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

 

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