The 2020 ESSENCE Entrepreneur Summit is just around the corner and we have a host of successful business owners and thought leaders ready to equip you with everything you’ll need to carry your brand into the new year. The second installment under our Level Up & Thrive series, the ESSENCE Entrepreneur Summit will be presented in part by Chase, Aveeno, Microsoft, Walmart and Pepsi.
From surefire strategies for securing capital for your business, to tips on how to perfect your pitch, to valuable insight from celebrity entrepreneurs on how to balance it all and so much more, this is one virtual event you absolutely won’t want to miss.
Scroll through for a look at our speakers lineup and then be sure to tune in to ESSENCE.com or ESSENCE Studios on Wednesday, December 9 at 6PM as we close out the year with the ESSENCE Entrepreneur Summit!
For more information and to register, visit our official website HERE.
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Gizelle Bryant, Founder, EveryHue Beauty
02
Karamo, Co-Founder & CEO, MANTL
03
Draya Michele, Founder, Mint Swim
04
Michael Bivins, CEO,SportyRich Enterprises
05
Ronnie DeVoe, Owner, DeVoe Real Estate
06
Ricky Bell, CEO, RNB Entertainment
07
Michele Thornton Ghee, Co-Founder, Stratechic LLC
09
Pinky Cole, Owner & Founder, Slutty Vegan
10
Renae Bluitt, Creator & Executive Producer, She Did That
11
Yvonne McNair, CEO & Founder, Captivate Marketing Group
12
Kerry Schrader, Co-Founder & CEO, Mixtroz
13
Kheris Rogers, CEO, Flexin’ In My Complexion
14
Moziah Bridges, Founder, Mo’s Bows Memphis
15
Taylor Roberts, Founder, Princess Mudd Hair & Skincare
16
Jett Montgomery, CEO & Founder, Jettgerale
17
Ashlee Ammons, Co-Founder & President, Mixtroz
18
Tina Eskridge, Sr. Director of Marketing, Microsoft
19
Amie Seisay, Founder & CEO, Seisay IT Solutions
20
Samantha Thompson, Search Engine Marketing Strategist
22
Racquel Oden, Managing Director, Head of National Sales, JP Morgan Chase & Co.
23
Lavonda Davis, Vice President, Business Relationship Manager, Chase for Business
24
Tosh Ernest, Head of Wealth, Advancing Black Pathways, JPMorgan Chase & Co
25
Abena Boamah, CEO, Hanahana Beauty
26
Leyonna M Barba, Executive Director, Middle Market Banking, Technology & Disruptive Commerce, JPMorgan Chase
27
Chauncey Hamlett, VP/CMO, South Division, Pepsico Beverages, North America
28
Cameka Smith, Founder, BOSS Network
