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SUMMARY:EOA Learning Day - Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Is your strategy driving profitable growth? \nJoin us for the EO Accelerator Learning Day focused on STRATEGY\, one of the cornerstones of the Accelerator curriculum and a mandatory session for all Accelerator members. \nDuring this learning day\, we’ll explore key strategic questions: \n\nAre you spotting and leveraging emerging trends?\nDo you have a clear core purpose driving your business?\nHave you identified your BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal)?\nWhat unique activities differentiate your operations\, offerings\, and pricing?\n\nYou’ll learn the value\, purpose\, and benefits of strategic planning\, including how to develop a One-Page Strategic Plan to grow your business effectively. \nCome ready to make impactful changes and elevate your business to the next level of entrepreneurial excellence! \n 
URL:https://eochicago.org/event/eoa-learning-day-strategy/
LOCATION:EO House Chicago\, 1714 N. Damen Avenue 3rd Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Bank: Tap into Non-Traditional Funding with Crowdsourcing
DESCRIPTION:Meet Kim Lewis: The Founder Who Turned Setbacks into Million-Dollar Opportunities \nAfter facing a major challenge with her first startup\, Kim didn’t give up—instead\, she pivoted and launched CurlMix in 2015\, a revolutionary DIY beauty brand for curly hair enthusiasts. \nIn 2019\, Kim made headlines on Shark Tank when she boldly turned down a $400\,000 offer\, standing firm in her belief that CurlMix was destined for bigger things. \nHer vision paid off. In 2021\, CurlMix made waves again by offering customers the chance to invest directly in the brand through equity crowdfunding. The result? A staggering $4.5 million raised from nearly 7\,000 investors. \nKim’s journey didn’t stop there. She’s since raised additional capital through institutional investors\, gaining firsthand insight into the benefits—and challenges—of both traditional and non-traditional funding sources. \nIn this dynamic session\, Kim will reveal her experiences as a founder who’s successfully navigated both worlds. Don’t miss her inspiring story and actionable insights into using community crowdfunding to fuel your own entrepreneurial dreams. \nThis event is presented in partnership with Future Founders\, an organization that is building the nation’s largest inclusive community of intentional young entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial-minded leaders. Future Founders\, run by EO Chicago member Scott Issen\, immerses youth ages 12-30 in experiences that inspire and empower them to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset and create their own opportunity. Since 2005\, they’ve served over 47\,000 youth and their founders generated $374M in revenue\, raised $299M in capital\, and created 1\,980 jobs. \nDuring the networking portion\, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with Future Founders’ top 18- to 30-year-old founders from across the country while they are in Chicago. Don’t miss your chance to connect with the next generation of entrepreneurs!
URL:https://eochicago.org/event/beyond-the-bank-tap-into-non-traditional-funding-with-crowdsourcing/
LOCATION:Future Founders\, 1 North Dearborn Street\, 5th Fl.\, Chicago\, IL
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