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} .agenda-design4 { background: #120b41; color: #fff!important; } .agenda-design4 .agenda-row p { color: #fff!important; } .agenda-design4 .agenda-row .modal-body p { color: #000!important; } @media(max-width:992px) { .agenda-design4 .nav-tabs { flex-wrap: wrap; } } </style> <section class="agenda-design4"> <div class="container"> <h3 class="main-title">Agenda</h3> <div> <ul class="nav nav-tabs"> <li class="active"><a data-toggle="tab" href="#32756">Tuesday</a></li> <li><a data-toggle="tab" href="#32757">Wednesday</a></li> <li><a data-toggle="tab" href="#32758">Thursday</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="tab-content"> <div id="32756" class="agenda-rows tab-pane fade active in"> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 1, 2024 09:00 am<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Fueling Female Founders Brunch</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180639"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/Jija-jyXUY-6ZXo4HzCuH9aUBRR7ZkYECByzBn0ldgw.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Melissa Butler</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Founder and CEO </span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2180639" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Melissa Butler</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">MELISSA BUTLER IS THE VISIONARY FOUNDER OF THE LIP BAR, AN AWARD WINNING BEAUTY BRAND CELEBRATED FOR ITS INCLUSIVE AND INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO COSMETICS. HAILING FROM DETROIT, MELISSA HAS EXEMPLIFIED RESILIENCE AND DETERMINATION, TRANSFORMING HER STARTUP FROM HER KITCHEN TO ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL BRANDS IN MARKET. THE LIP BAR'S VIBRANT RANGE OF PRODUCTS CAN BE FOUND IN RETAIL STORES ACROSS THE COUNTRY, REFLECTING MELISSA'S COMMITMENT TO CHALLENGING BEAUTY STANDARDS AND EMPOWERING WOMEN TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES BOLDLY AND AUTHENTICALLY. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180639"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1692709748765.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Meagan Ward</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Community Builder in Residence @ NewLab</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="2_2180639" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Meagan Ward</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Meagan Ward is a dynamic leader in diplomacy and economic development, leveraging her role as a Diplomatic Speaker of the U.S. Embassies &amp; Consulates to spearhead global initiatives that revolutionize women's entrepreneurship. At the forefront of international activism, Meagan collaborates with government officials, corporations, and ecosystem leaders in the U.S., Japan, and beyond to create community infrastructure and elite programming worldwide, sharing her vision on U.S. Diplomatic trips. Throughout her career, Meagan has empowered women to elevate their careers and influence by teaching them how to leverage their goals to effect change. Her work emphasizes the heightened importance of empowering girls and women, bringing her vision of redefining female empowerment to a global audience.As the founder of Femology, Detroit’s first women-centered co-working facility, Meagan transformed how women business owners viewed themselves and their community. Initially a shared office space, Femology is now a force for economic development in Michigan, in partnership with Michigan Central, where Meagan serves as the Community Builder in Residence, developing programs and resources for women in business.Co-founding femUniti Inc. in Japan, Meagan expanded her influence globally. femUniti's mission is to empower women by creating inclusive communities and spaces that support personal and professional growth, aiming to bridge cultural gaps and provide resources for women leaders and entrepreneurs.Meagan serves on advisory boards, including Western Michigan University’s Young Alumni, SEEN Magazine, Reparation Generation, and co-chair of Michigan Tech Week. Since founding her branding agency in college, Meagan has played a pivotal role in elevating consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies to national prominence and facilitating their acquisition. Guided by her mantra, "Daily determination determines destiny," she consistently makes a profound impact.Powerfully poised in entrepreneurial activism and global empowerment, Meagan Ward is an incomparable impact leader, strategist, and branding maven, consistently positioning women for greatness in business and life. She crafts her life's work around empowering women to elevate their careers while staying authentic to their inner compass. Meagan's own North Star is her role as a Mother and Wife. Building the Ward family with unwavering focus, Meagan defies odds in her personal walk of faith, commitment, and family honor. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Michigan Central Station - South Concourse</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 1, 2024 12:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Registration</h3> <div class="row"> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Lobby</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 1, 2024 12:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Lunch</h3> <div class="row"> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Outside</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 1, 2024 02:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Using Venture to Close the Equity Gap</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180593"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/iA6Ys1pyYGqFsjns8ox170GZCObA5yWTbwTe8v4m6E0.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Dr. Freada Kapor Klein</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Founding Partner</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2180593" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Dr. Freada Kapor Klein</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180593"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1722486100327.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Dr. Freada Kapor Klein</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Founding Partner at Kapor Capital</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="2_2180593" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Dr. Freada Kapor Klein</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Freada Kapor Klein, Ph.D. is an entrepreneur and investor focused on gap-closing startups and strategies. She co-founded the U.S.’s first organization to address sexual harassment in 1976, and SMASH.org in 2003, which provides comprehensive resources to ensure that underrepresented students thrive in STEM. As a Founding Partner at Kapor Capital, Freada invested in seed stage tech startups that create positive social outcomes and achieved top quartile financial returns. She is Co-Chair at the Kapor Center, which strives to make the technology ecosystem and entrepreneurship diverse and inclusive. Freada serves on startup and non-profit boards including the Nat’l Board of the NAACP and UC Berkeley's Chancellor’s Board of Visitors. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 1, 2024 03:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>eLab AI Launchpad Competition</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180594"> <img src="" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Paul Brown</strong> <br> <span class="designation"></span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2180594" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Paul Brown</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180594"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/rx4gsfHacvDwMuBs29HzkMFCBqRIhqG3osDNZcBecSY.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Jon Oberheide</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Co-Founder and CTO</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="2_2180594" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Jon Oberheide</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Jon Oberheide is a board member, advisor, and investor, focused on working with cybersecurity and enterprise SaaS companies. Previously, Jon was the co-founder and CTO of Duo Security, with a mission to democratize security by making it easy and effective. Over 12 years, Duo scaled from zero to over 30,000 customers, $500M ARR, a 70+ NPS, and 1000 FTEs. Along that journey, Duo was acquired by Cisco for $2.4B.Prior to founding Duo, Jon was a security researcher and completed his BS, MS, and PhD at the University of Michigan in cybersecurity. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#3_2180594"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1718835995616.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Moody Mattan</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Founder &amp; CEO @ BrandXR</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="3_2180594" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Moody Mattan</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Mahmoud “Moody” Mattan is a serial entrepreneur and Founder &amp; CEO of BrandXR, a No-Code Augmented Reality Platform and award-winning XR Studio. Prior to BrandXR, Mr. Mattan founded PowisVR, where he built a multi-million dollar virtual reality headset and mobile accessories business. Before that, he led investments in Meta, Sidecar, and Genius (formerly Rap Genius) at Pegasus Tech Ventures. With a background in venture capital, business development, and marketing, Mr. Mattan specializes in finding profitable strategies for emerging technologies. A former Wayne State University football player, Mr. Mattan moved back to Detroit to strengthen the tech community and play a role in the city’s resurgence. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#4_2180594"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1660670497155.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Lindsey Kilbride</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Principal @ Detroit Venture Partners</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="4_2180594" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Lindsey Kilbride</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#5_2180594"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1714698279457.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Mykolas Rambus</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Co-Founder and CEO of Hush </span></p> </div> </div> <div id="5_2180594" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Mykolas Rambus</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Passionate leader with a focus on big data, SaaS, FinTech, and media. Global business experience with track record in P&amp;L growth, business development, operations management, information technology, complex project management, and data protection and privacy. Highly experienced, media-savvy brand builder. Quoted regularly by CNN, WSJ, the New York Times, CNBC, the FT, Reuters and the BBC. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 1, 2024 03:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Free Money: How to Navigate Large Goverment Grants</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180595"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/499ac0458e97-Me2024.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Marvin Yates</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Regional Engagement Principal - Michigan</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2180595" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Marvin Yates</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Marvin D. Yates, Sr. is a lifelong Detroit area resident, except for a 3yr. stay in Washington DC. Marvin holds both a BBA and MBA in Business Administration . Marvin obtained his PMP certification in 2006, and has completed various other IT Certifications and Training over his 30+ year IT career. In 2012 he began his work in the Department of Defense with the DIA. Initially a Project Manager in Mission and Business Applications, Marvin's last role was as Section Chief of Internal Use Software and Audits. Upon returning to Detroit, Marvin joined ProsperUS Detroit as an Instructor to contribute to the resurgence of the Small Business ecosystem in Detroit. He joined the National Security Innovation Network a DoD agency in February 2023. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180595"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/e7d536e2c411-kerppola_headshot.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Marianna Kerppola</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Founder and CEO</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="2_2180595" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Marianna Kerppola</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Inspired by her turbulent transition into motherhood, Marianna Kerppola launched Moment for Parents to help moms cultivate and sustain resilience throughout their pregnancy and parenting journey. She’s worked in HealthTech for over a decade, before which she worked in sales at Google and corporate finance at Nationwide Insurance. She earned her B.A. in Economics and International Studies from the University of Chicago and M.B.A. and M.Sc. from the University of Michigan. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#3_2180595"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/64d20c598853-Kerry_Duggan_Photo.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Kerry Duggan</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Founder &amp; CEO of SustainabiliD</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="3_2180595" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Kerry Duggan</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Kerry C. Duggan is a CEO, sustainability expert, corporate board director, angel investor, faculty member, public speaker, executive producer, national political advisor and the former climate advisor to President Joe Biden. In 2017, she founded SustainabiliD, a strategic advisory firm, providing coaching and consulting services to CEOs, C-Suites, and innovative climate tech entrepreneurs with a mission to equitably solve the climate crisis. At present, Duggan serves on several corporate boards (Perma-Fix (NASDAQ: PESI), Envergia and BlueGreen Water Technologies) along with various climate tech advisory boards (such as Mill, Aclima and ONE); is a faculty member at the University of Michigan’s (U-M) School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS); holds current appointments with the Secretary of Energy’s Advisory Board (SEAB) and Governor Whitmer’s Council on Climate Solutions. Previously, she founded the SEAS Sustainability Clinic in Detroit as well as the Michigan Business Sustainability Network (MBSR) at U-M; was on Governor Whitmer’s Growth Council; was on the Biden-Harris Transition Team for the Department of Energy (DOE) Agency Review Team; served as a surrogate for the Biden Campaign, was appointed to the Biden-Sanders Unity Task Force on climate; held roles in the Obama-Biden Administration, including as climate policy advisor for then-Vice President Joe Biden and as deputy of President Obama's Detroit task force; held leadership roles at DOE (including as Director of Legislative, Regulatory, and Urban Affairs and as Stakeholder Engagement Director in the Office of Energy Efficiency &amp; Renewable Energy (EERE)).A daughter of the Great Lakes, she attended Detroit Country Day School, went on to Division I basketball scholarships at St. John’s University (SJU) and later University of Vermont (UVM), where she completed her BS in environmental studies; and earned her MS in natural resource policy &amp; behavior from U-M SEAS. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 1, 2024 04:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>VIP MFF Members Only Kickoff</h3> <div class="row"> </div> <div class="session-location">Michigan Central Station - South Concourse</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 1, 2024 05:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>MTW Official Opening Reception</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180597"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1575564509638.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Josh Sirefman</strong> <br> <span class="designation">CEO of Michigan Central Innovation District</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2180597" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Josh Sirefman</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">I have spent my career at the forefront of the planning, negotiation and implementation of complex growth and development strategies across the public and private sectors, and now serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Michigan Central Innovation District catalyzed by the Ford Motor Company. Prior to taking on this role, I co-founded, and served as President of Sidewalk Labs, an Alphabet "other bet" and the world's leading company focused on urban innovation. Prior to cofounding Sidewalk Labs, I founded and led Sirefman Ventures, a development services firm. As President of the firm, I led transformative development projects for a range of corporate, nonprofit and government entities, including Cornell University’s successful effort to build a new applied sciences campus in New York City, the University of Chicago’s transformation of Hyde Park through the redevelopment of a vibrant new mixed-use district, and the repositioning of the New York Public Library’s renovation of its flagship building.Prior to founding Sirefman Ventures, I was the Senior Vice President for U.S. Development at Brookfield Properties and managed a development portfolio of more than 15 million square feet across the country. Before joining Brookfield Properties, I held a series of high-level roles within the administration of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, including Chief of Staff to the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and Rebuilding, and Interim President of the New York City Economic Development Corporation.I hold a Masters Degree in Urban Planning from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor’s Degree from Wesleyan University. I have been a guest lecturer at Columbia University, University of Michigan and New York University, and I sit on the boards of the New York Restoration Project, the Lowline, Fist and Heel Dance Company. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180597"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1714440878603.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Rishi Moudgil</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Executive Director @ Michigan Founders Fund</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="2_2180597" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Rishi Moudgil</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Michigan Central Station - South Concourse</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 1, 2024 06:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>YouthTank Mobility Tour</h3> <div class="row"> </div> <div class="session-location">Michigan Central Station - South Concourse</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="32757" class="agenda-rows tab-pane fade"> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 09:00 am<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Registration</h3> <div class="row"> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Lobby</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 10:00 am<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>ArtClvb presents Art Fair | Detroit</h3> <div class="row"> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Floor</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 10:00 am<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Building a Billion Dollar Business</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180599"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/IZEe_8bdDNPiIsyIK8JAmCGY_KwUWsyGkPbjFt2ccFc.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Songe LeRon</strong> <br> <span class="designation">CEO and Co-founder at Squire</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2180599" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Songe LeRon</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180599"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1693833471554.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Justin Turk</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Chief Executive Officer @ Livegistics, Inc.</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="2_2180599" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Justin Turk</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">At Livegistics, we lead with a pioneering spirit, redefining the heavy civil, demolition, and waste management industries through advanced cloud-based logistical software. Our platform, developed over 6.5 years, empowers businesses with real-time, transparent digital records, providing unparalleled analytical insights. We uphold the ethos of innovation, efficiency, and interconnectivity, revolutionizing enterprise operations in power and industry sectors.My role as CEO harnesses over 65 years of collective construction knowledge, guiding the creation of a system that resonates with the sector's nuanced demands. Skills in MS Project, contract negotiation, and budgeting, gleaned from my tenure as Vice President of Estimating at Blaze Contracting, Inc., have been instrumental in constructing robust solutions that champion productivity. We're committed to crafting technology that not only meets but exceeds the evolving needs of our stakeholders. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 10:00 am<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Navigating Tech &amp; Politics</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2181384"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1543516501293.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Chuck Perricone</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Founder and CEO of Dome IQ</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2181384" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Chuck Perricone</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2181384"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1712150479594.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Arabia Simeon</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Founder at POGO</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="2_2181384" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Arabia Simeon</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">I’m a creative and multi-disciplinary designer with an engineering background. I graduated from Smith College with a dual degree in Computer Science and Studio Art. I’m passionate about designing authentic and impactful experiences while using art and technology as vehicles for sustainable change.My work is driven by storytelling and inspired by my community, culture, and history. I use art as a means of expression and technology as an amplifier. As a life-long learner, I employ design as a process and a mindset. I’m enthusiastic about creating people-driven digital products in Civic tech and the creative fields. I’m the founder of civic tech startup, PoGo, and creative collective, Da Cypher. I'm currently a Venture for America fellow and Designed by Community alumni. I’m a street fashion nerd and foodie who loves multimedia art. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Tech Room</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 10:00 am<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Getting Technical: DevOps Best Practices</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180600"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/MTW%20Headshots.png" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Mack Hendricks</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Co-Founder of Detroit Hacker House</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2180600" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Mack Hendricks</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Mack obtained a Bachelor and Masters of Science in Computer Science from Oakland Univ. He has worked for large Silicon Valley-based companies for most of his 20-year career, including 5 years at Sun Microsystems and 10 years at Oracle Corporation. In parallel, Mack has built companies in the restaurant and technology sector. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Expo Room</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 11:00 am<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Mayor Duggan Welcome</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180601"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/MTW%20Headshots%20copy.png" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Mayor Mike Duggan</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Mayor of Detroit, Michigan</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2180601" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Mayor Mike Duggan</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Mike Duggan is the 75th mayor of the City of Detroit. He has been in office since January 2014 and currently is serving his third four-year term. Born in Detroit, Duggan has spent his entire career working in the city to solve some of the most complex issues facing Detroiters, including crime, blight, transportation, health care, and access to jobs. In his third term, Mayor Duggan has shifted the City’s focus from removing blight to creating beauty through more than 160 renovated parks, hundreds of City-sponsored public murals, and the conversion of miles of largely abandoned railroad lines as part of the 26-mile recreational loop, the Joe Louis Greenway. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 11:00 am<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Hustling For Cash: Bootstrapping in Michigan</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180602"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/fd7c4262844b-Zach_Profile_Pic.png" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Zach Hite</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Co-Founder and COO of Stocked </span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2180602" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Zach Hite</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Zach is the Co-Founder of Stocked, a pre-arrival grocery delivery company serving vacation rentals, where he focuses on operations and finances. Outside of work, Zach enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, practicing Muay Thai, playing Basketball and watching THE Ohio State in Football and Basketball. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180602"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/197daf718409-kim.jpeg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Kim Gamez</strong> <br> <span class="designation">CEO and Founder of Sober(ish) </span></p> </div> </div> <div id="2_2180602" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Kim Gamez</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">For the past 20 years, Kim has founded businesses in the US and Mexico. Her last company grew to over a million users in 3 years and was acquired in 2022. She now coaches startups at MSU’s Research Foundation. Despite vowing never to start another company, her passion for the Sober Curious movement led to SOBER(ISH), a new venture on track to hit $1 million in sales in its first year—without ads, press, or investment. Kim's journey has been featured in Forbes, The Today Show, and CNN. She’s also a real estate investor and enjoys time on the family farm with her husband and five children. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#3_2180602"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/MTW%20Headshots.png" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>David Alveraz</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Principal CEO of LIVAQ</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="3_2180602" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">David Alveraz</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">David is the founder of Livaq, a company at the forefront of shaping the future of electric off-road vehicles. Livaq stands as more than just a business; it is a community that proudly employs talented students from Mexico, while also benefiting from the guidance of an international team of mentors. With a focus on swift action, adaptability, and cutting-edge technology, the company is committed to driving innovation, creating community impact, and embracing the thrilling unknowns of its ongoing journey. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Expo Room</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 11:30 am<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Early Stage Founders Making Moves</h3> <div class="row"> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 12:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>UnDemo Day</h3> <div class="row"> </div> <div class="session-location"></div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 12:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Lunch</h3> <div class="row"> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Outside</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 01:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>WhatUp Doe?: Celebrating Detroits Homegrown Tech Innovators</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180604"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/8512ffa37b90-Deirdre_Roberson_The_Lab_Drawer_Headshot.png" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Deirdre Robertson</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Co-Founder of The Lab Drawer</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2180604" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Deirdre Robertson</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Deirdre Roberson, MS, is the co-founder and Co- CEO of The Lab Drawer, an innovative educational technology company providing hands-on, culturally relevant STEAM learning experiences for K-12 students. With a background in chemistry and biochemistry from Xavier University of Louisiana and the University of Detroit Mercy, Deirdre has driven The Lab Drawer to ship over 30,000 STEAM kits to more than 8 countries, surpassing $1 million in revenue. A Detroit native, she is committed to bridging educational gaps in underserved communities and promoting diversity in STEAM fields. Her work in STEM education has earned recognition from Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180604"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/uPcGxg1DbRIkX9PE_4qBMFa-KyNJ-Rlc_zLwKoKbMRc.png" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Brandon Cooper</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Co-Founder &amp; Chief Executive Officer</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="2_2180604" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Brandon Cooper</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Brandon Cooper is an internet technology businessman, CEO and co-founder of Aphid. Brandon specializes in Artificial Intelligence, Machine/Deep Learning, and Blockchain technology. Brandon has been nominated for top tech leader awards and has been featured on Forbes, CBS, NBC, Yahoo, Afrotech, Detroit Free Press, TedX, Steve Harvey and other television broadcasts nationwide. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#3_2180604"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1713823476645.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Michael Polk</strong> <br> <span class="designation">CEO of Stock Pal Inc.</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="3_2180604" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Michael Polk</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#4_2180604"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/zaHxtslsx3Id3mzRxGbSTxDYWfwzjJvPVxr6PfXufso.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Achsha Jones</strong> <br> <span class="designation">CEO of TripSlip</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="4_2180604" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Achsha Jones</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 01:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Coming back to Michigan to Invest</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180605"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/OsdUR2F7NBkSfjuxVLgLqnIPeOFO4YnmDkXjkQZoIsU.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Shalanda Armstrong</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Managing Partner</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2180605" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Shalanda Armstrong</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">"Shalanda is Founder and Managing Partner of 100KM Ventures based in Washington, DC. 100KM Ventures invests in early stage companies (Pre-Seed through Series A) within Future of Work and Women's Health. Prior to 100KM Ventures, Shalanda was an active angel investor investing in 30+ startups. Shalanda has spent close to 20 years in the technology sector holding multiple technology consulting leadership roles at top-tier firms including PwC, EY, and Salesforce after beginning her career as a software engineer. Shalanda holds a BS in Computer Science from Hampton University, a MS in Engineering and Technology Management from George Washington University, and a MBA from Smith School of Business at University of Maryland-College Park." </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180605"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1517751344111.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Joshua Sledge</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Chief Investment Officer @ Kalamazoo Community Foundation</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="2_2180605" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Joshua Sledge</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#3_2180605"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1522936878405.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Ollie Howie</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Managing Partner @ Mount Auburn Venture Partners</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="3_2180605" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Ollie Howie</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#4_2180605"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/u8d3-92yoxotLIRrwSu5PdmY8q7eAjTJlBIdI1-2TH4.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Jarret Irons</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Co-Founder and Owner</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="4_2180605" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Jarret Irons</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Expo Room</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 02:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>(Real Lives of a Successful Michigan Founder: At Growth and Exit)</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180608"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/MTW%20Headshots.png" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Jason Raznick</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Founder &amp; Executive Chairman of Benzinga</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2180608" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Jason Raznick</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Jason Raznick is a passionate entrepreneur and the founder of Detroit-based Benzinga, a financial content ecosystem that makes information easier to consume. Benzinga’s mission is to connect the world with news, data, and education that makes the path to financial prosperity easier for everyone, every day. Jason was a winner of the 2021 Ernst &amp; Young Entrepreneur of the Year Michigan/Ohio regions and named to the Crain's Detroit Business 40 Under 40 list as well as the DBusiness 30 in Their 30s list. A graduate from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, Raznick founded two successful digital startups as a student. Jason currently resides in the metro Detroit area with his wife and three kids. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180608"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/fbcf5cb0d85e-Darren_Riley___Headshot%20%283%29.png" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Darren Reilly</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Co-founder &amp; CEO of JustAir</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="2_2180608" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Darren Reilly</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Darren Riley is the Co-founder and CEO of JustAir, a Detroit-based environmental tech company focused on cleaner air and healthier communities. After developing asthma in his mid-twenties while living in Southwest Detroit, one of the most polluted areas in the U.S., Darren was inspired to create JustAir. The platform provides actionable air quality data to support health, safety, and environmental regulation. With a computer science degree from Carnegie Mellon and over a decade of experience as a software engineer, Darren leads a mission-driven team working to ensure everyone has access to clean air. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 03:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>How Strong Organizational Culture Drives Tech</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180606"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/damien-hoopercampbell.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Damien Hooper-Campbell</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Chief Impact Officer at StockX</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2180606" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Damien Hooper-Campbell</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Damien Hooper-Campbell is StockX’s first-ever Chief Impact Officer. In his role, he oversees DEI, environmental, social, and global community engagement. A tech industry vet, Hooper-Campbell brings over 20 years of expertise in culture, leadership development, DEI, social impact, and community engagement. He served in similar capacities at companies including Google, Uber, Goldman Sachs, eBay and Zoom. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180606"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1587913858917.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Lauren Daniels</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Founder and CEO Sumptuous Spirits</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="2_2180606" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Lauren Daniels</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 03:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Making Engineering Accessible for All </h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180607"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/sfO-uVuspzFS8WDY30gfUUVCymn2fBaEFk_rOEwBhs4.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Marlin Williams</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Founder and CEO of Marlin Wiliams Enterprises</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2180607" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Marlin Williams</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Marlin Williams' expertise and passion lie at the intersection of Technology, Economic Development, Entrepreneurial Coaching, Human Resources, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.She is a two-time tech founder and a global DEI and CPO executive with over 20 years of experience, having served as a global DEI officer for two Fortune 500 organizations, a unicorn start-up, and as a consultant to many others.Marlin also had the honor of serving as the Deputy Chief Information Officer for the City of Detroit, where she successfully coordinated the technology behind Super Bowl XL. As the inaugural Chief Program Officer at Tech Town Detroit, she created an inclusion-focused tech accelerator aimed at bridging the racial and gender gap in tech entrepreneurship. This program has helped to start hundreds of tech and tech-enabled businesses and continues to do so.She is also the founder of Sisters Code, an initiative to “Awaken the Mature Geek.” Having become a mainframe programmer at the age of 25, Marlin sought to empower other women to consider technology as a career. Over the past decade, Sisters Code has taught thousands of women to code and introduced them to the possibilities of tech careers or businesses. The initiative has expanded to include providing technical assistance to small business owners, helping them explore, start, grow, and scale.Marlin has spoken at prestigious events for organizations such as SXSW, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google, TEDx, Black Enterprise, MSNBC, Techonomy, Tom Joyner Foundation, Yes We Code, and Meeting of the Minds, among others.Her book, Hard Reset: Framing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as the New Normal, is available on Amazon. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Expo Room</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 05:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>MTW Official Happy Hour: Powered By Ann Arbor Spark and Gunderson Dettmer</h3> <div class="row"> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - First Floor</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 05:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Bamboo Founder Speed Dating Event</h3> <div class="row"> </div> <div class="session-location">Bamboo Detroit</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 06:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Culture Capital Screening: Episode 1 in Michigan</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180610"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1652367496932.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Grace Haberl</strong> <br> <span class="designation">CEO of Warmilu</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2180610" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Grace Haberl</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Grace Hsia Haberl Ms.E is the CEO at Warmilu and a professor of entrepreneurship with over twelve years of economic, business, fundraising (&gt;$6.6M), board, and executive management experience. She is the Chair Emerita for the University of Michigan College of Engineering Alumni Board (MEAB) and an experienced, award-winning entrepreneur and entrepreneurial education curriculum designer. Today, her company Warmilu warms over 10,000 babies annually born to 106 hospitals in 23 countries. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180610"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1710573437742.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Ashley Williams</strong> <br> <span class="designation">CEO &amp; Founder of RIZZARR</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="2_2180610" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Ashley Williams</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Ashley Williams is a serial entrepreneur, transformational speaker, author, and host who is passionate about creating content that guides people toward their purpose. Her voice and content creation serve as her chosen tools to empower, share knowledge, and inspire others to connect their passions with their purpose.Inspired by the power of communication to uplift, heal, and positively transform the world, Ashley pursued a degree in broadcast and digital journalism at the University of Southern California. She interned for various media entities worldwide and worked as a broadcast journalist for NBC News, WBAL Radio, and USA Today. Today, she is the CEO and founder of RIZZARR.With years of editorial, managerial, and entrepreneurial experience, Ashley dedicates herself to inspiring her generation, particularly creators, to use their voices and content creation to live out their purpose while creating positive change. She enjoys motivating those pursuing marketing or journalism careers and leads soulful conversations, teaching courses in content marketing and spirituality to empower individuals to reach their greatest potential.Her book and podcast, The Ripple Effect of You, delve into practices inspired by spiritual teachings, helping people find their purpose, connect with their intuition, and redefine their inner truths. Through these platforms, Ashley encourages others to release limiting beliefs and past negative experiences. When speaking to groups or businesses, her goal is to help them gain a clearer understanding of their purpose and how to connect it with their customers and workforce, particularly younger generations, using technology and content marketing.In her downtime, Ashley enjoys writing, reading (currently enjoying The Inner Work by Mat and Ash), or planning her next travel adventure. She is also active in Metro Detroit and across the globe, either moderating or speaking at events, representing mission-driven boards, or enjoying the city she calls home. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 04:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>SouthEast MI Meetup</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2181327"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1663168172800.jpeg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Chening Duker</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Founder of Pluck.eco</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2181327" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Chening Duker</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Cafe</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 04:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>West Michigan Meetup</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2181328"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1654629681608.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Sadoc Paredes</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Co-founder &amp; CEO of Vetr Health</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2181328" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Sadoc Paredes</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2181328"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1718205225808.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Terra Osman</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Founder @ Farmish</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="2_2181328" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Terra Osman</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Office Space</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> <p>Newlab - Office Space</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 04:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Northern MI &amp; UP Meetup</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2181329"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1662430359508.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Nick Beadleston</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Executive Director at Commonplace</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2181329" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Nick Beadleston</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2181329"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1660670497155.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Jordan Craven</strong> <br> <span class="designation">CEO and Co-Founder of Sizeologic</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="2_2181329" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Jordan Craven</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Living Room</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> <p>Newlab - Living Room</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 04:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>LGBTQIA+ Tech Meetup</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2181330"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1678143973688.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Diana Callaghan</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Managing Director @ Endeavor </span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2181330" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Diana Callaghan</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2181330"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/download.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Jazmyn Lee</strong> <br> <span class="designation">COO and Co-Founder of COO TRS</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="2_2181330" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Jazmyn Lee</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Hallway</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> <p>Newlab<span style="white-space:pre;" id="isPasted">&nbsp;- </span>Hallway</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="32758" class="agenda-rows tab-pane fade"> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 09:00 am<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Registration</h3> <div class="row"> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Lobby</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 10:00 am<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Raising Millions in Michigan as a Black Woman</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180612"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1708031247798.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Crystal Brown</strong> <br> <span class="designation">CEO of CircNova</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2180612" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Crystal Brown</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180612"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/f5630d0b776e-Karissma_Headshot___ZsoVGTeg_copy___jpeg%20%281%29.jpeg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Karissma Yve</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Founder &amp; CEO of Gildform</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="2_2180612" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Karissma Yve</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#3_2180612"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/2403d75ee6a6-Tessa_Headshot_2.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Tessa Flippin</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Capitalize VC Founder and Managing Partner</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="3_2180612" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Tessa Flippin</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 10:00 am<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Plain Sight Presents: Founders and Funders Panel</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180613"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1614687530449.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>James Chapman</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Founder &amp; CEO at Plain Sight</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2180613" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">James Chapman</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Expo Room</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 11:00 am<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Plain Sight Presents: The Founders Brunch</h3> <div class="row"> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Cafe</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 11:00 am<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Our Fantastic Future: How We Can Supercharge Michigan's Innovative Ecosystem</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180615"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/8faf4fd65bbd-IMG_0457.jpeg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Dr Britany L. Affolter-Caine</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Executive Director @ Michigan’s University Research Corridor</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2180615" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Dr Britany L. Affolter-Caine</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180615"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/162b54e6bff7-IMG_0451.jpeg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Cindy L Warner</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Founder of 360ofme</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="2_2180615" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Cindy L Warner</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Entrepreneur with 360 degree view of a business from strategy through execution. I have started and advised founders on 8 startups and now have the honor to serve as the Founder and CEO of my own company.Prior to my current Founder and CEO role, I have been a technology executive leading sales, service, support and operations within Global 1000 organizations, the largest of which contributed over $2B in annual revenue with over 3000 professionals. Tireless champion for diversity via improving women in technology. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#3_2180615"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/72a43bcf48b9-IMG_0453.jpeg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Martin Dober</strong> <br> <span class="designation">ISVP &amp; Managing Director of nvest Detroit Ventures</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="3_2180615" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Martin Dober</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Martin Dober is Senior VP at Invest Detroit and Managing Director of their venture capital arm, ID Ventures. His career includes more than 20 years of experience in early-stage technology ventures and in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and investment roles. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#4_2180615"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/b0e14c335b91-IMG_0455.jpeg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Justin Onwendu</strong> <br> <span class="designation">City of Detroit | Director of Entrepreneurship &amp; Economic Opportunity </span></p> </div> </div> <div id="4_2180615" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Justin Onwendu</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Justin recently graduated from Columbia Law School where he served as Student Body President. He previously served as a community organizer in Detroit where he advocated for clean air, clean, affordable water and public health protections for all communities. This included securing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the state's only refinery to protect school children from poor air quality, connecting residents to resources in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, and leading efforts to write and pass legislation that protects vital drinking water sources. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#5_2180615"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1718246442222-1.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Ben Marchionna</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Chief Innovation Ecosystem Officer of the State of Michigan</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="5_2180615" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Ben Marchionna</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 12:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Lunch</h3> <div class="row"> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Outside</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 02:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>The State of Venture Capital in Michigan and Beyond</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180617"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1517715033243.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Adrian Fortino</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Managing Director @ Mercury Fund</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2180617" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Adrian Fortino</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">I started out as an automotive engineer working on the first hybrid powertrain systems in the early 00s. Then went on to be a founder &amp; operator of three software companies. I'm now an early stage tech investor supporting founders across the country. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180617"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1652287379723.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Ben Bernstein</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Principal at Beringea</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="2_2180617" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Ben Bernstein</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#3_2180617"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/fc9dd28231f1-GrandVentures_Tim_ND2024_2_4%20%281%29.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Tim Streit</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Founder &amp; General Partner of Grand Ventures</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="3_2180617" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Tim Streit</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Tim is a Co-Founder &amp; General Partner at Grand Ventures, a $80M early-stage venture firm based in Grand Rapids that invests in innovative Fintech, Dev Ops, Digital Health &amp; Supply Chain technology companies based in the US and Canada. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#4_2180617"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1516295439709.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Monica Wheat</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Managing Director, Techstars Detroit Powered by JP Morgan</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="4_2180617" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Monica Wheat</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 02:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Saving Hearts &amp; Lives, One Startip at a Time</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180618"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/fe9dda5aa640-Klein_July_2019__2_.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Mike Klein</strong> <br> <span class="designation">CEO of Genomenon</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2180618" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Mike Klein</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Mike is the CEO of Genomenon, a genomics intelligence company that is leading the race in curating the entire human genome. Genomenon improves the quality of patients’ lives by characterizing the genomic drivers of genetic disease and cancer. Blending the power of AI with the precision of genomic expertise, Genomenon simplifies complex genetic data into actionable insights to put at the fingertips of clinicians to diagnose patients suffering from rare diseases and cancer, and researchers to create precision medicine targeted at these diseases. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180618"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/MTW%20Headshots.png" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Dr. Anthony Chang</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Founder and CEO of BAMF Health</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="2_2180618" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Dr. Anthony Chang</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#3_2180618"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1622154305814.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Lisa McLaughlin</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Co-Founder or Co-Chief Executive Officer Workit Health</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="3_2180618" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Lisa McLaughlin</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Lisa McLaughlin is a serial social entrepreneur and the Co-Founder of Workit Health, a telemedicine addiction care b corps nationally expanding a home-based rehab program for drinking and drug use. She is an Endeavor and Schwab Foundation entrepreneur, health informatics pioneer, and Principal Investigator on a broad range of NIH and NSF research initiatives in Digital Health and Ed Tech. Lisa serves as an advisory board member at the University of Michigan Accelerate Blue Fund and the Michigan Founders Fund. She is a licensed therapist with graduate degrees in Information Science and Social Work from the University of Michigan who specializes in patient-led healthcare models. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Expo Room</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 02:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>How to Launch your first VC Fund</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180621"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/47000e74e4ac-108_LH_fyYM5XgU.jpeg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Raggeria Goddard</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Managing Partner @ Crowned Venture Capital</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2180621" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Raggeria Goddard</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Tech Room</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 03:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Comparing Investment Vehicles: SAFE v Convertible Notes</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180619"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/64f8c682a8155b701e6d433f_TJLR%203%20-%20Terrence%20Reeves-min.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Terrence Reeves</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Attorney and Advisor @ GwC</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2180619" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Terrence Reeves</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Terrence J.L. Reeves represents technology and emerging companies at all stages of development, from start-ups to large cap companies. His practice includes corporate and securities law matters, entity formation, corporate governance, venture capital financings, software licensing, strategic alliances, and exit transactions. Terrence advises clients across a diverse range of industries and technologies, including enterprise software, IaaS, PaaS, digital health, consumer products, cyber-security, and mobility.Previously, Terrence served emerging companies and investors as a venture capital attorney at major law firms, having reached the status of partner, and prior to that, he served as an AUSA in the E.D. of Michigan, where he led the Financial Crimes Task Force. A multi-tooled attorney, Terrence has advised a global CPG company on its land acquisition strategy and developed strategies for then Detroit Mayor-elect Mike Duggan.Terrence received his J.D. from Wayne State University Law School, where he focused his studies on corporate law. He also earned an M.B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business and studied venture capital at Wharton. Once a high school dropout, Terrence is a frequent speaker on angel investing, venture capital and entrepreneurship in the region. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Expo Room</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 03:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>MFF Venture Together Pitch Competition</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180620"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1714440878603.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Rishi Moudgil</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Executive Director @ Michigan Founders Fund</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2180620" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Rishi Moudgil</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180620"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/Screen%20Shot%202024-09-29%20at%207.57.11%20PM.png" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Eric Wimbley</strong> <br> <span class="designation">VC Managing Partner @ Kalamazoo Forward Ventures</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="2_2180620" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Eric Wimbley</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Eric Wimbley is the Managing Partner of the venture capital funds for Kalamazoo Forward Ventures. A newly established investment group originating from the westside of the state in Kalamazoo MI. Eric spent the first three decades of his professional career protecting and serving the community, first in the military and then in the Michigan State Police, where served as a commanding officer. After retirement Eric turned to education and youth development. First serving as a high school and community college teacher before becoming a nonprofit CEO dedicated to serving youth in the Kalamazoo community. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#3_2180620"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1646423322179.jpeg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Khalilah Gaston</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Executive Director @ Song Foundation </span></p> </div> </div> <div id="3_2180620" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Khalilah Gaston</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Khalilah Burt Gaston is an executive director, advisor, and founder with over 15 years of experience in leading and supporting high-profile initiatives across Southeast Michigan. She is a certified economic development professional and an expert in philanthropy, real estate development and cross-sector partnerships. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#4_2180620"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1726126346418.jpeg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Katy Kelly</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Founder @ TRS | CEO @ Techstars</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="4_2180620" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Katy Kelly</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Leading TRS as Co Founder and CEO, my team and I harness the power of technology to facilitate effective reentry for justice-impacted individuals. With a focus on social justice and a background in health insurance and homeless shelter management, we develop AI-driven personalized reentry plans that integrate health and social services. Our mission is to create a supportive ecosystem that not only assists our users in navigating reentry but also aims to improve outcomes for Medicaid-managed care plans. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#5_2180620"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/42983385ed9d-linkedin_headshot.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Vanessa Lane</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Co-founder &amp; CEO @ BetterPlay Studios</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="5_2180620" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Vanessa Lane</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Vanessa Lane is the Co-founder and CEO of BetterPlay Studios. She's passionate about the opportunity at the nexus of gaming and mental health. An experienced product manager, educator, and public speaker, Vanessa is obsessed with finding real mental wellness solutions that meet people where they already are - video games. Outside of work, you can find Vanessa catching an NBA game, leading Girl Scouts, or playing The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom with her family. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 04:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Actively Fundraising Meetup</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2181332"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/4515b250a5ce-IMG_0093.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Christina Fair</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Co-Founder / COO @ Hum</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2181332" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Christina Fair</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Christina Fair is a visionary entrepreneur, known for her achievements as the Founder/CEO of Reconnect Detroit, a company specializing in life, wellness, and leadership coaching, and as the Co-Founder/COO of Hum, a growth platform for internet providers. She excels at building dynamic companies and fostering high-performing, happy teams. Christina holds board seats on The Michigan Founders Fund and Bees in the D, and sits as the Vice President of The Detroit Executives Association. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Cafe</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> <p>Newlab<span style="white-space:pre;" id="isPasted">&nbsp;- </span>Cafe</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 04:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Angel Investor Meetup</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2181333"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/5dc3cb38ad4e-Dawn_Batts_headshot.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Dawn Batts</strong> <br> <span class="designation">CEO @ Milestone Growth Capital Institute</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2181333" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Dawn Batts</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Dr. Dawn Batts’ diverse professional experiences and research have led to her solutions-based approach in addressing the myriad of factors causing economic disparities experienced by women and African American entrepreneurs.As the CEO of Milestone Growth Capital Institute, Dawn secures resources to support diverse angel investors and entrepreneurs. She previously served as the Director of Growth Capital at TechTown Detroit where she was the curator of the Catalyst Angel Program and Tech Start-up Fund. Dawn was also a co-founder of Commune Angels.Dawn serves on the Michigan Early-Stage Venture Investment Corporation Board, the Angel Capital Association Board, and is a member of Living Cities Inclusive Capital Council. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Cafe</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> <p>Newlab<span style="white-space:pre;" id="isPasted">&nbsp;- </span>Cafe</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 4, 2024 04:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Social Impact Meetup</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2181334"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/download.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Jazmyn Lee</strong> <br> <span class="designation">COO and Co-Founder of COO TRS</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2181334" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Jazmyn Lee</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2181334"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1726126346418.jpeg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Katy Kelly</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Founder @ TRS | CEO @ Techstars</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="2_2181334" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Katy Kelly</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Leading TRS as Co Founder and CEO, my team and I harness the power of technology to facilitate effective reentry for justice-impacted individuals. With a focus on social justice and a background in health insurance and homeless shelter management, we develop AI-driven personalized reentry plans that integrate health and social services. Our mission is to create a supportive ecosystem that not only assists our users in navigating reentry but also aims to improve outcomes for Medicaid-managed care plans. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Living Room</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 04:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Gaming Meetup</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2181349"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1697234348785.jpeg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Thad Stalmack</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Radar Consultant | C.E.O. @ Full Spectrum Radar</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2181349" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Thad Stalmack</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">With over 27 years synthetic aperture radar systems engineering experience, I am confident in my ability to design, develop, and deliver innovative and reliable radar solutions that meet the needs and expectations of my customers and stakeholders. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2181349"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/91eaacf913bb-IMG_8488.JPG" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Da'ron Wright</strong> <br> <span class="designation">CEO @ Joystick INC</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="2_2181349" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Da'ron Wright</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body">Founder of Joystick, a cutting-edge mobile app. With over six years of experience in mobile app development, I specializes in UI/UX design, with a deep passion for crafting thoughtful, intuitive user experiences. My expertise lies in seamlessly blending functionality with aesthetic appeal, ensuring that every app not only meets technical standards but also delivers a superior user experience. My vision for Joystick is to revolutionize how users interact with mobile applications, making them more engaging, accessible, and enjoyable. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Hallway</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> <p>Newlab<span style="white-space:pre;" id="isPasted">&nbsp;- </span>Hallway</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 05:30 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>TechTown First Thursdays</h3> <div class="row"> </div> <div class="session-location">Techtown</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> <p>Techtown</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 09:00 am<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Rituil Yoga Sessions</h3> <div class="row"> </div> <div class="session-location">Newlab - Outside</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> <p>Outside of NewLab</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 05:00 pm<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Encore Closing Reception: Presented by MEDC</h3> <div class="row"> </div> <div class="session-location">Supergeil</div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-row"> <div class="agenda-col"><img src="//vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjf/173-ccw/time-16.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 10:00 am<span></span></span> </div> <div class="agenda-col"> <h3>Global Overview of the EV &amp; Battery Sectors</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2181412"> <img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1614684282828.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"> <p> <strong>Tu Le</strong> <br> <span class="designation">Founder @ Sino Auto Insights</span></p> </div> </div> <div id="1_2181412" class="modal fade" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button> <h4 class="modal-title">Tu Le</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="session-location"></div> <div class="webinarsdescription"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></section><script>setTimeout(() => { $(document).ready(function() { $('.tab-pane').first().addClass('fade active in'); });}, 200);</script>‍

<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/font-awesome/4.7.0/css/font-awesome.min.css"><section class="agenda-style-18"><div class="container"><h3 class="main-title">AGENDA</h3><br><div class="detail-box"><h2 data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#32756" class="hide-element collapsed">Tuesday</h2><div id="32756" class="collapse hide-content in" style="display: none;"><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 1, 2024 09:00 am</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Fueling Female Founders Brunch</h3><div class="session-location">Michigan Central Station - South Concourse</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180639"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/Jija-jyXUY-6ZXo4HzCuH9aUBRR7ZkYECByzBn0ldgw.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Melissa Butler</strong><br><span class="designation">Founder and CEO </span></p></div></div><div id="1_2180639" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Melissa Butler</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> MELISSA BUTLER IS THE VISIONARY FOUNDER OF THE LIP BAR, AN AWARD WINNING BEAUTY BRAND CELEBRATED FOR ITS INCLUSIVE AND INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO COSMETICS. HAILING FROM DETROIT, MELISSA HAS EXEMPLIFIED RESILIENCE AND DETERMINATION, TRANSFORMING HER STARTUP FROM HER KITCHEN TO ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL BRANDS IN MARKET. THE LIP BAR'S VIBRANT RANGE OF PRODUCTS CAN BE FOUND IN RETAIL STORES ACROSS THE COUNTRY, REFLECTING MELISSA'S COMMITMENT TO CHALLENGING BEAUTY STANDARDS AND EMPOWERING WOMEN TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES BOLDLY AND AUTHENTICALLY.</div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180639"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1692709748765.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Meagan Ward</strong><br><span class="designation">Community Builder in Residence @ NewLab</span></p></div></div><div id="2_2180639" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Meagan Ward</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Meagan Ward is a dynamic leader in diplomacy and economic development, leveraging her role as a Diplomatic Speaker of the U.S. Embassies &amp; Consulates to spearhead global initiatives that revolutionize women's entrepreneurship. At the forefront of international activism, Meagan collaborates with government officials, corporations, and ecosystem leaders in the U.S., Japan, and beyond to create community infrastructure and elite programming worldwide, sharing her vision on U.S. Diplomatic trips.Throughout her career, Meagan has empowered women to elevate their careers and influence by teaching them how to leverage their goals to effect change. Her work emphasizes the heightened importance of empowering girls and women, bringing her vision of redefining female empowerment to a global audience.As the founder of Femology, Detroit’s first women-centered co-working facility, Meagan transformed how women business owners viewed themselves and their community. Initially a shared office space, Femology is now a force for economic development in Michigan, in partnership with Michigan Central, where Meagan serves as the Community Builder in Residence, developing programs and resources for women in business.Co-founding femUniti Inc. in Japan, Meagan expanded her influence globally. femUniti's mission is to empower women by creating inclusive communities and spaces that support personal and professional growth, aiming to bridge cultural gaps and provide resources for women leaders and entrepreneurs.Meagan serves on advisory boards, including Western Michigan University’s Young Alumni, SEEN Magazine, Reparation Generation, and co-chair of Michigan Tech Week. Since founding her branding agency in college, Meagan has played a pivotal role in elevating consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies to national prominence and facilitating their acquisition. Guided by her mantra, "Daily determination determines destiny," she consistently makes a profound impact.Powerfully poised in entrepreneurial activism and global empowerment, Meagan Ward is an incomparable impact leader, strategist, and branding maven, consistently positioning women for greatness in business and life. She crafts her life's work around empowering women to elevate their careers while staying authentic to their inner compass. Meagan's own North Star is her role as a Mother and Wife. Building the Ward family with unwavering focus, Meagan defies odds in her personal walk of faith, commitment, and family honor.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 1, 2024 12:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Registration</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Lobby</div><div class="row"></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 1, 2024 12:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Lunch</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Outside</div><div class="row"></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 1, 2024 02:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Using Venture to Close the Equity Gap</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180593"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/iA6Ys1pyYGqFsjns8ox170GZCObA5yWTbwTe8v4m6E0.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Dr. Freada Kapor Klein</strong><br><span class="designation">Founding Partner</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2180593" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Dr. Freada Kapor Klein</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180593"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1722486100327.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Dr. Freada Kapor Klein</strong><br><span class="designation">Founding Partner at Kapor Capital</span></p></div></div><div id="2_2180593" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Dr. Freada Kapor Klein</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Freada Kapor Klein, Ph.D. is an entrepreneur and investor focused on gap-closing startups and strategies. She co-founded the U.S.’s first organization to address sexual harassment in 1976, and SMASH.org in 2003, which provides comprehensive resources to ensure that underrepresented students thrive in STEM. As a Founding Partner at Kapor Capital, Freada invested in seed stage tech startups that create positive social outcomes and achieved top quartile financial returns. She is Co-Chair at the Kapor Center, which strives to make the technology ecosystem and entrepreneurship diverse and inclusive. Freada serves on startup and non-profit boards including the Nat’l Board of the NAACP and UC Berkeley's Chancellor’s Board of Visitors.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 1, 2024 03:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>eLab AI Launchpad Competition</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180594"><img src="" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Paul Brown</strong><br><span class="designation"></span></p></div></div><div id="1_2180594" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Paul Brown</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180594"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/rx4gsfHacvDwMuBs29HzkMFCBqRIhqG3osDNZcBecSY.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Jon Oberheide</strong><br><span class="designation">Co-Founder and CTO</span></p></div></div><div id="2_2180594" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Jon Oberheide</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Jon Oberheide is a board member, advisor, and investor, focused on working with cybersecurity and enterprise SaaS companies.Previously, Jon was the co-founder and CTO of Duo Security, with a mission to democratize security by making it easy and effective. Over 12 years, Duo scaled from zero to over 30,000 customers, $500M ARR, a 70+ NPS, and 1000 FTEs. Along that journey, Duo was acquired by Cisco for $2.4B.Prior to founding Duo, Jon was a security researcher and completed his BS, MS, and PhD at the University of Michigan in cybersecurity.</div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#3_2180594"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1718835995616.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Moody Mattan</strong><br><span class="designation">Founder &amp; CEO @ BrandXR</span></p></div></div><div id="3_2180594" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Moody Mattan</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Mahmoud “Moody” Mattan is a serial entrepreneur and Founder &amp; CEO of BrandXR, a No-Code Augmented Reality Platform and award-winning XR Studio. Prior to BrandXR, Mr. Mattan founded PowisVR, where he built a multi-million dollar virtual reality headset and mobile accessories business. Before that, he led investments in Meta, Sidecar, and Genius (formerly Rap Genius) at Pegasus Tech Ventures. With a background in venture capital, business development, and marketing, Mr. Mattan specializes in finding profitable strategies for emerging technologies. A former Wayne State University football player, Mr. Mattan moved back to Detroit to strengthen the tech community and play a role in the city’s resurgence.</div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#4_2180594"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1660670497155.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Lindsey Kilbride</strong><br><span class="designation">Principal @ Detroit Venture Partners</span></p></div></div><div id="4_2180594" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Lindsey Kilbride</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#5_2180594"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1714698279457.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Mykolas Rambus</strong><br><span class="designation">Co-Founder and CEO of Hush </span></p></div></div><div id="5_2180594" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Mykolas Rambus</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Passionate leader with a focus on big data, SaaS, FinTech, and media. Global business experience with track record in P&amp;L growth, business development, operations management, information technology, complex project management, and data protection and privacy. Highly experienced, media-savvy brand builder. Quoted regularly by CNN, WSJ, the New York Times, CNBC, the FT, Reuters and the BBC.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 1, 2024 03:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Free Money: How to Navigate Large Goverment Grants</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180595"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/499ac0458e97-Me2024.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Marvin Yates</strong><br><span class="designation">Regional Engagement Principal - Michigan</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2180595" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Marvin Yates</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Marvin D. Yates, Sr. is a lifelong Detroit area resident, except for a 3yr. stay in Washington DC. Marvin holds both a BBA and MBA in Business Administration . Marvin obtained his PMP certification in 2006, and has completed various other IT Certifications and Training over his 30+ year IT career. In 2012 he began his work in the Department of Defense with the DIA. Initially a Project Manager in Mission and Business Applications, Marvin's last role was as Section Chief of Internal Use Software and Audits. Upon returning to Detroit, Marvin joined ProsperUS Detroit as an Instructor to contribute to the resurgence of the Small Business ecosystem in Detroit. He joined the National Security Innovation Network a DoD agency in February 2023.</div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180595"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/e7d536e2c411-kerppola_headshot.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Marianna Kerppola</strong><br><span class="designation">Founder and CEO</span></p></div></div><div id="2_2180595" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Marianna Kerppola</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Inspired by her turbulent transition into motherhood, Marianna Kerppola launched Moment for Parents to help moms cultivate and sustain resilience throughout their pregnancy and parenting journey. She’s worked in HealthTech for over a decade, before which she worked in sales at Google and corporate finance at Nationwide Insurance. She earned her B.A. in Economics and International Studies from the University of Chicago and M.B.A. and M.Sc. from the University of Michigan.</div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#3_2180595"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/64d20c598853-Kerry_Duggan_Photo.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Kerry Duggan</strong><br><span class="designation">Founder &amp; CEO of SustainabiliD</span></p></div></div><div id="3_2180595" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Kerry Duggan</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Kerry C. Duggan is a CEO, sustainability expert, corporate board director, angel investor, faculty member, public speaker, executive producer, national political advisor and the former climate advisor to President Joe Biden. In 2017, she founded SustainabiliD, a strategic advisory firm, providing coaching and consulting services to CEOs, C-Suites, and innovative climate tech entrepreneurs with a mission to equitably solve the climate crisis.At present, Duggan serves on several corporate boards (Perma-Fix (NASDAQ: PESI), Envergia and BlueGreen Water Technologies) along with various climate tech advisory boards (such as Mill, Aclima and ONE); is a faculty member at the University of Michigan’s (U-M) School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS); holds current appointments with the Secretary of Energy’s Advisory Board (SEAB) and Governor Whitmer’s Council on Climate Solutions.Previously, she founded the SEAS Sustainability Clinic in Detroit as well as the Michigan Business Sustainability Network (MBSR) at U-M; was on Governor Whitmer’s Growth Council; was on the Biden-Harris Transition Team for the Department of Energy (DOE) Agency Review Team; served as a surrogate for the Biden Campaign, was appointed to the Biden-Sanders Unity Task Force on climate; held roles in the Obama-Biden Administration, including as climate policy advisor for then-Vice President Joe Biden and as deputy of President Obama's Detroit task force; held leadership roles at DOE (including as Director of Legislative, Regulatory, and Urban Affairs and as Stakeholder Engagement Director in the Office of Energy Efficiency &amp; Renewable Energy (EERE)).A daughter of the Great Lakes, she attended Detroit Country Day School, went on to Division I basketball scholarships at St. John’s University (SJU) and later University of Vermont (UVM), where she completed her BS in environmental studies; and earned her MS in natural resource policy &amp; behavior from U-M SEAS.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 1, 2024 04:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>VIP MFF Members Only Kickoff</h3><div class="session-location">Michigan Central Station - South Concourse</div><div class="row"></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 1, 2024 05:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>MTW Official Opening Reception</h3><div class="session-location">Michigan Central Station - South Concourse</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180597"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1575564509638.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Josh Sirefman</strong><br><span class="designation">CEO of Michigan Central Innovation District</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2180597" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Josh Sirefman</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> I have spent my career at the forefront of the planning, negotiation and implementation of complex growth and development strategies across the public and private sectors, and now serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Michigan Central Innovation District catalyzed by the Ford Motor Company. Prior to taking on this role, I co-founded, and served as President of Sidewalk Labs, an Alphabet "other bet" and the world's leading company focused on urban innovation.Prior to cofounding Sidewalk Labs, I founded and led Sirefman Ventures, a development services firm. As President of the firm, I led transformative development projects for a range of corporate, nonprofit and government entities, including Cornell University’s successful effort to build a new applied sciences campus in New York City, the University of Chicago’s transformation of Hyde Park through the redevelopment of a vibrant new mixed-use district, and the repositioning of the New York Public Library’s renovation of its flagship building.Prior to founding Sirefman Ventures, I was the Senior Vice President for U.S. Development at Brookfield Properties and managed a development portfolio of more than 15 million square feet across the country. Before joining Brookfield Properties, I held a series of high-level roles within the administration of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, including Chief of Staff to the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and Rebuilding, and Interim President of the New York City Economic Development Corporation.I hold a Masters Degree in Urban Planning from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor’s Degree from Wesleyan University. I have been a guest lecturer at Columbia University, University of Michigan and New York University, and I sit on the boards of the New York Restoration Project, the Lowline, Fist and Heel Dance Company.</div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180597"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1714440878603.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Rishi Moudgil</strong><br><span class="designation">Executive Director @ Michigan Founders Fund</span></p></div></div><div id="2_2180597" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Rishi Moudgil</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 1, 2024 06:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>YouthTank Mobility Tour</h3><div class="session-location">Michigan Central Station - South Concourse</div><div class="row"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="detail-box"><h2 data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#32757" class="hide-element">Wednesday</h2><div id="32757" class="collapse hide-content" style="display: block;"><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 09:00 am</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Registration</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Lobby</div><div class="row"></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 10:00 am</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>ArtClvb presents Art Fair | Detroit</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Floor</div><div class="row"></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 10:00 am</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Building a Billion Dollar Business</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180599"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/IZEe_8bdDNPiIsyIK8JAmCGY_KwUWsyGkPbjFt2ccFc.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Songe LeRon</strong><br><span class="designation">CEO and Co-founder at Squire</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2180599" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Songe LeRon</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180599"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1693833471554.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Justin Turk</strong><br><span class="designation">Chief Executive Officer @ Livegistics, Inc.</span></p></div></div><div id="2_2180599" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Justin Turk</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> At Livegistics, we lead with a pioneering spirit, redefining the heavy civil, demolition, and waste management industries through advanced cloud-based logistical software. Our platform, developed over 6.5 years, empowers businesses with real-time, transparent digital records, providing unparalleled analytical insights. We uphold the ethos of innovation, efficiency, and interconnectivity, revolutionizing enterprise operations in power and industry sectors.My role as CEO harnesses over 65 years of collective construction knowledge, guiding the creation of a system that resonates with the sector's nuanced demands. Skills in MS Project, contract negotiation, and budgeting, gleaned from my tenure as Vice President of Estimating at Blaze Contracting, Inc., have been instrumental in constructing robust solutions that champion productivity. We're committed to crafting technology that not only meets but exceeds the evolving needs of our stakeholders.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 10:00 am</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Navigating Tech &amp; Politics</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Tech Room</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2181384"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1543516501293.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Chuck Perricone</strong><br><span class="designation">Founder and CEO of Dome IQ</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2181384" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Chuck Perricone</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2181384"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1712150479594.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Arabia Simeon</strong><br><span class="designation">Founder at POGO</span></p></div></div><div id="2_2181384" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Arabia Simeon</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> I’m a creative and multi-disciplinary designer with an engineering background. I graduated from Smith College with a dual degree in Computer Science and Studio Art. I’m passionate about designing authentic and impactful experiences while using art and technology as vehicles for sustainable change.My work is driven by storytelling and inspired by my community, culture, and history. I use art as a means of expression and technology as an amplifier. As a life-long learner, I employ design as a process and a mindset. I’m enthusiastic about creating people-driven digital products in Civic tech and the creative fields.I’m the founder of civic tech startup, PoGo, and creative collective, Da Cypher. I'm currently a Venture for America fellow and Designed by Community alumni. I’m a street fashion nerd and foodie who loves multimedia art.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 10:00 am</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Getting Technical: DevOps Best Practices</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Expo Room</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180600"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/MTW%20Headshots.png" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Mack Hendricks</strong><br><span class="designation">Co-Founder of Detroit Hacker House</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2180600" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Mack Hendricks</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Mack obtained a Bachelor and Masters of Science in Computer Science from Oakland Univ. He has worked for large Silicon Valley-based companies for most of his 20-year career, including 5 years at Sun Microsystems and 10 years at Oracle Corporation. In parallel, Mack has built companies in the restaurant and technology sector.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 11:00 am</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Mayor Duggan Welcome</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180601"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/MTW%20Headshots%20copy.png" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Mayor Mike Duggan</strong><br><span class="designation">Mayor of Detroit, Michigan</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2180601" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Mayor Mike Duggan</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Mike Duggan is the 75th mayor of the City of Detroit. He has been in office since January 2014 and currently is serving his third four-year term. Born in Detroit, Duggan has spent his entire career working in the city to solve some of the most complex issues facing Detroiters, including crime, blight, transportation, health care, and access to jobs. In his third term, Mayor Duggan has shifted the City’s focus from removing blight to creating beauty through more than 160 renovated parks, hundreds of City-sponsored public murals, and the conversion of miles of largely abandoned railroad lines as part of the 26-mile recreational loop, the Joe Louis Greenway.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 11:00 am</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Hustling For Cash: Bootstrapping in Michigan</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Expo Room</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180602"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/fd7c4262844b-Zach_Profile_Pic.png" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Zach Hite</strong><br><span class="designation">Co-Founder and COO of Stocked </span></p></div></div><div id="1_2180602" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Zach Hite</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Zach is the Co-Founder of Stocked, a pre-arrival grocery delivery company serving vacation rentals, where he focuses on operations and finances. Outside of work, Zach enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, practicing Muay Thai, playing Basketball and watching THE Ohio State in Football and Basketball.</div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180602"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/197daf718409-kim.jpeg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Kim Gamez</strong><br><span class="designation">CEO and Founder of Sober(ish) </span></p></div></div><div id="2_2180602" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Kim Gamez</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> For the past 20 years, Kim has founded businesses in the US and Mexico. Her last company grew to over a million users in 3 years and was acquired in 2022. She now coaches startups at MSU’s Research Foundation. Despite vowing never to start another company, her passion for the Sober Curious movement led to SOBER(ISH), a new venture on track to hit $1 million in sales in its first year—without ads, press, or investment. Kim's journey has been featured in Forbes, The Today Show, and CNN. She’s also a real estate investor and enjoys time on the family farm with her husband and five children.</div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#3_2180602"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/MTW%20Headshots.png" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>David Alveraz</strong><br><span class="designation">Principal CEO of LIVAQ</span></p></div></div><div id="3_2180602" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">David Alveraz</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> David is the founder of Livaq, a company at the forefront of shaping the future of electric off-road vehicles. Livaq stands as more than just a business; it is a community that proudly employs talented students from Mexico, while also benefiting from the guidance of an international team of mentors. With a focus on swift action, adaptability, and cutting-edge technology, the company is committed to driving innovation, creating community impact, and embracing the thrilling unknowns of its ongoing journey.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 11:30 am</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Early Stage Founders Making Moves</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div><div class="row"></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 12:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>UnDemo Day</h3><div class="session-location"></div><div class="row"></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 12:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Lunch</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Outside</div><div class="row"></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 01:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>WhatUp Doe?: Celebrating Detroits Homegrown Tech Innovators</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180604"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/8512ffa37b90-Deirdre_Roberson_The_Lab_Drawer_Headshot.png" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Deirdre Robertson</strong><br><span class="designation">Co-Founder of The Lab Drawer</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2180604" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Deirdre Robertson</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Deirdre Roberson, MS, is the co-founder and Co- CEO of The Lab Drawer, an innovative educational technology company providing hands-on, culturally relevant STEAM learning experiences for K-12 students. With a background in chemistry and biochemistry from Xavier University of Louisiana and the University of Detroit Mercy, Deirdre has driven The Lab Drawer to ship over 30,000 STEAM kits to more than 8 countries, surpassing $1 million in revenue. A Detroit native, she is committed to bridging educational gaps in underserved communities and promoting diversity in STEAM fields. Her work in STEM education has earned recognition from Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan.</div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180604"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/uPcGxg1DbRIkX9PE_4qBMFa-KyNJ-Rlc_zLwKoKbMRc.png" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Brandon Cooper</strong><br><span class="designation">Co-Founder &amp; Chief Executive Officer</span></p></div></div><div id="2_2180604" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Brandon Cooper</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Brandon Cooper is an internet technology businessman, CEO and co-founder of Aphid. Brandon specializes in Artificial Intelligence, Machine/Deep Learning, and Blockchain technology. Brandon has been nominated for top tech leader awards and has been featured on Forbes, CBS, NBC, Yahoo, Afrotech, Detroit Free Press, TedX, Steve Harvey and other television broadcasts nationwide.</div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#3_2180604"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1713823476645.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Michael Polk</strong><br><span class="designation">CEO of Stock Pal Inc.</span></p></div></div><div id="3_2180604" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Michael Polk</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#4_2180604"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/zaHxtslsx3Id3mzRxGbSTxDYWfwzjJvPVxr6PfXufso.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Achsha Jones</strong><br><span class="designation">CEO of TripSlip</span></p></div></div><div id="4_2180604" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Achsha Jones</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 01:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Coming back to Michigan to Invest</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Expo Room</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180605"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/OsdUR2F7NBkSfjuxVLgLqnIPeOFO4YnmDkXjkQZoIsU.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Shalanda Armstrong</strong><br><span class="designation">Managing Partner</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2180605" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Shalanda Armstrong</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> "Shalanda is Founder and Managing Partner of 100KM Ventures based in Washington, DC. 100KM Ventures invests in early stage companies (Pre-Seed through Series A) within Future of Work and Women's Health.Prior to 100KM Ventures, Shalanda was an active angel investor investing in 30+ startups. Shalanda has spent close to 20 years in the technology sector holding multiple technology consulting leadership roles at top-tier firms including PwC, EY, and Salesforce after beginning her career as a software engineer. Shalanda holds a BS in Computer Science from Hampton University, a MS in Engineering and Technology Management from George Washington University, and a MBA from Smith School of Business at University of Maryland-College Park."</div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180605"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1517751344111.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Joshua Sledge</strong><br><span class="designation">Chief Investment Officer @ Kalamazoo Community Foundation</span></p></div></div><div id="2_2180605" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Joshua Sledge</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#3_2180605"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1522936878405.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Ollie Howie</strong><br><span class="designation">Managing Partner @ Mount Auburn Venture Partners</span></p></div></div><div id="3_2180605" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Ollie Howie</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#4_2180605"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/u8d3-92yoxotLIRrwSu5PdmY8q7eAjTJlBIdI1-2TH4.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Jarret Irons</strong><br><span class="designation">Co-Founder and Owner</span></p></div></div><div id="4_2180605" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Jarret Irons</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 02:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>(Real Lives of a Successful Michigan Founder: At Growth and Exit)</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180608"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/MTW%20Headshots.png" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Jason Raznick</strong><br><span class="designation">Founder &amp; Executive Chairman of Benzinga</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2180608" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Jason Raznick</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Jason Raznick is a passionate entrepreneur and the founder of Detroit-based Benzinga, a financial content ecosystem that makes information easier to consume. Benzinga’s mission is to connect the world with news, data, and education that makes the path to financial prosperity easier for everyone, every day.Jason was a winner of the 2021 Ernst &amp; Young Entrepreneur of the Year Michigan/Ohio regions and named to the Crain's Detroit Business 40 Under 40 list as well as the DBusiness 30 in Their 30s list.A graduate from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, Raznick founded two successful digital startups as a student. Jason currently resides in the metro Detroit area with his wife and three kids.</div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180608"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/fbcf5cb0d85e-Darren_Riley___Headshot%20%283%29.png" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Darren Reilly</strong><br><span class="designation">Co-founder &amp; CEO of JustAir</span></p></div></div><div id="2_2180608" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Darren Reilly</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Darren Riley is the Co-founder and CEO of JustAir, a Detroit-based environmental tech company focused on cleaner air and healthier communities. After developing asthma in his mid-twenties while living in Southwest Detroit, one of the most polluted areas in the U.S., Darren was inspired to create JustAir. The platform provides actionable air quality data to support health, safety, and environmental regulation. With a computer science degree from Carnegie Mellon and over a decade of experience as a software engineer, Darren leads a mission-driven team working to ensure everyone has access to clean air.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 03:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>How Strong Organizational Culture Drives Tech</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180606"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/damien-hoopercampbell.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Damien Hooper-Campbell</strong><br><span class="designation">Chief Impact Officer at StockX</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2180606" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Damien Hooper-Campbell</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Damien Hooper-Campbell is StockX’s first-ever Chief Impact Officer. In his role, he oversees DEI, environmental, social, and global community engagement. A tech industry vet, Hooper-Campbell brings over 20 years of expertise in culture, leadership development, DEI, social impact, and community engagement. He served in similar capacities at companies including Google, Uber, Goldman Sachs, eBay and Zoom.</div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180606"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1587913858917.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Lauren Daniels</strong><br><span class="designation">Founder and CEO Sumptuous Spirits</span></p></div></div><div id="2_2180606" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Lauren Daniels</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 03:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Making Engineering Accessible for All </h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Expo Room</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180607"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/sfO-uVuspzFS8WDY30gfUUVCymn2fBaEFk_rOEwBhs4.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Marlin Williams</strong><br><span class="designation">Founder and CEO of Marlin Wiliams Enterprises</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2180607" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Marlin Williams</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Marlin Williams' expertise and passion lie at the intersection of Technology, Economic Development, Entrepreneurial Coaching, Human Resources, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.She is a two-time tech founder and a global DEI and CPO executive with over 20 years of experience, having served as a global DEI officer for two Fortune 500 organizations, a unicorn start-up, and as a consultant to many others.Marlin also had the honor of serving as the Deputy Chief Information Officer for the City of Detroit, where she successfully coordinated the technology behind Super Bowl XL. As the inaugural Chief Program Officer at Tech Town Detroit, she created an inclusion-focused tech accelerator aimed at bridging the racial and gender gap in tech entrepreneurship. This program has helped to start hundreds of tech and tech-enabled businesses and continues to do so.She is also the founder of Sisters Code, an initiative to “Awaken the Mature Geek.” Having become a mainframe programmer at the age of 25, Marlin sought to empower other women to consider technology as a career. Over the past decade, Sisters Code has taught thousands of women to code and introduced them to the possibilities of tech careers or businesses. The initiative has expanded to include providing technical assistance to small business owners, helping them explore, start, grow, and scale.Marlin has spoken at prestigious events for organizations such as SXSW, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google, TEDx, Black Enterprise, MSNBC, Techonomy, Tom Joyner Foundation, Yes We Code, and Meeting of the Minds, among others.Her book, Hard Reset: Framing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as the New Normal, is available on Amazon.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 05:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>MTW Official Happy Hour: Powered By Ann Arbor Spark and Gunderson Dettmer</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - First Floor</div><div class="row"></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 05:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Bamboo Founder Speed Dating Event</h3><div class="session-location">Bamboo Detroit</div><div class="row"></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 06:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Culture Capital Screening: Episode 1 in Michigan</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180610"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1652367496932.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Grace Haberl</strong><br><span class="designation">CEO of Warmilu</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2180610" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Grace Haberl</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Grace Hsia Haberl Ms.E is the CEO at Warmilu and a professor of entrepreneurship with over twelve years of economic, business, fundraising (&gt;$6.6M), board, and executive management experience. She is the Chair Emerita for the University of Michigan College of Engineering Alumni Board (MEAB) and an experienced, award-winning entrepreneur and entrepreneurial education curriculum designer. Today, her company Warmilu warms over 10,000 babies annually born to 106 hospitals in 23 countries.</div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180610"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1710573437742.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Ashley Williams</strong><br><span class="designation">CEO &amp; Founder of RIZZARR</span></p></div></div><div id="2_2180610" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Ashley Williams</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Ashley Williams is a serial entrepreneur, transformational speaker, author, and host who is passionate about creating content that guides people toward their purpose. Her voice and content creation serve as her chosen tools to empower, share knowledge, and inspire others to connect their passions with their purpose.Inspired by the power of communication to uplift, heal, and positively transform the world, Ashley pursued a degree in broadcast and digital journalism at the University of Southern California. She interned for various media entities worldwide and worked as a broadcast journalist for NBC News, WBAL Radio, and USA Today. Today, she is the CEO and founder of RIZZARR.With years of editorial, managerial, and entrepreneurial experience, Ashley dedicates herself to inspiring her generation, particularly creators, to use their voices and content creation to live out their purpose while creating positive change. She enjoys motivating those pursuing marketing or journalism careers and leads soulful conversations, teaching courses in content marketing and spirituality to empower individuals to reach their greatest potential.Her book and podcast, The Ripple Effect of You, delve into practices inspired by spiritual teachings, helping people find their purpose, connect with their intuition, and redefine their inner truths. Through these platforms, Ashley encourages others to release limiting beliefs and past negative experiences. When speaking to groups or businesses, her goal is to help them gain a clearer understanding of their purpose and how to connect it with their customers and workforce, particularly younger generations, using technology and content marketing.In her downtime, Ashley enjoys writing, reading (currently enjoying The Inner Work by Mat and Ash), or planning her next travel adventure. She is also active in Metro Detroit and across the globe, either moderating or speaking at events, representing mission-driven boards, or enjoying the city she calls home.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 04:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>SouthEast MI Meetup</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Cafe</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2181327"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1663168172800.jpeg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Chening Duker</strong><br><span class="designation">Founder of Pluck.eco</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2181327" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Chening Duker</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 04:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>West Michigan Meetup</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Office Space</div><p>Newlab - Office Space</p><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2181328"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1654629681608.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Sadoc Paredes</strong><br><span class="designation">Co-founder &amp; CEO of Vetr Health</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2181328" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Sadoc Paredes</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2181328"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1718205225808.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Terra Osman</strong><br><span class="designation">Founder @ Farmish</span></p></div></div><div id="2_2181328" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Terra Osman</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 04:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Northern MI &amp; UP Meetup</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Living Room</div><p>Newlab - Living Room</p><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2181329"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1662430359508.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Nick Beadleston</strong><br><span class="designation">Executive Director at Commonplace</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2181329" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Nick Beadleston</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2181329"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1660670497155.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Jordan Craven</strong><br><span class="designation">CEO and Co-Founder of Sizeologic</span></p></div></div><div id="2_2181329" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Jordan Craven</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 2, 2024 04:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>LGBTQIA+ Tech Meetup</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Hallway</div><p>Newlab<span style="white-space:pre;" id="isPasted">&nbsp;- </span>Hallway</p><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2181330"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1678143973688.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Diana Callaghan</strong><br><span class="designation">Managing Director @ Endeavor </span></p></div></div><div id="1_2181330" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Diana Callaghan</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2181330"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/download.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Jazmyn Lee</strong><br><span class="designation">COO and Co-Founder of COO TRS</span></p></div></div><div id="2_2181330" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Jazmyn Lee</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="detail-box"><h2 data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#32758" class="collapsed hide-element">Thursday</h2><div id="32758" class="collapse hide-content"><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 09:00 am</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Registration</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Lobby</div><div class="row"></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 10:00 am</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Raising Millions in Michigan as a Black Woman</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180612"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1708031247798.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Crystal Brown</strong><br><span class="designation">CEO of CircNova</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2180612" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Crystal Brown</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180612"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/f5630d0b776e-Karissma_Headshot___ZsoVGTeg_copy___jpeg%20%281%29.jpeg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Karissma Yve</strong><br><span class="designation">Founder &amp; CEO of Gildform</span></p></div></div><div id="2_2180612" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Karissma Yve</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#3_2180612"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/2403d75ee6a6-Tessa_Headshot_2.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Tessa Flippin</strong><br><span class="designation">Capitalize VC Founder and Managing Partner</span></p></div></div><div id="3_2180612" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Tessa Flippin</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 10:00 am</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Plain Sight Presents: Founders and Funders Panel</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Expo Room</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180613"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1614687530449.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>James Chapman</strong><br><span class="designation">Founder &amp; CEO at Plain Sight</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2180613" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">James Chapman</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 11:00 am</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Plain Sight Presents: The Founders Brunch</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Cafe</div><div class="row"></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 11:00 am</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Our Fantastic Future: How We Can Supercharge Michigan's Innovative Ecosystem</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180615"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/8faf4fd65bbd-IMG_0457.jpeg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Dr Britany L. Affolter-Caine</strong><br><span class="designation">Executive Director @ Michigan’s University Research Corridor</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2180615" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Dr Britany L. Affolter-Caine</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180615"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/162b54e6bff7-IMG_0451.jpeg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Cindy L Warner</strong><br><span class="designation">Founder of 360ofme</span></p></div></div><div id="2_2180615" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Cindy L Warner</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Entrepreneur with 360 degree view of a business from strategy through execution. I have started and advised founders on 8 startups and now have the honor to serve as the Founder and CEO of my own company.Prior to my current Founder and CEO role, I have been a technology executive leading sales, service, support and operations within Global 1000 organizations, the largest of which contributed over $2B in annual revenue with over 3000 professionals. Tireless champion for diversity via improving women in technology.</div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#3_2180615"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/72a43bcf48b9-IMG_0453.jpeg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Martin Dober</strong><br><span class="designation">ISVP &amp; Managing Director of nvest Detroit Ventures</span></p></div></div><div id="3_2180615" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Martin Dober</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Martin Dober is Senior VP at Invest Detroit and Managing Director of their venture capital arm, ID Ventures. His career includes more than 20 years of experience in early-stage technology ventures and in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and investment roles.</div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#4_2180615"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/b0e14c335b91-IMG_0455.jpeg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Justin Onwendu</strong><br><span class="designation">City of Detroit | Director of Entrepreneurship &amp; Economic Opportunity </span></p></div></div><div id="4_2180615" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Justin Onwendu</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Justin recently graduated from Columbia Law School where he served as Student Body President. He previously served as a community organizer in Detroit where he advocated for clean air, clean, affordable water and public health protections for all communities. This included securing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the state's only refinery to protect school children from poor air quality, connecting residents to resources in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, and leading efforts to write and pass legislation that protects vital drinking water sources.</div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#5_2180615"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1718246442222-1.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Ben Marchionna</strong><br><span class="designation">Chief Innovation Ecosystem Officer of the State of Michigan</span></p></div></div><div id="5_2180615" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Ben Marchionna</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 12:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Lunch</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Outside</div><div class="row"></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 02:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>The State of Venture Capital in Michigan and Beyond</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180617"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1517715033243.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Adrian Fortino</strong><br><span class="designation">Managing Director @ Mercury Fund</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2180617" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Adrian Fortino</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> I started out as an automotive engineer working on the first hybrid powertrain systems in the early 00s. Then went on to be a founder &amp; operator of three software companies. I'm now an early stage tech investor supporting founders across the country.</div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180617"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1652287379723.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Ben Bernstein</strong><br><span class="designation">Principal at Beringea</span></p></div></div><div id="2_2180617" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Ben Bernstein</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#3_2180617"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/fc9dd28231f1-GrandVentures_Tim_ND2024_2_4%20%281%29.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Tim Streit</strong><br><span class="designation">Founder &amp; General Partner of Grand Ventures</span></p></div></div><div id="3_2180617" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Tim Streit</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Tim is a Co-Founder &amp; General Partner at Grand Ventures, a $80M early-stage venture firm based in Grand Rapids that invests in innovative Fintech, Dev Ops, Digital Health &amp; Supply Chain technology companies based in the US and Canada.</div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#4_2180617"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1516295439709.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Monica Wheat</strong><br><span class="designation">Managing Director, Techstars Detroit Powered by JP Morgan</span></p></div></div><div id="4_2180617" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Monica Wheat</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 02:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Saving Hearts &amp; Lives, One Startip at a Time</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Expo Room</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180618"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/fe9dda5aa640-Klein_July_2019__2_.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Mike Klein</strong><br><span class="designation">CEO of Genomenon</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2180618" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Mike Klein</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Mike is the CEO of Genomenon, a genomics intelligence company that is leading the race in curating the entire human genome. Genomenon improves the quality of patients’ lives by characterizing the genomic drivers of genetic disease and cancer.Blending the power of AI with the precision of genomic expertise, Genomenon simplifies complex genetic data into actionable insights to put at the fingertips of clinicians to diagnose patients suffering from rare diseases and cancer, and researchers to create precision medicine targeted at these diseases.</div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180618"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/MTW%20Headshots.png" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Dr. Anthony Chang</strong><br><span class="designation">Founder and CEO of BAMF Health</span></p></div></div><div id="2_2180618" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Dr. Anthony Chang</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#3_2180618"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1622154305814.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Lisa McLaughlin</strong><br><span class="designation">Co-Founder or Co-Chief Executive Officer Workit Health</span></p></div></div><div id="3_2180618" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Lisa McLaughlin</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Lisa McLaughlin is a serial social entrepreneur and the Co-Founder of Workit Health, a telemedicine addiction care b corps nationally expanding a home-based rehab program for drinking and drug use. She is an Endeavor and Schwab Foundation entrepreneur, health informatics pioneer, and Principal Investigator on a broad range of NIH and NSF research initiatives in Digital Health and Ed Tech. Lisa serves as an advisory board member at the University of Michigan Accelerate Blue Fund and the Michigan Founders Fund. She is a licensed therapist with graduate degrees in Information Science and Social Work from the University of Michigan who specializes in patient-led healthcare models.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 02:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>How to Launch your first VC Fund</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Tech Room</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180621"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/47000e74e4ac-108_LH_fyYM5XgU.jpeg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Raggeria Goddard</strong><br><span class="designation">Managing Partner @ Crowned Venture Capital</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2180621" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Raggeria Goddard</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 03:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Comparing Investment Vehicles: SAFE v Convertible Notes</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Expo Room</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180619"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/64f8c682a8155b701e6d433f_TJLR%203%20-%20Terrence%20Reeves-min.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Terrence Reeves</strong><br><span class="designation">Attorney and Advisor @ GwC</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2180619" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Terrence Reeves</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Terrence J.L. Reeves represents technology and emerging companies at all stages of development, from start-ups to large cap companies. His practice includes corporate and securities law matters, entity formation, corporate governance, venture capital financings, software licensing, strategic alliances, and exit transactions. Terrence advises clients across a diverse range of industries and technologies, including enterprise software, IaaS, PaaS, digital health, consumer products, cyber-security, and mobility.Previously, Terrence served emerging companies and investors as a venture capital attorney at major law firms, having reached the status of partner, and prior to that, he served as an AUSA in the E.D. of Michigan, where he led the Financial Crimes Task Force. A multi-tooled attorney, Terrence has advised a global CPG company on its land acquisition strategy and developed strategies for then Detroit Mayor-elect Mike Duggan.Terrence received his J.D. from Wayne State University Law School, where he focused his studies on corporate law. He also earned an M.B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business and studied venture capital at Wharton. Once a high school dropout, Terrence is a frequent speaker on angel investing, venture capital and entrepreneurship in the region.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 03:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>MFF Venture Together Pitch Competition</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Event Room</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2180620"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1714440878603.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Rishi Moudgil</strong><br><span class="designation">Executive Director @ Michigan Founders Fund</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2180620" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Rishi Moudgil</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2180620"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/Screen%20Shot%202024-09-29%20at%207.57.11%20PM.png" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Eric Wimbley</strong><br><span class="designation">VC Managing Partner @ Kalamazoo Forward Ventures</span></p></div></div><div id="2_2180620" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Eric Wimbley</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Eric Wimbley is the Managing Partner of the venture capital funds for Kalamazoo Forward Ventures. A newly established investment group originating from the westside of the state in Kalamazoo MI. Eric spent the first three decades of his professional career protecting and serving the community, first in the military and then in the Michigan State Police, where served as a commanding officer. After retirement Eric turned to education and youth development. First serving as a high school and community college teacher before becoming a nonprofit CEO dedicated to serving youth in the Kalamazoo community.</div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#3_2180620"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1646423322179.jpeg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Khalilah Gaston</strong><br><span class="designation">Executive Director @ Song Foundation </span></p></div></div><div id="3_2180620" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Khalilah Gaston</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Khalilah Burt Gaston is an executive director, advisor, and founder with over 15 years of experience in leading and supporting high-profile initiatives across Southeast Michigan. She is a certified economic development professional and an expert in philanthropy, real estate development and cross-sector partnerships.</div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#4_2180620"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1726126346418.jpeg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Katy Kelly</strong><br><span class="designation">Founder @ TRS | CEO @ Techstars</span></p></div></div><div id="4_2180620" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Katy Kelly</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Leading TRS as Co Founder and CEO, my team and I harness the power of technology to facilitate effective reentry for justice-impacted individuals. With a focus on social justice and a background in health insurance and homeless shelter management, we develop AI-driven personalized reentry plans that integrate health and social services. Our mission is to create a supportive ecosystem that not only assists our users in navigating reentry but also aims to improve outcomes for Medicaid-managed care plans.</div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#5_2180620"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/42983385ed9d-linkedin_headshot.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Vanessa Lane</strong><br><span class="designation">Co-founder &amp; CEO @ BetterPlay Studios</span></p></div></div><div id="5_2180620" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Vanessa Lane</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Vanessa Lane is the Co-founder and CEO of BetterPlay Studios. She's passionate about the opportunity at the nexus of gaming and mental health. An experienced product manager, educator, and public speaker, Vanessa is obsessed with finding real mental wellness solutions that meet people where they already are - video games. Outside of work, you can find Vanessa catching an NBA game, leading Girl Scouts, or playing The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom with her family.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 04:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Actively Fundraising Meetup</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Cafe</div><p>Newlab<span style="white-space:pre;" id="isPasted">&nbsp;- </span>Cafe</p><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2181332"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/4515b250a5ce-IMG_0093.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Christina Fair</strong><br><span class="designation">Co-Founder / COO @ Hum</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2181332" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Christina Fair</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Christina Fair is a visionary entrepreneur, known for her achievements as the Founder/CEO of Reconnect Detroit, a company specializing in life, wellness, and leadership coaching, and as the Co-Founder/COO of Hum, a growth platform for internet providers. She excels at building dynamic companies and fostering high-performing, happy teams. Christina holds board seats on The Michigan Founders Fund and Bees in the D, and sits as the Vice President of The Detroit Executives Association.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 04:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Angel Investor Meetup</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Cafe</div><p>Newlab<span style="white-space:pre;" id="isPasted">&nbsp;- </span>Cafe</p><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2181333"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/5dc3cb38ad4e-Dawn_Batts_headshot.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Dawn Batts</strong><br><span class="designation">CEO @ Milestone Growth Capital Institute</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2181333" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Dawn Batts</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Dr. Dawn Batts’ diverse professional experiences and research have led to her solutions-based approach in addressing the myriad of factors causing economic disparities experienced by women and African American entrepreneurs.As the CEO of Milestone Growth Capital Institute, Dawn secures resources to support diverse angel investors and entrepreneurs. She previously served as the Director of Growth Capital at TechTown Detroit where she was the curator of the Catalyst Angel Program and Tech Start-up Fund. Dawn was also a co-founder of Commune Angels.Dawn serves on the Michigan Early-Stage Venture Investment Corporation Board, the Angel Capital Association Board, and is a member of Living Cities Inclusive Capital Council.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 4, 2024 04:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Social Impact Meetup</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Living Room</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2181334"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/download.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Jazmyn Lee</strong><br><span class="designation">COO and Co-Founder of COO TRS</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2181334" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Jazmyn Lee</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2181334"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1726126346418.jpeg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Katy Kelly</strong><br><span class="designation">Founder @ TRS | CEO @ Techstars</span></p></div></div><div id="2_2181334" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Katy Kelly</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Leading TRS as Co Founder and CEO, my team and I harness the power of technology to facilitate effective reentry for justice-impacted individuals. With a focus on social justice and a background in health insurance and homeless shelter management, we develop AI-driven personalized reentry plans that integrate health and social services. Our mission is to create a supportive ecosystem that not only assists our users in navigating reentry but also aims to improve outcomes for Medicaid-managed care plans.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 04:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Gaming Meetup</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Hallway</div><p>Newlab<span style="white-space:pre;" id="isPasted">&nbsp;- </span>Hallway</p><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2181349"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1697234348785.jpeg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Thad Stalmack</strong><br><span class="designation">Radar Consultant | C.E.O. @ Full Spectrum Radar</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2181349" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Thad Stalmack</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> With over 27 years synthetic aperture radar systems engineering experience, I am confident in my ability to design, develop, and deliver innovative and reliable radar solutions that meet the needs and expectations of my customers and stakeholders.</div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#2_2181349"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/91eaacf913bb-IMG_8488.JPG" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Da'ron Wright</strong><br><span class="designation">CEO @ Joystick INC</span></p></div></div><div id="2_2181349" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Da'ron Wright</h4></div><div class="modal-body"> Founder of Joystick, a cutting-edge mobile app. With over six years of experience in mobile app development, I specializes in UI/UX design, with a deep passion for crafting thoughtful, intuitive user experiences. My expertise lies in seamlessly blending functionality with aesthetic appeal, ensuring that every app not only meets technical standards but also delivers a superior user experience. My vision for Joystick is to revolutionize how users interact with mobile applications, making them more engaging, accessible, and enjoyable.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 05:30 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>TechTown First Thursdays</h3><div class="session-location">Techtown</div><p>Techtown</p><div class="row"></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 09:00 am</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Rituil Yoga Sessions</h3><div class="session-location">Newlab - Outside</div><p>Outside of NewLab</p><div class="row"></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 05:00 pm</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Encore Closing Reception: Presented by MEDC</h3><div class="session-location">Supergeil</div><div class="row"></div></div></div><div class="agenda-row"><div class="time-box"><img src="https://vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfnew//content/files/1637150413clock-1-png1637150413.png" alt="time icon"><span class="webinar_time">October 3, 2024 10:00 am</span></div><div class="webinars-content"><h3>Global Overview of the EV &amp; Battery Sectors</h3><div class="session-location"></div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-4 col-xs-12"><div class="speaker mh-60" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#1_2181412"><img src="https://vfairs-core-backend-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/V2/14838/users/1614684282828.jpg" width="50" height="50" caption="false" alt="speaker headshot"><p><strong>Tu Le</strong><br><span class="designation">Founder @ Sino Auto Insights</span></p></div></div><div id="1_2181412" class="modal fade" role="dialog"><div class="modal-dialog"><div class="modal-content"><div class="modal-header"><button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal">×</button><h4 class="modal-title">Tu Le</h4></div><div class="modal-body"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section><script>setTimeout(() => { $(document).ready(function () { $('.agenda-style-18 .detail-box:first-of-type .hide-element').removeClass('collapsed');$('.agenda-style-18 .detail-box:first-of-type .hide-content').addClass('in');});}, 200);</script>