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Calling All Startups!
ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY for SXSW Pitch 2026 — one of the world’s premier showcases for innovative technology and disruptive ideas.

This is your chance to:

Pitch in front of top-tier investors, media, and industry leaders

Gain unmatched visibility on a global stage

Join an alumni network of companies that have collectively raised $22B+

Don’t miss it — apply now:

SXSW Pitch SXSW Pitch showcases innovative new technology to a panel of industry experts, high-profile media professionals, and venture capital and angel investors.

Calling all data, tech & design pros in ! Join us for the City Hackathon 🧑‍💻 Nov 7-9 at UofMemphis FedEx Institute! Innovate solutions for our city & network with local experts and peers. Register! 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/city-hackathon-2025-tickets-1652905387509
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City Hackathon 2025 This is the official registration page to join a hacker team during the 2025 City of Memphis Hackathon Friday, Nov. 7 - Sunday, Nov. 9

Sales isn’t just about closing deals – it’s about building trust, solving problems, and creating value.

On Wednesday, September 4th (12–1 PM CST), join us for an interactive session led by Andre Fowlkes, where we’ll demystify the sales process and explore how to:

Identify the right customers

Design a sales process that works for your business

Develop outreach strategies that feel authentic

Turn conversations into conversions

Whether you’re making your first sale or scaling your efforts, this session will give you the mindset and tools to grow your revenue sustainably.

📅 Date: September 4, 2026
⏰ Time: 12–1 PM CST
🎤 Hosted by: Andre Fowlkes

👉 Register Here: https://jazpqjuxujz.typeform.com/to/IB2rJOpp

This session is part of The Entrepreneur’s Journey Program, equipping founders and business leaders with the tools to thrive.

Sky High Entrepreneurship Series Session 2:
CRAFTING PITCHES THAT CLARIFY AND COMPEL

We will explore how you can leverage the pitching process to elevate your business strategy.

Whether preparing for client meetings, seeking investments, or showcasing to the community, a concise and captivating pitch can sharpen your message and illuminate your business's unique attributes.

In this session, you will learn how to distill your business to its essence, communicate with confidence, and tailor your pitch to diverse audiences.

The focus is on enhancing clarity as a founder, with practical frameworks and real-life examples to help structure your ideas and find your authentic voice. Discover strategies to avoid common pitching mistakes and leave a lasting impression in various environments.

This session seamlessly integrates with the Entrepreneur’s Journey Program, featuring a dedicated module on pitch development. Enrolled participants will access tools for refining their messaging, while newcomers are warmly invited to join and kickstart their entrepreneurial journey.

🌟 SESSION 2: CRAFTING PITCHES THAT CLARIFY AND COMPEL
👤 HOSTED AND LED BY Eric Mathews
🗓️ DATE: 8/21/25
🕛 TIME: 12PM - 1PM CST

🔗 REGISTER HERE: https://calendly.com/ryanram/sky-high-entrepreneurs-journey-session-2?month=2025-08&date=2025-08-21

We were honored to welcome the American Enterprise Institute to Memphis for the Solutions Summit.

It was more than a convening. It was a statement of direction for our community.

Over two focused days, we centered Memphis in the national conversation on housing, the future of AI and work, and how cities like ours are actively shaping what opportunity looks like in America.

The American Dream must be redefined to reflect the full geography of innovation and impact. That includes Memphis. And we are making sure it does.