Entrepreneurship & Elections: A Conversation with Andrew Yang!

Entrepreneurship & Elections: Increasing Participation from Underrepresented Communities!

Featuring a conversation with serial entrepreneur and founder of the Forward Party, Andrew Yang; we’ll discuss the importance of creating space for entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and schools of thought to explore, iterate, and achieve the American Dream. Moderated by Ginger Koto Vaughn, he’ll chat with Katie Mehnert, Anna Dai, and Janice Tran – climatetech startup founders with Greentown Labs – and Paul Gor with the Asian Chamber of Commerce in Houston.

Speakers

• Andrew Yang, Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of the Forward Party
• Katie Mehnert, Founder and CEO, ALLY Energy
• Anna Dai, Founder and CEO, Varea Energy
• Janice Tran, Co-Founder and CEO, Kanin Energy
• Paul Gor, Director of Community Development, Asian Chamber of Commerce Houston

Moderator

• Ginger Koto Vaughn, Strategic Business Communications, Rice Business – Jones Graduate School of Business

Hosts

• Donna Cole, President and CEO, Cole Chemical & Distributing, Inc.
• Jody Lee, Chairwoman, Southwestern National Bank

Agenda

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM: Check-In and Networking

3:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Panel Discussion – Entrepreneurship & Elections: Increasing Participation from Underrepresented Communities!

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Networking (Including Drinks + Small Bites)

Venue Information:

Greentown Labs Houston

4200 San Jacinto St.

Houston, TX 77004

Questions? Reach out to Greentown Labs’ Events Coordinator, Iren Wang ([email protected]).