The Ecosystem Series: Austin Innovators Cookout

Toasted Life

A Curated Mixer for Culture-Forward Innovators to Connect and Build.

Idle Hands

Join Toasted Life and DivInc as we bring together a unique, invitation-only group within Tech, Design, Finance, Media, Venture Capital and more. We'll hear from seasoned startup Founders to C-Level Executives exploring the future of work and business scalability in todays innovation economy. Building your ecosystem network starts here!ABOUT THE ECOSYSTEM SERIES - A highly curated action networking series that assembles multidisciplinary BIPOC founders, investors, allies, operators and tech/business professionals together to connect socially, exchange resources and build. We’re connecting diverse entrepreneurs to a curated network of partners and industry professionals who can assist them in their pursuits.The event is proudly sponsored by our good friends at <a href="https://www.adobe.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Adobe</a> <a href="https://www.udemy.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Udemy</a> | <a href="https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/firm/firm-overview/overview.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Perkins Coie LLP</a> |<a href="https://www.capitalg.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a> <a href="https://www.pyrium.co/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pyrium</a><a href="https://www.logitech.com/en-us" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Logitech</a> <h3></h3><h3>H﻿OSTED BY:</h3><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/preston-l-james-ii-9438721b/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Preston James</a>: CEO &amp; Co Founder @ DivInc <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubenharris/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">R﻿uben Harris</a>: Founder &amp; CEO @ Career Karma <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquesafinch/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">M﻿arquesa Finch</a>: Co-Founder &amp; CEO @ Pyrium <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kashastewart/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kasha Stewart</a>: Director of Product @ Adobe<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/miyishia/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Miyishia Slay</a>: Director of Marketing @ Udemy<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-l-306ab76/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">J﻿ill Louis</a>: Office Managing Partner @ Perkins Coie <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shayneveramallay/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">S﻿hayne Veramallay</a>: Director of Investment &amp; Startup Services @ Perkins Coie <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/constance-wilson/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Constance Wilson</a>: Global Head of DE&I @ Udemy<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adu-adu-02b7b524/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Adu Adu</a>: Global Head of Social Media @ Logitech<h3>This Experience is For You if:</h3><ol><li>Y﻿ou are interested in learning about professional employment opportunities in tech.</li><li>Y﻿ou are looking to expand your network of entrepreneurs, professionals and investors.</li><li>You are someone that is interested in investing (accredited or non-accredited) and building your own portfolio.</li><li>You are a founder interested in learning about alternative investing options and/or raising capital.</li><li>You are interested in hearing insights and thought leadership from seasoned Founders, Investors, and C-Level executives.</li></ol><h3>WHAT TO EXPECT:</h3><ul><li>Action Networking: Discover new connections with Expert Professionals and a community of Entrepreneurs taking action and changing the game! </li></ul><ul><li>Valuable Programming: Learn about helpful ecosystem resources and tune in to a town hall style Q&A with our hosts.</li></ul><ul><li>Insider Knowledge: Our Partners will be providing attendees Legal, Funding, Investing and Product/Service Growth tips in person and post event via our Digital Gift Bag! </li></ul><ul><li>Good Vibes: Enjoy a wonderful selection of beverages and dope musical vibes. Enjoy the atmosphere of connective energy. Manifest! </li></ul><h3>Town Hall Q+A Segment: </h3> What Does The Future of Work and Scalability look like within the Innovation Economy?– An open mic segment with our hosts providing insight on<ul><li>Navigating the Economic Downturn</li><li>Productivity, Performance, and Developing Your Skills </li><li>Product Marketing </li><li>Improving Scalability and Traction </li><li>Acquiring New Customers </li><li>Securing Capital (traditional and alternative methods)</li></ul><h3>EVENING AGENDA: </h3>1:00-2:15 PM: Check-In &amp; NetworkingGet a jump start in building new connections by engaging with our partner stations and attendees across the legal, funding, accelerator, product and investing landscape. 2:30-3:10 PM: Welcome &amp; Programming We'll begin welcome remarks during this time to hear from our event hosts about their initiatives and ways to get involved or get support. 3:15-4:00 PM: Networking &amp; Closing Continue to enjoy the food and beverages provided and engage with our speakers, partners, and your professional peers. <h3></h3><h3></h3><h3>A SAFE SPACE FULL OF POSSIBILITIES: </h3>Gain access to and interact with a deep network of Founders, Investors, Lawyers, Product Managers, Freelancers, Designers Digital Marketers, Lawyers and Industry Professionals – an ecosystem that fuels entrepreneurship and fosters economic opportunity. <h3></h3><h3>OUR PILLARS: </h3><ul><li> Creating Connections for a richer culture.</li><li> Sharing knowledge and resources, educate and inspire.</li><li> Building bridges to economic opportunity.</li></ul><h3></h3><h3>WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:</h3>This event is for you if you are driven, ambitious, dedicated and strive to create cultural impact with your work and within the innovation economy. Whether you work within a SMB or large company organization, currently building your own venture, or seeking to expand your industry connections, come gather with other like-minded innovators just like you!<ul><li>Founders (High growth, SMB, Hybrid, etc)</li><li>Creatives </li><li>Industry Professionals </li><li>Multidisciplinary Experts</li><li>Investors (Angels, VCs, PE Funds, etc)</li><li>Emerging Entrepreneurs</li><li>Business Coaches</li></ul>We look forward to connecting and growing and inclusive ecosystem with you! <h3></h3><h3>REGISTRATION</h3>By registering for this event, you are giving Toasted Life permission to share your registration information with our event sponsors.<h3>ABOUT TOASTED LIFE</h3><a href="http://www.toastedlife.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Toasted Life</a> is a community-based premium experience platform empowering connections for ambitious dreamers of color. We specialize in designing 360 lifestyle experiences that center the needs of multicultural audiences through events, activations and cultural programming.

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