Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

WED, AUG 14, 2024 - Discover Your Unique Superpower Reflecting on past experiences can uncover unique insights that shape future decisions and growth, and this is especially true for early-stage entrepreneurs. Identifying your unique superpower can guide you in making impactful choices and navigating your entrepreneurial journey with confidence. The Nasdaq Center is delighted to host Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt, Founder of Google’s Innovation Lab and Google’s first Chief Innovation Evangelist, who will guide you through an in-depth exploration of “Dimension X” and how to find yours. Register: https://lnkd.in/gEVF2k6t

📢 Reminder: Make More Money – Revenue Growth KPIs for Women Founders! 📢 🗓 Date and Time: Thursday, August 8 · 12 - 1pm PDT Join us for an invaluable session in our Finance Collection: Learn how to identify essential KPIs and achieve sustainable revenue growth for women founders with Emily McDonald. Achieving sustainable revenue growth is daunting, especially for women founders who face unique challenges in the entrepreneurial landscape. With so many barriers to access critical funding and resources, the path to success for women founders is often fraught with obstacles. Understanding and leveraging the right KPIs can propel your women-owned business to achieve greater impact. The Nasdaq Center is excited to host Emily McDonald, Founder of TheStylist LA and Cofounder of My Founder Circle, for a deep dive into the knowledge and tools needed for women founders to boost revenue and scale. Drawing from her experience as a serial founder, Emily will share practical strategies to identify and track the most important KPIs that directly impact your bottom line. Join us to unlock greater business potential! 🎯 Key Takeaways: - Identify which key performance indicators (KPIs) are essential for driving revenue growth in your business. - Discover effective strategies for leveraging the right KPIs to optimize business operations and achieve strategic goals. - Gain actionable insights for women founders that directly address your unique challenges to support your journey toward sustainable business growth. 🔗 Access link: https://lnkd.in/ghe7Qedu Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your entrepreneurial journey and achieve sustainable revenue growth. See you there! #WomenFounders #RevenueGrowth #KPIs #NasdaqCenter #EmilyMcDonald #TheStylistLA #MyFounderCircle

Know a woman entrepreneur who's ready to elevate her business? Share the transformative power of the Milestone Circles program with her! This 12-week program is designed to accelerate business growth, provide access to unique resources, and foster a community of like-minded women entrepreneurs. 🔹 Expert-led workshops and bi-weekly support groups 🔹 Peer mentorship and strategic guidance 🔹 A network dedicated to achieving significant business milestones Encourage her to apply for the Milestone Circles program and take her business to new heights. Your recommendation could be the key to her next big breakthrough! https://lnkd.in/gTDfWyj Let's uplift and support each other in this journey. Together, we can achieve extraordinary growth! #MilestoneCircles #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #SupportWomen #ElevateHerBusiness

📢 Reminder: Elevate Your Entrepreneurial Presence – Tomorrow! 📢 🗓 Date and Time: Tuesday, August 6 · 12 - 1pm PDT Join us for an essential session in our Marketing Collection: Learn how to captivate your audience, inspire trust, and effectively communicate the value of your idea with Julia Kraft. Despite years of studying, experience, and hard work, the success of your business often comes down to that one pivotal moment when you, as the founder, must have the confidence, clarity, and skill to communicate the value of your idea. Do you know how to quickly and effectively inspire and engage your audience? The Nasdaq Center is delighted to host Julia Kraft, Founder at Speak To Inspire, for an interactive keynote on mastering the mindset, skills, and strategies needed to communicate effectively when it counts. Drawing from her experience coaching thousands of entrepreneurs in executive presence, Julia will share guidance on practical techniques that enhance your communication abilities to ensure you can convey your message with confidence and clarity. 🎯 Key Takeaways: - Increase confidence when the spotlight is on you - Think on your feet when the pressure is on (and still sound like a credible expert!) - Inspire others to take action through your executive presence 🔗 Access link: https://lnkd.in/g9iU9F64 Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your entrepreneurial presence and make a lasting impact. See you there! #Entrepreneurship #Marketing #ExecutivePresence #NasdaqCenter #JuliaKraft #SpeakToInspire

Exciting News! The next edition of Milestone Markers is here! In this issue, we're shining a spotlight on the incredible wins within our community, showcasing valuable resources from our corporate partners, and offering new opportunities for learning and growth. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, Milestone Markers has something for everyone. Stay inspired, informed, and connected with the latest insights and success stories from our vibrant network of entrepreneurs. Don't miss out—subscribe today and join our journey to empower and uplift entrepreneurs! #MilestoneMarkers #Entrepreneurship #CommunityWins #BusinessGrowth

THU, AUG 8 - Make More Money: Revenue Growth KPIs for Women Founders Achieving sustainable revenue growth is daunting, especially for women founders who face unique challenges in the entrepreneurial landscape. With so many barriers to accessing critical funding and resources, the path to success for women founders is often fraught with obstacles. Understanding and leveraging the right KPIs can propel your women-owned business to achieve greater impact. Emily McDonald, Founder of TheStylist LA and Cofounder of My Founder Circle, will share the knowledge and tools needed for women founders to boost revenue and scale. Register: https://lnkd.in/ghe7Qedu #WomenEntrepreneurs #WomenFounders #RevenueGrowth

TUE, AUG 6, 2024 - Elevate Your Entrepreneurial Presence Drawing from her experience coaching thousands of entrepreneurs in executive presence, Julia Kraft, Founder at Speak To Inspire, will share guidance on practical techniques that enhance your #communication abilities to ensure you can convey your message with confidence and clarity. This interactive keynote will focus on mastering the mindset, skills, and strategies needed to communicate effectively when it counts. Join us to learn how to quickly and effectively inspire and #engage your audience. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g9iU9F64

🌟 Celebrating a Milestone! 🌟 This week we kicked off the 4th year of Milestone Circles accelerating women entrepreneurs with our incredible partners at Wells Fargo. We were honored to welcome Darlene Goins, the new Head of Philanthropy and Community Impact and President of Wells Fargo Foundation, and Christopher Johnson, Wells Fargo Project and Innovation Lead. Led by our fantastic Board Chair Jailan Griffiths, we were able to present Darlene with a Crystal from Nasdaq celebrating her incredible contributions. Our inspiring speakers, Marcia Dawood, Natasha Miller, and Latasha Bailey M.S., CCC-SLP, captivated the audience with their powerful messages. A heartfelt thank you to the Wells Fargo team, including Cheryl Hayes, Amadea Sanchez, and Nicole Alexander, for guiding attendees through the SBA lending process. We were thrilled to have over 50 Milestone Circles alumnae and Cornerstone Mentors join us, bringing an electrifying energy to the event. A special shoutout to Nasdaq for broadcasting this incredible occasion on the MarketSite tower in Times Square! Since our inception, Milestone Circles has served over 4,000 women. This year, we're committed to empowering another 2,250 women entrepreneurs. Our program helps women achieve business growth, increase business knowledge, attain greater autonomy and agency, and deepen their business networks. Milestone Circles boasts a 91% increase in entrepreneurial confidence, a 96% deeper connection to their why, and a 95% increase in connection to values. We are inspired by the 10,000 women business owners who have applied and the 1,900 shared learnings within this community. Together, with the unwavering support of the Wells Fargo Foundation, we are paving the way for the next generation of bold women entrepreneurs. Interested in joining this incredible community of women entrepreneurs? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gTDfWyj We also want to acknowledge the team that makes Milestone Circles the incredible program it is: Nicola Corzine, Celena Aponte, Kamy Twiggs Taylor, Gillian Rowe! Behind the scenes we thank Anna Stinehour, Brooke Palizi, and Christa J. Guglielmelli, CMP, CWP, CITP and her entire team! #MilestoneCircles #WomenEntrepreneurs #WellsFargo #BusinessGrowth #EmpowerWomen #Nasdaq #CommunityImpact #Entrepreneurship

Don't miss the newest Faces of Entrepreneurship interview with David D., Founder and CEO of OurBanc Corporation, a FinTech committed to reducing the racial wealth gap through innovative and inclusive financial services. Discover his journey and vision: "Success will be the day when everyone can send money or pay bills as easily as texting." Tune in for inspiring insights on building a more equitable financial future. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3vuVvBR #FacesOfEntrepreneurship #Entrepreneurship #FinTech #FinancialInclusion #Innovation #WealthGap #InclusiveFinance #OurBanc #StartupJourney #TechForGood #BusinessInspiration #Leadership #PurposeDriven #DavidDwumah #CommunityImpact #SustainableFinance

Calling all U.S.-based women entrepreneurs in technology, healthcare, finance, marketing/PR, and business information! Are you ready to accelerate your company's growth and take your leadership skills to the next level? Our Milestone Circles cohorts focused on these high-growth industries are getting started soon. The Milestone Circles program is here to help you achieve significant strategic growth in just 12 weeks. 🔹 Join a supportive community of like-minded women entrepreneurs. 🔹 Access unique resources, peer mentorship, and expert-led workshops. 🔹 Clarify and achieve critical growth goals for your business. Applications for Year 4 of the Milestone Circles program are now open! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to propel your business forward. Apply today and secure your spot in a cohort that matches your industry and growth stage. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gTDfWyj #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #TechEntrepreneurs #HealthcareEntrepreneurs #FinanceEntrepreneurs #MarketingPR #BusinessInformation #MilestoneCircles