Kick Off Happy Hour w/ MassChallenge

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Startup Grind Dallas is excited to support MassChallenge for the MassChallenge 2025 Kick-Off Happy Hour! This event is the perfect opportunity to connect with a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, and startup enthusiasts who are passionate about innovation and creating impactful change.

We’re celebrating two exciting milestones: the start of MassChallenge’s 2025 application season and the expansion of their Residency Program, designed to empower startups to reach new heights. Whether you’re a founder, a startup enthusiast, or someone curious about the entrepreneurial journey, this evening promises networking, inspiration, and fun.

Come join us for an unforgettable event filled with great conversations, opportunities to grow your network, and the chance to be part of a community that drives innovation forward. Let’s kick off the season together and celebrate the transformative potential of entrepreneurship!

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Hosted By

Isioma Orewa, Chapter Director

Isioma Orewa is a venture launcher and global commercialization strategist based in Dallas, TX. She leads Global GTM at Parallel Score/TipHub, a venture studio and investment firm focused on fostering a future-oriented global ecosystem. Isioma excels in spearheading product and venture launches, leveraging her expertise in marketing, sales, and strategic initiatives. She is adept at forging deep local and international connections, facilitating expansion for startups and enterprises alike.
In addition, Isioma founded Kurencee, a product marketing and growth agency that specializes in helping brands penetrate new markets through expert-driven strategies and innovative partnerships.
A Howard University psychology graduate, Isioma has a proven record in driving success across diverse sectors, utilizing insights into consumer behavior and business motivations. Her strategic planning and business development acumen have led to successful collaborations with major companies such as CashApp, LinkedIn, JP Morgan Chase, and Checkr, focusing on product testing and market launches.
Her global work has connected her with creative problem solvers and led to impactful solutions in emerging markets. Committed to promoting equity in economic growth, Isioma is involved with the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers and Shaper Impact Capital. She serves as the Dallas Chapter Director for Startup Grind and an Associate Board Member of the DEC Network.

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