FWD (For Women & Diversity) Collective
ABOUT the FWD Collective Movement:
FWD is a community dedicated to professional inclusion. We host summits & workshops internationally featuring women, P.O.C., and under-represented individuals. Our platform & events connect emerging entrepreneurs with established executives by facilitating discussions and providing tangible strategies for business development, innovation, building teams, securing venture capital, and beyond.
2016 - Present | Founder
HIGhlights Of Michael's Work:
Founded summit and expanded nationally within 6 months
Hosted summits across Chicago, San Francisco, and Indianapolis + expanding in 2019
Multiple businesses have started as a result of FWD
20+ client engagements have come out of summits
And the cultural implications created are unmeasurable, but anecdotally via testimonials, making an incredible impact
Launched Membership platform, Marketplace, and Original Content for community
Speakers at summit include IL Lt. Gov, Chicago Deputy Mayor, Forbes 30Under30,
SF Summit 2018 event trending on Twitter #3 in all of San Francisco