis

DOING BUSINESS WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

FUNDING YOUR VISION: NAVIGATION WITH LANDSCAPE OF BUSINESS FUNDING

Felicia Streeter

FUNDING YOUR VISION: NAVIGATION WITH LANDSCAPE OF BUSINESS FUNDING

TBD

GOING GLOBAL: A ROADMAP FOR SCALING YOUR BUSINESS INTERNATIONALLY

TBD

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

Opportunity for diverse businesses to grow within our supplier diversity ecosystem, including scaling business operations, RFP strategies & financial resources

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

Key considerations and opportunities businesses interested in pursuing federal government contracting including procurement strategies & upcoming RFP‘s

DOING BUSINESS ABROAD

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

DOING BUSINESS ABROAD

Expanding into the Caribbean, West Indies and Africa including market research, capital & financial considerations; strategic planning, and contract opportunities in each region

EAS Sets New Standards in Empowering Startups

New York, May 21, 2024 - The fourth edition of “The Entrepreneur Accelerator Summit” (EAS), jointly presented by the Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association (NYBLACKMBA) and bccelerator, Inc., convened at Morgan Stanley’s New York City Financial District Offices on Friday, May 10, marking a transformative milestone in the entrepreneurial landscape. This summit, endorsed by prominent sponsors such as S&P Global, The Estee Lauder Companies, and Moody’s, in association with National Black MBA Association® chapters including San Francisco, Washington DC, Detroit, and Dallas-Fort Worth, brought together trailblazing entrepreneurs, industry experts, and business resource partners under one roof to inspire, educate, and accelerate the growth of startups as well as small business owners.

In addition, Morgan Stanley’s Small Business Academy featured Shendora Pridgen, Executive Director, Global Head of Supplier Diversity of Morgan Stanley focused on how small businesses can “Magnify Their Competitive Advantage”, while Shawn M. Graham CPA, Chief Administrative Officer & Executive Vice President of the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) prepared businesses for “Operational & Financial Readiness to Scale Effectively”. Additional sessions featured Port Authority of the New York and New Jersey, The Export-Import Bank of the United States, Members of the The BOW Collective, Chase for Business, The New York City Department of Small Business Services, and remarks from Michael J. Garner, Chief Business Diversity Officer of the City of New York, as well as Martin Vergara II, MBA, Managing Director, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Morgan Stanley. Please see the full lineup of speakers below of the 2024 Entrepreneur Accelerator Summit.

Since 2019, The Entrepreneur Accelerator Summit not only served as a platform for learning and collaboration but also as a catalyst for driving innovation and economic growth. By fostering a culture of entrepreneurship and providing access to resources, the EAS aims to cultivate the next generation of disruptors and changemakers.

As the entrepreneurial landscape continues to evolve, initiatives like the Entrepreneur Accelerator Summit play a pivotal role in shaping the future of business and empowering aspiring entrepreneurs to turn their visions into reality.

Lookout for announcements on our next Entrepreneur Accelerator Summit including the “EAS Caribbean Business Retreat 2025” and “Regional EAS” initiatives".

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2024 SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Shawn D. Rochester, MBA

Managing Director

Trident Capital Group

CEO, Good Steward LLC.

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

Frank Holland, MBA

Anchor

Worldwide Exchange

CNBC

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

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