11:00 am
Mon Mar 11

Supporting Youth in Entrepreneurship (OFFICIAL)

Hilton Austin Downtown
500 E. 4th Street, Austin, TX, 78701
0.18km SW

This is an official event. More info on badges, wristbands & priority access.

Hilton Austin Downtown

Salon D

500 E 4th St.

Speakers

Sarah Coston

ToxSafe

Aarushi Machavarapu

Threading Twine

Crystal Wang

SOAR (Students for Oncological Aid and Relief)

Caitlyn Yang

WeConnex

95% of Fortune 500 CEOs are white males. By supporting youth innovation, we can change that statistic. Hear from Gen Z entrepreneurs on why a breeding ground for youth entrepreneurial involvement is critical to shifting the narrative for minorities in corporate culture. Their personal experiences of reluctance due to intimidation and condescension due to adolescence have led them to determinedly prove their maturity in professional atmospheres. These youth will discuss innovative instruments which can be used to challenge inequalities perpetuated by institutionalized forms of bias. How can you help bridge the gap between the changemakers of today and disruptors of tomorrow?

Our panelists are youth leaders from across the country and met at a University of Pennsylvania startup incubator.

Primary Entry: Platinum Badge, Interactive Badge

Secondary Entry: Music Badge, Film Badge

Format: Panel

Event Type: Session

Track: Entrepreneurship & Startups

Level: Beginner