IPN Networking Mixer: Austin, Texas on Sunday, November 20th, 2016
Are you a professional? Would you like the opportunity to network with other professionals like yourself? Whether you are a doctor, a nurse, a teacher, a paralegal or an engineer join us for a networking mixer event. Hosted by Ismaili Professionals Network – IPN Austin. Brunch will be served.
When: Sunday, November 20th, 2016 at 11:00AM (CST)
Where: Holiday Inn Express Inn N Austin- Round Rock TX
Register: Here.
IPN & I-CERV present a unique opportunity to give back and serve as ambassadors to our community. Be sure to register here and be part of IPN’s #GiveBackChallenge.
WHEN: December 25th, 2016 (Christmas Day)
WHO: Ismaili Professionals & Entrepreneurs in the Southeast Region
WHAT: Hosea Feed the Hungry
WHERE: Atlanta, GA
Please be sure to RSVP here as space is limited!! #GiveBackChallenge
IPN presents Tour of Atlanta: #LetsConnect
Join the IPN team for an evening of networking as we Tour the city of Atlanta! Be sure to mark your calendars for Thursday, November 17th 2016 from 5-7pm. Don’t forget to RSVP Here.
WHO: Professionals & Executives within the Ismaili community
WHEN: November 17th, 2016 (5-7pm)
WHERE: JCT Kitchen – Westside Urban Market, 1198 Howell Mill Rd #18, Atlanta, GA 30318
For more details email: [email protected]
Economic Planning Board for Western USA Presents IPN Morning Mixer
Topic: Impact Investing/ Strategic Philanthropy
Date: Saturday, November 19th, 2016 at 4pm
Table Lead: Rahim Rajan, Sr. Program Officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Where: Panera Bread, 17262 Redmond Way, Redmond 98052
Rahim S. Rajan is a Senior Program Officer in the Post-secondary Success Strategy, U.S. Programs at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Rahim leads and manages a diverse portfolio seeking to help faculty and post-secondary institutions benefit from high quality, personalized digital learning.
Come join us on Saturday, November 19th, 2016 at 4pm for an enlightening talk where Rahim Rajan will be discussing impact investing, also referred to as strategic philanthropy based on his more than 15 years of experience in non-profits and philanthropy.
For more details visit our page : https://www.facebook.com/groups/IPNWest/
The Ismaili Professionals Network (IPN) in collaboration with South Asian Chamber of Commerce (SACC) is holding a Boot Camp for Ismaili Professionals (IPs) and SACC members who have an interest in starting their own professional ventures. The objective of the Boot Camp is to provide current or aspiring entrepreneurs with tools and knowledge to help transform ideas into reality.
This event will take place in Houston at HPC Social Hall on Saturday, October 29th, 2016 from 8pm-10pm. The event will include dinner and networking followed by business plan pitches by five teams that have gone through the start-up boot camp over the last three weeks. Participation fee is $10 that includes dinner and competition attendance.
Industries covered:
· Real Estate
· Social Media
· Education
· Marketing
· Customer Service
Register here!
For more information, please visit www.ipnbootcamp.com/houston
IPN Morning Mixer: Social Annex, Los Angeles, Sunday, October 23rd
Come join other Ismaili professionals to learn about what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, as well as network with other Ismail professionals at Social Annex’s office in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 23rd at 10am.
Al Lalani wil be speaking on ”Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur – The Journey” and will be hosting a round table at his office – Social Annex.
For more details visit our page : https://www.facebook.com/groups/IPNWest/
IPN Networking Mixer: Chicago JK Social Hall on Saturday, October 15th
Come join your fellow Ismaili Professionals at IPN’s networking mixer on Saturday, October 15th in the Chicago JK Social Hall from 8:30pm to 10:30pm. The event will include speed networking, panel discussions with prominent Ismaili professionals and an opportunity to get your new LinkedIn profile picture taken!
Interested members can register at http://bit.ly/2dWBHme
Our keynote speakers include:
• Amyn Andharia – Regional Vice President at Oak Street Health, a Startup Healthcare Firm
Background and accolades: JD/MBA from Northwestern University, Former Regional Director of Ops at Enlivant, Former Associate at GE Ventures, Former Associate Manager at Merck.
• Nausheen Farishta – Senior Account Executive at Walker Sands Communications
Background and accolades: Fulbright Alum, Teach For America Alum, BA in Public Relations from Bradley University, Blogging, Social Media Management.
Attendees will be able to connect with a wide variety of Ismaili Professionals, strengthen existing relationships and discuss new ideas.
Cost for this event will be $10 per person and dinner will be served.
Interested members can register at http://bit.ly/2dWBHme
Economic Planning Board for Western USA Presents IPN Morning Mixer
Topic: How to Start and Sell a Startup
Date: Sunday, September 25th, 2016 10:00AM
Table Lead: Suleman Ali, Founder and CEO of TinyCo
Where: TinyCo’s office – 225 Bush St, #1900, San Francisco
Suleman ”Suli” Ali is a tech entrepreneur and angel investor. He was the Co-Founder and CEO of Esgut, a developer of Facebook Apps, acquired 10 months after founding, and Co-Founder and CEO of TinyCo, a developer of mobile games.
Come join us on Sunday, September 25th, 2016 for an enlightening talk where Suleman Suli Ali will give tips on how to be successful as an entrepreneur, and he will also share his career path and other suggestions for passionate entrepreneurs.
The Ismaili Professionals Network (IPN) in collaboration with South Asian Chamber of Commerce (SACC) is holding a Boot Camp for Ismaili Professionals (IPs) and SACC members who have an interest in starting their own professional ventures. The objective of the Boot Camp is to provide current or aspiring entrepreneurs with tools and knowledge to help transform ideas into reality.
This event will take place in Houston from October 8th to October 29th, 2016. Kick-off mixer will be held at Station Houston (map link) on October 8th, 2016 at 10:00 AM. There is no participation fee for attending the Mixer, however, registrations are required. Participation fee for 4-week Boot Camp is $25 (includes workshop material, food/drinks/snacks).
This educational program will be structured as a startup pitch competition. Over a series of 4 weeks, participants will:
· Form an entrepreneurial team and decide on a startup idea to pursue
· Build the foundation of a business model on how to bring the idea to market including: market analysis, operational plan and financial plan
· Engage with an experienced subject matter experts who will help the team focus on important areas of research and develop an investor presentation
· Create an investor pitch and present in front of a group
· Participate in full day workshop which features guest speakers and coaches
Key Dates:
Mixer Oct 8, 2016
Exec Summary Submission Oct 11, 2016
Qualification Decision Oct 13, 2016
Startup Workshop Oct 15, 2016
Flex Week Oct 22, 2016
Pitch Day Oct 29, 2016
For more information, please visit www.ipnbootcamp.com/houston
Webinar on September 25th, 2016: Understanding the Artificial Intelligence Revolution
Program Overview
Understanding the Artificial Intelligence Revolution: Advancement in Artificial Intelligence in recent years has presented technologies like self-driving cars and machines that understand speech, such as Amazon’s Echo device. Join Amyn Jan, Technical Director with the US Government, for a webinar on September 25th at 1pm EST and learn about concepts like Deep Learning and its application in Medicine, Agriculture, Media and other industries.
Speaker Profile
Amyn Jan
Technical Director, US Government
Amyn has spent over ten years with the US Government in various technical leadership roles working with diverse emerging technologies such as natural language processing, telematics & advanced cellular technologies. He is well-experienced in seeding several leading edge technical programs. Amyn has taught emerging technology classes in several US Government research forums as well as pioneered technical breakthroughs in this area. Prior to joining US Government, he spend ten years at private sector in applied research and product development. Amyn holds a Master’s Degree in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering as well as an MBA.
Register for the webinar today: Click here