STARTUP SOCIAL IS FOR ENTREPRENEURS TO CONNECT, network and learn how
to thrive in a STARTUP ECOSYSTEM BY HEARING FROM SUCCESSFUL FOUNDERS.
STARTUP SOCIAL is a community based platform for entrepreneurs in the
Washington, DC metro area who are seeking to learn how to thrive in a
startup ecosystem by learning from the experiences of successful
founders, make meaningful connections, collaborate, share ideas,
challenges and successes.
Join US Wednesday, February 26 from 6-9pm for the ULTIMATE INSIGHTS
FROM FOUR OR MORE SUCCESSFUL STARTUP FOUNDERS ON HOW TO BEST "AMPLIFY
YOUR BRAND” USING DIGITAL MARKETING TACTICS TO ENGAGE YOUR AUDIENCE,
GET MORE EYES ON YOUR BRAND, AND GROW YOUR PRESENCE. The agenda
includes an expertly moderated panel discussion, Q&A, startup pitch
contest and networking.
DC area entrepreneurs are invited to attend to learn more about what
it takes to build a successful brand and have an opportunity to pitch
their business and receive feedback and for a chance to win a
one-month coworking membership at Office Evolution located at 8609
Westwood Center Drive, Suite 110 Tysons, VA.
Moderated by JEN DALTON, FOUNDER OF BRANDMIRROR, who collaborates with
business owners to help define their personal brand and be a more
intentional leader. Using structured tools and exercises, they create
a branding strategy that will increase your visibility, build your
thought leadership, and drive your career forward.
FEATURED PANELISTS:
* MOLLY RULAND, PRINCIPAL OF HEARTCAST MEDIA
[https://www.heartcastmedia.com/about-us/], is an innovative
problem-solver with an instinct for fostering creativity with
storytellers and makers to grow and share their voice. Heartcast Media
was created when Molly recognized the need to support entrepreneurs in
their content goals and passion to help them "amplify their voices"
globally. Molly’s idea worth sharing is that "Listening is the
Revolution”. She is a native of the Washington, D.C. region and
lifelong optimist.
* REGGIE HOLMES, PRINCIPAL AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF ENTHUSE CREATIVE,
[http://www.enthusecreative.com] a strategic brand consulting and
design business based in Tysons, VA was founded in 2013 to provide
strategic and creative branding services to clients in the DC area and
beyond. Today, the company serves dozens of startups, small
businesses, nonprofits, associations and schools with a focus on brand
strategy, branding design and brand management. A native of Richmond,
VA, he obtained a BFA with a specialization in graphic design from the
University of Miami. Reggie is engaged in the community through
various organizations and also serves as co-chair of the marketing
committee with the Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce.
* KIM CAYCE, CREATOR OF LUNA STARTUP LABS
[https://about.me/kimberly.cayce], a company specializing in the
education, training and development of entrepreneurs, executives and
organizations. Kim has worked as a business mentor and executive coach
for more than 350 companies and has addressed millions more people in
talks, seminars and media appearances around the world. Prior to
founding Luna Startup Labs in 2016, Kim was the Chief Operating
Officer of a multi-million dollar professional development
organization. She has worked across industries and verticals,
including early stage startups and $1+ billion dollar brands. In
addition to her coaching and consulting work, Kim is also an Adjunct
Professor at American University SIS, a founding member of the
Executive Committee for Citrine Angels, and the creator of Washington
Women Entrepreneurs, an organization dedicated to educating and
empowering women in the DC area.
* CORY LAWRENCE [https://www.irlagency.co/about], FOUNDER OF IRL
AGENCY, a digital marketing agency that uses digital tools and events
to create real-life connections. Founded in 2018, the company focuses
on providing strategy and creative marketing services for DC-based B2C
lifestyle companies. Prior to starting IRL Agency, Cory was a
Multi-Platform Creative Content Producer at Discovery. From Shark Week
and The Puppy Bowl to Oprah and gold miners, he’s told stories with
recognizable names for every major social platform. In 2018 Cory
joined the DC Startup Week organizing team as the Marketing &
Community Lead helping unite and grow the thriving DC startup
ecosystem. .
PITCH FOUNDER OPPORTUNITY: WINNER RECEIVES A ONE-MONTH COWORKING
MEMBERSHIP AT OFFICE EVOLUTION TYSONS!
STARTUPS PITCHING:
1. SUKHI [https://www.thesukhiproject.com]CEO Rahul Kulkarni
2. OOPSEEZ [http://www.oopseez.com] CEO Keyana Bowie
3. GOALKIDZ CEO [https://www.goalkidz.com/]Danny Cruz
4.
PROCEEDS FROM 2020 EVENTS WILL BE USED TO CREATE A STARTUP FUND TO BE
AWARDED TO ASSIST STARTUPS!
HOST/VENUE SPONSOR: JOHN YU, OFFICE EVOLUTION TYSONS
[https://www.officeevolution.com/locations/tysons-corner], providing
flexible coworking and office space for startups and small businesses
where innovations thrive, entrepreneurs are ambitious, and business
communities come together.
HOST: LISA SHAPIRO, DCFEMPRENEUR, LLC [https://dcfempreneur.com], a
community for DC area female entrepreneurs that collectively seek to
combine and share skills, knowledge and expertise to help impact and
grow their businesses to make them more purposeful, profitable and
sustainable.
FOOD & BEVERAGE SPONSOR: JUSTIN WILSON, PAYCHEX
Questions: Contact john.Yu@officeevolution.com
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