Dhiraj Mukherjee of Shazam and Felecia Hatcher of Black Ambition Prize, promising exceptional insights for the local entrepreneurial community. Mukherjee's US debut amplifies the excitement for this year's event.
(Baton Rouge, La., April 22, 2024) Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week (BREW), powered by Nexus Louisiana, is thrilled to announce its headline speakers for this year's event: Dhiraj Mukherjee, Co-founder of Shazam, and Felecia Hatcher, CEO of Black Ambition Prize. This dynamic duo promises to bring unparalleled insights and inspiration to the entrepreneurial community in Baton Rouge. Notably, this will be Dhiraj Mukherjee's first time speaking in the US, adding an extra layer of anticipation to his keynote.
Dhiraj Mukherjee, renowned for his role in co-founding the groundbreaking music recognition platform, Shazam, with his keynote titled "Stayin Alive." Since the acquisition of Shazam by Apple for a staggering $400 million, Mukherjee has channeled his expertise into investing in over 250 innovative startups, ranging from AI to climate tech. His visionary approach to entrepreneurship has solidified his reputation as a transformative leader in the industry.
The "Stayin Alive" theme resonates deeply with Mukherjee's entrepreneurial journey, reflecting resilience, adaptability, and innovation in the face of challenges. Mukherjee's keynote promises to captivate attendees with engaging anecdotes, thought-provoking insights, and invaluable lessons from his remarkable career.
Felecia Hatcher, no stranger to pulling off the impossible, is an innovative powerhouse, personal transformation speaker, entrepreneur, and author. As the CEO of Pharrell Williams' Black Ambition Prize, she has invested in over 100 entrepreneurs who have collectively raised more than $95 million. Felecia's corporate career in marketing led her to influential positions at the Minnesota Timberwolves, Nintendo, Sony, and McKee Foods.
Today, Felecia's work shapes the way individuals show up, are valued, and financially benefit from playing full out in the innovation economy. Companies like Google, Disney, Spotify, EY, Target, Samsung, and Etsy call on Felecia to help them empower their teams and shape their inclusive innovation strategies by stepping into their Zone of Genius. Hatcher has been featured in Forbes, NBC Today Show, MSNBC, Wall Street Journal, and is a White House Champion of Change Honoree.
Following Mukherjee's keynote, Felecia Hatcher will guide attendees through a session designed to revolutionize their approach to work and innovation. Known for her impactful work with Black Ambition Prize, Hatcher's insights will provide attendees with actionable strategies to thrive in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.
With her keynote titled "Thriving," Felecia will empower attendees to tap into their Zone of Genius, driving them from merely "Stayin Alive" to truly thriving in their entrepreneurial endeavors. Her session will be an exploration of self-discovery, innovation, and the power of stepping into one's authentic self to achieve remarkable success.
BREW is all about three exhilarating days filled with inspiration, innovation, and collaboration. We're committed to empowering entrepreneurs in the Baton Rouge entrepreneurial ecosystem through a dynamic series of events, workshops, and networking opportunities. With the exciting additions of Mukherjee and Hatcher to our lineup, this year's BREW promises to be our most impactful event yet!
These back-to-back keynotes are set to happen on the morning of Thursday, May 9, the last day of the conference. This day will also feature the culminating High Stakes Pitch Competition for a $100K investment prize. The winner of this regional pitch competition will go on to compete for a $1,000,000 investment prize at the esteemed Startup World Cup Grand Finale in Silicon Valley.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from industry trailblazers and learn how to transform yourself and your organization for future success.
For more information, visit www.celebratebrew.com
About Nexus Louisiana
Nexus Louisiana’s mission is to accelerate the growth of high-potential companies by providing them with coaching, capital and connections. Its programs leverage regional collaboration to foster mentorship, investment and opportunity for local entrepreneurs to grow their ideas and transform the technology industry in Louisiana. For more information, please visit www.nexusla.org