Founders Live Fridays – Hosted by Kwamara Thompson

Get ready for an inspiring and informative evening as Kwamara Thompson presents “Founders Live Friday.” Join us for an engaging event that celebrates entrepreneurship, innovation, and the journey of successful founders. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business professional, this event is designed to provide valuable insights, networking opportunities, and inspiration for your own entrepreneurial endeavors.

Highlights of the Evening

1. Hosted by Kwamara Thompson: Miami City Leader, Founders Live. Renowned entrepreneur, Kwamara Thompson, will take the stage to share their personal journey as a founder. Gain valuable insights from her experiences, including the challenges faced, lessons learned, and strategies for success. Kwamara’s inspiring story will motivate and empower you to pursue your own entrepreneurial dreams.
2. Special Guest: Evan Leaphart, Founder of Kiddie Kredit, co-founder Black Men Talk TechAs the creator of Kiddie Kredit, Evan is serious about teaching children and their families to have honest conversations about credit. Kiddie Kredit is a mobile chore tracking app designed to teach kids about the importance of financial literacy. He combines a passion for financial literacy and innovation with a commitment to solving real problems that help the community around him. Evan encourages youth to follow their dreams and pursue their passions – to create great careers rather than jobs that make everyday feel like work.Evan is also the co-founder of Black Men Talk Tech, which is an entrepreneurship collective that promotes collaboration between Black men and other members of the tech ecosystem. Black Men Talk Tech’s mission is to create a cycle of access, insights, capital, and inclusion for Black men in tech. The company delivers social and economic impact, high quality and substantive content.

   Evan’s had prior entrepreneurial ventures and is focused on sharing all of his knowledge about tech, finance, and entrepreneurship with the next generation.

3. Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, including entrepreneurs, business professionals, and aspiring founders. Forge meaningful connections, exchange ideas, and expand your professional network during dedicated networking sessions. Build relationships with individuals who share your passion for entrepreneurship and foster potential collaborations.
4. Founders Live Pitch Competition: Founders Live is an unforgettable happy hour competition sweeping the globe where five handpicked companies take the hot seat, with only 99 seconds to pitch their company and describe their value proposition in front of an eager audience. After the pitches and audience Q&A, the crowd will vote on a winner who will not only receive an award, but recognition from the crowd and also the opportunity to talk more about their product or service. So bring your friends and coworkers, grab some food and drink, get to know your local entrepreneurs and vote for what you think will be the next big thing… built in Florida.
5. Refreshments and Socializing: Enjoy light refreshments and engage in casual conversations with fellow attendees, speakers, and founders during the networking breaks. Use this time to further connect and establish meaningful relationships in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
6. Audience chooses the winner!
   Founders Live is an unforgettable happy hour competition sweeping the globe where five handpicked companies take the hot seat, with only 99 seconds to pitch their company and describe their value proposition in front of an eager audience. After the pitches and audience Q&A, the crowd will vote on a winner who will not only receive an award, but recognition from the crowd and also the opportunity to talk more about their product or service. So bring your friends and coworkers, grab some food and drink, get to know your local entrepreneurs and vote for what you think will be the next big thing… built in Florida.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to gain insights from successful founders, connect with industry professionals, and be inspired to pursue your entrepreneurial dreams. Founders Live Friday, hosted by Kwamara Thompson, promises to be an enriching and empowering event for all aspiring and established entrepreneurs.

Join us for an incredible evening as you hang with other entrepreneurs and hear five awesome Miami founders pitch their startups!

Interested in pitching at this or a future event? Apply here!

Agenda

• 6:00 pm – Networking and Happy Hour
• 7:00 pm – Announcements, Sponsors and Pitch Competition
• 8:30 pm – After-Party

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Join us at Founders Live Friday and take a step closer to realizing your entrepreneurial aspirations. Get ready to be inspired, learn from experienced founders, and connect with a vibrant community of entrepreneurs. We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of entrepreneurial brilliance and growth.

Founders Live Friday happens every 3rd Friday of the month.

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