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 (1)
See all- Conscious Capitalism with Improving Enterprises' Chief of Staff, Susan Fojtasek5445 Legacy Dr suite 100, Plano, TX
Join a talk and live Q and A on "Conscious Capitalism" - with Susan Fojtasek, Chief of Staff for Improving Enterprises
5:30 PM In-Person Start - Lots of Pizza, beverages, and facility sponsored by Improving Enterprises.
When: Monday, Sept 8th
Where: Improving Enterprises Global Headquarters, 5445 Legacy Dr. Suite #100, Plano, TX 75024
RSVP HereKey Points of Susan Fojtasek's Talk:
- Susan's story
- Improving's story
- Conscious Capitalism
- Advice from Susan
- Q and A
Susan Fojtasek's Bio:
As Chief of Staff at Improving, Susan plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the company's strategic vision. She is entrusted with the responsibility of driving strategic, operational, and managerial initiatives directly with the CEO. In addition, she serves as a crucial link between the CEO and the senior executive team, ensuring seamless communication, coordinated efforts, and accountability at the highest levels of the organization.
Previous to this role, Susan was Senior Vice President of Operations and has also has leadership roles within the Dallas enterprise as VP of Consulting with over 20 years of experience in consulting.
She joined Improving as a founding member in 2007 and is passionate about creating a great company culture with the strong processes that contribute to our delivery excellence.Susan started her career as a software engineer at Raytheon E-Systems, and later worked as principal consultant and director of global sourcing for Valtech Technologies.
Susan earned an MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas and a B.S. in Computer Science from Texas A&M University. She serves as vice-chair of the Texas A&M Computer Science & Engineering Department Advisory Council. She is a recipient of the Silver award for Stevie Women in Business in the Maverick of the Year category.
Susan enjoys spending time with her family & friends, participating in outdoor activities, and traveling to new places.
Come out to our special event meetup.
5:30 PM Start
When: Monday, Sept 8 - Lots of Pizza, beverages, and facility sponsored by Improving Enterprises.
Where: Improving Enterprises Global Headquarters, 5445 Legacy Dr., Suite #100, Plano, TX 75024
RSVP Here
In 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 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
Host and Organizer
Tony Klinkert, DE, PE, CMA
Founder
Doctor of Engineering, Professional Engineer
Certified Master Architect
Collin College Instructor
