Build Wealth With Auran Entrepreneur Mastermind

Overview. Come learn, connect, and grow with entrepreneurs, investors, creators, executives, and ambitious professionals from across the DMV.
💰 BUILD WEALTH WITH AURAN™
📅 July 23–26, 2026
📍 Washington, D.C. and Tysons Corner
🎤 Hosted by Auran Shereef
🤝 Presented by DMV Events and Konnex
Space is limited, and all experiences are subject to individual venue capacities and requirements.
Reserve your ticket, invite your friends and prepare for four unforgettable days of business, lifestyle, networking, content and celebration.

## 🔥 BUILD YOUR NETWORK. BUILD YOUR BRAND. BUILD YOUR WEALTH.

We look forward to welcoming you to Build Wealth with AURAN™!

## IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION

Individual events, speakers, venues, activities and schedules may be modified or canceled based on availability, weather, venue requirements, security, operational needs or circumstances beyond the organizer’s control.
Admission is subject to ticket level, venue capacity, dress code, age requirements, security policies and final approval.
Saturday boat cruises are independently booked, ticketed and operated by third-party providers and are not included with the Build Wealth with AURAN™ weekend ticket unless explicitly stated otherwise.
The Thursday Startup Grind yacht event is a partner experience requiring a separate reservation.
Access to the Closing Founder Dinner is limited and depends on ticket benefits, invitation status, upgrades, capacity and final confirmation.
Business opportunities, investments, introductions, partnerships, financial results and specific outcomes are not guaranteed.
Tickets and organizer fees are subject to the refund policy displayed during checkout.
One important publishing note: the current speaker page lists these ten speakers as featured. Make sure each person is officially confirmed before publishing their name publicly on Eventbrite.
Build Wealth with AURAN™ was created around one central belief:

Your relationships can change your life.
Knowledge matters. Hard work matters. Talent matters.
But the right relationships can introduce you to new ideas, customers, partners, mentors, investors, opportunities and entire industries you may never have discovered alone.
This weekend is your invitation to enter a room filled with people who are building, creating, investing, leading and thinking bigger.
Come for the knowledge.
Come for the lifestyle.
Come for the celebration.
Come for the connections.
🚀 FOUR DAYS. ONE NETWORK. BUILD WEALTH.Leave with a bigger network, a stronger vision and new momentum for the next chapter of your life.
Photographers, videographers, creators and media professionals may be present throughout the weekend.
By attending, guests acknowledge that they may appear in photographs, videos, interviews or promotional content captured during the event.
🏆 MORE THAN AN EVENT—A COMMUNITYCreators, models, photographers, journalists, podcasters and videographers may also apply for casting, media, press or content opportunities.
To make the most of your weekend:
✅ Introduce yourself to new people
✅ Share what you are building
✅ Ask others about their goals
✅ Bring business cards or a digital contact profile
✅ Create your Konnex networking profile
✅ Dress appropriately for each venue
✅ Participate in conversations and mastermind sessions
✅ Follow up with the people you meet
✅ Bring positive energy
✅ Be open to unexpected opportunities
The person you meet at lunch could become your next client.
The person standing beside you at the rooftop party could become your next business partner.
The creator you meet Thursday could help build your brand.
The investor you meet Saturday could offer insight that changes your direction.
📸 MEDIA, PHOTOGRAPHY & CONTENTThe friendship you begin this weekend could continue for years.
Ticket options may include:

### 🎫 General Weekend Pass

Designed for attendees who want access to selected public networking and social experiences throughout the weekend.

### 🥂 VIP Weekend Pass

Includes enhanced access, VIP check-in, premium networking opportunities, content moments and additional benefits identified on the official ticket listing.

### 💎 Platinum Weekend Pass

Created for guests seeking priority access, premium introductions and consideration for limited-capacity experiences.

### 👑 Diamond Founder Circle

The highest-level experience, designed for founders, investors, executives and serious builders seeking mentorship access, personalized strategy, curated introductions and priority consideration for premium events.
🤝 COME READY TO CONNECTPlease review the benefits shown under each individual ticket before purchasing. Experiences may vary by ticket tier, capacity, venue requirements and final approval.
Paid attendees will receive an official Build Wealth with AURAN™ event badge associated with their ticket level.
Badges may include a QR code connected to your Konnex networking profile, making it easier to exchange information and continue relationships after the weekend.
Instead of losing another business card or forgetting someone’s social-media handle, guests can scan, connect and stay in touch.
The goal is not simply to meet people for four days.
🎟️ CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCEThe goal is to build a community that continues long after Sunday night.

## 🛥️ THURSDAY, JULY 23

### Founders, Creators & Opening-Night Connections

### DC Startup Grind Founders Yacht Party

🕕 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
📍 The Wharf Marina, Washington, D.C.
Begin the weekend aboard a luxury yacht with founders, investors, operators, professionals and members of the Washington, D.C. startup community.
Hosted by Mia Horm, Startup Grind DC Chapter Director, this opening experience creates a relaxed environment to meet fellow entrepreneurs, exchange ideas and begin building relationships before the rest of the weekend unfolds.
This partner experience is booked separately through Startup Grind and is not automatically included with a Build Wealth with AURAN™ weekend ticket.

### 🎬 Creator Casting Night at Zooz

🕘 9:00 PM–11:00 PM
📍 Zooz DC
Models, creators, influencers, photographers, videographers, entrepreneurs and ambitious professionals are invited to attend the official Creator Casting Night.
Come meet members of the Konnex Talent and media community, connect with other creatives and be considered for content, promotional and media opportunities throughout the weekend.
This is a fun, social introduction to the weekend with music, networking, creators and an energetic atmosphere.
Free RSVP opportunities may be available. A free Thursday RSVP does not include access to paid weekend experiences.

## 🥂 FRIDAY, JULY 24

### Executive Networking, Mastermind Conversations & DC Nightlife

### Seasons 52 Executive Lunch Roundtable Mastermind

🕑 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
📍 Seasons 52, Tysons Corner Galleria
Join founders, executives, investors, creators and ambitious professionals for an intimate afternoon of high-level conversation.
Guests will have the opportunity to introduce themselves, discuss their businesses, share goals, exchange insights and build relationships in a more focused environment.
Potential discussion areas include entrepreneurship, technology, real estate, investing, branding, marketing, leadership, partnerships and business growth.

### 🥃 Rewind Bar at Decades

🕢 7:30 PM–10:00 PM
📍 Decades, Washington, D.C.
Step into a private-style speakeasy social experience created for weekend pass holders, entrepreneurs, creators, professionals and VIP guests.
Enjoy drinks, conversation, music and networking before the full Friday-night experience begins.
This is where business energy meets the social side of Washington, D.C.

### 🌃 Decades Rooftop After-Party

🕙 10:00 PM–3:00 AM
📍 Decades Rooftop, Washington, D.C.
Continue the evening with rooftop views, music, dancing, creators, models, entrepreneurs, professionals and the energy of one of Washington, D.C.’s most exciting nightlife destinations.
Meet new people, capture content, celebrate your progress and enjoy an unforgettable Friday night.

## 🌊 SATURDAY, JULY 25

### Wealth Mastermind, Waterfront Experiences & Birthday Celebration

### Sequoia Waterfront Networking Mastermind

🕐 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
📍 Sequoia, Georgetown Waterfront
Saturday begins with one of the signature experiences of the weekend: a waterfront wealth-building and networking mastermind.
Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, real estate professionals, technology leaders, government contractors, creators and business owners while discussing:
💰 Wealth creation and investing
🚀 Entrepreneurship and startups
🏠 Real estate
🤖 Artificial intelligence and technology
🏛️ Government contracting
📣 Marketing and personal branding
🎥 Content creation
📈 Sales and business growth
🤝 Strategic partnerships
🌎 Building a life of purpose and freedom
Bring your ideas, business cards, QR profile, questions and goals. This experience is about participating, contributing and meeting people who may become collaborators, clients, mentors, partners or friends.

### 🚤 SATURDAY BOAT EXPERIENCES

#### Choose One, Two or All Three

After the waterfront mastermind, guests can choose from three separately ticketed experiences on the Potomac River.

### 1️⃣ Capital River Cruise

🕔 5:00 PM–5:45 PM
💵 Approximately $25
Enjoy a relaxed sightseeing cruise with waterfront views of Washington, D.C. This is a casual way to continue conversations and enjoy the city from the water.

### 2️⃣ Boomerang Yacht Cruise

🕠 5:45 PM–7:45 PM
💵 Approximately $75
Experience two hours of music, networking, social energy and content opportunities aboard a yacht on the Potomac.

### 3️⃣ Washington, D.C. Dinner Boat Cruise

🕖 7:00 PM–9:30 PM
💵 Approximately $175
Enjoy a more premium evening featuring dinner, polished waterfront surroundings and beautiful skyline views aboard the Odyssey.
⚠️ Important: Boat experiences are independent, third-party activities. Each cruise requires a separate reservation and payment directly through its respective provider. Pricing, availability and scheduling are controlled by the providers and may change.

### 🎂 Auran Shereef Birthday Party & Konnex Talent Launch

🕘 9:00 PM–3:00 AM
📍 Greenhouse Bistro, Tysons Corner
Saturday night is the celebration!
Join us for Auran Shereef’s official birthday experience and the launch celebration for Konnex Talent.
Expect an exciting evening filled with:
🎶 Music and dancing
🍽️ Food and drinks available
📸 Photography and content
🎬 Models and creators
🤝 Entrepreneurs and professionals
🎂 Birthday celebrations
🥂 VIP experiences
✨ New friendships and unforgettable moments
Come dressed to impress, bring your energy and prepare to celebrate life, business, community and the beginning of something bigger.

## 🏊 SUNDAY, JULY 26

### Luxury Poolside Networking & Closing Founder Dinner

### Luxury Pool Party at The Ven at Embassy Row

🕐 1:00 PM–6:00 PM
📍 The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C.
Relax, connect and enjoy an upscale Sunday afternoon at the rooftop pool bar at The Ven at Embassy Row.
This experience blends luxury, lifestyle, networking and content creation in one of Washington, D.C.’s most stylish settings.
Expect entrepreneurs, creators, professionals, music, rooftop views, photography and relaxed conversations as the weekend begins to wind down.
Pool access is subject to venue approval, capacity, weather, security and operating conditions. Premium pass holders may receive priority when capacity is limited.

### 🍽️ Closing Founder Dinner & Remarks

🕡 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
📍 Fred & Stilla, Washington, D.C.
The weekend concludes with a curated Founder Dinner and closing remarks for selected founders, investors, executives, creators, sponsors, speakers, VIPs and strategic guests.
This final experience is designed for thoughtful conversations, reflections, introductions and discussions about what comes next.
📲 YOUR BADGE BECOMES YOUR NETWORKDiamond Founder Circle guests receive the highest priority. Platinum guests receive priority consideration. VIP guests may receive access based on their ticket benefits, invitation status, upgrades and available capacity.
Auran Shereef is an entrepreneur, investor, speaker, technology leader, real estate investor, business mentor and founder of Konnex.
Auran began his professional journey in engineering, software development, aerospace, defense contracting and advanced technology. He went on to build multiple companies and ventures across technology, real estate, events, media, investing, talent, software and business development.
After meeting legendary success mentor Bob Proctor in 2016, Auran committed himself to thinking bigger, building businesses, creating wealth, investing in personal development and surrounding himself with successful people.
Through Build Wealth with AURAN™, his mission is to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, executives, creators and ambitious professionals into one community where relationships can become partnerships, conversations can become opportunities and ideas can become real businesses.
Auran will share lessons and perspectives on:

🗓️ THE FOUR-DAY EXPERIENCE💡 Developing a wealth-building mindset
💡 Starting and growing multiple businesses
💡 Building multiple streams of income
💡 Real estate and long-term investing
💡 Using networking to create opportunities
💡 Leveraging technology and AI
💡 Building a powerful personal brand
💡 Creating strategic partnerships
💡 Turning ideas into businesses
💡 Building a life around freedom, purpose and impact
Throughout the weekend, guests will experience:
🎤 MEET THE HOST: AURAN SHEREEF✨ Wealth-building conversations
✨ Executive networking and mastermind sessions
✨ Entrepreneurship and startup discussions
✨ Real estate and investment education
✨ AI, technology and software conversations
✨ Government-contracting insights
✨ Personal-branding and content strategies
✨ Sales, marketing and business-growth discussions
✨ Creator casting and media opportunities
✨ Potential partnerships and collaborations
✨ Rooftop and nightlife experiences
✨ Three optional Potomac boat experiences
✨ A luxury rooftop poolside gathering
✨ Auran’s birthday and Konnex Talent launch celebration
✨ Curated VIP and Founder Circle experiences
✨ Professional photography and content opportunities
✨ New friendships, business relationships and unforgettable memories

## Four Days. One Powerful Network. Limitless Possibilities.

📅 Thursday, July 23 – Sunday, July 26, 2026
📍 Washington, D.C., Tysons Corner & the DMV
🎤 Hosted by Auran Shereef
🤝 Presented by DMV Events & Konnex
Get ready for an unforgettable four-day experience bringing together some of the DMV’s most ambitious entrepreneurs, investors, executives, technology leaders, real estate professionals, creators, models, speakers, business owners, and rising professionals.
Build Wealth with AURAN™ is more than a traditional business conference.
It is a complete wealth, networking, creator, lifestyle, and relationship-building experience designed to help you expand your network, grow your brand, discover new opportunities, meet potential collaborators, learn from successful professionals, and have an incredible weekend throughout Washington, D.C.
From executive masterminds and waterfront networking to creator casting, rooftop parties, yacht experiences, luxury poolside networking, VIP dinners, media opportunities, and Auran’s official birthday celebration, every part of the weekend has been designed to create meaningful connections.
You will not simply sit in a conference room listening to presentations.
You will spend four days meeting people, sharing ideas, building relationships, exchanging opportunities, creating content, celebrating success, and experiencing some of the best venues in the Washington, D.C. region.

## 🌟 WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This experience is for:
🚀 Entrepreneurs and startup founders
💼 Executives and ambitious professionals
🏠 Real estate investors and agents
💻 Technology, AI and software leaders
💰 Investors and financial professionals
🏛️ Government contractors
🎤 Speakers, coaches and consultants
📸 Models, photographers and videographers
🎬 Content creators and influencers
🎨 Artists, designers and creative professionals
📈 Sales, marketing and business-development professionals
🎓 Students and emerging entrepreneurs
🤝 Anyone ready to expand their circle and create new opportunities
🎯 WHAT TO EXPECT Whether you are launching your first company, scaling an existing business, growing your professional network, building a personal brand, exploring real estate, raising capital, creating content, or simply looking to meet more motivated people, this weekend was created for you.