In addition to our Speakers and VIP reception opportunities, we have planned an Entrepreneurs Panel discussion and highly interactive roundtables for mentoring and meaningful connections.
Entrepreneurs' Rally XII
Keynote Speakers: Bill Walton, Candice Mama, & others
EO Minnesota, Traction Capital, and Hill Capital Corporation present the Entrepreneurs’ Rally XII on May 9, 2024. The Rally, an annual event, is built by Entrepreneurs, for Entrepreneurs.
Bill Walton
NBA Legend Turned Business Maven
Bill Walton is an NBA champion and member of the Basketball Hall of Fame.
- Accolades: Inducted into the Academic All America Hall of Fame and the Guinness Hall of Brilliance; Emmy winner for sports broadcasting and an environmental documentary.
- Broadcaster and Analyst: Ranked among the top 50 sports broadcasters of all time and one of the top 10 pundits in America.
- Entrepreneur: Executive Chairman of Connect SD Sport Innovators (SDSI), mentoring startups and fostering sports business growth; recognized as a Top 20 Business Athlete.
Candice Mama
Vogue Paris’ Most Inspiring Woman 2020 | TedX Speaker
Candice Mama is an internationally recognized speaker and advocate for forgiveness and reconciliation.
- Accolades: Among Vogue Magazine’s Top 33 Most Inspiring Women; Top 20 African Women by the AU and UN; featured in the #UN75 People; 75 Stories.
- Notable Recognition: Received the Human Beacon of Dignity Award; her story inspired the documentary “It’s A Pleasure to Meet You.”
- Authorship & Speaking: Author of “Forgiveness Redefined” and two other publications; TEDx speaker and international podcaster.
- Current Role: Co-CEO of AIME, a global systems design organization, with impactful work in initiatives like Women Power in South Africa.
Agenda
7:30AM: Registration Opens + Coffee & Connecting
8:15AM: Welcome, EO Event Organizers
8:30AM: Opening Speaker
9:00AM: Roundtable Mentoring & Meaningful Connections
10:30AM: Keynote by Speaker #1
12:50PM: Lunch Panel, “The Entrepreneurial Journey”, EO Members
1:30PM: Curated Connections & Attendee Experience Sharing
3:00PM: Keynote by Speaker #2
4:00PM: Happy Hour + VIP Reception
5:30PM: Event Concludes
*Subject to Change
The 12th Annual Entrepreneurs’ Rally brings together over 500 entrepreneurs for a full day of learning, networking, and making new connections.
WHY ATTEND
- Connect with other entrepreneurs
- Meet industry leaders and experts
- Hear from nationally renowned speakers
- Get hands-on advice on how to get more out of your business
Leverage your personal brand to build trust and equity - Deepen sales, finance, marketing, operations skills and more.
Why Attend The Rally
“The quality of mentors was impressive. They were engaged and really helpful. The experience really buoyed me at a difficult time in our third year as a start-up business.”
Ty EbertThiede Manufacturing
“This is an incredible chance to get solid advice from successful local leaders, as well as meeting interesting and passionate early stage entrepreneurs. If you go to one event this year to help your business, make it the Entrepreneurs' Rally.”
Caitlin RogersNext Day Animations
“I attended my first Entrepreneurs' Rally two years ago, and I can honestly say that the people I met and the mentorship I received that night propelled my business like pouring gas on a fire! Here I am two years later, and now I'm an EO Accelerator member!”
Dick PolipnickOnline Growth Systems