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?? Join Us This Thursday for Startup Best Practices! ?? ?? This Week's Topic: 35 Mules and the startup ecosystem in Florida ?? Special Guest: Dallas Burkhalter, Lead Economic Development Project Manager ??? Why You Should Attend: Discover the $100K 35 Mules grant opportunity and gain exclusive insights on how to navigate Florida’s startup ecosystem. If you're serious about scaling your startup and unlocking new funding opportunities, this is a session you don’t want to miss! ?? Every founder has a unique mindset, but becoming a successful founder requires the right mindset to navigate the startup ecosystem effectively. To succeed, you must: ? Learn the right startup principles ? Build a scalable business model ? Perfect your pitch for funding and growth ?? Join us for an interactive discussion where you’ll gain actionable insights to take your startup to the next level! ?? Thursday at 6 PM CST – Networking Session ?? Join Here: https://lnkd.in/gp4WDUMn ?? Thursday at 7 PM CST – Best Practices Session ?? Live Stream: https://lnkd.in/gZeKTcBQ ?? Tag a fellow founder who needs to be in this conversation! Let’s build together. #StartupMindset #Entrepreneurship #BlackFounders #Startups Anna Anisin Florida Power & Light PoweringFlorida at FPL Florida Venture Forum Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Florida SBDC at UWF Black Ambition Black Orlando Tech Black Innovation Alliance Black Innovation Leaders of Florida Blacks In Technology Foundation Renasant Bank The First Bank CO:LAB Pensacola Gulf Coast Minority Chamber of Commerce Greater Pensacola Chamber Goodie Nation

Edtech Founder Update! ???? Join us as we dive into key strategies for leveraging the startup ecosystem to fuel growth with Special Guest Shawntia Lee, CEO and Founder of College Thriver! ?? Shawntia has been making waves in the edtech space, helping students navigate higher education success. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from her journey and learn how to maximize ecosystem resources to scale your startup. ?? Tonight’s Schedule: ?? Networking begins at 6 PM CST ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gp4WDUMn ?? Startup Founder Best Practices starts at 7 PM CST ?? Watch live: https://lnkd.in/gfbJKejK Don't miss this chance to connect, learn, and grow with an incredible community of innovators! ?? #AIStartup #StartupFounder #Entrepreneurship #BlackInnovation #TechForGood #Edtech #StartupGrowth #FounderInsights #CollegeThriver Black Ambition Blacks In Technology Foundation Black Innovation Leaders of Florida Renasant Bank The First Bank Innisfree Hotels Florida Power & Light PoweringFlorida at FPL 35 Mules Goodie Nation Greater Pensacola Chamber Florida SBDC at UWF Pensacola State College CO:LAB Pensacola UWF Haas Center Make Startups Coda PitchBob.io

?? Tonight at Startup Founder Best Practices: Black Wealth and AI ?? Let's level set about AI and move forward to build a great future! Join us for an insightful discussion on how AI can drive Black wealth and innovation. ? Plus, get ready for the 2nd Annual Black Founders' Innovation Summit happening April 18-19, 2025! ?? Learn more: bfis.kukuainstitute.org This is your opportunity to explore cutting-edge AI tools and connect with fellow entrepreneurs shaping the future of innovation. ?? Tonight’s Schedule: ?? Networking begins at 6 PM CST ?? Register here: Zoom Registration; https://lnkd.in/gp4WDUMn ?? Startup Founder Best Practices starts at 7 PM CST ?? Watch live: Streamyard Link: https://lnkd.in/gAnQ-XRP Don't miss this chance to connect, learn, and grow with an incredible community of innovators! ?? #AIStartup #StartupFounder #Entrepreneurship #BlackInnovation #TechForGood Anna Anisin North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Innisfree Hotels Florida Memorial University Florida Power & Light Florida Blue Black Innovation Alliance Black Innovation Leaders of Florida Black Orlando Tech Black Ambition Blacks In Technology Foundation Renasant Bank The First Bank Florida SBDC at UWF UWF Haas Center Gulf Coast Minority Chamber of Commerce Pensacola State College Pensacola News Journal Greater Pensacola Chamber

?? Calling All Founders! Let's Bridge the Knowledge Gap Together ?? The journey of building a startup isn’t just about having a great idea—it’s about sustaining and scaling it. Yet, many founders face a critical knowledge gap when it comes to entrepreneurial sustainability. ?? Join us for an insightful conversation with Darlisa Diltz, Chief Entrepreneurship Strategist of the Foundations Entrepreneur Development Company as we discuss making fundamental startup education accessible to everyone. Whether you're launching, pivoting, or scaling, this session will give you actionable insights to build a business that lasts. Take the next step in your founder journey! ?? ?? Schedule: ?? Networking starts at 6 PM CST ?? Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gp4WDUMn ?? Startup Founder Best Practices kicks off at 7 PM CST ?? Watch Live: https://lnkd.in/eHhDZRnD Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and grow with an amazing community of innovators! ?? #AIStartup #StartupFounder #Entrepreneurship #BlackInnovation #TechForGood Blacks In Technology Foundation Black Innovation Alliance Black Innovation Leaders of Florida Innisfree Hotels Anna Anisin Florida Power & Light PoweringFlorida at FPL The First Bank Florida Blue UWF Haas Center Florida SBDC at UWF CO:LAB Pensacola Studer Community Institute

We are excited to extend an invitation to you and ask that you kindly share with your networks about the upcoming production of Freedom is a Priceless Boon, or The Emancipation of Abraham, a new performance in narration, music, and song inspired by true and tragic events that happened in Pensacola, Florida, in the late 19th century. The performance is Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM, at Greater Little Rock Baptist Church, 901 North A Street, Pensacola. The performance is free and open to the public. Written by Robin Reshard of the Kukua Institute, the story is inspired by a train accident that happened almost two decades after the end of the Civil War during a celebration of Emancipation Day by Pensacola’s African American community. Amidst the tragic events, the titular character, Abraham, realizes the real cost of freedom and the boundaries of his love. Bass baritone Lloyd Reshard, Jr., performs the role of Abraham and alto Dr. Sandra Winborne performs as Sarah. Making his debut performance in the role of Captain Richardson is hip-hop artist Tynarial “Sarg” Jones. The production’s music director is Eric Dozier, the co-writer of the musical Henry Box Brown and advisor to the A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. The production is sponsored by Jacqueline Harris Preparatory Academy. What: Freedom is a Priceless Boon, or The Emancipation of Abraham When: Sunday, March 9, 2025, 5:00 PM Where: Greater Little Rock Baptist Church, 901 North A Street, Pensacola How: Free and open to the public. Doors open at 4:30 PM

?? Join us for an insightful conversation about BITE-CON, the premier conference for Black Innovation & Entertainment Technology! This is a fantastic opportunity to discover cutting-edge tools for innovation and connect with fellow entrepreneurs shaping the future. ?? Schedule: ?? Networking starts at 6 PM CST ?? Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gp4WDUMn ?? Startup Founder Best Practices kicks off at 7 PM CST ?? Watch Live: https://lnkd.in/gjC8cu7K Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and grow with an amazing community of innovators! ?? #AIStartup #StartupFounder #Entrepreneurship #BlackInnovation #TechForGoo Blacks In Technology Foundation Black Ambition Innisfree Hotels

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?? Building an AI Startup: Insights from an AI Founder ?? Join us for an engaging Startup Founder Best Practices session featuring Webster Lincoln, CEO & Co-Founder of Digpath.AI! Webster will share a progress update on his AI startup journey and offer insights into the Bay Area startup ecosystem. Whether you're an aspiring founder or already building in AI, this is a must-attend session to learn from a founder actively shaping the future of AI! ?? Networking starts at 6 PM CST: ?? https://lnkd.in/gp4WDUMn ?? Startup Founder Best Practices begins at 7 PM CST: ??https://lnkd.in/gbp6fb2b Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with fellow entrepreneurs! ???? #AIStartup #StartupFounder #Entrepreneurship #AI Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Florida Power & Light The First Bank Renasant Bank Florida Blue Black Sisters in STEM Black Ambition Blacks In Technology Foundation Greater Pensacola Chamber Gulf Coast Minority Chamber of Commerce Anna Anisin Make Startups LEANSTACK Startup Science

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?? Honoring Black History Through Economic Empowerment ?? As we celebrate Black History Month, our next Startup Founder Best Practices conversation will dive into Pensacola’s Black Cooperative Economics in the late 19th century—a time when Black-owned banks and business associations played a pivotal role in supporting Black businesses and families in wealth creation. Join us as we explore the legacy of these institutions, the impact they had on economic empowerment, and the lessons we can apply today to strengthen Black entrepreneurship and community wealth. ?? Networking starts at 6 PM CST: ?? https://lnkd.in/gp4WDUMn ?? Startup Founder Best Practices begins at 7 PM CST: ??https://lnkd.in/gTPus9kS Blacks In Technology Foundation Blacks in Cybersecurity Black Innovation Alliance Black Innovation Leaders of Florida Florida Power & Light Florida Blue The First Bank Renasant Bank Innisfree Hotels Gulf Coast Minority Chamber of Commerce Greater Pensacola Chamber Florida SBDC at UWF Quint Studer Studer Community Institute CO:LAB Pensacola Make Startups