There’s a delicate balance between building a business and maintaining your own happiness, and despite what people say, you don’t have to sacrifice one to have the other.The folks at M2 Events want to see fellow young entrepreneurs succeed, so they’re revamping the entire conference format for millennials with M2: The Journey. No more boring afternoon panels, ladies and gentlemen.
DJ Cardboard Cousin will be spinning, Allen Edmonds will be giving away some slick kicks, and Myclo is doing giveaways (everyone registered is automatically entered into the raffle!), and there is a carefully curated, high-pace set of stories that follow the arc of your first couple years into starting a business. All the ups, downs, and pivots.
The Speakers:
began his career as an investment banker for Bank of America. In 2015 he started Wall Street Paper, an online fashion blog that highlights his unique sense of style. He became a GQ Insider in 2015 and by the end of the year had reached the 30K milestone for Instagram followers. He’s built brand relationships and cultivated a unique follower base, and is beginning the process of launching a custom suit line for his followers to join in on the experience he’s created on Wall Street Paper.
Jonathan Lacoste is the Co-founder & COO of Jebbit, a digital marketing software company that rewards customers for engagement in advertisements. Jonathan was named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 and Jebbit was named by CNBC as one of the Top 25 Most Promising Companies in the World. Lacoste raised his first round of VC funding at age 19, making him one of the youngest to ever do so. He’s been featured on CNBC for being the youngest entrepreneur to be named on the Forbes list and is a contributor to Inc Magazine.
Partha Unnava is the CEO of Better Walk and recently inducted member Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2015. Through his hustle and determination to bring Better Walk to life, Partha was given the opportunity to present his product in front of the man himself, President Obama. Partha has made sure to spread and share his knowledge by serving as a startup mentor and consultant. He has spoken at numerous colleges, as well as on the TEDx Georgia Tech stage, and at General Assembly.
The Agenda:
7:00 PM – Doors & Networking
8:00 PM – DJ
8:30 PM – Main Program
10:00 PM – Networking, Sponsor Giveaways, Pictures
11:00 PM – Afterparty
