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2021 Entrepreneur and Investor Forum hosted by Faith Driven Network DFW

Friday, November 12, 2021 @ 9:00 am 8:00 pm

Paid Session

We are excited to announce the 2021 GEW Entrepreneur and Investor Forum hosted by Faith Driven Network – DFW to be held on November 12th at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. This daylong event is designed to attract and unite 500+ faith driven leaders from all walks of life and from all parts of the Metroplex including entrepreneurs, investors, business owners, educators, and elected officials. Some will come for one session and some will stay and participate for the entire day.  Our goal is to bring together faith driven organizations and leaders, share what we are doing, and explore ways to work together for positive impact.  We’re thrilled to be part of this global event and can’t wait to share not only our faith, but also our vision, mission, and passion for cultivating a robust ecosystem of faith-driven entrepreneurs and investors in North Texas. We will end the day with a networking happy hour and celebration. 

Registration will be $35 for the entire day and $20 for students.  We hope you will be able to join us for this momentous gathering of entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders.

Agenda

9:00am – 9:20am – Session 1: Opening Session and Faith Driven Network – DFW: Welcome Message (GEW Connecting Track)

9:20am – 9:40am – SESSION 2: Morning Keynote: Jeff Davidson is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Camp Gladiator (GEW Founders Track)

9:40am – 10:30am – SESSION 3: Ecosystem Panel: Kingdom Ecosystems & Relationships North TX. 

  • Trey Bowles of Innovate Dallas
  • Cameron Cushman of the UNTHSC
  • Ed Pearce of the Lion’s Den
  • Justin Malone of Accelerate DFW Foundation
  • Moderated by: Dr. Eli D. Mercer of Kingdom Ecosystems, LLC and Venture Business Impact (VBI)

10:45am – 11:35 – SESSION 4: DFW Investor Panel: Kingdom Investing and Relationships in North TX.

  • Kurt Knapton of AIN
  • Dick Blanc of Beyond Angel Network
  • Austin Adams of Buxton Oak Capital
  •  Moderated by: Wes Lyons of Eagle Venture Fund.

11:35am – 1:00pm – SESSION 5: Luncheon Keynote – Motivation: What is different about a Faith Driven Entrepreneur?  How about the role of faith when raising capital and growing a multi-million dollar enterprise? By Renji Bijoy

1:15pm – 2:15pm – SESSION 6: DFW Entrepreneurship Panel: Kingdom Entrepreneurship and Relationships in North Texas. 

  • Adena Harmon of C-Hear
  • Sheeba Philip of Akola
  • Robert Neely of Inspiremore
  • Clay Trantham of Junction Industries
  • Eddy Badrina of Eden Green
  • Moderated by John Kaserman of Waco Ventures.

2:15pm -3:45pm – SESSION 7: Break Outs – Plugging Into North Texas

  • Raising Money (GEW Founders Track and GEW Investment Track)
  • Growing Your Company (GEW Growth Track)
  • Matching Faith Driven Talent and Employers (GEW Knowledge Track)
  • Resources for Impact (GEW Founders Track and GEW Knowledge Track)
  • Community Groups (GEW Connecting Track)
  • Entrepreneur and Investor Meetings (GEW Connecting Track and GEW Founder)

Track and GEW Investment Track)

  • Coworking Communities (GEW Connecting Track and GEW Knowledge Track)
  • Coworking Communities (GEW Connecting Track)

4:00pm – 5:00pm – SESSION 8: Afternoon Keynote: Living out a Theology of Work: Integrating your Faith & Work. By Dee Labriola (GEW Knowledge Track)

5:30pm – 7:00pm – SESSION 9: GEW Closing Session: Vision Casting and Leveraging Kingdom Ecosystems for Eternal Purpose and Impact (GEW Knowledge Track, GEW Founders Track, and GEW Investment Track)

Networking Happy Hour – Theme: Kingdom Relationships (GEW Connecting Track)

Speakers


Adena Harmon
Adena Harmon
CEO – C-Hear
Eddy Badrina
Eddy Badrina
CEO – Eden Green
Clay Trantham
Clay Trantham
CEO – Junction Industries
Robert Neely
Robert Neely
Founder – InspireMore
Sheeba Philip
Sheeba Philip
CEO – Akola
Renji Bijoy
Renji Bijoy
Founder – Immersed
Austin Adams
Austin Adams
Founding Partner – Buxton Oak
Kurt Knapton
Kurt Knapton
Investor & Strategic Advisor – Realm Resources
Dick Blanc
Dick Blanc
Founder – Beyond Venture Fund
Justin Malone
Justin Malone
Partner – Lacy Malone Steppick Ryder & Menefee, PLLC
Trey Bowles
Trey Bowles
Co Founder & President – InnoCity Partners
Jeff Davidson
Jeff Davidson
Cp CEO – Camp Gladiator
Aaron Cho
Aaron Cho
CFO – EyeCare Services Partners
Vip Vipperman
Vip Vipperman
Director of Partnerships – Faith Driven Investor, Faith Driven Entrepreneur
John Kaserman
John Kaserman
Investor – Waco Ventures
Eli Mercer
Eli Mercer
CEO – Kingdom Ecosystems, LLC
Ed Pearce
Ed Pearce
The Lion’s Den DFW
Ross O’Brien
Ross O’Brien
Founder and Managing Member – Prompt LLC
Wesley Lyons
Wesley Lyons
General Partner – WayMaker Funds & Eagle Venture Fund
Cameron Cushman
Cameron Cushman
Assistant Vice President of Innovation Ecosystem – The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth

 

Details

Date:
Friday, November 12, 2021
Time:
9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Cost:
$35
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Globe Life Field

734 Stadium Drive
Arlington, TX 76011 United States