Our “Meet The Innovators” speaker series is going global!
Meet the Innovators started in January of this year in the Apple Retail Store in SoHo (NYC) with a conversation on Social TV. Since then, we discussed Venture Capital, eCommerce, startup communities, viral marketing videos + more and gained incredible insights from the expertise (and humor) of our accomplished panelists. Now we’re partnering with Apple to take Meet The Innovators to Apple Retail Stores in Chicago and London (Fall 2013) with Berlin and other U.S. and international cities in our expansion plans for the near future. It’s our opportunity to contribute content to the global startup conversation and to engage IRL (and via podcast) with entrepreneurs, investors and startup founders, globally.
Join us and be part of the conversation.
Meet The Innovators is back at the Apple Retail Store in SoHo on August 14 for a conversation with Tech Changemakers: Adda Birnir, co-founder of SkillCrush; Kimberly Bryant, founder of Black Girls Code; Jocelyn Leavitt and Samantha John, co-founders of Hopscotch; Kristen Titus, Executive Director, Girls Who Code; and Rachel Weiss, VP, Digital Innovation, Content, and New Business Ventures, L’Oreal, who are sparking STEM curiosity and working to educate, inspire and equip the next generation of technologists and programmers. RSVP(and for further information).
Past Meet The Innovators can be downloaded on iTunes:
Meet The Innovators: Brand Builders. What’s in a name? Likely a brand. In the social era, personal brands are a market-defining career tool, generating influence and opportunities. Gain expert branding insights from race car driver Julia Landauer, “College Prep” blogger Carly Heitlinger, brand expert Holly Lynch, and Kate White, former editor in chief of “Cosmopolitan.”
Meet The Innovators: Venture Capitalists. Venture capital is a critical source of funding for innovation, but how do you know which sectors are tech bubbles in the making? What are the metrics that matter in an unpredictable market? Hear from venture capitalists Joy Marcus (DFJ Gotham Ventures), Donna Novitsky (Yiftee CEO), Jeanne Sullivan (StarVest Partners), Kathleen Utecht (Comcast Ventures), and Ellie Wheeler (Greycroft Partners).
Meet The Innovators: Social Video Marketing. With the consumption of video skyrocketing, will video and social sharing create the next great wave of startup innovation? Get an insider’s take from Chris Fralic, partner at First Round Capital, and Rachel Silver, senior manager of social media at Birchbox.
Meet The Innovators: Social TV. How do you drive deeper engagement between fans and their favorite shows—anywhere, everywhere, and always? Gain insights from Nancy Jo, VP of digital strategy and business development, Bravo Digital Media; Carlota Espinosa, founder of Styloot; and Kathleen Utecht, senior associate, Comcast Ventures.
Meet The Innovators: Early Stage Investors. Silicon Valley, Silicon Alley, Silicon Prairie—early stage ventures and entrepreneurial ecosystems are popping up everywhere. Great ideas can start anywhere, but how do they become scalable, venture-backed companies? Get the inside view from early stage investors Brad Feld and Alessandro Piol.
Meet The Innovators: eCommerce. What are the new business models and opportunities for luxury and retail? Find out during this conversation and get a take on innovative e-commerce models from fashion insiders Selby Drummond, “Vogue” Accessories Editor; Emily Hickey, Lolly Wolly Doodle; Liza Kindred, Third Wave Fashion; Andrew Mitchell, ZIG Capital; and Chantel Waterbury, Chloe + Isabel.