Meet the Media

Join local and national media personalities and influencers, PR experts and and fellow entrepreneurs for this half-day intensive to boost your brand awareness, workshop through your media strategy, craft effective story angles and pitch live to the press. Brush elbows with enterprise allies and local media friends during the networking reception, and pitch stories that sell your products.

Get the inside scoop on all things capital as you connect with venture capitalists, angel investors, crowdfunding platforms, bankers and others who hold the keys to your future funds. Learn the “dos” and “don’ts” of accessing dollars from entrepreneurs who have been there, done that, and hear from the experts on how to prepare for your pitch, set up your data room, review a term sheet, and ensure your financial projections are in order. Some of you will even have a chance to pitch live to investors!

Enterprise contracts can mean big wins for your business, but navigating the process can feel overwhelming. We’re breaking it down, step by step, straight from the mouths of procurement and supplier diversity experts from big-name corporations. Learn how to craft a winning proposal, what needs to be in place to secure a major contract, and how to build the relationships that matter. Start your relationship building at the “Business Matchmaking” experience, where you can connect directly with corporate decision makers.

Standing out from the digital crowds by creating a marketing strategy that elevates your online presence, reaches your dream customers, and converts to more money in your pocket. Leading influencers will share their strategies for staying at the forefront of social media feeds, and translating those eyes into sales. You might even find your next social media collaboration while networking the room!