UMD I-Corps and Startup Shell, along with their partners, UM Ventures, TEDCO, the University System of Maryland (USM), Bowie State University, Morgan State University, Coppin State University, and the University of Baltimore, are hosting a "Black Founders in I-Corps" event to celebrate entrepreneurs who have completed an I-Corps program.
EVENT INFORMATION
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2023
Time: 4:30pm-7:00pm
Location: Startup Shell, E.A. Fernandez IDEA Factory, University of Maryland
Register to attend at: https://forms.gle/m4aaQrw2sYUDkDxu7
Note: Pizza, veggies, fruit, and refreshments will be provided.
AGENDA
| 4:30pm | Networking | |
| 5:00pm | Master of Ceremonies Welcome |
Takiyah Roberts, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Startup Shell Jainaba Ceesay, UMD I-Corps Instructor & Program Manager |
| 5:05pm | High-Level I-Corps Overview | Dan Kunitz, Director, Mid-Atlantic I-Corps Hub and Executive Director, Maryland Innovation Extension |
| 5:15pm | Highlight: A Black founder Living or Deceased as a Beacon of Light—Passion around Diversity | Dr. Ron Williams, Executive Director, Strategic Center for Entrepreneurship, Coppin State University |
| 5:20pm | Panel Discussion: Black Entrepreneurs in I-Corps | Panel moderator: Dr. Talmesha Richards, Principal Manager, Innovation Relationships, GEM I4 Panelists:
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| 6:05pm | Q&A for the panel and resource providers | |
| 6:25pm | Resource providers identified | |
| 6:30pm | Networking |
Register to attend: https://forms.gle/m4aaQrw2sYUDkDxu7
More information with full biographies: http://icorps.umd.edu/black-founders-in-i-corps.html
