Extraordinary Summer: Real Founder Stories - August 13

2026-08-13 · Phoenix

CEI - Main Stage, 850 N 5th St

This summer at Venture Café Phoenix, join weekly intimate fireside chats exploring unfiltered stories of entrepreneurship, including how founders got started, faced challenges, and raised capital.

Organizer: Venture Café Phoenix

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At a glance

Format
Fireside chats, mentor hours in 15-minute slots, interactive Q&A, and panel conversations.
Sectors
Tech, General

Agenda

  1. 16:30 · Mentor Hours with Khandle Hedrick — Connect with the BBB's Director of Innovation Programs; 15-minute slots, first come first served
  2. Strategic Storytelling for Women Entrepreneurs — Mel C shows how owned stories build trust and attract clients
  3. Interactive Business Advice Session — Michael asks key questions and explains next steps for attendees' business situations
  4. Fireside Chat with Bianca Fabbo — Exploring women's healthcare, innovation, and entrepreneurship
  5. Women in the Cap Table — Discussion on how women's participation in investing reshapes capital and innovation

Speakers, judges and hosts

  • Khandle Hedrick — Director of Innovation Programs & Community Engagement at the Better Business Bureau (Speaker)
  • Mel C — Six Figure Chicks (Speaker)
  • Michael (Speaker)
  • Bianca Fabbo — Founder of Prada Health (Speaker)

Sponsors and partners

  • The City of Phoenix
  • Extraordinary Network
  • Club Lumen
  • The Morning Rave
  • Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation
  • Alimental Business
  • The Jane Project
  • Resolution Resource Group

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