Agenda

July 14, 2025

11:30 am

◼ Power Lunch

Connect with fellow founders, investors, and industry leaders over a networking luncheon.

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Insights and Inspiration

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12:30 pm

◼ From Outsider to Innovator: Powering Your Path Forward

Stacy Spikes, the CEO and founder of MoviePass—whose journey was immortalized through an HBO documentary—joins us as the Power Forward keynote. His story is the ultimate testament to transforming from an outsider to an innovator: after being ousted from the very company he built, Stacy engineered a monumental comeback, not only resurrecting MoviePass from bankruptcy but securing over $100 million in funding to reignite its innovative future. As the best-selling author of "Black Founder: The Hidden Power of Being An Outsider," Stacy offers unparalleled insights into navigating adversity, leveraging your unique perspective, and the sheer power of rebuilding and reimagining success. Learn how to power your own path forward, no matter the odds.

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1:00 pm

◼ A New Era in Women's Sports: Growing Addressable Market, Growing Opportunities

The explosion of interest in women’s sports has created a massive new audience and a new movement. Our seasoned panelists will unpack the incredible rise of women's sports and what's next for sustainable success. We'll also explore innovations that are keeping this momentum going, fresh ways to connect with this growing audience, and why investing in women's sports is not just good business but also creates real impact across the globe.

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1:30 pm

◼ Rewriting the Rules of Content Creation and Monetization

This panel discussion will explore how artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping content creation and monetization. We'll examine groundbreaking innovations across various facets of filmmaking, including scriptwriting, visual design, virtual production, and post-production workflows. Furthermore, the discussion will provide actionable insights for startup innovators, guiding them on how to effectively access vital resources and development budgets to fuel their AI-driven ventures within the film industry.

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2:00 pm

◼ Coffee Break and Connection

Recharge and network during a brief break.

Roundtable Pitches

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2:30 pm

◼ Roundtable Pitch Sessions: Part 1

Founder Focus: Engage in intimate, high-impact pitches with 3-4 other founders, alongside investors and ecosystem partners. Receive direct feedback and spark meaningful connections.​

Investor Insight: Discover promising startups in a focused setting, ask targeted questions, and identify potential investment opportunities.

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3:10

◼ Roundtable Pitch Sessions: Part 2

Founder Rotation: Maximize exposure by pitching to new groups of investors and ecosystem partners in a second round.​

Investor Diversification: Explore a wider range of innovative ideas and expand your network.

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3:50

◼ Roundtable Pitch Sessions: Part 3

Founder Rotation: Maximize exposure by pitching to new groups of investors and ecosystem partners in a final round.​

Investor Diversification: Explore a wider range of innovative ideas and expand your network.

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Powering Forward as a Community

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4:40 pm

◼ Beyond the Blueprint: From Traditional Roots to Entrepreneurial Growth

Simon Chen, a real estate leader and fintech executive, veered from a traditional corporate trajectory to embrace innovation. Drawing on diverse experiences from Fortune 500 to angel investing and venture advising, his presentation will compellingly contrast predefined career paths with entrepreneurship, underscoring the vital importance of powering the startup ecosystem in today's landscape.

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5:00 pm

◼ The $84 Trillion Shift: Unleashing the Power of Cultural Wealth

There is an emerging economic shift shaped by the rise of multicultural consumers as the new majority, who are poised to control significant wealth and spending power. This panel will address how the unprecedented $84 trillion Great Wealth Transfer, particularly to Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z, and the growing financial control of women are redefining capital allocation and brand development. The discussion will also highlight how technological advancements are decentralizing ownership, empowering individuals and communities, and emphasizing culture as a crucial currency for brands seeking to thrive in this evolving economy.

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5:30 pm

◼ The Grand Finale: The Battle for $100k SPV Funding 🚀

Witness the top three finalists deliver compelling presentations to the entire audience, competing for $100,000 in funding.

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6:00 pm

◼ Power Networking Reception and a Call to Action

Celebrate innovation and connect with attendees over refreshments. Hear closing remarks and a call to action from the co-founders of Equity Angels.

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8:00 pm

◼ Announcement of the Power Forward SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) Winner

The moment of truth! Discover which founder secures the coveted Power Forward SPV investment.