
What we’re about
https://www.meetup.com/entrepreneurs-and-innovators-council
The Entrepreneurs and Innovators Council's purpose is to help each other commercialize an innovative technological product, service or combo (solution). Our objective is to first learn together from successful area entrepreneurs, funders, various kinds of relevant professionals (recruiters, legal, banking, angels, VCs, benefits, payroll, DOD, minority certification program leaders etc.), educators and facilitators. We aim to help eachother to be able to work on ideas, projects and prototypes about to be launched. We also provide an ever-building network of supportive contacts in the area ready to help one another.
Bill Wallace, networking group builder industry leader from Dallas is working with us as of December 2024!
Our innovation, technology-innovation and entrepreneurial focused meetings are held at Improving Enterprises the First Monday of Every Month at 5:30pm CT at 5445 Legacy Drive, Suite 100, Plano, Texas 75024
We have booked area luminaries to our recent meetups including distinguished successful entrepreneurs (meaning they cashed out with incredible deals!), directors of entrepreneurship programs at area universities, and even a radio / podcast talk show host on entrepreneurship!
We are also making progress, ever modifying our program, to allow for increased focus on individual entrepreneurial initiatives (read "your idea"), and do breakouts to further explore how to get those initiatives off the ground! We welcome on-line cloud services, smart phone applications, and embedded systems products.
So join us for an evening of professional networking, the opportunity to practice your "elevator pitch," and catch up on area happenings for entrepreneurs.
See you soon!
Owner (2019), Jeannie Lewis, Organizer and Host
Founder (2015), Tony Klinkert
Upcoming events
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VCs & Startups-Dan Sinawat CEO, VC ARENA, Dr. Sara Rana, MD, MBA, VC + Fam Of
5445 Legacy Dr suite 100, Plano, TX, USDetails:
We will have a talk on Venture Capital and Startups with Dan Sinawat CEO, VC, Dr. Sara Rana, MD, MBA, VC + Family Office with networking and pizza!
5:30 PM In-Person Start - Lots of free pizza and non-alcoholic beverages - Thank you Improving, our food, drink and location sponsor!!
When: Monday, Nov. 3
Where: 5445 Legacy Drive, Plano, Room 100
RSVP HereVIP Speaker and Networker: Dan Sinawat's Bio:
Dan is a distinguished AI Champion, recently honored as one of the AI75 Top Artificial Intelligence Innovators in Dallas-Fort Worth by Dallas Innovates, the Dallas Regional Chamber, and Dallas AI. Dan founded the AI CONNEX, a global AI community that aims to connect people, help businesses to find the right partners that help solve problems using AI and latest technologies. He also has a passion for innovation, collaboration, and making impact to the communities.- Founder: Established AI CONNEX with a mission to democratize access to AI, particularly for underrepresented groups. Addresses the trust issue in AI by connecting businesses and individuals with reliable AI solutions.
- Purpose-Driven Innovator: Believes in doing things for a purpose beyond business, aiming to uplift communities and foster trust through AI.
- AI Consulting: Providing consulting and implementation services with specialization in computer vision, Gen AI and ML technologies for various verticals such as construction, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and finance.CEO of VC ARENA - VCs x FAMILY OFFICES x FOUNDERS ONLY
VC Arena is a community where venture capitalists meet founders to face-off on due diligence for evaluation, funding and feedback on their businesses to accelerate their startup's growth...
Board Member of the Japan-America Society, Global Ambassador to SuperAI, and Advisor to Legendary Ventures.
VCARENA
AICONNEXVIP Speaker and Networker: Dr. Sara Rana, MD, MBA's Bio:
Dr. Sara Rana is a mission-driven leader at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and policy. With a dual background in medicine and business (MD/MBA), She has built and scaled healthtech startups, led multimillion-dollar restructuring and revenue growth initiatives in clinical operations, and now invest in opportunisitc DPI-driven investments and advise on Responsible AI policy for one of the largest health agencies in the U.S.As a former healthtech CEO and current Associate Partner at Legendary Ventures, she invests in the next generation of entrepreneurs across all industries--from AI, consumer, digital health, and infrastructure startups.
"Whether I’m building from scratch, fixing what’s broken, or funding what’s next—I care deeply about driving impact at scale and ensuring that technology works for everyone."
Come out to our special event meetup.
5:30 PM Start
When: Monday, Nov 3- Free Pizza and Beverages sponsored by Improving
Where: 5445 Legacy Drive Room 100, Plano
RSVP HereIn this meetup, you will also take advantage of:
ELEVATOR PITCH. Take this opportunity to pitch to our friendly group! If you have a startup, startup idea, or growing company, use the 1-minute on the agenda to promote it to the informal group!
NETWORKING. Prepare to network before and afterward (job seekers, service providers, and students welcome). Bring business cards!
JOB SEEKER – HIRING MANAGER/RECRUITER? Be ready to give a short description of your background, target job, and targeted companies. If you are a recruiter or hiring, be prepared to describe what you are seeking.
RAFFLE. We will have a raffle of a token of our appreciation. Bring a business card to drop into the participation hat!
DONATION. Please donate to keep these meetings going! You can give before the meeting or during the session (donate here or bring the recommended at least $10 cash).
SPONSORS:
Improving Enterprises provides our regular location, pizza, equipment, and personal support to EIC. For IT Consulting, Agile Training and Software Development see improving.com. Improving also leads in training for SCRUM, AI and other areas with classes open to the public - and members of EIC for 30% if you show up to the in-person meetup for the code. Here is the link to their courses.
Myngly App is a free networking app for professionals and business leaders (of all levels) - here is a code to be pre-vetted for Entrepreneurs and Innovators Meetup members: E&ICOUNCIL . Download at mynglydotcom.
Pro-Forma Inc. is a pre-revenue startup tool that is free in many parts and provides the most cost-effective best-in-class pre-revenue valuation for a fraction of the cost and with this code: EUOW7J7 a 20% discount - pro-formadotcom/valuation-analysis.
EngageBest Fractional CMO Services with business growth, strategic planning, communications and AI for business growth advisory.
See you there!
Bring:- Something to take notes on
- Business cards for networking and the raffle
- Cash for the donation in person or donate here
- Your elevator pitch for the group (if you wish)
- Events information you know about of interest to Entrepreneurs
RSVP Here
Look forward to seeing you there!
Jeannie Lewis, JD, MBA
Entrepreneurs and Innovators Council Owner, Host and Organizer
Tony Klinkert, DE, PE, CMA
Founder of the formerly known as Plano Software Entrepreneurs Meetup
Doctor of Engineering, Professional Engineer
Certified Master Architect
Collin College Instructor64 attendees
Past events
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