The NYC Chapter of Black Connect
presents FeverPitch 2021
in partnership with
The National Competition Begins in NYC
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
4pm to 5:30 pm EST
CAST YOUR VOTE DURING THE EVENT!
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How it Works?
Presenting the 7 NYC Finalists. . . .
Voting will be activated after the last finalist concludes her pitch
Meet Our Guest Speaker!
Clayton Banks, CEO
Silicon Harlem
Clayton Banks is the CEO and co-founder of Silicon Harlem whose goal is to combine technology and innovation with affordable connectivity that can enable a sustainable economic engine in emerging communities across the United States. Under his leadership, Silicon Harlem has attracted over $50 million dollars into upper Manhattan and Mr. Banks has positioned Upper Manhattan as a tech and innovation hub that is one of the fastest growing areas for tech startups, entrepreneurs, and companies.
Prior to Silicon Harlem, Banks was a pioneer in the cable and communications industry. He set the vision for Ember Media, a development group that builds digital solutions and interactive applications for top brands and non-profit organizations, across multiple platforms. Known as a pragmatic visionary, Banks has developed and deployed leading edge technology and applications for network cloud, gaming consoles, social media, augmented and virtual reality, interactive TV, tablets, mobile apps and over 400 interactive properties. Banks worked with former President of the United States Bill Clinton to publish a first-of-its-kind interactive college guide series called "The Key", that targets underserved communities and features Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Hispanic Serving Institutions. Banks served as Vice President of Affiliate Relations for Comedy Central.
He has been recognized with many awards and honors including selected as one of New York Cities “Tech Power 50” leaders in the technology industry. Banks has been inducted into the Library of Congress, has received proclamations from the Public Advocate, Manhattan President's office, Brooklyn’s President Office, and Advocate of the Year from Society for Africans in Diaspora.
Are you ready to slay your pitch?
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If you’re serious about leveraging your pitch to generate massive currency that will make your business profitable, legendary, and unstoppable, then join Ms. Williams’ clients - Microsoft, LinkedIn, Google, and eBay, as well as Fortune 500 executives, speakers, and entrepreneurs - to strengthen your pitch and get what you’re worth. Her pitches aren’t soft…they WIN.
Listen to Episode 1 on Blackconnect.com