Entrepreneurs and Innovators Council

Details:
We will have a talk on Venture Capital and Startups with Dan Sinawat CEO, VC, Dr. Sara Rana, MD, MBA, VC + Family Office with networking and pizza!
5:30 PM In-Person Start - Lots of free pizza and non-alcoholic beverages - Thank you Improving, our food, drink and location sponsor!!
When: Monday, Nov. 3
Where: 5445 Legacy Drive, Plano, Room 100
RSVP Here

VIP Speaker and Networker: Dan Sinawat's Bio:
Dan is a distinguished AI Champion, recently honored as one of the AI75 Top Artificial Intelligence Innovators in Dallas-Fort Worth by Dallas Innovates, the Dallas Regional Chamber, and Dallas AI. Dan founded the AI CONNEX, a global AI community that aims to connect people, help businesses to find the right partners that help solve problems using AI and latest technologies. He also has a passion for innovation, collaboration, and making impact to the communities.

- Founder: Established AI CONNEX with a mission to democratize access to AI, particularly for underrepresented groups. Addresses the trust issue in AI by connecting businesses and individuals with reliable AI solutions.
- Purpose-Driven Innovator: Believes in doing things for a purpose beyond business, aiming to uplift communities and foster trust through AI.
- AI Consulting: Providing consulting and implementation services with specialization in computer vision, Gen AI and ML technologies for various verticals such as construction, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and finance.

CEO of VC ARENA - VCs x FAMILY OFFICES x FOUNDERS ONLY
VC Arena is a community where venture capitalists meet founders to face-off on due diligence for evaluation, funding and feedback on their businesses to accelerate their startup's growth...
Board Member of the Japan-America Society, Global Ambassador to SuperAI, and Advisor to Legendary Ventures.
VCARENA
AICONNEX

VIP Speaker and Networker: Dr. Sara Rana, MD, MBA's Bio:
Dr. Sara Rana is a mission-driven leader at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and policy. With a dual background in medicine and business (MD/MBA), She has built and scaled healthtech startups, led multimillion-dollar restructuring and revenue growth initiatives in clinical operations, and now invest in opportunisitc DPI-driven investments and advise on Responsible AI policy for one of the largest health agencies in the U.S.

As a former healthtech CEO and current Associate Partner at Legendary Ventures, she invests in the next generation of entrepreneurs across all industries--from AI, consumer, digital health, and infrastructure startups.

"Whether I’m building from scratch, fixing what’s broken, or funding what’s next—I care deeply about driving impact at scale and ensuring that technology works for everyone."

Come out to our special event meetup.
5:30 PM Start
When: Monday, Nov 3- Free Pizza and Beverages sponsored by Improving
Where: 5445 Legacy Drive Room 100, Plano
RSVP Here

In this meetup, you will also take advantage of:
ELEVATOR PITCH. Take this opportunity to pitch to our friendly group! If you have a startup, startup idea, or growing company, use the 1-minute on the agenda to promote it to the informal group!
NETWORKING. Prepare to network before and afterward (job seekers, service providers, and students welcome). Bring business cards!
JOB SEEKER – HIRING MANAGER/RECRUITER? Be ready to give a short description of your background, target job, and targeted companies. If you are a recruiter or hiring, be prepared to describe what you are seeking.
RAFFLE. We will have a raffle of a token of our appreciation. Bring a business card to drop into the participation hat!
DONATION. Please donate to keep these meetings going! You can give before the meeting or during the session (donate here or bring the recommended at least $10 cash).
SPONSORS:
Improving Enterprises provides our regular location, pizza, equipment, and personal support to EIC. For IT Consulting, Agile Training and Software Development see improving.com. Improving also leads in training for SCRUM, AI and other areas with classes open to the public - and members of EIC for 30% if you show up to the in-person meetup for the code. Here is the link to their courses.
Myngly App is a free networking app for professionals and business leaders (of all levels) - here is a code to be pre-vetted for Entrepreneurs and Innovators Meetup members: E&ICOUNCIL . Download at mynglydotcom.
Pro-Forma Inc. is a pre-revenue startup tool that is free in many parts and provides the most cost-effective best-in-class pre-revenue valuation for a fraction of the cost and with this code: EUOW7J7 a 20% discount - pro-formadotcom/valuation-analysis.
EngageBest Fractional CMO Services with business growth, strategic planning, communications and AI for business growth advisory.
See you there!
Bring:

1. Something to take notes on
2. Business cards for networking and the raffle
3. Cash for the donation in person or donate here
4. Your elevator pitch for the group (if you wish)
5. Events information you know about of interest to Entrepreneurs

RSVP Here
Look forward to seeing you there!
Jeannie Lewis, JD, MBA
Entrepreneurs and Innovators Council Owner, Host and Organizer
Tony Klinkert, DE, PE, CMA
Founder of the formerly known as Plano Software Entrepreneurs Meetup
Doctor of Engineering, Professional Engineer
Certified Master Architect
Collin College Instructor

Join a talk and live Q&A on "CodeLaunch and its Founder's Entrepreneurial Journey" with Jason W.Taylor, President and Founder of CodeLaunch, Angel Investor, Serial Entrepreneur, Advocate for Founders, Musician, Space Camp Graduate
Sign up Now!
5:30 PM In-Person Start - Lots of Pizza, beverages, and facility sponsored by Improving Enterprises.
When: Monday, Dec. 1st
Where: Improving Enterprises Global Headquarters, 5445 Legacy Dr. Suite #100, Plano, TX 75024
RSVP Here

Key Points ofJason W. Taylor, President and Founder of CodeLaunch, Angel Investor, Serial Entrepreneur, Advocate for Founders' Talk:

1. What is CodeLaunch?
2. How does CodeLaunch help entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and the business and innovation ecosystem?
3. What is Jason Taylor's entrepreneurial journey and his advice to entrepreneurs?
4. How is Improving related to CodeLaunch?
5. Q and A

Jason W. Taylor, President and Founder of CodeLaunch, Angel Investor, Serial Entrepreneur, Advocate for Founders' Bio:

As the President and Founder of CodeLaunch, I help early-stage tech startup founders get their digital products off the ground and increase their chances of launching, raising funding, and succeeding as disruptive ventures. I'm passionate about Conscious Capitalism and manage the Improving–CodeLaunch FUEL Fund, which invests directly into the growing community of CodeLaunch alumni.

You can learn more about the CodeLaunch community and our commitment to Conscious Capitalism through the We Code, You Launch podcast — available on all major platforms.

Curious how CodeLaunch was born out of Code Authority, and how both were acquired by Improving?

I share the full story here:
https://www.entrepreneur.com/starting-a-business/how-a-college-football-contract-opened-the-door-to-helping/474800

Come out to our special event meetup.
5:30 PM Start
When: Monday, Dec. 1st - Lots of Pizza, beverages, and facility sponsored by Improving Enterprises.
Where: Improving Enterprises Global Headquarters, 5445 Legacy Dr., Suite #100, Plano, TX 75024
RSVP Here
In this meetup, you will also take advantage of:
ELEVATOR PITCH. Take this opportunity to pitch to our friendly group! If you have a startup, startup idea, or growing company, use the 1-minute on the agenda to promote it to the informal group!
NETWORKING. Prepare to network before and afterward (job seekers, service providers, and students welcome). Bring business cards!
JOB SEEKER – HIRING MANAGER/RECRUITER? Be ready to give a short description of your background, target job, and targeted companies. If you are a recruiter or hiring, be prepared to describe what you are seeking.
RAFFLE. We will have a raffle of a token of our appreciation. Bring a business card to drop into the participation hat!
DONATION. Please donate to keep these meetings going! You can give before the meeting or during the session (donate here or bring the recommended at least $10 cash).
SPONSORS:
Improving Enterprises provides our location, pizza, equipment, and personal support to EIC. For IT Consulting, Agile Training and Software Development, see improving.com. Improving also offers training in SCRUM, AI, and other areas, with classes open to the public. Members of EIC receive 30% off Improving's industry-leading training, which includes certifications respected globally, if they attend the in-person meetup for the code. Here is the link to their courses.
Myngly App is a free networking app for professionals and business leaders (of all levels) - here is a code to be pre-vetted for Entrepreneurs and Innovators Meetup members: E&ICOUNCIL . Download at mynglydotcom.
Pro-Forma Inc. is a pre-revenue startup tool that is free in many parts and provides the most cost-effective best-in-class pre-revenue valuation for a fraction of the cost and with this code: EUOW7J7 a 20% discount - pro-formadotcom/valuation-analysis.
See you there!
Bring:

1. Something to take notes on
2. Business cards for networking and the raffle
3. Cash for the donation in person or donate here
4. Your elevator pitch for the group (if you wish)
5. Events information you know about of interest to Entrepreneurs

RSVP Here
Look forward to seeing you there!
Jeannie Lewis, JD, MBA
Host and Organizer
Tony Klinkert, DE, PE, CMA
Founder
Doctor of Engineering, Professional Engineer
Certified Master Architect
Collin College Instructor