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SOcial Entrepreneur summit
& ecosystem fundraiser


SAT. AUGUST 5TH, 2023 | 5-10PM | CENTRE CLUB | Business Casual | 123 WESTSHORE BLVD TAmpa, FL 33609

PRESENTED BY PHOENIX PORTFOLIO PARTNERS and the CHAMPA BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATIOn

Welcome to the Social Entrepreneur Summit & Ecosystem Fundraiser — an event that invites you to join hands with 600+ industry veterans, academic leaders, and passionate social entrepreneurs in transforming the world, one step at a time.

FAVOB

FAVOB empowers veterans with resources to build businesses, networks and connectivity within Florida

Brighter Times

Brighter Times delivers an in-person and virtual platform for students to assist with mental health advocacy.

Synapse FL

Synapse empowers Florida's entire innovation ecosystem and will utilize the $15K for student scholarships to join the annual summit free of charge.

NGT 360

NGT builds immersive Hight School courses within Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership

meet the 4 beneficiaries

PRIMARY BENEFICIARY
FAVOB Goal: $45K

SUPPORTING BENEFICIARIES
NGT 360 Goal: $15K
Synapse Florida Goal: $15K
Brighter Times Goal: $15K

The stakes are high, and so is our goal! We aim to raise a total of $90,000, which will be split between FAVOB, Synapse Florida, Brighter Times and Next Gen 360

Each of our Summit’s will illuminate a social enterprise partner within our four pillars; Healthcare, Education, Veteran Empowerment, Innovative Economic Development.

FLORIDA'S 1ST SOCIAL ENTERPRISE Summit

Event Schedule

Join us for an immersive evening, comprising a series of impactful activities, ranging from engaging meet-and-greets to thought-provoking panel discussions, interactive Q&A sessions, and a socially-funded memorabilia auction.

05 : 00 PM - 06: 00 PM

1
Panel Meet & Greet 
(VIP ONLY)

06 : 00 PM - 07 : 00 PM

2
social entrepreneur panel
(VIP ONLY)

07 : 00 PM - 07 : 30 PM

3
Q&A FOR PANEL
(VIP ONLY)

07 : 00PM - 10 : 00 PM

4
General Admission + VIP
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE Networking, open bar, h'orderves
executive speakers

meet our Social Entrepreneur Panelists

moderator

Stuart Smith

CEO of FAVOB | US Army Veteran

moderator

Ben Sever

CEO, Phoenix Portfolio Partners | Forbes Business Council Member

moderator

Avril Stinson
VIP
Jane Castor

Mayor of Tampa Bay

Brian Butler

Chairman, Tampa Bay Chamber | CEO of Vistra Communications | US Army Veteran

Wes Lehman

CEO of Urban Buffalo Marketing |Co-Founder of Synapse

Robyn Mussler

President/Founder of Connect-IT 360 | Principal, Resolution Management

Tori Leto

Founder of Brighter Times | Miss Tampa 2022

Cesar Hernandez

CEO of Omni Public

Mark Gesner

Social Enterprise Thought Leader

Maria Cherjovsky

Camaraderie Foundation

executive speakers

meet our Individual Speakers & SPonsors

Ambee Stephens

CEO of EmpowHERment

RYANN Halo

CEO of Salon Halo | President, Halo Consulting

Nadia Kaminskaya

CEO of Branding Bosses & News Bosses

Roberto Borrero

CEO of Tampa Business Club | CEO of Latin Chamber

Joe Hodges

CEO of CareValet | Social Entrepreneurship Professor, UT

Bob Dixon

President of 5 Eagles | Synapse Board Member | Army Veteran

Speaker Coming SOOn

watch our Past event video

pricing

tickets

Our aim is to raise a game-changing $90K, benefiting the FAVOB, Synapse FL, Brighter Times and NGT 360. Every ticket purchased, every idea shared, and every connection made brings us one step closer to our goal.

General Admission 7-10PM

$ 150

VIP 5-10pm

$ 199

SPONSORSHIPs

become a sponsor

$ 15,000- Title Investor
$ 10,000- Empowerment Investor
$ 5,000- Champion Partner
$ 2,500- Ecosystem accelerator
$ 1,500- Innovation Driver

Community support

Hear From Our Supporters

Participating in the Social Entrepreneur Summit & Ecosystem Fundraiser has been a game-changer for us at FAVOB. The event is not only a convergence of like-minded individuals but also a platform for impactful dialogue and actionable solutions. The funds raised make a tangible difference, fueling our initiatives and amplifying our mission to support veteran-owned businesses. This event is a must-attend for anyone committed to social impact.

FAVOB

The Social Entrepreneur Summit is a prime example of how we can drive change through collective effort. Brighter Times is proud to be associated with this fundraiser event, which is a catalyst for innovative thinking, partnership, and positive action. We have seen the profound impact that this summit has on our community, and we heartily recommend it to anyone looking to make a significant societal contribution.

Brighter Times

The Social Entrepreneur Summit & Ecosystem Fundraiser is a highlight in our calendar at Synapse Florida. It's an event that truly bridges the gap between ideas and impact. The inspiring panel discussions, networking opportunities, and the enthusiastic atmosphere make this event a standout. What's more, the funds raised directly support our mission to connect entrepreneurs, investors, and other stakeholders to accelerate success in Florida's thriving innovation economy.

Synapse
Location

Centre Club - Tampa

Our event will take place in the center of Tampa Bay at a prestigious private club. 

bECOME A SPONSOR

FIll out the form below and our team will be in contact with you to discuss the sponsorship options.