About us
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
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Trends in Innovations with MD of Innovation Centers Int'l and SMU Prof
5445 Legacy Dr suite 100, Plano, TX, USJoin a talk and live Q&A on "Trends in Innovation" with Phil Andrews, Managing Director at International Innovation Centers, Adjunct Professor at SMU, teaching Smart Manufacturing (to graduate students) and Introduction to Manufacturing Processes (also to graduate students).
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5:30 PM In-Person Start - Lots of Pizza, beverages, and facility sponsored by Improving Enterprises.
When: Monday, Feb. 2nd.
Where: Improving Enterprises Global Headquarters, 5445 Legacy Dr. Suite #100, Plano, TX 75024
RSVP HereKey Points of Phil Andrews Talk:
1. What is innovation
2. The history of innovation
3. What it takes to encourage innovation
4. What kinds of innovation make the biggest difference where
5. Trends in innovation
Q and APhil Andrew's Bio:
I am currently serving on the Board of the National Innovation Centers and I am a mentor for the Cleantech Open (a premier Accelerator in Los Angeles). My role is to offer services to aspiring entrepreneurs & startup companies on a variety of topics ranging from Breakthrough Thinking to developing successful Business Plans for submission to Angels, VCs, and Gov. Agencies. I have served on the Boards of three great NPOs (the Holistic Education Institute, the Young Scholars Institute, and The DFW Innovation Center). I also served on the Boards of five other enterprises (including three for-profit companies ). I have been performing as a freelance consultant since 205. I have been involved with several consulting firms catering to small & medium-sized size enterprises focused on strategic & business plans, leadership & organizational development, creative disruption/enterprise transformation, business improvement, and Digital Transformation. I have held several high-level positions, including CEO, COO, CAO, CIO, VP of Biz Development, Consulting Practice Leader, Managing Director, and Business Manager. I am an adjunct professor at SMU, teaching Smart Manufacturing to graduate students. All of them are employees of one of the best A&D companies in Ft. Worth. I just finished my 7th year with them.
Come out to our special event meetup.
5:30 PM Start
When: Monday, Feb 2nd - Lots of Pizza, beverages, and facility sponsored by Improving Enterprises.
Where: Improving Enterprises Global Headquarters, 5445 Legacy Dr., Suite #100, Plano, TX 75024
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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 offers training in SCRUM, AI, and other areas, with classes open to the public. Members of EIC receive 30% off Improving's industry-leading training, which includes certifications respected globally, if they attend 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.
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
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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 Instructor6 attendees
Past events
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