Finding Your Ecosystem

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Topic:
Finding Your Ecosystem

This topic will delve into the prevalent challenges that entrepreneurs often encounter on their business journeys. From issues like financial constraints to marketing struggles, the overview will identify these pain points and provide insights into leveraging the various tools at entrepreneurs' disposal. The discussion will offer practical guidance on how to navigate and overcome these challenges by harnessing innovative solutions and technology, fostering a proactive and informed approach to entrepreneurship.

Bio:
Holly Burrow is the founder of EqALL Business Solutions. A serial entrepreneur, today Holly focuses on growing community engagement, guiding entrepreneurs to capital and business development to open the door for new start-ups to find success. Using her experience as a founder she is committed to the growth of both entrepreneurs and their ventures.

As a founder focused on serving founders, Holly is an innovative and creative solution provider, is experienced as a small business growth strategist and has a commitment to agility for growth. Holly has advised over 1,000 small business owners and has used that experience to build the best in class tools for empowering business support organizations, economic development teams and non-profits to improve the founder experience through access to resources and connections.
eqALL supports startups and the spaces that help them grow. As a partner they build client rapport, track growth metrics and help build narrative of reportable success.
eqALL works on the behalf of each organization to serve early-stage founders on an at-need basis keeping operations costs low through programs support and development.
Kymberly Nielsen- Statewide Program Manager for the Center for Women Entrepreneurs. Kymberly’s entrepreneurial experience includes 20 years as an Independent Professional Event Planner, and managing partner of her family owned business that recently celebrated 50 years in Texas. She is a Certified Entrepreneur Center Manager, Kauffman FastTrack Manager, and a Growth Wheel certified Business Advisor.

Christene Dino-Hobbs- Christene Dino-Hobbs is the Founding Partner of Island Wealth Strategies, a fiduciary financial planning practice that works with business owners, families, and medical professionals to help them increase profitability and quality of life. Christene is a seasoned wealth advisor specializing in guiding clients through vital financial decisions, such as estate planning and business exit strategies. With over a decade of industry experience and a family legacy in financial services, she brings invaluable insight to her clients. Committed to leaving a positive impact, Christene fosters inclusive practices and diverse perspectives within her practice, empowering individuals to navigate their financial journeys with confidence.

Omar Salazar- Founder/CEO at Enlace Solutions LLC is a communicator, a bridge-builder, and a connector. I am a Bilingual consultant with a background in Human Rights education & advocacy, and I'm passionate about merging justice work and statistical analysis. Committed to equity and associated ventures, I support businesses and nonprofit organizations in making their products and programming the best possible for Spanish-speaking populations through my business, Enlace Solutions LLC.

Amber Yourman- Director of Operations, eqALL Business Solutions. Serial entrepreneur with experience in restaurant, retail, e-commerce, consumer services and nonprofit management. BBA in Entrepreneurial Management from TCU, Neeley School of Business.

About the Brew:
The IQ® Brew is a free, public networking and educational series featuring short presentations from entrepreneurs, small business owners and subject-matter experts.
The goal of The IQ® Brew is to share the successes and challenges the Richardson business community has faced and to pass along the knowledge needed to start and grow a business here.

Agenda
· 8:30 a.m. - Networking
· 9:00 a.m. - Opening Remarks
· 9:05 a.m. - Introductions
· 9:15 a.m. - IQ Speakers
· 9:45 a.m. - Q&A