ROADMAP TO BILLIONS
Conference 2018
Conference 2018
Black Women Talk Tech’s 2nd annual conference is focused on tearing down roadblocks and promoting #blackgirlmagic in the tech industry. It will include two full days of expert panels and workshops, keynotes, a $10,000 pitch competition, founder showcases, performances, celebrations and much more!
The first day is made for black women founders, giving them the blueprint of how to build a billion dollar company. Attendees will connect one-on-one with investors, listen to workshops tailored to their business and have exclusive opportunities to promote their companies to the media. This day is invite or application only.
The second day of the conference is giving our black female founders the spotlight. If you’re interested in starting a business, want to support black women founders or want to learn more about the tech industry, this day is for you. Attendees will get unique content, tons of swag and the opportunity to networks with incredible people. And we’re celebrating our strides and accomplishments in tech, so don’t forget to buy your ticket to the after party!
REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST
Black Women Talk Tech Staff
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
Host: Sequoia Blogdett
Welcome by Laura Clayton McDonnell
MORNING KEYNOTE: BUILDING WEALTH AS AN ENTREPRENEUR
Rich Dennis
Interviewed by Kim Weisul
BUILDING ROCKETSHIPS: THE REALITY OF SCALING
Kelechi Anyadiegwu
Juanita Lott
Chrissa McFarlane
Moderated by Jessica Collins
RAISING A MILLION DOLLARS WORKSHOP
Samira Salman
FINDING PRODUCT/MARKET FIT: DISTRACTION OR PIVOT?
Barbara Bickham
Dawn Dickson
Tereza Nemessanyi
Moderated by Kwadwo Nyarko
INVESTOR & ADVISOR NETWORKING LUNCH
Various Investors, Incubators and Accelerators
MANAGING THE MENTAL HEALTH ROLLERCOASTER
Tonya Ladipo
CREATING A COMPELLING BRAND STORY
Rakia Reynolds
in conversation with Jennifer Usdan McBride
THE COMPANY YOU KEEP: FOUNDER RELATIONSHIPS
Denise Hamilton
Candace Mitchell
Alicia Thomas
Moderated by Danielle Skeen
EVENING KEYNOTE
Tonya Lewis Lee
Interviewed by Judith Jacques
REGISTRATION & WELCOME
Welcome by Chris Lwanga
MORNING KEYNOTE
Jean Brownhill
Interviewed by Jenna Wortham
TECH TRANSFER: TECH’S BEST KEPT SECRET
Janeya Griffin
Karina Montilla Edmonds
Mande Holford
Rick Shindell
Moderated by Julius Maina
BLACK GIRL MAGIC TALKS: SHOWCASING OUR EXPERTISE
3 Chosen Founders: will it be you?
INTERSECTIONALITY IN TECH: THE IGNORED DIVERSITY
Sarah Kunst
Lauren Maillian
Jasmine Greenaway
Moderated by Chana Ewing
LUNCH & TECH TRAILBLAZER AWARD
Musical Guest: DELLA$IE
THE REALITY OF REALITY TV PITCH SHOWS
Brandon Andrews
Chuck Pettid
Alicia Syrett
Moderated by Regina Wallace-Jones
$10,000 PITCH COMPETITION
6 Finalists, 3 Winners: will it be you?
Introduction by Angel Rich
Prizes presented by Candice Matthews
EVENING KEYNOTE
Heather Hiles
Interviewed by Sandra Bookman
AFTER PARTY
The Fishbowl at Dream Midtown
Hosted by: Junae Brown & Kim Chanel
Are you ready? Our dynamic list of speakers will keep it real and tell you all the secrets of building your billion dollar business and they have the track records prove it.
Sweeten
Founder & CEO
Sundial Brands
Founder & CEO
The Hiles Fund
Founder
Movita & ToniK Productions
Founder
Shark Tank/Values Partnerships
Serial Entrepreneur
Kelechi has been recognized by Forbes Magazine has 30 Under 30 in the Retail & Ecommerce Category. Kelechi has also been recognized by Inc, CNN and Voices of America for her contributions.
Zuvaa
Founder & CEO
Startup Growth Advisors
CTO
Within the last few years, she moved to Silicon Valley and dove, head first, into the tech startup scene. She is currently the Silicon Valley, Tech Editor for Black Enterprise.
Black Enterprise
Tech Editor
Browned 2 Perfection Agency
Founder
Trappin for the 99 & 2000s
Founder
Microsoft
Vice President, Enterprise Commercial, New York Region
Bumble
Product Marketing Lead
Singer & Songwriter
PopCom
Founder & CEO
Geenie
Cofounder & CEO
Microsoft
Cloud Developer Advocate
NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center
Lead Technology Transfer Specialist
Denise is also the co-founder of my.harveyneeds.org which is platform she created to support the relief effort after Hurricane Harvey devastated Houston. My.harveyneeds.org connects donors interested in donating directly to families in need.
Denise is a problem solver who lends her creativity to many non-profit organizations and initiatives in Houston and throughout the United States most recently contributing to the HeForShe campaign of the United Nations, the Rise School of Houston, Dress for Success, the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce and many others. Denise cares deeply about the community and serves as a board member and community leader in numerous charitable and quasi-governmental organizations.
Denise is a gifted speaker and presents often on a number of topics including executive female leadership, professional growth and empowerment, education, and diversity.
You can find out more about her work with female leadership and empowerment at WatchHerWork.com.
WatchHerWork
Founder & CEO
Hunter College, CUNY-Graduate Center
Associate Professor
Black Women in Media
Founder
Proday
Founder & CEO
The Ladipo Group
CEO
Bridgestream Software (now Oracle)
Former Founder & CEO/Investor
Microsoft
Senior Director, Software Partnerships
Quit Your Day Job
Host
The Path Redefined: Getting To the Top On Your Own Terms
Author
Hillman Accelerator
CoFounder & Executive Director
Patientory
CEO
Myavana
Cofounder & CEO
Google
Google Cloud University Relations Lead
Microsoft
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Microsoft
Technical Evangelist
Republic
Partner
Skai Blue Media
Founder & CEO
WealthyLife
Founder & CEO
Salman Solutions
Founder & CEO
Zyn Systems
President
Microsoft
Account Manager – Bing
CNBC Power Pitch/Pantegrion Capital
Host/Founder & CEO
B.S. Math/Econ, Computer Science, UCLA
MBA Columbia University
Alicia lives in New York City with her husband and 2 kids.
Dibs Technology
Founder & CEO
J. Walter Thompson New York
Director of Digital
eBay, Inc.
Chief of Staff, Head of Product Operations
In 2013, the U.S. State Department, as part of its program in Economic Statecraft, sponsored Kim for an eight-day speaking tour of Belgium and The Netherlands, addressing entrepreneurs, women, and business. Before joining Inc., Kim was a senior editor at BusinessWeek, where she directed all coverage of small business and entrepreneurship and was the founding editor of a spin-off publication devoted to small business.
Inc Magazine/Inc.com
Editor-at-Large
Essence Magazine
Senior Editor
We’re proud to hold our conference at the New York City headquarters of our title sponsor, Microsoft. After party location to be announced.
11 Times Square
New York, NY 10036
This year we have tickets for founders, investors, founders-to-be and supporters of diversity in tech. We are excited to bring you two full days of of jam packed content and activities. This conference will have you inspired. #CanYouFeelTheMagic
VIP | Founder Pass | General Admission | Student | After Party | |
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Founder's Retreat | |||||
Full Day One | |||||
Exhibition Booth* | |||||
Investor Reception | |||||
Special Founder Swag | |||||
Full Day Two | |||||
Swag Room | |||||
Beauty Lounge Access | |||||
Headshot Photo Booth | |||||
After Party Access w/drinks specials | |||||
Special Gift | |||||
VIP Lounge | |||||
Priority Seating | |||||
Day 2 VIP Lunch w/special guest | |||||
After Party Access w/open bar and food | |||||
Access to recruiting booths | |||||
Price:
$499.00Book Ticket |
Price:
$299.00Book Ticket |
Price:
$199.00Book Ticket |
Price:
$99.00Book Ticket |
Price:
$50.00Book Ticket |
Big shout out to our sponsors for supporting #blackgirlmagic and making this possible through their generous contributions! We’re so excited to partner with companies that are committed to supporting black women tech founders. Show your love by checking out their links below.