MONDAY NOVEMBER 14th
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Social Entrepreneurship: Creating Value for Others REGISTER HERE
Hear from industry leaders about incredible opportunities to have a fulfilling career and make a difference in someone else’s life.
- Linda Kay Klein, Echoing Green
- Sadna Samaranayake, Ashoka
- Jenna Slotin, Peace Dividend Trust
*The first 50 registered attendees to arrive will receive a free copy of Work on Purpose,the latest book from Echoing Green, co-authored by Senior Vice President Lara Galinsky.
6:30-8:00 p.m.
The School of Hard Knocks: How Failure Makes You Smarter REGISTER HERE
That’s right…mistakes and failures are one of life’s best teachers. Learn about the value of set backs and how to turn them into your secret weapons.
- Melody Stevens, Time Millionaire
- Charlie O’Donnell, First Round Capital
- Sabina Ptacin, ‘Preneur
- Colin McCabe and Tony Shure, Chop’t Creative Salad Company
Food Sponsor: Half Baked Desserts, 11/15 @ 6:30
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 15th
6:30-8:00 p.m.
What Do Investors Look For? REGISTER HERE
A variety of investors – from crowdfunding to venture capitalists – are here to de-mystify funding options as well as investor expectations.
- Jo Ann Corkran, GoldenSeeds
- Shai Goldman, Silicon Valley Bank Accelerator
- Katherine Rosenberg, Grameen America
- Alon Hillel-Tuch, RocketHub
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 16th
12:30-2:00 p.m.
Serial Entrepreneurs: The Secrets of Success REGISTER HERE
Find out what goes on inside the brains and lives of serial entrepreneurs – those amazing game changers who repeatedly launch or invest in new businesses.
- Captain Ted Fienning, Babiators
- Samer Hamadeh, Zeel.com
- Jen Groover, Butler Bag, Author What If? And Why Not?
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Determining a Growth Strategy That’s Right for YOU REGISTER HERE
How do you build a business that works for you and the lifestyle you desire? Learn how to apply the foundational principles that really matter when you work for yourself. By Amy Abrams & Adelaide Lancaster, In Good Company
*The first 25 registered attendees to arrive will receive a free copy of The Big Enough Company: Creating a Business That Works For You, written by the founders of In Good Company. Hot off the press!
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Alumni Roundtable REGISTER HERE
Join Fordham alumni who have since become entrepreneurs. They are coming back to share their stories and experiences with entrepreneurship to inspire the next generation of change agents.
- Kevin Dolan, President of Mercury Aviation Holdings, Inc.
- Ali Khan, Warby Parker
- Kurt Jetta, TABS
- Angela Giovine, Happenings Media
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 17th
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Meaning Scales: How Storytelling Creates Engagement Using Social Media REGISTER HERE
Story, meaning, and connection is the currency on which social media runs. Learn how to use social media platforms for real, integrated experiences both on the web and in the real world to spread the word about your business.
- Melea Seward, Chief Amusement Designer
5:30-9:00 pm CLOSING RECEPTION
Keynote Speaker Tony D’Angelo, Rich Grad Poor Grad: What Every College Student Needs To Know About Money & Entrepreneurship REGISTER HERE
Resource Fair & Networking Mixer to follow
A delicious spread of food and drink paired with the priceless opportunity to network with leading organizations and resources.
