High Growth Acceleration Workshops: Innovate & Elevate Your Startup

Join us for the third workshop in our dynamic startup series! This session dives into the world of startup funding and equips you with the skills to pitch to investors effectively.

Agenda:

· Introduction (10 mins): Get an overview of the funding landscape for startups, with a focus on tech and innovation sectors.

· Guest Presentations (30 mins): Hear from venture capitalists or angel investors on what they look for in a startup and gain invaluable tips for successful pitching.

· Breakout Session (30 mins): Participate in mock pitch practice in small groups and receive constructive feedback from experienced startup mentors. Engage in a dialogue with local VCs and angel investors about the dos and don'ts of securing funding.

· Q&A and Networking (15 mins): Connect with potential investors and fellow founders, and get your burning questions answered.

Why Attend?

· Understand various funding avenues available for startups.

· Learn directly from investors about what makes a compelling pitch.

· Gain practical experience in pitching your startup idea.

· Network with investors and other startup founders.

This workshop is part of a series of six, culminating in a pitch competition with a small prize. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure the knowledge and connections you need to fund your startup journey!

Register now to secure your spot and take your startup to the next level!

Citi Medina

Citi Medina is the visionary founder and CEO of Equal Space, a groundbreaking sharespace and incubator facility that serves as a catalyst for multicultural business owners to equip them with resources, programming and a powerful network. Headquartered out of Newark, New Jersey, Equal Space stands as a testament to Medina’s tireless advocacy for diversity and inclusion, offering a nurturing environment for founders of color, LGBTIA+ startups, and women-led ventures.

Medina brings over a decade of expertise in design, strategy, and entrepreneurship to the forefront of his endeavors. His journey began with the creation of MEDINA = CITI, a pioneering design collective whose work has been featured in campaigns such as “Yes, Newark” (a creative campaign for the Amazon HQ2 bid) and PepsiCo’s Kickstart (a sub-brand of Mountain Dew). Most recently, Medina led the creative direction on campaigns for Nely Galan’s New York Times best-selling Book, Self Made. Medina was also the creative lead for the branding of BRAVA Investments.

A sought-after speaker, Medina has graced prestigious stages and programs, including The School of The New York Times, BET, The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, Newark Venture Partners, Forbes, VOICES at CES, the Women’s Empowerment Summit, and more. Medina brings his expertise in entrepreneurship, design, and strategy to Rutgers University as a visiting professor. His impactful TEDx Talk, “Just a Boy From Brooklyn,” resonates across diverse audiences, and has earned recognition from esteemed platforms such as the Small Business Administration and Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow Push Coalition.

Medina’s dedication to community upliftment is further evidenced by his strategic collaborations with organizations like the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, New Jersey Institute of Technology, and the NJLGBT Chamber of Commerce. He also lends his expertise to various advisory boards and startups, including Digital Undivided (powered by Prudential), Project Re-neighbor, and Middlesex Grants, catalyzing positive change within the Newark community and beyond.

Driven by a profound belief in the transformative power of entrepreneurship, Medina remains steadfast in his mission to empower the next generation of innovators and continues to work towards a future where diversity and innovation are converge to redefine the entrepreneurial landscape.

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