Entrepreneurial Summit

2023 EVENT SCHEDULE

11:00 a.m.

Doors Open + Networking Lunch

Lobby

PennCinema

11:00 a.m.

Doors Open + Networking Lunch

Lobby

PennCinema

11:45 a.m.

Welcome by Mistress of Ceremonies, Michelle Washington, CEO of Women of MORE magazine

Imax Theater

Penn Cinema

11:45 a.m.

Welcome by Mistress of Ceremonies, Michelle Washington, CEO of Women of MORE magazine

Imax Theater

Penn Cinema

11:50 p.m.

Keynote by by Best Selling Author & CEO of Quintessence Group, Melinda F. Emerson Foun

Imax Theater

Penn Cinema

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11:50 p.m.

Keynote by by Best Selling Author & CEO of Quintessence Group, Melinda F. Emerson Foun

Melinda, “SmallBizLady” is a bestselling author, marketing expert, and hosts The Smallbizchat Podcast who has been quoted inThe Wall Street ...

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Imax Theater

Penn Cinema

12:30

Small Business Administration (SBA) 70th Anniversary of Supporting the Ecosystem Special Legacy

Imax Theater

Penn Cinema

12:30

Small Business Administration (SBA) 70th Anniversary of Supporting the Ecosystem Special Legacy

Imax Theater

Penn Cinema

1:00 p.m

Adventures in Marketing: Building a Blockbuster Brand

Imax Theater

Penn Cinema

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1:00 p.m

Adventures in Marketing: Building a Blockbuster Brand

In this workshop, hear cutting-edge tactics that will revolutionize your approach to marketing and branding. Learn how to bring a brand to m...

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Imax Theater

Penn Cinema

1:00 p.m

The Inventors Journey: The Pursuit of a Product

Theater

Penn Cinema

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1:00 p.m

The Inventors Journey: The Pursuit of a Product

Have a Flash of Genius? Navigate the twists and turns of the inventor's odyssey with confidence. From rapid prototyping to continuous iterat...

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Theater

Penn Cinema

2:00 p.m

Show Me the Money: Attracting Investors at Every Stage

Imax Theater

Penn Cinema

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2:00 p.m

Show Me the Money: Attracting Investors at Every Stage

Step into the spotlight and let us illuminate your path to attracting investors. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative that captivates p...

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Imax Theater

Penn Cinema

2:00 p.m

The People's CEO: Nurturing a Culture of Collaboration, Empathy, and Outcomes

Theater

Penn Cinema

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2:00 p.m

The People's CEO: Nurturing a Culture of Collaboration, Empathy, and Outcomes

At the heart of extraordinary leadership lies the superpower to foster collaboration. Explore the power of inclusivity, team dynamics, and c...

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Theater

Penn Cinema

3:00 p.m

Crash Course: Starting a Cannabis Business in Delaware

Theater

Penn Cinema

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3:00 p.m

Crash Course: Starting a Cannabis Business in Delaware

Dazed and Confused? Learn expert legal strategies on how to position yourself, and your Half Baked cannabis business idea, on the Pineapple ...

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Theater

Penn Cinema

4:00 p.m.

Closing Keynote: Following Your North Star: People, Profit and the Planet, Amy Johnston, Eddy COO

Imax Theater

Penn Cinema

Event Details

4:00 p.m.

Closing Keynote: Following Your North Star: People, Profit and the Planet, Amy Johnston, Eddy COO

In this inspiring keynote address, we embark on a voyage of purpose, exploring the power of aligning our aspirations with a guiding light - ...

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Imax Theater

Penn Cinema

4:30 p.m.

Genius Bar Sponsored by Goldey Beacom College

Lobby

Penn Cinema

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4:30 p.m.

Genius Bar Sponsored by Goldey Beacom College

Network with Subject Area Experts who can help your business grow.

Lobby

Penn Cinema

4:30 p.m.

After Party Sponsored by Plush Vodka

Imax Theater

Penn Cinema

4:30 p.m.

After Party Sponsored by Plush Vodka

Imax Theater

Penn Cinema

5:30 p.m.

Swim with the Sharks Pitch Competition

Theater

Penn Cinema

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5:30 p.m.

Swim with the Sharks Pitch Competition

Join us to see who swims away with $10,000+ in cash and prizes! Learn more >>

Theater

Penn Cinema

Speakers

Zakiyyah Ali

Executive Director

Tech Council of Delaware

Matt Bell

Zakiyyah Ali

Director of Product Development

NextFab

Earl Boyd

Zakiyyah Ali

James Brobyn

Entrepreneur Coach/Advisor/Consultant

James Brobyn

Leah Cianfrani

James Brobyn

Founder

American Fiber Company,

Cora Castle

Leah Cianfrani

Co-Founder

OmniPotential

Leah Cianfrani

SCORE Bucks County

Mentor

Malcolm Coley

Markevis Gideon

Malcolm Coley

Chief Technology Officer

Future's First Gaming

Sara Crawford

Markevis Gideon

Malcolm Coley

Director of Women's Business Center

True Access Capital

Markevis Gideon

Founder

NERDiT Now

Sarah Katz

Dr. Colleen Perry Keith

Markevis Gideon

University of Delaware’s Library Service Patent & Trademark Resource Center

Dr. Colleen Perry Keith

President

Goldey-Beacom College

Laura Randa

Dr. Colleen Perry Keith

Founder and CEO

Toivoa, Inc

DELAWARE ENTREPRENEURIAL SUMMIT

The Emerging Enterprise Center is proud to present our 6th Annual Delaware Entrepreneurial Summit on

2023 EVENT SCHEDULE

11:00 a.m.

Doors Open + Networking Lunch

Lobby

11:00 a.m.

Doors Open + Networking Lunch

Lobby

11:45 a.m.

Welcome by Mistress of Ceremonies, Michelle Washington, CEO of Women of MORE magazine

Imax Theater

11:45 a.m.

Welcome by Mistress of Ceremonies, Michelle Washington, CEO of Women of MORE magazine

Imax Theater

11:50 p.m.

Keynote by by Best Selling Author & CEO of Quintessence Group, Melinda F. Emerson Foun

Imax Theater

11:50 p.m.

Keynote by by Best Selling Author & CEO of Quintessence Group, Melinda F. Emerson Foun

Imax Theater

12:30

Small Business Administration (SBA) 70th Anniversary of Supporting the Ecosystem Special Legacy

Imax Theater

12:30

Small Business Administration (SBA) 70th Anniversary of Supporting the Ecosystem Special Legacy

Imax Theater

1:00 p.m

Adventures in Marketing: Building a Blockbuster Brand

Imax Theater

1:00 p.m

Adventures in Marketing: Building a Blockbuster Brand

Imax Theater

1:00 p.m

The Inventors Journey: The Pursuit of a Product

Theater

1:00 p.m

The Inventors Journey: The Pursuit of a Product

Theater

2:00 p.m

Show Me the Money: Attracting Investors at Every Stage

Imax Theater

2:00 p.m

Show Me the Money: Attracting Investors at Every Stage

Imax Theater

2:00 p.m

The People's CEO: Nurturing a Culture of Collaboration, Empathy, and Outcomes

Theater

2:00 p.m

The People's CEO: Nurturing a Culture of Collaboration, Empathy, and Outcomes

Theater

3:00 p.m

Crash Course: Starting a Cannabis Business in Delaware

Theater

3:00 p.m

Crash Course: Starting a Cannabis Business in Delaware

Theater

4:00 p.m.

Closing Keynote: Following Your North Star: People, Profit and the Planet, Amy Johnston, Eddy COO

Imax Theater

4:00 p.m.

Closing Keynote: Following Your North Star: People, Profit and the Planet, Amy Johnston, Eddy COO

Imax Theater

4:30 p.m.

Genius Bar Sponsored by Goldey Beacom College

Lobby

4:30 p.m.

Genius Bar Sponsored by Goldey Beacom College

Lobby

4:30 p.m.

After Party Sponsored by Plush Vodka

Imax Theater

4:30 p.m.

After Party Sponsored by Plush Vodka

Imax Theater

5:30 p.m.

Swim with the Sharks Pitch Competition

Theater

5:30 p.m.

Swim with the Sharks Pitch Competition