Entrepreneurs and leaders from diverse industries will converge at The Collider on March 21, 2024, for the 2024 Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit. This one-day event aims to inspire and equip individuals with the mindset and skills necessary to lead and perform entrepreneurially in any organization.

The summit, organized by Venture Asheville and Mars Hill University’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, will feature a dynamic agenda comprising keynote speakers and topical panels exploring how to make an impact in non-profits, government, academics, corporate, and philanthropy sectors. Attendees can expect engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and insights from seasoned leaders.

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Agenda

  • 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM: Registration and Breakfast
  • 9:15 AM – 9:30 AM: Welcome Address
  • 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM: Keynote Speaker Virginia Bauman – “From Entrepreneurial Success to Community Building”
  • 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM: Panel 1 – “Entrepreneurial Philanthropy” 
  • 11:00 AM – 11:05 AM: Quick Stretch Break
  • 11:05 AM -11:30 AM: The Entrepreneurial History of Asheville Featuring Dr. Kevan Frazier of Well Played Cafe, Western Carolina Univeristy, and Asheville by Foot Walking Tours.
  • 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM: Break, Grab Boxed Lunch, Return to Seat
  • 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Keynote Speaker over Lunch : “Creating a WNC Venture Studio”
  • 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Panel 2 – “Government and Entrepreneurial Leadership: Innovating Public Sectors”
  • 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Break
  • 1:15 PM – 1:50 PM: Panel 3 – “Entrepreneurial Leadership in Nonprofits”
  • 1:50 PM – 2:25 PM: Panel 4 – “Niche Markets” 
  • 2:25 PM – 3:00 PM: Panel 5 – “Entrepreneurship and the Modern University”
  • 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Break
  • 3:15 PM – 3:50 PM: Closing Keynote – “The Future of Entrepreneurial Leadership”
  • 3:50 PM – 3:55 PM: Closing Comments
  • 4pm – Happy Hour down the street at Hatch Coworking to kick off the Life Sciences Venture Challenge, sponsored by the NC Biotechnology Center

SPONSOR INFORMATION

Sponsorship Levels:

    • Presenting Sponsor: $3,000
    • Gold Sponsor: $1,500
    • Silver Sponsor: $750
    • Resource Table: $250
  • Presenting Sponsor ($3,000) Benefits:
    • Top logo placement on all marketing materials, website  and event presentation screens
    • Complimentary exhibit table at the conference
    • Opportunity to speak at the conference
    • 3 complimentary tickets to the conference
  • Gold Sponsor ($1,500) Benefits:
    • Logo placement on all marketing materials, website and event presentation screens
    • Complimentary exhibit table at the conference
    • 2 complimentary tickets to the conference
  • Silver Sponsor ($750) Benefits:
    • Name recognition on all marketing materials, website  and event presentation screens
    • 1 complimentary ticket to the conference
  • Resource Table ($250) Benefits:
    • Four dedicated break/networking times with participants throughout conference
    • Ability to display materials and information about organization 
    • 1 complimentary ticket to event
  • Contact Information:
  • To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or to secure your sponsorship, please contact Desiree Monstrola, Venture Asheville’s Executive Operations Manager at dmonstrola@ashevillechamber.org. We look forward to partnering with you to make this conference a success!

  • FAQ
  • What comes with the ticket fee? With your ticket you will receive coffee, light breakfast, lunch, access to all the speakers and content, and swag.
  • Can I sponsor? Or can I exhibit? Please contact Desiree Monstrola to discuss sponsorships and exhibit hall capacity.
  • Where is it held? At The Collider, 1 Haywood St. in Downtown Asheville. Top floor of the Wells Fargo Building. We recommend parking in one of the nearby public garages. Click here for list of parking locations.

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