What we’re about
RVA Works connects, inspires, educates, and empowers entrepreneurs!
RVA Works holds public events, provides cohort-based business acceleration. Through our Open Trellis technology emerging entrepreneurs attend educational events, receive business advice, credit counseling, and referrals to lenders.
RVA Works is also a promotional partner for 1 Million Cups events, a national program of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation that is designed to help entrepreneurs identify opportunities and overcome challenges.
In Richmond, Virginia 1 Million Cups is hosted by the Robins School of Business, University of Richmond, and pro bono events are offered on a hybrid basis to benefit those outside of our region.
Weekly speakers include entrepreneurs and those creating systems that support them. Speakers share their individual stories and motivation, their business model, and their growth strategy. Plus, attendees work to find ways that we can help the speaker.
Entrepreneurship provides society a way to change the economy and cultivate social impact through inclusion. The entrepreneurs who participate in our programming span industry sector, experience and education level, age groups, and ethnicity.
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Upcoming events (1)
See all- Nexus Impact Services - Human-centric AI SolutionsRobins School of Business, Richmond, VA
Meet the Founders of Nexus Impact Services
Nexus Impact Services leverages A.I. to bridge the gap between humanity, technology, and productivity . Using advanced AI integration to customize, preserve and optimize companies’ core values and operational efficiency. “We empower companies to protect, control and govern their own information.”
Meghan Gilson. From teacher to CEO, Ms. Gilson is a versatile leader with a unique blend of academic and entrepreneurial experience. Her background in education, coupled with a keen understanding of technology and business strategy, positions her at the forefront of innovative solutions. From developing engaging curriculum to co-founding a cutting-edge AI startup, Meghan seamlessly transitions between diverse roles, leveraging her strong instructional design, communication, and problem-solving skills to drive success.
Dan Humphrey. As Chief of Staff at Nexus Impact Services, Dan serves as a key partner to the CEO, driving strategic initiatives and fostering cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic and rapidly growing startup environment. “I lead organizational alignment, project management, and operational efficiency, ensuring that Nexus fulfills its mission and vision.” With a focus on research, data analysis, and executive support, Dan plays a pivotal role in empowering the leadership team and driving critical business initiatives to success. By cultivating transparent communication, promoting accountability, and championing operational excellence, Dan “contributes to a high-performance culture that values innovation and results-driven outcomes.”
The Discussion. 1 Million Cups is a national entrepreneurship program of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, which promotes peer learning and professional connections that assist entrepreneurs.
RVA Works brought 1 Million Cups to Richmond in 2014, and have supported over 400 meetups.
1 Million Cups - Richmond is hosted by the Robins School of Business, University of Richmond.
At each 1 Million Cups, business founders as guest speakers share about their ventures and discuss the challenges that they are facing during the development process. Participants can learn from the speakers’ experiences, discuss valuable insights, and connect with other entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and investors.
Logistics. Connect with entrepreneurs, learn from peers, and contribute to the conversation:
- Wednesday, Nov. 20th
- 8:30am EST - Coffee & Connection
- 9:00am - 10:00am EST - Presentation & Discussion
No pre-registration is required. Join us:
Robins School of Business
102 UR Drive, iLab Room 123
University of Richmond, VA 23173Parking. Free parking is available in the U5 and U6 lots immediately adjacent to the Robins School. Please enter the main foyer, turn to the left and proceed to room 123 (EY Innovation Lab) on the ground floor.
Please note that visitors have a two hour parking window.Please sign in when you enter the room, providing your license plate number.
On Zoom Webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81662048214?pwd=6Brd10rcaBo7a7okHgz5l2DOmXOaKV.1
