fnDC Pitch Competition and Networking Reception with YTILI (June 14, 2022)
Washington DCJoin our chapter leaders in Washington DC this coming June 14, 2022 for a Pitch Competition and Networking Reception to be held at WeWork DC.
The Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) would like to welcome up to 10 members of the Founders Network DC to attend the Pitch Competition as observers and the Networking Reception to follow it. Or, if you are unable to attend the Pitch Competition, then just the Networking Reception.
The State Department wants to know who is being invited beforehand as well as who plans to attend since this is NOT a public event. Please RSVP and our chapter leaders will send an email to formally invite you to this event.
Program:
3:00pm to 4:30 pm ET - Pitch Competition where nine (9) of the YTILI Fellows will pitch their business/ideas to a panel of approximately 4 judges
4:30pm to 6:00pm ET - Business casual Networking Reception to allow the 48 YTILI Fellows to interact with representatives of the U.S. Department of State, and a small number of invited guests (mainly entrepreneurs from the local community).
Venue: WeWork, 1701 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
fnDC Chapter Leadership Team
- Chapter Director: Anil Karmel
- Membership Chair: Tony Ma
- Growth Chair: Barbara Buchanan
About Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI)
The Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) is the U.S. Department of State's flagship program for emerging entrepreneurs from Europe. The administering organization partnering with the Department of State is WorldChicago, a nonprofit organization working to foster mutual understanding through creating and supporting dynamic global relationships; connecting Americans with their global counterparts; and, building personal and professional bridges to create opportunities for dialogue, economic prosperity, and goodwill.
The YTILI program is a two-way exchange program designed to strengthen the transatlantic relationship, develop sustainable partnerships between U.S. and European entrepreneurs and innovators, promote regional integration and cooperation in Europe, and encourage European businesses, governments and civil society to develop their innovation ecosystems. The program includes a customized virtual YTILI entrepreneurial curriculum; a fellowship with a business or organization in one of nine (9) U.S. cities; opening and closing conferences; and alumni engagement opportunities.
Currently, the 2022 cohort of 48 YTILI Fellows are in the U.S. engaging in their program across the nine (9) U.S. cities – Albuquerque, New Mexico; Charlotte, North Carolina; Chicago, Illinois; Denver, Colorado; Detroit, Michigan; Huntsville, Alabama; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; San Diego, California; and, Seattle, Washington – where they have been placed with entrepreneurs and businesses. At the end of that component of the program, the 48 YTILI Fellows will all travel to Washington, DC, where WorldChicago and the U.S. Department of State (and other program partners) will host two days of professional and networking activities. The time in Washington, DC will provide Fellows with an opportunity for direct engagement with the Metro DC area entrepreneurial ecosystem as well as learn more about federal policies and resources to support entrepreneurship across the United States.
Confidentiality Policy:
All information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors, members, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity, Humility, Authenticity and Inclusivity.
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