Meet some of the local aspiring entrepreneurs that were invited to participate in Tulsa's newest Accelerator program, Builders + Backers.

Last June, ten aspiring entrepreneurs were invited to participate in a brand new Accelerator program in Tulsa called Builders + Backers. Every person accepted to the Idea Accelerator received a $5,000 Pebble Grant and coaching to fuel an experiment that could maybe contribute to helping solve a problem they care about. Did it work? What lessons came from it? Would they do it again?

Join us for an exciting conversation with some of the members of this inaugural cohort. We'll hear more about the program itself, as well as engage in a deep dive around their experiments, their personal experiences engaging in business development in Tulsa, and hopes moving forward. Networking will follow.

Masks required for attendees as this is an indoor event.

Panelists include:

Michael Mbaluka Mutinda, Tulsa Loyalty Program

Chantelle Lott, BLKTandem.com

Jackiez Gonzalez, Regenerate|Reimagine

Why the Business Development Crew exists: To enhance Tulsa by developing Tulsa’s individuals, businesses and the economy.

Things we care about:

• Professional networking and development

• Small business and entrepreneurship

• Economic development

TYPROS is committed to providing accessible and inclusive programming for all members of our community. For questions about accessibility, requests for accommodations, or to inform about dietary restrictions, please contact Andrea at andreapemberton@typros.org at least 48 hours in advance of the event.