Innovate@BU: Exploring the Story Behind the Idea

730 Commonwealth Avenue,Boston MA 02215

03 November, 2021

Description

Join us for inspiring conversation, local appetizers & affirming networking while we learn from & celebrate 3 local Boston business leaders. Every venture starts with inspiration. Most often, this inspiration comes from lived experiences that ignite an entrepreneur’s innovative fire to address an issue and/or create an opportunity. Being able to tap into this inspiration even after the venture has launched is essential for maintaining momentum. Join Innovate@BU’s inaugural Innovator-in-Residence, Jonathan Allen (co-founder, Leadership Brainery), for a candid and dynamic conversation with local Boston entrepreneurs about their journey navigating social impact ventures as women of color. Jacquetta Van Zandt - Founder, Politics and ProseccoHodan Hashi - Co-Founder, Black BostonNia Grace - Owner of Darryl's Kitchen and the new Underground Cafe + Lounge at NortheasternWe’ll also discuss their experience with the nuts and bolts of ideating, operationalizing, and sustaining a business venture. AGENDA: 5:30-6pm - food & networking6-7pm: panel & audience discussion 7-7:30pm - networking Appetizers and snacks will be served and networking will follow the discussion. Attendants will be required to wear a mask when not eating and drinking following BU covid policies. Innovate@BU is a University-wide initiative to enable all BU Terriers to become drivers of innovation in their own lives, careers, and communities. Its physical home, the BUild Lab IDG Capital Student Innovation Center, hosts experiential learning programs that foster an entrepreneurial mindset by teaching innovation, communication, and collaboration skills.  See a full list of events on our website: https://www.bu.edu/innovate/events/