BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//eluceo/ical//2.0/EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2d47aa79c63dcbd306560d3534826a2e DTSTAMP:20260309T205316Z SUMMARY:5th Annual Inclusive Impact Day: "Innovate for All: Entrepreneurshi p with a Purpose" DESCRIPTION: \n\n“INNOVATE FOR ALL: ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITH A PURPOSE”\n\ n5TH ANNUAL DREXEL UNIVERSITY INCLUSIVE IMPACT DAY\n\nThis year’s Inclus ive Impact Day explores the seismic impact\nentrepreneurship has on societ y. Hosted by Drexel University’s LeBow\nCollege of Business and its Char les D. Close School of\nEntrepreneurship\, the day features keynote talks\ , panel discussions\,\ninteractive workshops\, a business fair and a stude nt fast pitch\ncompetition. Lunch and a networking reception are included. \n\nNow in its 5th year\, Inclusive Impact Day is an annual symposium\nexp loring the societal impact\, challenges\, issues and best practices\nfrom the business sector. The event is open to the Drexel community of\nstudent s\, faculty\, professional staff\, alumni\, parents and friends\, as\nwell as members of the local business community and neighbors.\n\n------------ -------------\n\nTENTATIVE AGENDA\n\n8:30 A.M. REGISTRATION OPENS\n\n9-10 A.M. ENTREPRENEUR PANEL\n\nHear from a panel of established and emerging e ntrepreneurs\, moderated\nby JABARI JONES ’16\, president of the West Ph iladelphia Corridor\nCollaborative\, on how they are delivering on purpose and navigating an\never-evolving business climate during an engaging and thoughtful\ndiscussion. An audience Q&A follows the discussion. Panelists will be\nannounced soon.\n\n10:15-11 A.M. WORKSHOP: LEGAL FOUNDATIONS FOR STARTUP SUCCESS\n\nLed by Greenberg Traurig LLP\n[https://www.gtlaw.com/en /locations/philadelphia]\n\nThis dynamic workshop\, led by attorneys from Greenberg Traurig LLP\, an\ninternationally recognized law firm with a str ong global presence\,\nwill explore the key legal considerations every ear ly-stage company\nshould understand. The session will cover critical topic s including\nentity selection\, founder equity and vesting\, funding round s and cap\ntable management—equipping entrepreneurs with practical strat egies\nto avoid costly missteps and position their ventures for successful \ngrowth and investment.\n\nIntellectual property (IP) can be among a star t-up’s most valuable\nassets. Protecting IP is crucial for startups as i t provides a\ncompetitive edge\, safeguards innovations\, attracts investo rs\, and\nprotects brand identity. The presentation will cover some of the \nvarious legal tools and essential strategies available to start ups\ntha t every founder should consider to preserve and strengthen their IP\nportf olios as they grow.\n\nThe presentation will also include a discussion of the immigration and\ncompliance issues that startups encounter when buildi ng human capital.\nEstablishing sound policies for employment verification and the hiring\nof workers is an integral part of doing business. Topics will include\nemployment verification requirements for employees and indep endent\ncontractors\, as well as considerations and best practices for hir ing\nforeign workers.\n\nJoin us for an engaging and informative session d esigned to provide\nfounders and early-stage companies with the legal foun dation needed\nfor sustainable growth and long-term success.\n\n11:15-12 P .M. WORKSHOP: HOW TO GET FOUND ON GOOGLE\n\nLed by Mango Marketing Co. [ht tps://www.mangomarketingco.com/]\n\nNATALIE “NATTY” CONTRERA\, creativ e director and co-founder of\nMango Marketing Co.\, a women-led\, digital marketing and design studio\,\nand BARBARA ROSSMANN\, Mango Marketing’s social media manger\, explore\nhow to position your business’ online pre sence to get you noticed.\nThe workshop examines the importance of search engine optimization\n(SEO) and growing the visibility and ranking of your website\,\ngenerating organic traffic to your digital front door. Topics i nclude\nthe three Cs of SEO: content\, credibility and code.\n\n12-1:30 P. M. KEYNOTE TALK AND LUNCH\n\nOur keynote talk and speaker will be announce d soon.\n\n1:45-3 P.M. STUDENT FAST PITCH COMPETITION\n\nDon’t miss the opportunity to hear from Drexel students spanning the\nuniversity’s prog rams and colleges as they pitch their business\nideas benefitting a safer\ , cleaner\, greener and more accessible\nsociety.\n\n_The catch_? They hav e just two minutes or less for their pitch.\n\n_The hook_? Cash prizes wil l be awarded to the top pitches.\n\nCurrent Drexel students interested in participating in the Fast Pitch\nCompetition must sign up through Startup Tree\n[https://baiada.startuptree.co/event/s/GF6KiJvj8HUe5BtBtoNdfj/Fast-P itch-Competition---Inclusive-Impact-Day].\nSpaces are limited.\n\n2-5 P.M. BUSINESS FAIR\n\nBrowse\, shop and connect with Philadelphia-area entrepr eneurs and\nbusinesses\, including current Drexel students.\n\nEntrepreneu rs and local businesses interested in reserving a table at\nthe Business F air must complete the vendor application\n[https://drexel.qualtrics.com/jf e/form/SV_3f3UoTHONO2hlzM]. Spaces are\nlimited.\n\n3-4 P.M. NETWORKING RE CEPTION AND FAST PITCH AWARDS\n\nCome together and network with attendees as you enjoy refreshments\,\nshare learnings from the day\, build new conn ections and congratulate\nthe winners of the Student Fast Pitch Competitio n.\n DTSTART:20260507T130000Z DTEND:20260507T210000Z LOCATION:Gerri C. LeBow Hall\, 3220 Market Street\, Program: Room 220 | Bus iness Fair: 1st Floor Atrium\, Philadelphia\, PA 19104 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR