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SUMMARY:DivInc x Black Girl Ventures: And Still We Rise
DESCRIPTION:Join DivInc and Black Girl Ventures for And Still We Rise on Wednesday\, November 13. For information and to register: https://lu.ma/divincafrotech  \nEfforts to create supportive\, inclusive environments for underrepresented entrepreneurs are under attack nationwide. \n​Thanks to the forward-thinking leadership of the Fearless Fund\, programs like DivInc and others still have legal leeway to directly fund minority groups. But the fight is far from over. \n​DivInc is excited to be back at AfroTech with Black Girl Ventures for a revisit of last year’s panel: And Still We Rise. Join us for a timely discussion with our partners on how we will continue to fight for our right to correct the wrongs of history. \n​Featured Speakers \n​Melissa Bradley\nGeneral Partner\, 1863 Ventures \nRodney Williams\nCo-Founder & Chairman\, SoLo Funds; LISNR \n​Joshua Taylor\nDirector\, Fifth Star Funds \n​Featuring SPECIAL GUEST TBA\n…who played a critical role in the recent Fearless Fund litigation. Stay tuned for updates! \n​About DivInc \n​Our mission is to generate social and economic equity through entrepreneurship. Our vision is a world that is authentically diverse\, equitable and inclusive\, where social and economic disparities no longer exist. \n​We occupy a unique space of providing resources to support underrepresented groups while creating a community. We are unique because we care about our founders at our core and reflect that in every action. \n​About Black Girl Ventures \n​Black Girl Ventures (’BGV’) is a 501(c)(3) organization built to empower underrepresented and underfunded small businesses by providing them with access to community\, capital\, and capacity-building resources. Our ethos is to be at the intersection of civic engagement and hyperlocal infrastructure providing business support services\, leadership development\, social and financial capital to those we service.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/divinc-x-black-girl-ventures-and-still-we-rise/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration
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SUMMARY:RCEL Digital Leadership and Technology Management Networking Mixer
DESCRIPTION:In the digital revolution\, all companies are or must become technology companies. And technology companies must hire and produce Industry 4.0 engineering manager leaders\, if they are to modernize their engineering workforce and produce the best products and services. The Master of Engineering Management & Leadership (MEML) degree and the new graduate Certificate in Engineering Management & Leadership (CEML) program was designed to help traditional engineers pivot into the new generation of digital transformation technical leaders.  The series exposes engineers and scientists to selected skills and concepts presented in the MEML degree and the CEML program. \nThe Rice Center for Engineering Leadership (RCEL) is hosting this information session and networking mixer at the Ion for its corporate partners and affiliated professional organizations as well as affinity groups.  There will be a brief presentation highlighting RCEL’s different programs and the opportunity to meet with RCEL faculty to answer questions about the programs. This networking mixer will also be a great way to connect with other Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Mathematics (STEM) professionals within the Ion District’s Innovation Ecosystem. \nRegister to attend and come enjoy refreshments while gaining enlightenment and meeting professionals! \nLeading Engineering and Technology Innovation in the Digital Revolution Series \nThis seminar is part of the continuing series from Rice University Leading Engineering and Technology Innovation in the Digital Revolution. Two additional seminars and a networking event are planned for Fall 2024. \nThe series is designed to expose engineers at corporations and scaling startups to skills needed to lead engineering without leaving engineering. It is brought to you by Rice University’s engineering faculty in collaboration with Ion. Rice faculty will provide introductions to concepts to help engineers take leadership roles in producing the best products and services for the market. \nFaculty Presenters \nDr Joshua Gray: Engineering Economics Professor in the Practice\, Rice Center for Engineering Leadership (RCEL) \nDr Claudia Zettner: Project Management Professor in the Practice\, Rice Center for Engineering Leadership (RCEL) \nDr Uyiosa Abusomwan: Product Management Professor in the Practice\, Rice Center for Engineering Leadership (RCEL) \n \n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/rcel-digital-leadership-tricks/
LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 031\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,AI,CleanTech,Corporate Innovators,Data & Analytics,FinTech,Founders & Startups,MedTech/HealthTech,Networking,Start Here
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SUMMARY:TUTS Spotlight Series: Disney's Frozen
DESCRIPTION:Journey into the icy landscape of Arrendale with TUTS and see why Disney chose them as one of the few theatres in the country to recreate this magical world. \n\n\nTUTS will spotlight the creative team and their process\, share exciting details about the show and delve into its important themes. Enjoy performances from the production\, meet special guests and test you knowledge with trivia. Everyone is welcome to attend! \nRegister here: https://my.tuts.com/6976/6979.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/tuts-spotlight-series-disneys-frozen/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,Art,General Community
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