Startup Champions Network

We're excited to announce that Tara Lynn Gray, from the California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) will be joining us at #SCNBayArea! As a champion for small businesses in California, she brings valuable insights into the California entrepreneurial ecosystem. You won't want to miss it! Get your tickets now ➡️ https://bit.ly/SCNBayArea

Don’t miss this exciting session featuring Martha Hernandez, a powerhouse serial entrepreneur and co-founder of our sponsor, ESO Ventures! With her vast expertise in simplifying HR practices and empowering Black and Brown entrepreneurs, Martha has dedicated her career to creating real change in underinvested communities. In this session, we’ll dive into how community-driven economic models like cooperatives, micro-enterprises, and inclusive financing can redistribute wealth and build community power. So make sure you grab your tickets before it's too late! ➡️ https://bit.ly/SCNBayArea

As the CEO & Founder of Oakstop, Trevor Parham has transformed commercial real estate into a tool for community empowerment, offering workspace and creative space for entrepreneurs of color. He also co-founded the Oakland Black Business Fund, a platform providing capital and growth strategies for Black businesses. Recognized as Executive of the Year by the SF Business Times, Trevor’s innovative work continues to uplift and empower communities. You'll get to meet him and experience the inclusive space he's created at #SCNBayArea ➡️ https://bit.ly/SCNBayArea

Shout out to all of our amazing sponsors! From the Bay Area to the East Coast, we are so grateful to these organizations for ensuring #SCNBayArea is unforgettable. ESO Ventures, Oakland Fund for Public Innovation, East Bay Community Foundation, EcoMap Technologies, Inc., Kaiser Permanente, CAMEO Network, Inncuvate, Pacific Community Ventures (PCV), Prosperity Lab, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, Make Startups, Joey Arora Get your tickets ➡️ https://bit.ly/SCNBayArea

We're so excited to share that Jessica Straus Fuchs will join us at Nasdaq on Day 2 to share case studies from states leading the way in creating inclusive economic growth with highlights from Illinois, Michigan, Texas, Georgia, Maryland, and Florida. Jessica is a national policy leader, tech company operator, and VC who works at the intersection of government and the private markets. She led the recent research report as part of the Venture Equity Project, developed through a collaboration among the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, Heartland Forward, and Penn State University’s Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative. #SCNBayArea Don't miss it! ➡️ https://bit.ly/SCNBayArea

Throwing it back to our Policy Summit in DC, where Alfredo Mathew III called the rain. We're so excited to have him as our 2024 Fall Summit Host and grateful for the team at ESO Foundation AND for his sponsorship from ESO Ventures. This team has pulled out all the stops - an opening reception at Oakland Museum of California, a culture tour of the Bay Area, convenings at community spaces in Oakland, San Francisco, and Richmond, Halloween fun, and talks from ecosystem builders who are doing innovative things to push more inclusive entrepreneurship in the Bay Area. You do not want to miss #SCNBayArea! There's still time to join us! ➡️ https://bit.ly/SCNBayArea

Carolina Martinez has 15 years of experience working in economic development and business consulting as the CEO of CAMEO Network. She has developed culturally appropriate entrepreneurial training programs, trained pre-venture and startups, and developed international networks promoting partnerships among private corporations to boost industries. Her work has consistently focused on creating interconnected systems that maximize support for entrepreneurs. We're excited to have her and grateful for CAMEO Network's sponsorship. Tickets are still available, so don't miss out! ➡️ https://bit.ly/SCNBayArea

Congrats to Sherrod Davis for being named a 40 Under 40 honoree by the Baltimore Business Journal! Sherrod is the CEO of #SCNBayArea Sponsor EcoMap Technologies, Inc. We're so grateful for his continued support of Startup Champions Network. You can meet him in person at our Summit NEXT WEEK! Learn more & get your tickets ➡️ https://bit.ly/SCNBayArea

We're so excited to hear from Bulbul Gupta, President & CEO of Pacific Community Ventures (PCV). Bulbul is a mission-driven leader passionate about making markets and technology work for social good and shaping the future of work. With over 20 years of experience in funding and advising entrepreneurs, advancing quality jobs, and growing the field of impact investing, BulBul has become a driving force in building inclusive, resilient economies. Thank you, PCV for sponsoring #SCNBayArea! In this panel, she will share her expertise on how cooperatives, micro-enterprises, and inclusive financing can be used as tools to foster economic resilience, redistribute wealth, and empower marginalized communities. Get your tickets to join us ➡️ https://bit.ly/SCNBayArea

We're kicking off Day 2 of #SCNBayArea with a spotlight on podcast host, entrepreneur, and Head of Innovation at Skillful.ly, Bevon Joseph! Bevon will discuss how startups and local businesses in the Bay Area can contribute to a more inclusive and innovative economic revival in the region. There's still time to get your tickets! ➡️ https://bit.ly/SCNBayArea