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SUMMARY:Virtual Event: Emma Grede – Powerhouse Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe EO Powerhouse Series is designed to give exclusive access to thought leaders and change-makers across various industries. \nYou will hear first-hand about their stories\, challenges and the journeys that have brought them to where they are today through real-time virtual keynote and moderated interview sessions. \nThis series was created in partnership between EO Learning and the EO Board. It is FREE for all EO members. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBIO\nEmma Grede is an entrepreneur and investor behind some of the most influential consumer brands of the last decade. As Co-Founder and CEO of Good American and Founding Partner of SKIMS\, she has built businesses that combine scale\, cultural relevance\, and commercial performance. \nSince launching Good American in 2016\, Emma has helped redefine standards in fashion through a brand recognized for both innovation and inclusivity. She went on to co-found SKIMS\, now valued at $4 billion and named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies\, setting a new benchmark for product development and brand positioning. \nOn television\, she is a recurring guest Shark on ABC’s hit series Shark Tank and has appeared as a Dragon on the BBC’s Dragon’s Den. She also co-hosts the Roku series Side Hustlers\, which premiered as the number one on-demand title on The Roku Channel\, where she\, alongside Ashley Graham\, helps female entrepreneurs turn their side hustles into full-time careers. \nEmma serves on the board of the Obama Foundation and is Chairwoman of The Fifteen Percent Pledge\, a non-profit organization that encourages retailers to dedicate at least 15 percent of their shelf-space to Black-owned businesses. Emma is also a board member of Baby2Baby\, a nonprofit that provides children living in poverty across the country with diapers\, clothing and necessities that every child deserves. \nIn this EO Powerhouse conversation\, Emma joins us to explore what it takes to build brands that scale\, resonate\, and endure. \n\n\n\n\nPlease note that both AM and PM interviews will be different\, as questions to Emma Grede will not be repeated\, so you are welcome to register for both sessions.
URL:https://eochicago.org/event/virtual-event-emma-grede-powerhouse-speaker-series-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Learning
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SUMMARY:The AI Revenue Engine w/ Darren Goonawardana
DESCRIPTION:You’re probably already drowning in AI tools\, marketing platforms\, and agency invoices — and still not seeing the results you need. Leads. Deals. Dollars. Sound familiar? \nDarren Goonawardana — EO Chicago / Europe\, CEO and co-founder of Collectiv — got tired of paying outside agencies and juggling disconnected tools. So he built something different: an AI-powered marketing and lead generation engine\, implemented inside his own company. \nThe result? Attributable results for the first time ever. Form fills doubled. Marketing costs cut by 10x. No agency. No bloated tech stack. \nIn 90 minutes you’ll get \n\nWhy AI marketing is no longer optional — and what your competitors are doing while you wait\nHow to cut agency dependencies and take back control of your marketing — while reducing costs\nA practical blueprint you can adapt and implement AI for marketing and sales in your own business\n\nFor entrepreneurs who want to Lead with AI. \nRSVP By: 7/27  Attendees: EO\, Accelerators\, Kep Executives\, Prospects\, SAP
URL:https://eochicago.org/event/the-ai-revenue-engine-w-darren-goonawardana/
LOCATION:EO House Chicago\, 1714 North Damen Ave. 3rd. Fl\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647
CATEGORIES:Learning
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SUMMARY:CASH Learning Day
DESCRIPTION:🚀 Fueling Growth Through Financial Mastery  \nDo you have consistent sources of cash to fuel your growth \nIn this high-impact session\, you’ll dive into five essential financial levers that can make or break your ability to scale. Whether you’re tightening your cash cycle\, shifting to recurring revenue\, or exploring smarter compensation strategies\, this workshop will give you practical tools to build a more profitable\, fundable business. \nYou’ll explore fresh insights and revisit foundational concepts from Scaling Up\, creating a clear\, actionable roadmap to strengthen your financial engine. You’ll leave with a personal action plan—and peer accountability to keep you moving forward throughout the quarter. \n  \n🗓️ Tentative Agenda: \n\n8:30 AM – Check-In\, Breakfast & Connection\n9:00 AM – Hard Start: Morning Session\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch (Provided)\n1:00 PM – 2:45 PM – Afternoon Session\n3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Panel Discussion\n5:00 PM – Conclusion\n\n  \nMaterials to Bring: Coming soon. \n  \n Attendees: EOA\, EO\, SAP
URL:https://eochicago.org/event/eoa-learning-day-cash-accelerate-cash-flow-to-fuel-growth/
LOCATION:EO House Chicago\, 1714 North Damen Ave. 3rd. Fl\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647
CATEGORIES:Accelerator,Learning
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SUMMARY:Founder Speaker Series: A Double Good Journey with Tim Heitmann
DESCRIPTION:Founder Speaker Series: A Double Good Journey with Tim Heitmann\n\n\nEvery great company has a story. This one started with popcorn—and evolved into one of the country’s most successful fundraising platforms. \nJoin us as we launch EO Chicago’s new Founder Speaker Series with EO Chicago Past President and Double Good Founder & CEO\, Tim Heitmann. \nTim will share the entrepreneurial journey behind building Double Good—from the early days of selling gourmet popcorn to making one bold decision that transformed the company’s future. Through stories\, lessons learned\, and honest reflections\, he’ll explore what it takes to build a business that creates lasting impact while staying true to its purpose. \nWhether you’re scaling your company\, navigating a pivotal decision\, or simply looking for inspiration from someone who’s been there\, this conversation will leave you with practical insights and a fresh perspective on growth. \nCome hear the story behind one of Chicago’s most remarkable entrepreneurial journeys—and help us kick off a new series celebrating founders who are building extraordinary companies. \n \nAttendees: EO\, Accelerators\, SAP\, Prospects \nRSVP by:  September 24
URL:https://eochicago.org/event/founder-speaker-series-a-double-good-journey-with-tim-heitmann/
LOCATION:EO House Chicago\, 1714 North Damen Ave. 3rd. Fl\, Chicago\, IL 60647\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, US
CATEGORIES:Learning
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