BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20210314T020000 RDATE:20210314T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20211006T163823Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20211020T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20211020T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20211006T163823Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20211006T163823Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250477954 DESCRIPTION:StartOut is excited to present the 2nd Annual StartOut Equity Summit\, a virtual event that will focus on ways for underrepresented e ntrepreneurs to thrive across geographies and industries regardless of t heir background. \;\n \;\nThe Summit is envisioned as an environme nt for dialogue and action where every participant is prepared to share insights\, reflect on experiences\, and be prepared to pose new question s and reframe old answers. This Summit aspires to be dynamic\, explorato ry\, and honest. We work to understand lived experiences\, while shiftin g the conversations forward towards actionable initiatives. \;\n \ ;\nThe Equality Summit's programming will begin at 11:00am EDT / 8:00am PDT and will end by 4:00pm EDT / 1:00pm PDT\, with networking opportunit ies immediately following. \;\n \;\n \;\nAgenda \;\n11:00AM ET - 11:30AM ET..............Welcome \;\n \;\n11:30AM ET.......... ..........................Keynote Speaker \;\n \;\n12:00PM ET..... ...............................Break \;\n \;\n12:15PM ET - 1:00PM ET................Session Group 1 \;\n \;\n1:00PM ET 1:30PM ET.... ................Break/Lunch \;\n \;\n1:30PM ET - 2:15PM ET........ ..........Session Group 2 \;\n \;\n2:15PM ET...................... ................Break \;\n \;\n2:30PM ET - 3:15PM ET.............. ....Session Group 3 \;\n \;\n3:15PM ET............................ ..........Closing Session \;\n \;\n4:00PM ET...................... ................Networking \;\n \;\nTracks &\; Sessions \;\n We will have 3 Session Groups during the event. Each Session Group will consist of 4 Tracks broadcasting simultaneously. You can view Track desc riptions below. \;\n \;\nFounder- How To Track \;\nHow to Navig ate a Tech Startup as a Non-Technical Founder - Session Group 1 \;\n& #13\;\nStarting any company is an uphill battle\, but starting a tech co mpany as a non-technical founder can feel insurmountable. How to find a developer? What are the right questions to ask? How do I navigate moving from a prototype\, to an MVP to beta testing. In this conversation we'l l hear from founders who answered these questions and how their company evolved along the way. Moderator: Jules Allen Speakers: Hillary Lin\, Ev ita Grant\, Arthur Woods \;\n \;\nAgeism in Entrepreneurship (Spon sored by AARP) - Session Group 2 \;\n \;\nIf you were to be asked what an entrepreneur looks like\, most people would imagine a young 20 s omething year old ready to shake things up. In this session\, we welcome you to join various founders that are showing that entrepreneurship isn 't a "\;young person's game"\;. They will share their experience s launching later in life and how their journey has been. Moderator: Nii -Quartelai Quartey Speakers: Chip Conley\, Jeff Tidwell\, Betty Wong \;\n \;\nRaising Intimacy: How SexTech Companies Raised Venture Capit al - Session Group 3 \;\n \;\nSextech is estimated to become a $37 billion dollar industry by 2023. Despite this\, it's a challenge to fin d investors that are open to attaching their name to a historically tabo o topic. Hear from founders that have successfully raised investment for their startups\, what pitfalls to avoid when pitching and what challeng es they still face. Moderator: Adrianna Samaniego Speakers: Lora DiCarlo \, Brianna Rader\, Rebecca Alvarez Story \;\n \;\nAccess To Capita l Track \;\nPitching your Authentic Self to Investors (Sponsored by S AP.io) - Session Group 1 \;\n \;\nPitching your startup is arguabl y one of the most important parts of your launch! In this session\, lear n about what investors look for in a pitch\, how to present your busines s model at every stage and how to maintain your authentic self every ste p of the way. Moderator: Max Kahn Speakers: Kelly McDonald\, AJ DeLeon\, Alicia Castillo Holley\, PhD \;\n \;\nThe Unusual Suspects: Alter native Avenues for Funding - Session Group 2 \;\n \;\nVenture Capi tal is often the primary method of funding that founders focus on but it 's not the only one. There have been an increasing number of options for funding startups from grants\, to revenue based investment and equity c rowdfunding and each one has its own formula for success. In this sessio n we'll hear from industry experts on how to find these opportunities an d what qualifications a company needs to successfully secure the capital . Moderator: Jessica Chin-Foo Speakers: Liz Skalla\, Cheryl Campos\, Dr. Roshawnna Novellus \;\n \;\nBeyond the Check: A Fireside Chat wit h Elizabeth Gore and Navid Shahrestani (Sponsored by JPMC) - Session Gro up 3 \;\n \;\nInvestor and Founder relationships can be complex bu t once you find the right groove\, they can be very rewarding and succes sful. Join Elizabeth and Navid as they share their journey "\;beyond the check"\;. They will share initial impressions\, lessons learned and how to maximize your relationship with your investor. \;\n \; \nInvestors Track \;\nJourney to Becoming an Angel Investor - Session Group 1 \;\n \;\nAccording to recent research\, angel investing h as seen about $3 billion invested each year since 2014. More and more pe ople are taking the plunge and investing in a broad range of ventures. B ut when is the right time? How do you get started and how do you source deals? This session will cover everything you need to know to get starte d! Speakers: Silvia Mah\, Pocket Sun\, Lorine Pendleton \;\n \;\nD iversify Your Fund: How to Create Inclusive Space for Founders - Session Group 2 \;\n \;\nAs Venture Capital continues to grow\, there is a responsibility to create diverse funds free from bias. In recent years we have seen efforts from some funds to be accountable and take actions with pledges and accelerator programs targeting diverse founders. Join these panelists as they share how they are investing in diversity. Speak ers: Elizabeth McCluskey\, Jasmine Edwards \;\n \;\nThe Blueprint for Growth for Diverse VC's - Session Group 3 \;\n \;\nUnderrepres ented fund managers are emerging all over the country and have invested in overlooked companies that have yielded positive returns. Expertise co mes from experience but gaining that experience is often a barrier for f irst time fund managers or someone just starting out in Venture Capital. This session will focus on how to find the resources and people in your network to aid in your growth and development as a VC. Speakers: Vincen t Diallo\, Christine Tsai\, Monique Woddard \;\n \;\nEconomy Track \;\nLGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs/ Community are Reshaping the Economy/ Lands cape - Session Group 1 \;\n \;\nLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs often have an outsized impact on the economy relative to the funding they receive. In this session we'll dive into the impact that these entrepreneurs have a nd make the case for more investment in LGBTQ+ led companies. Speakers: Dr. Vivienne Ming \;\n \;\nThe Corporate Social Investor: How Comp anies are Supporting Underserved Founders (Sponsored by Vistaprint) - Se ssion Group 2 \;\n \;\nStartups can innovate and pivot on various market opportunities faster than larger more established companies but l ack the same level of capital to accelerate their ideas. Corporate leade rs have become increasingly focused on Social Responsibility and have re sponded by creating new models for investment and partnership. Hear from organizations that have supported emerging businesses and why it often has zero to do with their personal financial bottom line. \;\n \;\ nEmerging Trends and the Future of LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurship (Sponsored by AWS) - Session Group 3 \;\n \;\nThe pandemic exposed various ineq uities\, the lack of efficiency of some industries and in some cases\, c ompletely reshaped the way that industries do business. In a post-COVID world how do these industries need to pivot to meet the needs of their c ustomers and what trends are on the horizon. Hear from LGBTQ+ founders o n how they met the moment and what new challenges await them. Moderator: Nii-Quartelai Quartey\n\nTags: LGBTQ\, equity\, conference\, founders\, entrepreneurs\, startups\, Mentors\n\nImported from: http://calagator.o rg/events/1250477954 URL:https://bit.ly/2Zo9iOV SUMMARY:StartOut's 2nd Annual Equity Summit LOCATION:Filo (Online): false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR