New Orleans Founder Experience
Where Black Founders Meet During Culture’s Biggest Weekend
- info@blackexpertise.com
- (240) 916-1645
- Mon - Fri: 11:00 - 5:00 EST
- Schedule a Discovery Call
📅 Date: June 2026
🌍 Location: Online (Live + On-Demand)
Why Attend the Black Expertise Digital Summit?
Learn from top Black entrepreneurs, business leaders, and creatives.
Gain exclusive strategies to grow your business & brand.
Connect with a powerful community of like-minded professionals.
Share your expertise and position yourself as a leader in your industry.
🎤 Opening Keynote:
“The Power of Black Innovation”
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
🔗 Panel Discussion:
“Breaking Barriers: Building Black-Owned Empires”
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Featuring successful Black entrepreneurs discussing their journeys and challenges.
🌐 Networking Session:
Meet & Greet Virtual Mixer
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Connect with other attendees, speakers, and business leaders.
🎨 Workshop:
“Build Your Authentic Brand”
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Learn how to develop a brand that stands out in today’s market.
📱 Panel Discussion:
Social Media Secrets: Growing Your Tribe”
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Featuring social media strategists and influencers sharing growth strategies.
🚀 Masterclass:
The Money Box: Creating Your Own Subscription Service”
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Step-by-step guide on launching a subscription-based business.
💡 Expert Talk:
“From Self-Employed to CEO”
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Understand the mindset and steps needed to scale your business.
📊 Workshop:
“Government Contracts & Corporate Partnerships”
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Learn how to secure funding and contracts to grow your business.
🌟 Fireside Chat:
“Lessons from the Top: Black CEOs Share Their Stories”
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
💰 Masterclass:
“Investing in Your Legacy”
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Explore wealth-building strategies, real estate, and investments.
📖 Panel Discussion:
“Funding Your Dream: Grants, Loans & Crowdfunding”
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Find out how to secure capital for your business or creative projects.
🎙️ Live Q&A:
“Ask the Experts: Personal Finance & Business Funding”
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎤 Workshop:
“Monetizing Your Creativity”
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Learn how to turn your art, design, or writing into a profitable business.
🎬 Panel Discussion:
“The Business of Content Creation & Digital Media”
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Insights from successful content creators, filmmakers, and digital marketers.
🚀 Pitch Competition:
“Launch Your Idea”
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to a panel of investors for a chance to win funding and mentorship.
🧘🏾 Morning Session:
“Mental Wellness for Entrepreneurs”
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Strategies for balancing mental health and business success.
🏆 Workshop: “Resilience & Overcoming Setbacks”
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
🔥 Power Panel:
“Faith, Focus & Fearlessness”
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
A motivational session featuring influential leaders sharing their journeys.
🌍 Community Roundtable: “The Future of Black Business & Creativity”
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
💫 Closing Keynote & Celebration
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
🎉 Exclusive Perks for Attendees:
✅ Access to session recordings
✅ Digital swag bag with resources & discounts
✅ Private networking group
Where Black Founders Meet During Culture’s Biggest Weekend
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