Day 1 - May 17 - Roadmap to Billions

Day 1 – May 17

9:30 am -10:10 am

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Welcome - Day 1 Remarks

To Be Announced

10:15 am- 10:45 am

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Building a Sustainable Funding Path: Strategies for Startups

Ensuring access to the right capital is critical for startup success. This workshop presents a comparative analysis of various funding mechanisms. We'll break down the pros and cons of loans, accelerators, and venture capital. Learn how to craft a compelling case for investment & secure resources for your venture's long-term success.

Kange Kaneene, Richard Odior, Ashlee Wisdom, Nelly Yusupova

10:50 am - 11:20 am

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The Art of Customer Success in Tech

This panel discussion dives into the art of cultivating thriving customer relationships in the tech industry. Hear tech leaders share their insights on crafting exceptional customer experiences, fostering loyalty, and implementing winning retention strategies. This session is designed to empower attendees to transform their customer base into a powerful engine for growth.

Chantel George, Andrew Frazier Jr., Nikki Porcher

11:25 am - 12:05 pm

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Next Level Career Moves: Rising through the ranks

This interactive roundtable cracks the code for navigating the hiring process, equipping you with strategies for both technical and non-technical roles for mid-senior level career professionals. Join industry experts for a candid discussion on what recruiters look for, how to showcase your skills, and land your dream tech job.

Rachel Serwetz, Kerry-Ann Lewis, Kaylie Mazza

12:10 pm - 12:40 pm

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Optimizing Efficiency: AI-Powered Strategies for the Productive Entrepreneur

This workshop equips you with the knowledge and skills to leverage AI tools to their full potential. Get ready to optimize your workflow, boost your performance, and stay ahead of the curve.

Ben Yurcisin, LaToya Christian, Kimberly Gray, James Francis, Kameka Dempsey

2:00 pm - 2:40 pm

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Building Products that Break Through: The Art of Product Development

This workshop equips you to transform your innovative ideas into groundbreaking products. Navigate the journey from initial concept to market leader, diving deep into product development, achieving market fit, and crafting winning strategies. Learn practical strategies to refine your concept, validate its potential, and build a product that users love.

Lajuanda M. Asemota, Alexandra Raymond, Nadine Shelton, Jae Henderson

2:40 pm - 3:20 pm

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Effective Go to Market Strategies for Tech Startups

This session equips founders/startups with the knowledge and tools to develop and execute winning go-to-market (GTM) strategies specifically tailored for SaaS and tech products. Learn how to identify your ideal customer, craft a powerful value proposition, and navigate the launch process for explosive growth. Walk away ready to confidently navigate the market and achieve explosive growth for your tech venture.l customer, craft a powerful value proposition, and navigate the launch process for explosive growth. Walk away ready to confidently navigate the market and achieve explosive growth for your tech venture.

Gary J. Nix, Candace Mitchell Harris, Brianne Garrett

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

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Decode the Code: Acing the Technical Interview

Land your dream tech job with confidence! This interactive workshop equips you with the skills and strategies to conquer technical interviews. We'll break down the technical interview into manageable steps, equip you with problem-solving strategies, and help you translate your coding skills into clear, confident communication.This workshop is designed for anyone who wants to confidently navigate the technical interview and land their dream tech job.

Lorie Johnson, Meloni Boatswain, Nyamekye Wilson

4:05 pm - 4:25 pm

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EXIM Bank Presentation

To Be Announced

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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Pitch Competition

To Be Announced

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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Music & Networking

Open To All

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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HBCU Celebration

Roadmap to Billions brings you "HBCU Celebration,” an electrifying networking party set to light up the Brooklyn Navy Yard from 6:00 PM to midnight! Get ready to mingle, unwind, and enjoy a night filled with surprises. Delight in tasty food and drinks, groove to the thrilling live band and step show performances by talents from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and don’t miss the chance to meet our surprise celebrity guest, and music by DJ Kid CAPRI! It’s more than just a party—it’s a full experience designed to help you build lasting connections in a fun and vibrant atmosphere. Mark your calendar and be part of this unforgettable night. Let’s create better together!

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Day 1 – May 17