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Thursday, October 31
 

7:30am PDT

Travel to Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
Thursday October 31, 2024 7:30am - 8:00am PDT
Here's how to get here from the Moxy to Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center using BART
Walk .3 mile (7 min) to 19th St. Oakland BART (4 stops) to Montgomery BART then walk .4 mile (9 min) to Nasdaq
Thursday October 31, 2024 7:30am - 8:00am PDT
Moxy Downtown Oakland

8:00am PDT

Breakfast & Networking
Thursday October 31, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Get to breakfast by 8:30am, and you might win a prize!
Thursday October 31, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

9:00am PDT

Day 2 Kickoff
Thursday October 31, 2024 9:00am - 9:15am PDT
Welcome to Day 2!

Speakers
avatar for Alfredo Mathew III

Alfredo Mathew III

President, ESO Foundation
Alfredo Mathew III is a social impact leader, entrepreneur, and urban educator who brings over 25 years of experience collaborating closely with nonprofits, government agencies, philanthropic institutions, and businesses to make entrepreneurship more equitable, accessible, and inclusive... Read More →
Thursday October 31, 2024 9:00am - 9:15am PDT
Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

9:30am PDT

NASDAQ and JPMC report on Revitalizing Innovation
Thursday October 31, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
We will hear from Jessica Straus Fuchs, a national policy leader, tech company operator, VC, who works at the intersection of government and the private markets, and led the recent research report as part of the Venture Equity Project, developed through a collaboration among the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, Heartland Forward, and Penn State University’s Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative, focused on the role of the U.S. states in fostering equity within the venture ecosystem. She'll be sharing case studies from states leading the way in creating inclusive economic growth with highlights from Illinois, Michigan, Texas, Georgia, Maryland, and Florida... spoiler alert... CA can learn from other regions and markets across the U.S. 
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Straus Fuchs

Jessica Straus Fuchs

Consultant, Jessica Straus Fuchs Consulting
I am a consultant, board member, and operator with over 15 years of experience in tech, venture capital, and policy. If you want to work with me, please visit my website.I have a passion for creating and investing in community-driven initiatives that make a positive impact on society... Read More →
Thursday October 31, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

10:30am PDT

Catalyzing Inclusive Entrepreneurship in the Bay Area: Leading Initiatives Driving Change
Thursday October 31, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
This session will explore how the Bay Area can continue to catalyze inclusive entrepreneurship while revitalizing innovation across diverse communities. We will examine how startups and local businesses can contribute to a more inclusive economic revival in the region.

Here's how to get to the Ferry Building for lunch at 12pm:
.7 mile walk - Head northeast on Howard St. towards 1st. Turn left on the embarcadero street.
Turn right onto Don Chee Way. Turn right toward San Fransisco Bay Trail / The Embarcadero
Link to Google Maps directions here
Thursday October 31, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

12:00pm PDT

Lunch on your own at Ferry Building Marketplace
Thursday October 31, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
The Ferry Building is an iconic, historic landmark that acts as the gateway to San Francisco and as a civic gathering place for residents and tourists alike. The Marketplace offers a vibrant collection of primarily local, independently owned shops and restaurants dedicated to the customers they serve. The Ferry Building is committed to the artisan food community and to fostering the values of that community.

Our next location is Block. Here's how to get from the Ferry Building back to Block:
Walk .3 mi (8 min) to Embarcadero BART (3 stops) to 19th St Oakland then walk 262 feet (1 min)

Thursday October 31, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Ferry Building Marketplace

2:00pm PDT

Bay Area Entrepreneurial Showcase
Thursday October 31, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
The Bay Area Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Showcase at Block in downtown Oakland is a dynamic gathering of leading ecosystem builders from across the Bay Area, showcasing the innovative work and collaborative spirit driving local entrepreneurial success. Here are some of the entrepreneurs you will see.


Thursday October 31, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Block Inc.

4:30pm PDT

Roses & Thorns
Thursday October 31, 2024 4:30pm - 6:00pm PDT
Roses & Thorns is a staple at every Startup Champions Network Summit: A safe space to talk about what drives us, what keeps us up at night and why we do it anyway. 
Thursday October 31, 2024 4:30pm - 6:00pm PDT
Block Inc.

6:30pm PDT

Dinner on your own at Swan's Market
Thursday October 31, 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
We'll venture out to Swan's Market, a registered historical building built in 1917 in Old Oakland for dinner.

Here's how to get here from Block: Walk .6 mile via Broadway
Thursday October 31, 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT

7:30pm PDT

Halloween Hang at Moxy Hotel lounge (optional)
Thursday October 31, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Join us at Moxy for a Halloween hang! We'll have fun prizes for best costume.

Block is .2 miles (6 min walk) from Moxy Downtown
Thursday October 31, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Moxy Downtown Oakland

7:30pm PDT

Jack-O-London Halloween Bars & Bites Crawl (optional)
Thursday October 31, 2024 7:30pm - 10:00pm PDT
Another Halloween option! Celebrate Halloween with a fun and laid-back Bar & Food Crawl in the Jack London District! Details here.

Here's to get there from Swann's Market: Walk .4 mile via Washington St.
Thursday October 31, 2024 7:30pm - 10:00pm PDT
Jack London District
 
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