We are hosting Slingshot Memphis (Global Entrepreneurship Week 2019)

Nov 21, 2019, 12:30 – 3:00 AM

Launchpad Memphis, 50 S BB King Blvd, Suite 350, Memphis, 38103

SG Memphis is excited to host Slingshot Memphis, an organization that "aims to create a demonstrable reduction in poverty by promoting a results-driven poverty-fighting ecosystem." Poverty is a global social issue and Slingshot is focused on making sure that every dollar invested and funded is making an impact. Come be inspired on how to utilize data to be more impact in your social cause.

In-person event

About this event

We're celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week (#GEW2019)! 

This month we're highlighting the #GEW2019 themes of ecosystems and inclusiveness with our special guests Slingshot Memphis!


We're hosting Slingshot Memphis this Month!

Slingshot Memphis, an organization that "aims to create a demonstrable reduction in poverty by promoting a results-driven poverty-fighting ecosystem." Poverty is a global social issue and Slingshot is focused on making sure that every dollar invested and funded is making an impact. Memphis has the 2nd highest poverty rate in the United States and a child poverty rate of 44%. Poverty impacts every aspect of life and our city, especially our startup ecosystem.


Join us to learn more about Slingshot Memphis' innovative approach that:

  • Utilizes data to guide investment decisions in organizations that are in the poverty-reduction ecosystem
  • Integrates donations with informed investors that is aimed at achieving powerful incomes
  • Explore public streams of revenue to leverage private investments that can invest more in new innovation, new partnerships, and new outcome support that leads to increased support.

Memphis is charitable city with numerous nonprofit organizations. Come learn about how you can have more impact using data and technology to advance your cause and create progress in your passion.


Meet Slingshot Memphis:

Justin Miller-Founder &CEO

Yoan Anguilet, Co-Founder & Chief Data and Strategy Officer

Doug Campbell, Co-Founder & Chief Knowledge Officer


But wait! There's more......

Slingshot has graciously allowed one of their organizations to share the stage with them, CEO Works! You'll get to hear specifically how Slingshot has helped CEO works become more impactful in their work!


Don't forget to register today! We'll have a limited amount of tickets on sale and they will go fast!

And in case you forgot who we are....


About Startup Grind 

Startup Grind is a global community for founders and professionals. Memphis is just one of over 600 chapters hosting monthly events that connect, educate, and inspire. in Memphis, we aspire to connect more entrepreneurs to innovation, technology, and resources that will help them succeed through our events and partnerships.


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Check out what happened

Speakers

  • Justin Miller

    Slingshot Memphis

    Founder & CEO

  • Yoan Anguilet

    Slingshot Memphis

    Co-Founder & Chief Data and Strategy Officer

  • Doug Campbell

    Slingshot Memphis

    Co-Founder & Chief Knowledge Officer

  • Patrice Lewis-Walker

    Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO)

    Deputy Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic and Southern Regions

When

When

Thursday, November 21, 2019
12:30 AM – 3:00 AM UTC

Agenda

Check-in
Chat with Slingshot Memphis and CEO Works
Audience Q&A
Quick-fire pitches/feedback
Wrap-up/Reconnect/Close

Organizer

  • LaKeisha Harrison

    PB&Biz

    Memphis Chapter Director

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Dell Technologies

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