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The Next Generation: Trailblazing Tomorrow’s Innovation

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Join us for an inspiring evening where we delve into the journey of one of today’s most promising young entrepreneurs. This event offers a unique opportunity to hear firsthand how a visionary leader has navigated the challenges of launching and growing successful ventures in a competitive market.

Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, an investor looking for the next opportunity, or simply passionate about the future of innovation, this event will provide valuable perspectives and actionable strategies to help you stay ahead of the curve.

Attendees will gain insights from Izzy and Kelli that will enlighten important discussions among entrepreneurs and investors to discuss the trends, technologies, and ideas that are poised to revolutionize industries.

Speakers

Izzy Branam is a young entrepreneur from Zionsville, Indiana, and a student at Indiana University. At 13, Izzy founded Xygen Records, an international music label that managed over 100 artists and released 300+ tracks, with one song reaching 10 million streams. At 17, he developed Fia, an AI-driven hiring software that secured $1.5 million in pre-seed funding. Today, Izzy leads Relate XR, a digital therapeutics startup using virtual reality to treat substance use disorders. As CEO, he oversees the company's strategy and growth. Relate XR, spun out from Indiana University research, is currently conducting 3 federally-recognized clinical trials funded by over $5M in NIH research grants.

Kelli N. Jones is Co-Founder & General Partner for Sixty8 Capital, a seed-stage fund for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs. For the last 5 years, Kelli has led the transformation of a more diverse tech ecosystem in Indiana, through her organization Be Nimble Foundation. Since starting Be Nimble, she has trained 60+ Black and LatinX founders through her accelerator, upskilled Black career transitioners into tech careers, and has invested over $2M in capital and start-up resources.

Details

Date: Thursday, September 19th at 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Woodstock Country Club - 1301 W 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46208

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