Hosted by Nationwide, the creative business
conference will connect, celebrate, and empower Black
entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators changing the business
landscape.
NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
Today, BLACK ENTERPRISE, the nation's leading
Black digital media brand, is excited to announce the return of the
highly anticipated 2nd annual Disruptor Summit, a
creative business conference designed to empower Black
entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors. Hosted by Nationwide,
this two-day event, taking place on May 17–18 in downtown
Atlanta, serves to amplify,
celebrate, and engage with trailblazers who have revolutionized
their industries or markets through innovation, ingenuity, and/or
new technology.
Following a welcome reception with Atlanta Mayor Andre
Dickens, the 2024 Disruptor Summit will kick off with a
fireside chat between multihyphenate entertainer and entrepreneur
Nick Cannon and BLACK
ENTERPRISE Director of Multiplatform Content Selena Hill that will focus on Cannon's
unconventional approach to ownership and business in the
entertainment industry. Shaunie
Henderson, the CEO of Amirah, Inc. and the creator and
executive producer of Basketball Wives, will share
the key business lessons she learned from launching one of
television's most prominent reality franchises. She will also talk
about her new memoir, Undefeated: Changing the
Rules and Winning on My Own Terms, with BLACK
ENTERPRISE Multiplatform Content Producer, Ashlei Stevens. Plus, Harlem
rap-legend-turned-popular-sports-media-podcaster Cam'ron
will be featured in an exclusive fireside chat about his business
playbook with BLACK ENTERPRISE Senior Digital Editor
Sidnee Douyon.
"I'm super excited to be at the BLACK ENTERPRISE
Disruptor Summit. I've been a disruptor all my life and to be in a
room full of disruptors, way makers, change agents, and people who
are free thinkers in business and culture is going to be
phenomenal," said Cannon.
Additional speakers include Consumer Investor, Founder and
CEO of Ruby Love and Caje and Co.,
Crystal Etienne; Founder
& CEO of Render ATL, Justin E.
Samuels; Founder of Modernblkgirl, Tiffany James; Founder of Neon Money
Club, Luke Bailey;
and notable trademark attorney and entrepreneur
Rosezena J. Pierce., Esq.
Attendees can expect discussions and workshops covering a range of
topics, including redefining success in showbiz, mastering the
stock market, fostering innovation for community impact, and
more.
"As we gather for the 2nd annual Disruptor Summit, BLACK
ENTERPRISE is proud to continue our support and champion the
spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship within the Black business
community," says BLACK ENTERPRISE Chief Executive
Officer Earl "Butch" Graves Jr. "This summit serves as a pivotal
component of our mission and a crucial platform that empowers Black
entrepreneurs with the knowledge, connections, and resources needed
to thrive in the business world."
The Disruptor Summit will not only provide a stage for emerging
entrepreneurs to shine but also serve as a gateway for potential
partnerships, investments, and accelerated growth. Offering a
unique opportunity for attendees to elevate their brands and
demonstrate their entrepreneurial acumen, the summit will also
feature the $15K Disruptor Pitch
Competition hosted by Walmart. Moreover, the summit will
culminate with the Disruptor Award presentation, honoring industry
disruptors who are driving change and impact, such as Arian Simone, the founder of the Fearless Fund,
Miss Diddy, the CEO of The Brand
Group Inc., and Lena Ford, the CEO
of Positively Lena, and Co-Founder of the Kinship Family
Initiative.
"As a longtime partner of BLACK ENTERPRISE and title
sponsor of this dynamic gathering, Nationwide is steadfast in
supporting Black innovators and creators at every stage of their
entrepreneurial journey," said Lu Yarbrough III,
Associate Vice President of Enterprise Diverse and Cause Marketing
at Nationwide. "This conference offers valuable content and
connection to help both emerging talents and established business
owners disrupt the norm and drive economic inclusion."
The summit aims to equip attendees with invaluable resources,
insider knowledge, and actionable insights to empower them to
innovate boldly, cultivate lucrative brands, and propel their
enterprises to new heights. This year's Disruptor Summit will be
held at the Southern Exchange Ballrooms in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, May 17–18. Alongside
Nationwide, additional sponsors
include Walmart, FedEx, and Pronghorn.
To learn more about the summit, register for all-access tickets,
and receive programming updates, please
visit https://www.blackenterprise.com/event/disruptor-summit-2024/.
About Black Enterprise
Founded in 1970, BLACK ENTERPRISE is a
mission-centric publication focused on providing relevant
information for success-minded people at every stage of their
financial journey. Designed to highlight Black leadership and
entrepreneurial journeys, BLACK ENTERPRISE reaches
its audience through its events and linear and digital
channels. BLACK ENTERPRISE aims to be a fountain
of knowledge on the how to in achieving financial
success. To learn more about the company, please
visit blackenterprise.com and follow us on social
media across Instagram, X (formerly known
as Twitter), and Facebook.
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