EIR: The Business Language No One Taught You

This high-energy opening session with 2025 Entrepreneur in Residence (Focus: Black Entrepreneurs), Shevonne Chin, sets the tone for your entire entrepreneurial journey. We’ll strip down the intimidating, jargon-filled world of business and rebuild it in your language—plain, powerful, and Black business owner–focused. You’ll leave this session not just informed, but empowered, able to walk into a pitch meeting, bank, or boardroom with boldness and fluency. This is your chance to speak business like a boss, starting with a personalized “Word Bank” and new confidence.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn essential business terms and acronyms (from ROI to SOPs)
• Translate confusing contracts, funding calls, and grant terms with ease
• Build your personal “Business Word Bank” for everyday use