Test RRA – Alumni /Applicant Mixer [Info Session]

This mixer will bring together alumni of the Retail readiness Academy (RRA) and prospective applicants to connect, ask questions, and learn more about the program in a relaxed setting. Alumni will share their experiences, answer questions, and offer valuable insights about the program, providing a unique opportunity for potential applicants to understand the value of joining the RRA Spring 2025 cohort. This event will help interested stakeholders and applicants get firsthand perspectives and build connections as they consider applying for the upcoming cohort.

AT&T Closing the Digital Divide

https://www.canva.com/design/DAGddfU5owE/xqU2euAaCYvAGlbFvlfvEw/edit Event Goal(s): By the end of the ‘Closing the Digital Divide with Black Entrepreneurs’ Event, 70% of participants will report an increase in awareness of available technology resources through AT&T + Google to support their small business.

Feedback Wednesday w / Carnellia Ajasin

Feedback Wednesday is a highly- engaging 90-minute hybrid workshop. Stakeholders can pitch using their business decks. Don’t have a deck? No worries! We suggest following this template! Stakeholders will receive feedback on their tech product demos, business models, financials, teams, value proposition, elevator pitch, and more! This workshop will be held in-person and virtually so all stakeholders can attend. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month from in Symposium!

Feedback Wednesday w/ Carnellia Ajasin

Feedback Wednesday is a highly- engaging 90-minute hybrid workshop. Stakeholders can pitch using their business decks. Don’t have a deck? No worries! We suggest following this template! Stakeholders will receive feedback on their tech product demos, business models, financials, teams, value proposition, elevator pitch, and more! This workshop will be held in-person and virtually so all stakeholders can attend. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month from in Symposium!

Technical Product Validation 101

Got a brilliant idea but not sure if it’s got legs? 🤔   Don’t let uncertainty hold you back! Join our Technical Product Validation 101 and get expert guidance to determine if your product has what it takes to succeed. Don’t leave your product’s success to chance – validate your idea and pave the way for a winning launch!

Networking & Etiquette- Class #5

Come join our Saturday School class, Creating an Executive – Networking & Etiquette for Entrepreneurs, designed to help students master the nuanced fundamentals of professional networking and etiquette. This course focuses on equipping students with the skills to effectively engage with business contacts, fostering meaningful relationships that support their business development efforts. There are multiple levels to making a sale! Throughout this class, students will learn how to approach, connect, and maintain professional relationships with key business contacts. The course will cover essential networking strategies, from initiating conversations and following up, to leveraging social media and in-person events. Students will also delve into business etiquette, learning how to present themselves professionally, communicate effectively, and build trust with potential partners and clients.