Empowering Entrepreneurship & Innovation in the DMV

Event Description

Our DC Community event is an inspiring gathering for community members to build ideas, projects and solutions to impact their community and workplace. This event is designed for those ready to embark on entrepreneurial ventures and for employees seeking to infuse innovation within their organizations. Attendees will explore the steps to launch successful startups and learn strategies to bring transformative ideas to life within existing structures. Join us to connect with like-minded individuals, gain invaluable insights, and be a part of the vibrant force driving innovation in the DMV area. This is where your journey to make a significant impact begins.

Event Speakers

• Molly Cain - Entrepreneur-in-Residence at IRS - LINKEDIN
• Tiffany Ceasor - Director of Data/AI Strategy & Solutions Architecture at Dev Technology Group, Inc. - LINKEDIN

• Michelle ("G-I") Gardner-Ince -  Founder of ABOVE -  LINKEDIN

• Margaret Ntambi -  Investor at RareBreed Ventures -  LINKEDIN

• Kendall Holbrook, CEO of Dev Technology Group, Inc. - LINKEDIN

• Lauren Maffeo, Senior Service Designer at Steampunk - LINKEDIN

• Tarrazzia Martin, Senior Executive, Digital Technology - LINKEDIN

• Nicale Whitehead Nxumalo, CEO at Southpoint Consulting Inc. - LINKEDIN

• Rosario Robinson, Fractional CTO | Strategy and Partnerships | Data Intelligence - LINKEDIN

• Renata Spinks, CEO of CyberSec International Inc. - LINKEDIN

Event Engagement Team

• Becky Crane, Director at Dev Technology Group, Inc.- LINKEDIN

• Natasha Green, Sr. Local Community Manager at AnitaB.org - LINKEDIN

Event Topics

1. Entrepreneurial Endeavors: Launching Your Dream

Explore the startup landscape and small business dynamics with those who have firsthand experience. This session is crafted for aspiring entrepreneurs and those in the initial stages of business development, offering guidance on how to transform a concept into reality. Understand the entrepreneurial path, recognize the obstacles you may encounter, and discover tactics to navigate through these challenges.

2. Innovation: Making a Difference from Within

In this series of discussions, employees with a passion for innovation will learn how to cultivate their entrepreneurial mindset within their existing roles. These sessions will cover strategies for proposing new ideas, maneuvering through organizational frameworks to promote innovation, and implementing changes that contribute to the overarching objectives and mission of the company.

Who Should Attend

❧ Aspiring and current entrepreneurs who are looking to start or scale their businesses.
❧ Employees who are aiming to foster innovation and drive change within their organizations.       
❧ Individuals who are keen on understanding the dynamics of starting and managing a business, with a focus on innovation and internal corporate entrepreneurship.
❧ Individuals wanting to volunteer to support the AnitaB.org DMV community

Join us to ignite your entrepreneurial and innovative ambitions!