Nolcha Fashion Week

Nolcha Fashion Week

After making a connection through one of my partners in TEDxFultonStreet, we were invited to one of the runway shows at the industry-only Nolcha Fashion Week in NYC. Fun, my first time at an actual...
#HealthyOceans conference at United Nations

#HealthyOceans conference at United Nations

In the EcoSocChamber (Economic and Social Council) of the United Nations, I was fortunate enough to participate in an important meeting about how to maintain the overall health of our world’s oceans. Keynotes included President Tommy Remengesau of Palau and talk...
New York Entrepreneurship Week

New York Entrepreneurship Week

I was invited to speak about small business ownership – especially structuring equity partnerships and managing technical teams in startups – at this week-long series of seminars. Entrepreneurship Week takes place in many cities around the country, and...
TED@NYC 2013

TED@NYC 2013

Each year, the TED Conference hosts a small invite-only event in NYC, for members of the community to vote on a short list of presenters who might get invited to speak on the main stage for that year’s conference. I was proud to attend in 2013.
TED Conference: “City 2.0”

TED Conference: “City 2.0”

TED hosted an unusual event in New York City, relating to urban planning.  It was only open to members of the TED Community, so I was thrilled to attend.  Couldn’t resist getting someone to snap a pic of me on the stage after the event, with the big...
NFTE Semi-Finals

NFTE Semi-Finals

The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) invited me to serve as a judge and panelist at this event, where youths from around the city competed in a business plan pitch contest.  It was a pleasure and an honor to see the aspiring bright stars of tomorrow, and...
Bennington College Senior Conference

Bennington College Senior Conference

Bennington College in Vermont invited me to speak to students in its graduating class, advising them about the world of entrepreneurship, what it means to be a business owner, what challenges they can expect to face, and other important questions. It was a joy to...
Speaking at the United Nations

Speaking at the United Nations

It was a privilege and an honor to be invited by Amir Dossal, Director of the Global Partnerships Forum, to speak at the United Nations alongside distinguished guests Chukwuma Menakaya, Michael Skolnick, Andrew Magnino, Rebecca Kantar, Dr. John Forrer, Ashok Regmi,...