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The Diverse Entrepreneurship Summit Welcomes our 2022 Keynote Speaker | Renae Bluitt!
Your Entrepreneur Journey Awaits…
"Don’t try to do everything by yourself, but try to connect with people and resources. Having that discipline and perseverance is really important."
-Chieu Cao, Co-founder of Perkbox
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Presenting Sponsors
Meet Our Team
“When you are following your dreams, think
bigger
than you’re thinking.”
Diverse Entrepreneurship Founder | Cynthia Lee
@Cynlee08 (Instagram)|@CynthiaLee (FB)
Cynthia’s passion is answering the question of how the minority business owners & entrepreneurs can navigate the entrepreneurial world more efficiently. She’s using her passion and partnerships to transform her once “grassroots passion project” into a national phenomenon. “We’re out here really trying to change the ecosystem and the world,” Cynthia says.
“When following your dreams, think bigger than you’re already thinking.”
“You are in control of your success, your efforts, determination and acts of service depend on it.”
BaeVibez Skincare Founder & Diverse Entrepreneurship Executive Tech Partner | Adriana Susso @baevibezskincare & @themrssusso
Adriana comes from a decade of history in the tech & business world. Designing her path to success, she combines her relentless knowledge of both worlds to lead her to her destiny while also being a leader to her fellow entrepreneurs in assisting them in their journey. Within a decade, she became a serial- entrepreneur & a fine example of a millennial who conquers anything she sets her mind to. She is the Founder of BaeVibez Skincare, a manufacturing Skincare company, Owner of Big Boss Gems Podcast, and an evolving tech company, A.Y Susso Publishing.
“Impossible is Nothing”
- Muhammad Ali
Diverse Entrepreneurship Summit Founder| Jason Buckner @jason.m.bukner
Jason comes from a long history of Entrepreneurship as he is the Owner of Wildcat Construction, a company who’s legacy stems from 4 decades of leadership in his family’s construction business. Jason believes that we can solve many social economic challenges in diverse communities by adopting a Black Wall Street approach. Equipping each entrepreneurs with what they need to maximize their business is his vision, and his mission is to develop and create economic change in our community! The Diverse Entrepreneurship Summit is one step in doing just that!
“Make a difference for the better.”
-AJ Stewart media & design as well as cofounder for Develop The West, a community organization supporting economic development in underserved areas. AJ Stewart on IG @developthewest.org
Supply Chain Diversity Panel
How do I become a vendor for corporations?
Are you ready to scale up your business with corporate opportunities
Do you want to learn how to prepare & land corporate contracts?
Join UPS, YUM Brands, RSCS (Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions), Greater Louisville Inc (GLI) for the Supply Chain Diversity Panel!
Knowledge & Networking through Interactive Workshops
It all begins with a vision! Maybe you want to launch a business or turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, The Diverse Entrepreneurship Summit is the place to make that into a reality!
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General Admission
Friday June 3rd 2022
Vendor/Networking Fair 4pm-8pm
Saturday June 4th 2022
Doors open at 9 am and the day ends at 4 pm!
Expect to walk away recharged and ready to take your business to the next level!
General Admission:
Standard $50
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Includes admission into the Diverse Entrepreneurship summit Sat June 4th. Link Learn and Succeed with interactive workshops, panel discussions, and admission into the Shark Tank Lou pitch contest!
General Admission:
Premium $75
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Includes admission into the Diverse Entrepreneurship Summit June 3rd & 4th. This ticket includes entry into the Vendor Networking Experience June 3rd & Includes admission into the Diverse Entrepreneurship summit Sat June 4th. Link Learn and Succeed with interactive workshops, panel discussions, and admission into the Shark Tank Lou pitch contest!
Featured Speaker | Professor
Lenny Williams
Professor Lenny Williams is the founder of TRILL NOT TRILL teamed up with Create Labs to develop the The First bi-racial, bilingual A.I powered DE & I BOT CLAi RA has been featured in Ebony & Jet magazine and currently on tour! She is making a stop at DES 22 and we can’t wait! She is considered to have the sharpest brain in the A.I community! C.L.AI.R.A will be a feature exhibit at DES 22, highlighting Trill Not Trill’s accomplishment is their partnership with Create Labs in Black Tech area on a national scale!
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Workshop Speakers
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Renae Bluitt, Filmmaker “She Did That” Award Winning Documentary Keynote Speaker
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C.L.AI.R.A Diversity in Tech (Interactive Exhibit)
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Timalyn Bowens America’s Favorite EA
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Adriana Susso | BaeVibez Skincare Founder | Retail Growth through Amazon Acceleration
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Ace McGill | Value Buddy | Business Valuation Tools
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Jamie Keith , LHOME Business Basics from Start to Finish
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Cle Andrea Hayden Founder of Inked Digital, Marketing to Growth
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Professor Lenny Williams, Co Founder , C.L.Ai.R.A - Artificial Intelligence/Bot Technology
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Fresh Bourbon founders, Sean & Tia Edwards | From Concept to Million Dollar Brand
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Lauren Muir, Founder Lauren Muir, Martin and Muir Counseling, Inc & The Show Up Summit (Virtual Speaker) Creating Balance in Entrepreneurship
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Derron Rowan Author, Motivational Speaker on the “Les Brown Speaker Tour” (Virtual Speaker); Birthing Your Entrepreneurial Drive
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Coach Victoria Freeman (Virtual Speaker) “From Challenge to Triumph Succeeding as an Entrepreneur”
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Jason Buckner Entrepreneur, Accountant, Owner Wildcat Construction, “Business Financials 101”
2020’s summit.
What’s it like? We’ll keep our promise on providing the best expirience possible; if you don’t beleive us, take a look at DES 2020.