5TH ANNUAL DELAWARE ENTREPRENEURIAL SUMMIT
The Emerging Enterprise Center is proud to present our 5th Annual Delaware Entrepreneurial Summit on
This years summit will be an in-person networking block party on Market Street with eight panel discussions, two keynote talks, a live podcast, a beer garden, and will culminate with the 10th Annual Swim with the Sharks Pitch Competition.
Keynote SPeakers
Chris Buccini
Chris Buccini
Chris Buccini
Opening Keynote by Co-President of The Buccini/Pollin Group, Inc. (“BPG”), Chris Buccini
Carl Shaw
Chris Buccini
Chris Buccini
Closing Keynote by Carl Shaw, Manager of Community Engagement at Wilmington Library
Jamar Rahming
Chris Buccini
Jamar Rahming
Closing Keynote by Executive Director of Wilmington Library
Live Podcast
Battle Scars: Tales from Entrepreneurs
Watch live recording of Patrick Callahan and Lee Mikles's podcast "Battle Scars: Tales From Entrepreneurs" where entrepreneurs tell stories that left them tougher on the other side. Special guest; Chef Akhtar Nawab of Chancery Market
Speakers
Nicole Homer
Sara A. Crawford
Sara A. Crawford
Co-Founder, CEO - HX Innovations
Sara A. Crawford
Sara A. Crawford
Sara A. Crawford
Program Director - Women's Business Center at True Access Capital
Mark Wdowik
Sara A. Crawford
Kenyetta Raelyn
President & CEO - East Coast Angels
Kenyetta Raelyn
Sara A. Crawford
Kenyetta Raelyn
Writer and Producer
Robert Herrera
Robert Herrera
Robert Herrera
Founder at The Mill
Partner at 9SDC
David Liss
Robert Herrera
Robert Herrera
Managing Member
Delaware Idea Club
Genesis Dorsey
Robert Herrera
Genesis Dorsey
Entrepreneur
Chelsea Spyres
Robert Herrera
Genesis Dorsey
Executive Director
Wilmington Kitchen Collective
Pastor - Riverfront Church
Dr. Taryn Fletcher
Angela Wagner, Esq.
Angela Wagner, Esq.
Founder and CEO
Truly POC INC
Angela Wagner, Esq.
Angela Wagner, Esq.
Angela Wagner, Esq.
Owner
Sunshine Consulting Firm
Damaris Colon
Angela Wagner, Esq.
Damaris Colon
Owner/Founder
London Rock Art & London Rock Homes
Nataki Oliver
Angela Wagner, Esq.
Damaris Colon
Owner/Curator
The Sold Firm
Christopher Mack
Jonathan Whitney & Eliza Jarvis
Christopher Mack
Co-Founder
The Bridge Art Gallery
Zach Phillips
Jonathan Whitney & Eliza Jarvis
Christopher Mack
dishwasher
the Kitchen Companies
Marcus Smith
Jonathan Whitney & Eliza Jarvis
Jonathan Whitney & Eliza Jarvis
Founder & CEO
Moooves inc
Jonathan Whitney & Eliza Jarvis
Jonathan Whitney & Eliza Jarvis
Jonathan Whitney & Eliza Jarvis
Co-Founders
Flux Creative Consulting
David Sanchez
Barbara DeHaven
Dionna Sargent
Co-Owner, Operator
Spaceboy Clothing
Dionna Sargent
Barbara DeHaven
Dionna Sargent
Vice President / Community Development - Cinnaire Community Connection
Barbara DeHaven
Barbara DeHaven
Barbara DeHaven
Business Development Consultant & Incubator Administrator - Delaware Technology Park
Pedro Moore
Barbara DeHaven
Barbara DeHaven
Venture Capital Adviser
Michael Stiglitz
Michael Stiglitz
Michael Stiglitz
Owner/Director of Operations
Two Stones Pub, 2SP Brewing Company
Gayle Dillman
Michael Stiglitz
Michael Stiglitz
Owner, Founder, CEO - Gable Music Ventures
Lanice Wilson
Michael Stiglitz
Xavier Teixido
CEO - The Juice Joint
Xavier Teixido
Michael Stiglitz
Xavier Teixido
President - Harrys Savoy Grill
Partner - Kid Sheleen's
Eric James Smith
Eric James Smith
Eric James Smith
Founder & CEO
Launch Point Labs
Donna Duffy
Eric James Smith
Eric James Smith
CEO / Founder
3EMarketing Strategies and
Sage Success Studio
Molly Giordano
Eric James Smith
Molly Giordano
Executive Director - Delaware Art Museum and President - Delaware Arts Alliance
Ellen Cappard
Eric James Smith
Molly Giordano
Owner - Books & Bagels
Jim O'Donoghue
Renata Kowalczyk
Renata Kowalczyk
Co-Owner, CEO
Grain Craft Kitchen + Bar
Renata Kowalczyk
Renata Kowalczyk
Renata Kowalczyk
Chief Executive Officer
Wilmington Alliance
Scott Stein
Renata Kowalczyk
Scott Stein
Co-Owner, Bardea Food & Drink
Ross Stoops
Renata Kowalczyk
Scott Stein
Wilmington Location Manager
NextFab
Shannon Stevens
Alysse Bortolotto
Shannon Stevens
Partner/Creative Director
El Diablo Burritos / Shiny Ad Agency
Tamara Varella
Alysse Bortolotto
Shannon Stevens
Founder - The Win Factory
Tamara Earl
Alysse Bortolotto
Alysse Bortolotto
Owner and Executive Chef
Delectablez
Alysse Bortolotto
Alysse Bortolotto
Alysse Bortolotto
Director of Economic Development and Business Incubation - New Castle County Chamber of Commerce
Clinton Tymes
Patrick Callahan & Lee Mikles
Dubard McGriff
Technical Assistance Coordinator
True Access Capital
Dubard McGriff
Patrick Callahan & Lee Mikles
Dubard McGriff
Owner / Lead Advisor
Dubard Enterprise
Patrick Callahan & Lee Mikles
Patrick Callahan & Lee Mikles
Patrick Callahan & Lee Mikles
Hosts - Battle Scars - Tales from Entrepreneurs Podcast
Mike Day
Patrick Callahan & Lee Mikles
Patrick Callahan & Lee Mikles
Owner - Farmer & the Cow
Partner - Faire Cafe
Jet Phynx
Brendan Kennealey
Brendan Kennealey
Owner
Jet Phynx Films
Brendan Kennealey
Brendan Kennealey
Brendan Kennealey
Founder and CEO
NESTER
Moderators
Ivan Thomas
Porsha Green
Porsha Green
Founder of DETV
Porsha Green
Porsha Green
Porsha Green
Founder of Purpose PR Agency
Noah Olson
Porsha Green
Jason Aviles
Director of Innovation, Delaware Prosperity Partnership
Jason Aviles
Porsha Green
Jason Aviles
Co-Founder of Green Box Kitchen
Scott Kammerer
Mona A. Parikh, Esq
Mona A. Parikh, Esq
President - SODEL Concepts
Mona A. Parikh, Esq
Mona A. Parikh, Esq
Mona A. Parikh, Esq
Jeanne Kress
Mona A. Parikh, Esq
Angela Wagner, Esq
Membership Sales Manager
New Castle County Chamber of Commerce
Angela Wagner, Esq
Angela Wagner, Esq
Angela Wagner, Esq
Owner
Sunshine Consulting Firm, LLC
Sara A. Crawford
Angela Wagner, Esq
Sara A. Crawford
Program Director
Women's Business Center
at True Access Capital
Presented in partnership with
Media Partners
Angel Sponsors
Friend Sponsors
Additional Support