Entrepreneurship & Elections: A Conversation with Andrew Yang
June 16 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm CT
Join us for a conversation with Andrew Yang, the Asian Chamber of Commerce, and Greentown Labs startups!
Featuring a conversation with serial entrepreneur and founder of the Forward Party, Andrew Yang; we’ll discuss the importance of creating space for entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and schools of thought to explore, iterate, and achieve the American Dream. Moderated by Ginger Koto Vaughn, he’ll chat with Katie Mehnert, Anna Dai, and Janice Tran – climatetech startup founders with Greentown Labs – and Paul Gor with the Asian Chamber of Commerce in Houston.
Agenda
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM: Check-In and Networking
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Panel Discussion – Entrepreneurship & Elections: Increasing Participation from Underrepresented Communities!
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Networking (Including Drinks + Small Bites)
Speakers:
- Andrew Yang, Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of the Forward Party
- Katie Mehnert, Founder and CEO, ALLY Energy
- Anna Dai, Founder and CEO, Varea Energy
- Janice Tran, Co-Founder and CEO, Kanin Energy
- Paul Gor, Director of Community Development, Asian Chamber of Commerce Houston
Moderator:
- Ginger Koto Vaughn, Strategic Business Communications, Rice Business – Jones Graduate School of Business
Hosts:
- Donna Cole, President and CEO, Cole Chemical & Distributing, Inc.
- Jody Lee, Chairwoman, Southwestern National Bank
- Diane Yoo, Managing Partner, FilKor Capital
Questions? Reach out to Greentown Labs’ Events Manager, Benita Mahanta ([email protected]).
