Global Entrepreneurship Week
As part of Stoke’s mission to cultivate community and empower entrepreneurs, Stoke participates in Global Entrepreneurship Week each year in the fall, planning and hosting events for Denton’s creatives, makers, small business owners, techies, and entrepreneurs. Community members interested in learning more about business-related topics like branding or tools for efficiency and productivity can attend free events to gain insight for their endeavors, plus connect with other Dentonites.
Over 180 countries take part in GEW, hosting 40,000 events over the course of the week, activities meant to encourage current entrepreneurs as well as help remove barriers to entry and welcome all aspiring into the world of entrepreneurship.
Global Entrepreneurship Week is November 8th through 14th. We hope that you can make it to the virtual and in-person (safety measures taken!) events that Stoke has planned to learn from serial entrepreneurs, experts in their fields, and so that we can celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of Dentonites.
Brand Development in the Modern Era
Monday, November 8th, president of Swash Labs and marketing / branding / advertising thought leader, Josh Berthume, will talk about brand development in modern times. He’ll discuss building brands in the digital era using principles from cognitive science and behavioral economics. Prepare to take notes and apply what you learn to your branding efforts. Sign up for the free, virtual Lunch + Learn, "Brand Development in the Modern Era"!
Coffee + Convo with Cathy Trinh, award winning small business advisor and client service manager at Tech Fort Worth
Tuesday, November 9th, mentor Cathy Trinh will lead Coffee + Convo and offer resources and information to help you with your specific business needs; register for C + C for the meeting link. From 2015-2019, she was a multi-award business advisor of the Tarrant Small Business Development Center (Tarrant SBDC) - the largest business assistance network in the U.S. She assisted a portfolio of 350 small businesses with writing business plans, financial projections, business loan structuring and helpied them gain access to $27 million of capital.
Education Technology Ideation Session
Wednesday, November 10th, tune in to an ideation session guided by education technology and online learning expert, Juli James, cofounder and managing director of Playable Media, an education technology company. She'll chat with local educators and those working in education about what can be addressed and innovated to better provide a positive, enriching learning experience. Listen in!
Denton Startup Crawl Visiting Creative Workspaces
Friday, November 12th, take a tour of creative workspaces and celebrate Denton's community of artists, makers, and entrepreneurs during the Denton Startup Crawl! This event is free but please RSVP to receive the digital map and instructions so you can take yourself on a self-paced tour, as well as have your DSC passport marked to enter to win a raffle basket with goodies from the startup crawl stops. Stop hosts are providing refreshments, entertainment, and even make-and-take crafts - you don't want to miss this.
Register on Eventbrite for these events so we know to expect you!
