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SUMMARY:Healing Financial Wounds for an Abundant Future
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to shift limiting beliefs to boost financial resilience and manage uncertainty for lasting success with Kalpashree Gupta.\n\n\n \nAre hidden scars holding your business back? Our early experiences often shape our beliefs about money in adulthood and can create deep-rooted financial trauma that sabotages our success as entrepreneurs. What if you could heal those hidden wounds and unlock your true financial potential? \nThe Nasdaq Center is thrilled to be joined by Kalpashree Gupta\, CEO at Knekxt Group LLC\, to share insight focused on understanding how your early money stories influence your decisions and how to shift toward beliefs that better support you and your financial goals. Learn how to manage wellbeing during financial uncertainty\, break free from limiting patterns\, and build a foundation for financial resilience! \n \nKey Takeaways: \n\nExplore how early beliefs about money shape your financial decisions today and discover how to identify patterns that may no longer serve you.\nLearn strategies to rewire limiting beliefs and adopt a mindset that supports your financial healing and personal wellbeing.\nGain practical tools to establish financial habits that reflect your true values\, foster unwavering resilience\, and support long-term growth and success.\n\n \nOUR SPECIAL GUESTS \n\n\n\nKalpashree Gupta \nCEO\, Knekxt Group LLC\n\nKalpashree Gupta is a coach\, public speaker and author. Kalpa is the CEO of Knekxt Group\, helping clients build trust and connection\, and create awareness for leaders who have used their achievements to deflect from dealing with trauma. She experienced childhood sexual abuse and her vision for this world is to transform & heal so that billions of people can reclaim their personal power\, use their voice & create a kinder world. \nKalpa has 20 years of experience including several executive roles within fortune 100 companies (General Electric\, American Express\, Early Warning Services/Zelle\, and Bristol-Myers Squibb) in diverse domains in product\, fraud risk management\, marketing\, analytics & consulting. She has been a guest speaker at Google\, Microsoft’s Africa Development Centre’s Women and Allies forum\, Financial Executives International (FEI) and many podcasts including Ellevate Network. Kalpa is a published author of the Amazon bestselling multi-author book “Going Places: Soul-Stirring Essays About the Travel That Changed Us”. \nIn her spare time\, she loves to travel\, read books\, write\, connect with people and sing. Born in a mining town in India\, Kalpa moved away from her family at age 16 for higher education. In her mid 20s\, she relocated to the US. After 16 years in Phoenix\, Kalpa now lives in Austin with her husband\, Arnab and their 11-year-old son\, Aryan. \n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved. \n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/healing-financial-wounds-for-an-abundant-future/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T140000
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SUMMARY:Launch and Scale Your Business with Limited Capital
DESCRIPTION:Discover practical strategies to build and grow your business on a budget with La’Daska Mechell.\n\n\nStarting and scaling a product-based business can feel overwhelming\, especially when working with limited capital. For founders\, navigating everything from customer profiling to pricing strategies requires focus\, creativity\, and a willingness to learn from both successes and setbacks. Thankfully\, with the right tools and insights\, growing your business on a budget is entirely possible. \n \nThe Nasdaq Center is excited to be joined by La’Daska Mechell\, President and Executive Director at LM Foundations and Founder at LADASKA MECHELLE and The LM Factory\, to help you build a strong foundation for success by exploring key strategies for understanding your customers\, analyzing the competitive market\, and strengthening your positioning. Learn step-by-step approaches to creating an effective pricing strategy\, leveraging good credit (or improving bad credit)\, and bootstrapping your way to profitability—all without outside capital. Join us to learn how to launch and scale your product-based business on a budget! \n \nKey Takeaways: \n\nLearn how to conduct customer profiling and competitive market analysis to stand out and succeed.\nDiscover actionable strategies for leveraging good credit\, improving bad credit\, and creating a pricing strategy that drives profitability.\nGain insights into how to build and scale your business without outside capital\, including opportunities to seize and pitfalls to avoid.\n\n \nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\nLaDaska Mechell\nFounder\, LADASKA MECHELLE/The LM Factory\n \n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved. \n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/launch-and-scale-your-business-with-limited-capital/
LOCATION:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Financial Wellness for Women Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Learn strategies to manage credit\, prioritize expenses\, and build a roadmap for lasting financial wellness with Holly Morphew.\n\n\nManaging finances as an entrepreneur is about creating a system that supports your business goals while fostering personal financial stability. For women entrepreneurs\, achieving financial wellness often requires balancing the demands of bootstrapping\, managing credit\, and paying yourself—all while making strategic decisions about where to allocate limited resources. \n \nThe Nasdaq Center is thrilled to be joined by Holly Morphew\, Founder and CEO at Financial Impact\, to help you take control of your financial journey. From understanding the importance of both business and personal credit to building effective finance systems\, this session will provide actionable insights tailored to the unique challenges women entrepreneurs face. You’ll walk away with strategies to prioritize expenses\, pay yourself confidently\, and create a roadmap for sustainable financial wellness! \n \nKey Takeaways: \n\nLearn how to make the most of your resources and strategically allocate expenses to fuel growth.\nDiscover why both personal and business credit are critical for entrepreneurs and how to manage them effectively.\nExplore personal and business finance strategies that empower you to pay yourself and invest in your business confidently.\n\n \nOUR SPECIAL GUESTS \n\n\n\nHolly Morphew\nWealth Coach for High Impact Leaders\n \nHolly Morphew\, AFC® is an international keynote speaker\, award-winning financial coach\, business strategist\, 7x entrepreneur\, and author of the best-selling book Simple Wealth. She is the Founder of Financial Impact\, a specialized financial coaching practice that helps entrepreneurs and professionals create personal wealth and financial independence\, and host of The Wealth Trifecta podcast. A pioneer in the personal finance industry\, Holly’s work has been featured in Forbes\, Business Insider\, Yahoo Finance\, FemFounder\, and more.Holly began teaching personal finance in 2006 as a service project with Rotary International\, and received the prestigious “Rotarian of the Year” award for her work in financial literacy. She has also been recognized for “Bridging the Gap” for outstanding work in private practice as an Accredited Financial Counselor®. \n \nHolly has a B.A. from the University of Colorado in International Affairs and Japanese with a Minor in Business. \n \nToday\, Holly speaks\, coaches\, and writes about money\, personal transformation\, and creating a life of design. She loves to hike 14ers\, visit national parks\, and hang out with dogs. \n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved. \n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/financial-wellness-for-women-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:inspire
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SUMMARY:Startup Mindsets: A Blueprint to Thrive with Earl Valencia
DESCRIPTION:Discover strategies to lead with agility\, embrace innovation\, and succeed in today’s rapidly evolving global landscape with Earl Valencia.\n\n\nWhat does it take to thrive in today’s innovation-driven and globally connected world? For leaders and entrepreneurs\, success hinges on adopting the right mindset—one that embraces disruption\, innovation\, and the opportunities of a digital-first economy. \n \nThe Nasdaq Center is thrilled to be joined by Earl Valencia\, author of The Startup Mindset: A Blueprint to Thrive in an Innovation-Driven and Globally Connected World\, to help you navigate and succeed in this ever-evolving landscape. Uncover the secrets behind Silicon Valley’s ecosystem and learn how to apply these transformative mindsets to yourself and your business. Through compelling stories and actionable strategies\, you’ll gain the tools to lead with agility and harness the potential of the next disruptive shift. \n \nKey Takeaways: \n\nDiscover mindset strategies that set today’s innovative leaders apart and how to embody those qualities for growth and stability.\nUnderstand how to navigate and thrive in a rapidly changing\, digital-first world.\nGain actionable strategies to drive impact and innovation for yourself and for your business for long-term success.\n\n \nOUR SPECIAL GUESTS \n\n\n\nEarl Martin Valencia\nDigital Innovation and Transformation Executive | Entrepreneur | Start-up Advisor | Speaker and Author\n \nEarl is a Senior Product Marketing Manager for Azure\, working at Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond\, WA. He was also appointed by the President of the Philippines as an Executive Member of the National Innovation Council representing the Business Sector. He is the co-author of the book “Startup Mindsets: A Blueprint to Thrive in an Innovation-Driven and Globally Connected World” that will be published by Penguin Random House in November 2024. \n \nHe was the co-founder of Plentina\, an Al and fintech start-up in the credit and robo-advisory space in Southeast Asia invested in by top VCs such as Techstars\, 500 Startups\, TMV.vc and Global Founders Capital. He spent his time in the tech side of Wall Street in the data team of Bridgewater Associates\, one of the largest algorithm-based hedge funds\, and the digital group of Charles Schwab\, one of the world’s largest broker-dealers. He also spent several years in enterprise tech working at Cisco\, VMWare and Dell EMC in their emerging technology and CTO teams in Silicon Valley. He was also at Venture funds Investor Growth Capital in Menlo Park and H&Q Asia Pacific in their Manila Office.  \n \nEarl is a leader in the South East Asian startup ecosystem\, where he co-founded IdeaSpace\, the leading incubator and accelerator based in Manila and QBO\, the innovation center of the Philippines\, both with a combined 100+ incubated companies. He also was the VP of Corporate Development and Innovation at Smart/PLDT\, a telco with 60m mobile subs and a global pioneer of mobile money. Some of his investments includes coins.ph\, one of the first crypto exchanges in the Philippines and Thailand (acquired by GoJek) and Edukart\, a edtech marketplace in India (acquired by PayTM). \n \nFor his contributions to emerging market innovation\, he was honored by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader\, and awarded by the President of the Philippines as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men and Women of the country.  \n \nEarl started at the University of the Philippines and completed his degree in Electrical Engineering\, Summa Cum Laude\, from Boston University. He also has a Masters in Systems Engineering from Cornell University\, an executive leadership and policy program at the Harvard Kennedy School and an M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business with Certificates in Global and Public Management. \n \nPre-order his new book\, Startup Mindsets: A Blueprint to Thrive in an Innovation-Driven and Globally Connected World\, here! \n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved. \n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/startup-mindsets-a-blueprint-to-thrive-with-earl-valencia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T140000
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SUMMARY:Profit-Driven Productivity: Maximize Time and Revenue
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to prioritize high-impact tasks and build systems that drive growth and revenue without burning out with Jamila Payne.\n\n\nFor entrepreneurs at any stage\, time is the most valuable asset—but knowing how to spend it effectively can make all the difference between staying busy and driving real business growth. How can you focus on the tasks that truly matter and align your efforts with your revenue goals? \n \nThe Nasdaq Center is delighted to host Jamila Payne\, CEO\, Daily Success Routine\, for an actionable session on maximizing time and revenue. Learn how to identify high-impact tasks\, optimize your schedule\, and create a productivity system that accelerates growth while keeping you focused on what drives results. Whether you’re looking to refine your daily habits or scale your business faster\, this session will give you the tools to make every moment count. \n \nKey Takeaways: \n\nLearn how to prioritize the specific activities that directly lead to increased revenue so you don’t waste time on tasks that don’t move the needle.\nDiscover a proven framework for creating a daily schedule that aligns with your business goals\, allowing you to stay on track\, manage competing priorities\, and avoid burnout.\nExplore how to maintain a fulfilling life outside of your business while ensuring continued growth by setting clear boundaries and creating systems that allow the business to thrive\, even when you’re not working.\n\n \nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\nJamila Payne\nCEO\, Daily Success Routine \n \nJamila Payne is a dynamic entrepreneur\, author of From Payne to Power\, and CEO & Founder of Daily Success Routine\, a premier coaching company that helps business owners refine their sales\, marketing\, and systems to boost profitability and achieve sustainable growth. With a mission to empower women entrepreneurs\, Jamila has trained over 15\,000 business owners across the U.S. and Internationally\, helping them scale their businesses\, increase revenue\, and reclaim their time. \nHer signature Daily Success Routine system\, which includes a proven planner and time management process\, enables entrepreneurs to balance work and life while driving multi-six-figure success. Through personalized business coaching\, Jamila provides the tools to streamline operations\, improve productivity\, and reach new heights of financial independence. \nDrawing from an extensive career\, Jamila previously served as a marketing director for tech\, retail\, consumer goods\, and financial services companies. She was also the inaugural Director of the African Leadership Academy Entrepreneurship Center in Johannesburg\, South Africa\, where she lived and worked for two years\, shaping the future of young African leaders. \nWidely recognized for her work\, Jamila has been featured in The New York Times\, Wall Street Journal\, Entrepreneur Magazine\, Black Enterprise\, NBC\, and FOX. She holds an MBA and is a proud Drexel University graduate and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority\, Incorporated. As the host of the top-rated Breadwinning Business Women podcast\, Jamila continues to inspire entrepreneurs to take control of their financial futures and grow thriving businesses. \n \n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved. \n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/profit-driven-productivity-maximize-time-and-revenue/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:inspire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T140000
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SUMMARY:Grant Writing and Storytelling: Turn Mission Into Momentum
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to transform your next grant application into a powerful tool for funding your mission & growing your impact with Tiffany Stewart.\n\n\nFor early-stage entrepreneurs and small business owners\, learning how to tell your story\, align with funder priorities\, and back it all up with measurable outcomes is the key to writing grants that win. Grants can unlock powerful funding opportunities\, but only if your proposal can cut through the noise.  \n   \nThe Nasdaq Center is excited to be joined by Tiffany Stewart\, CEO at BirthWrite Consulting Group\, to share actionable strategies on how to craft compelling\, fundable grant proposals. This session is designed to give you the tools\, structure\, and strategy needed to stand out. Whether you’re new to grant writing or looking to sharpen your approach\, you’ll gain insight into the core components of a winning proposal and show you how to integrate storytelling to connect more deeply with funders. You’ll also learn the differences between private\, public\, and foundation grants\, and how to make your budget work just as hard as your narrative!  \n   \nKey Takeaways:  \n\nLearn the anatomy of a strong proposal and avoid common mistakes that keep applications from rising to the top. \n\n\nDiscover how to combine storytelling with SMART outcomes and measurable impact to persuade and inspire funders. \n\n\nUnderstand how to make your budget reinforce your story\, not just support your numbers. \n\nOUR SPECIAL GUESTS \n\n\n\nTiffany Stewart\nBirthWrite Consulting Group is a premier management consulting firm specializing in driving strategic growth\, operational excellence\, and mission-aligned partnerships across sectors. Founded by Tiffany\, a dynamic leader with academic credentials from Howard University and Harvard University\, BirthWrite blends elite-level strategy with grassroots understanding to deliver transformational results. \n \nWith a diverse portfolio spanning multi-million dollar companies\, Fortune 100 partnerships\, and grassroots organizations\, BirthWrite has secured over $5 million in funding for clients through its cutting-edge grants management\, marketing consulting\, and strategic acquisitions expertise. \n \nTiffany’s unique background as a former NYC school administrator\, leadership coach\, and award-winning writer informs the firm’s distinct approach—merging social-emotional intelligence\, education reform\, and business innovation. Her previous work includes building student-centered programs that boosted literacy outcomes\, and coaching school leaders to lead with equity and vision in diverse communities. \n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver free resources\, expert guidance\, and top-tier mentorship to over 100\,000 entrepreneurs worldwide. Your support helps us continue delivering these transformative programs—expanding access to entrepreneurship and driving economic progress for all. Join us and make a gift today to help more entrepreneurs thrive! \n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/grant-writing-and-storytelling-turn-mission-into-momentum/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:inspire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T020416
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SUMMARY:Fall 2025 M&A Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Join M&A experts from KPMG and Wilson Sonsini!\n\n\nInterested in understanding current best practices in being acquired or acquiring startups in 2025? \nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and our partners will present an update on the current M&A environment\, discuss best practices to position yourself for future M&A opportunities\, and explore winning strategies for successful transitions. We are pleased to share insights from our expert partners at KPMG and Wilson Sonsini who have been spearheading recent negotiations and deals in the current climate. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND? \nThis M&A Bootcamp is intended for executives who are involved in devising and/or executing acquisitions\, from CEOs\, CFOs\, COOs\, CTOs\, and vice presidents of business development to leaders and teams responsible for identifying and managing successful M&A transactions. \nBy joining LIVE\, you will be able to get your questions answered by our experts during the webinar! \nThe same Zoom webinar link will be used across all the sessions. \nAGENDA \n9:00AM – 9:20AM – Overview of the M&A Market \n9:20AM – 10:20AM – M&A Strategy for Early-to-Mid Stage Founders \n10:20AM – 10:30AM – BREAK \n10:30AM – 11:30AM Growth Through Acquisition: Buy Side Overview and Insights Panel \nOUR SPECIAL GUESTS \n\n\n\nMark Holloway \nPartner at Wilson Sonsini \n\n\n\nBrendan Mahan \nPartner at Wilson Sonsini \n\n\n\nDiletta D’Onofrio \nPartner at KPMG \n\n\n\nJohn Milner \nPrincipal (Partner)\, Deal Advisory & Strategy at KPMG \n\n\n\nGrant Heffernan \nManaging Director\, Software Investment Banking at KPMG \n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver free resources\, expert guidance\, and top-tier mentorship to over 100\,000 entrepreneurs worldwide. Your support helps us continue delivering these transformative programs—expanding access to entrepreneurship and driving economic progress for all. Join us and make a gift today to help more entrepreneurs thrive! \n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/fall-2025-ma-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:inspire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T020416
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SUMMARY:AI for Retail: Practical Playbooks for CPG and Retail SMBs
DESCRIPTION:From Product-Led to Data-Led: Mastering the New AI Operating System for Retail with Clarity and Confidence with Dhana Pawar\n\n\nToday’s fastest-growing CPG and retail brands share one advantage: they know how to use AI to streamline and scale. From managing inventory to launching smarter ad campaigns\, the opportunity to streamline and optimize operations using AI has never been more accessible. The challenge? Knowing where to start—and how to integrate it into your day-to-day. \nThe Nasdaq Center is excited to be joined by Dhana Pawar— CEO at Veratempo\, Founding LP at Neythri Futures Fund\, and Advisory Board Member at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center— for a hands-on session designed to turn artificial intelligence from buzzword into business advantage. Dhana will walk you through clear\, actionable frameworks for using AI to cut costs\, save time\, and boost results across your operations and marketing. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to sharpen your existing approach\, you’ll leave with practical tools you can apply right away. \nKey Takeaways:  \n\nAutomate critical operations: Use AI for inventory planning\, demand forecasting\, and supply chain optimization. \n\n\nEnhance marketing performance: Build smarter AI-powered ad funnels\, personalize customer engagement\, and increase ROI on digital campaigns. \n\n\nApply ready-to-use AI playbooks: Learn simple\, scalable ways to integrate AI into daily decisions—without needing a tech team.\n\nHave you joined the Nasdaq Center’s Retail and Consumer Goods Community of Practice? Find tools\, resources\, and community by joining for free here: https://nasdaqcenter.mn.co/share/8JI_23Iusy24s3g6?utm_source=manual  \n \nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\nDhana Pawar \nCEO at Veratempo\, Founding LP at Neythri Futures Fund\, Advisory Board Member at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center \n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver free resources\, expert guidance\, and top-tier mentorship to over 100\,000 entrepreneurs worldwide. Your support helps us continue delivering these transformative programs—expanding access to entrepreneurship and driving economic progress for all. Join us and make a gift today to help more entrepreneurs thrive! \n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact michelle.eisenberg@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/ai-for-retail-practical-playbooks-for-cpg-and-retail-smbs/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:inspire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T020416
CREATED:20251025T002115Z
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SUMMARY:Human Resources and Payroll 101
DESCRIPTION:Build HR practices that you and your team are proud of and set the foundation for growth that lasts with Stacy Litteral.\n\n\nFor early-stage product founders\, understanding how to manage your people— hiring\, payroll\, compliance— can mean the difference between chaos and sustainable growth. If your HR and payroll systems are shaky\, risks multiply\, employees lose trust\, and days feel chaotic. Are you ready to gain the clarity and tools needed to build HR structure and avoid costly missteps? \nThe Nasdaq Center is excited to be joined by Stacy Litteral\, Partner at BPM\, for a session designed specifically for founders who are ready to build strong back‑office systems so they can scale with confidence. From day one\, you’ll know exactly what to put in place—accurate payroll setup\, proper staff vs. contractor classification\, labor law compliance\, benefit and compensation planning\, and vendor tools that make your job easier\, not harder. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nLearn what documents\, systems\, and classifications you need to avoid legal and financial risk.\nUnderstand how to create onboarding\, time‑off\, benefits\, and performance routines that can grow as your team grows.\nWalk away knowing when to DIY\, when to use vendors\, and which systems will support both today’s operations and future scale.\n\n \nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\nStacy Litteral \nPartner at BPM \nStacy has over 20 years of Human Resources and people strategy experience. She brings depth and breadth of experience to the team\, having worked within large corporations\, as well as a small nonprofit organization – developing and driving business strategy and leading diverse teams to successful outcomes. \nShe has an extensive background in all areas of HR including compensation\, benefits\, employee relations and training\, however her passion lies in the area of performance management and strategic alignment. Stacy believes no matter how large or small an organization is\, people are the foundation of all success\, and that it is necessary to connect individuals to organizational goals in order to meet and exceed objectives. She also believes alignment between employee’s personal values and goals with those of the organization – and effective dialogue around those shared goals – is a critical component. \nStacy led the initiative to bring to market BPM Link\, a strategic performance tool that provides organizations and their employees an opportunity to align on strategic initiatives through a flexible and convenient web based platform. BPM Link brings together a coaching framework\, transparency\, regular feedback and accountability\, in a simple and appealing way. Through the use of the tool\, businesses can become agile\, collaborative\, inclusive\, values driven and develop a unique and sustainable culture. \n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver free resources\, expert guidance\, and top-tier mentorship to over 100\,000 entrepreneurs worldwide. Your support helps us continue delivering these transformative programs—expanding access to entrepreneurship and driving economic progress for all. Join us and make a gift today to help more entrepreneurs thrive! \n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/human-resources-and-payroll-101/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:inspire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T020416
CREATED:20251025T002156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T002156Z
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SUMMARY:How to Be Bold: The Surprising Science of Everyday Courage
DESCRIPTION:Move from hesitation to action and walk away with a toolkit for making bolder moves in life\, leadership\, and business with Ranjay Gulati.\n\n\nDisruption is the new normal: shifting tech\, volatile markets\, climate pressure\, social divides. The weight can leave us frozen. But courage isn’t exclusive—it’s a practice every entrepreneur and leader can learn. \nThat’s why we’re bringing you a timely conversation with Ranjay Gulati\, Professor at Harvard Business School and author of the forthcoming How to Be Bold: The Surprising Science of Everyday Courage\, on how to lead\, act\, and grow boldly in the face of fear and ambiguity. \nDrawing from over a decade of research and hundreds of real-world examples\, Gulati offers a science-backed playbook for building individual and collective courage. You’ll learn the 9 C’s that strengthen boldness\, how to train your “courage muscle\,” and what it really takes to act even when you feel afraid. \nYou’ll walk away with science-backed tools to build courage in yourself\, your team\, and your company:  \n\nLearn the 9 C’s (confidence\, coping\, connection\, and more) that anyone can cultivate to lead with courage. \n\n\nDiscover why fear isn’t weakness—and how to turn uncertainty into momentum using stories\, self-efficacy\, and sensemaking. \n\n\nExplore how to build courageous teams and cultures that act with clarity and purpose when it matters most. \n\n \nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\nRANJAY GULATI is the Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. His pioneering work focuses on unlocking organizational and individual potential—embracing courage\, nurturing purpose-driven leaders\, driving growth\, and transforming businesses. He is the recipient of the 2024 CK Prahalad Award for Scholarly Impact on Practice and was ranked as one of the top ten most cited scholars in Economics and Business over a decade by ISI-Incite. The Economist\, Financial Times\, and the Economist Intelligence Unit have listed him as among the top handful of business school scholars whose work is most relevant to management practice. He is a Thinkers50 top management scholar\, speaks regularly to executive audiences\, and serves on the board of several entrepreneurial ventures. He holds a PhD from Harvard University and a Master’s degree from MIT. He is the author of Deep Purpose (2022) and How to be Bold (2025)\, both published by Harper Collins. He lives in Newton\, Massachusetts with his wife and two children. \n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver free resources\, expert guidance\, and top-tier mentorship to over 100\,000 entrepreneurs worldwide. Your support helps us continue delivering these transformative programs—expanding access to entrepreneurship and driving economic progress for all. Join us and make a gift today to help more entrepreneurs thrive! \n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/how-to-be-bold-the-surprising-science-of-everyday-courage/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:inspire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T020416
CREATED:20251025T002240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T002240Z
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SUMMARY:Tax Readiness: Staying Compliant and Competitive in 2025
DESCRIPTION:Demystify the tax changes and equip your business with the foresight to respond—not react— with Gerard Narendran.\n\n\nTax law touches nearly every decision a founder makes\, from structuring equity and pricing to raising money\, hiring\, and planning exits. With the passage of new tax laws in 2025\, key changes are making this moment especially important for entrepreneurs to pay attention.  \nThe Nasdaq Center is thrilled to be joined by Gerard Narendran\, Tax Managing Director at KPMG\, for a session on how recent tax reform may affect your business structure\, investment strategy\, and long-term growth. We’ll dive deep into the updated provisions\, new limitations and opportunities around capital gains\, shifting reporting thresholds\, and how these changes could reshape your approach to fundraising\, equity\, and exit strategies. Throughout the session\, you’ll gain actionable insight to help you adapt—whether you’re bootstrapping\, raising\, or planning a future sale.  \nKey Takeaways:  \n\nSummary of key tax updates \n\n\nStrategies and tools for tax planning \n\n\nOverview of what we’re seeing in the market \n\n\nExploring potential future legislation\n\n \nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\nGerard Narendran \nI am a Tax managing director in the San Francisco SC tax practice. I have significant experiences in providing federal\, state\, and international tax compliance\, US tax consulting\, and working with the audit team on both public and pre-IPO companies. \nI also serve as the lead KPMG tax professional for my multinational clients\, working with various tax specialists in many jurisdictions to provide holistic experiences. \n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver free resources\, expert guidance\, and top-tier mentorship to over 100\,000 entrepreneurs worldwide. Your support helps us continue delivering these transformative programs—expanding access to entrepreneurship and driving economic progress for all. Join us and make a gift today to help more entrepreneurs thrive! \n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/tax-readiness-staying-compliant-and-competitive-in-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:inspire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T020416
CREATED:20250924T122800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T001848Z
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SUMMARY:From Startup to Standout: Scaling Your CPG Brand with Expert Power
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to scale your brand with the right people\, the right tools\, and a strategy built to last with Stephanie Warlick.\n\n\nScaling isn’t just about increasing sales—it’s about building the right strategy\, team\, and tools to grow with intention. You need to know when to invest\, where to streamline\, and how to turn momentum into long-term success. The secret? Surrounding yourself with expert insights that fuel smarter decisions and sustainable growth.  \nThe Nasdaq Center is excited to be joined by Stephanie Warlick\, Founder and CEO at 5FT View Consulting LLC and Fractional Executive\, for a session designed to help product-based entrepreneurs scale with clarity and confidence. Learn how to tap into the fractional advantage to access top-tier expertise without full-time overhead\, explore real-world case studies from emerging CPG brands\, and see how to use AI\, automation\, and data to strengthen operations and speed up your growth trajectory. \nKey Takeaways:  \n\nDiscover how fractional executives help you scale smarter and faster—without hiring full-time. \n\n\nLearn what worked (and what didn’t) from consumer product brands that have navigated the scaling process firsthand. \n\n\nSee how modern tools can streamline decision-making and fuel faster\, more efficient growth. \n\nOUR SPECIAL GUESTS \n\n\n\nStephanie Warlick \nFounder and CEO at 5FT View Consulting \nWith over thirty years of leadership across operations\, HR\, and business transformation\, Stephanie Simmons Warlick is the founder and driving force behind 5FT View Consulting and the 5FT View Fractional Expert Collective. She is a seasoned builder of businesses and teams\, known for spotting organizational gaps\, creating clarity\, and translating vision into results. \nAt the helm of the Fractional Expert Collective\, Stephanie unites a powerhouse of proven executives COOs\, CFOs\, CMOs\, CROs\, GCs\, and more who deliver full-time impact on a fractional basis. Under her leadership\, the Collective has become a trusted partner for founder-led companies\, private equity firms\, and growing enterprises that need deep expertise without the overhead of full-time hires. \nUnlike traditional consultants who prescribe from a distance\, Stephanie works in the trenches with leaders. Whether serving as a fractional COO\, Chief People Officer\, Integrator\, or AI Advisor\, she rolls up her sleeves to implement systems\, strengthen teams\, and create scalable structures that unlock growth. \nShe believes in building organizations where every person has the necessary skills and passion for their work\, the training and tools needed to succeed\, and clear accountability and expectations as the foundation. \nBeyond her client work\, Stephanie is also a sought-after speaker and author. She shares practical insights on human-first AI integration\, digital accessibility\, and her signature “Owner Mindset” approach\, which inspires professionals to adopt entrepreneurial accountability in their roles. \nWith her rare blend of operational mastery\, people-centered leadership\, and vision for the future of work\, Stephanie continues to redefine how businesses scale through collective expertise\, smart systems\, and human-led innovation. \n2025 Stevie Award Finalist 5FT View Consulting\, LLC Category: Startup of the Year – Business Services Industries \nStephanie Warlick Category: Best Female Entrepreneur – Business Services – 10 or Less Employees \nDark and Silent Office: A Digital Accessibility Guidebook for Inclusive Communication in the Workplace Category: Book of the Year \n\n\n\nJohn C. Behling \nFractional CCO at 5FT View Consulting \nJohn brings more than two decades of experience to lifestyle brands. \nA Midwesterner at heart\, John was born and raised in Wisconsin before spending many years in Chicago\, where he found his footing in the branding and consumer packaged goods (CPG) world. Partnering with top-tier international companies such as Quaker\, Kraft General Foods\, Keebler\, Gatorade\, Life Fitness\, Red Bull\, and Jim Beam Brands\, John gained vast experience creating solid foundations for new brands to flourish and thrive. \nHe and his family left Chicago to become Vice President of Global Marketing for MasterCraft Boats in Tennessee from there he continued in leadership roles with Coca-Cola\, New Era Cap. and House of Blues Entertainment in Los Angeles. Most recently\, John was the CMO and on the Board of Directors of the American buyout group that purchased Clearly Canadian Food & Beverage Company\, Ltd.\, bringing this iconic 90s brand back to the shelves. John is a graduate of Iowa State University and has been a guest lecturer and taken advanced executive classes at The Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. When John isn’t strategizing and leading iconic brands\, he can be found enjoying time outdoors with his family\, venturing out on skis to the top of the mountain or running a slalom course on the lake. \n\n\n\nJib Hunt \nFractional CMO at 5FT View Consulting \nRevenue-driven operations and marketing executive with 15+ years of experience scaling B2B and B2C organizations in action sports\, outdoor\, and technology sectors. \nProven track record of driving measurable growth through strategic marketing initiatives\, team leadership\, and operational excellence. \nSuccessfully generated $1.1B+ in marketing-influenced pipeline and built high-performing teams up to 15 members across multiple industries. \n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver free resources\, expert guidance\, and top-tier mentorship to over 100\,000 entrepreneurs worldwide. Your support helps us continue delivering these transformative programs—expanding access to entrepreneurship and driving economic progress for all. Join us and make a gift today to help more entrepreneurs thrive! \n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/from-startup-to-standout-scaling-your-cpg-brand-with-expert-power/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:inspire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T020416
CREATED:20250924T121804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T121734Z
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SUMMARY:Working Collaboratively to Understand and Address Student and Family Needs
DESCRIPTION:Experts will share existing research on student and family support needs and seek input from school districts and service providers.\n\n\nInadequate access to food\, clothing\, shelter\, health care and other resources can hinder students’ academic success and overall well-being. To help address these needs\, the Kinder Institute’s Houston Education Research Consortium is preparing an assessment to help identify common barriers to success students and families face. During this event\, experts will share existing research and seek input from school districts\, nonprofit organizations and stakeholders on what type of information would be useful for them to guide program development\, decision-making and support. \nService providers will also be on site to answer questions about the programs they offer. If your organization has the capacity to partner with school districts and is interested in sharing information at a table\, please let us know when registering and a staff member will be in touch. \nPNC is the presenting sponsor of the Kinder Institute’s Education Research Engagement Series.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/working-collaboratively-to-understand-and-address-student-and-family-needs/
LOCATION:Harris County Department of Education\, 6300 Irvington Boulevard\, Houston\, TX 77022\, Houston\, TX\, 77022\, US
CATEGORIES:inspire
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