Congratulations to the winners of the Morgan Stanley Power Pitch Competitions
and the PowerUp Demo Day Presentations!
“THE ART OF THE EXIT” PANEL AND LUNCHEON
Monday, April 13, 2015
This panel discussion featured Lisa Price, founder of Carol's Daughter, and Robin Richards, founder of CareerArc and Internships.com, and Alejandra Y. Castillo, National Director, Minority Business Development Agency, and will focus on how startups can chart a path to an exit. It was moderated by Carla Harris, Vice Chairman, Global Wealth Management, Director and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley.
MORGAN STANLEY POWER PITCH COMPETITIONS
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Two back-to-back pitch events showcased 10 of the top entrepreneurs of color from the region and across the country competing for a $40,000 cash prizes.
Seed Round
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
2:00PM – 3:30PM
Series A Round
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
3:30PM – 5:00PM
Garden Theater
3929 Woodward Aveue
POWERUP DEMO DAY PRESENTATIONS
Wednesday, April 15, 201
15 talented early-stage entrepreneurs of color pitched their ideas to thought leaders and sector experts, and competed for a $20,000 cash prize!
Uber, in partnership with PowerMoves@Detroit, will sponsor free rides for account holders to the PowerUp Boot Camp Demo Day Presentation. On Wednesday, April 14th between 8:30 and 12 noon, Uber users can get free rides from anywhere in Detroit to One Woodward.
Event Details:
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
9:30AM – 11:00AM
One Woodward
1 Woodward Avenue
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