THE PROGRAM

Mainstage

At the Muster Mainstage you will learn from expert talks and panel discussions with political, military, and corporate leaders covering topics such as procurement, technology, investment, talent landscape, and veteran social impact.

Ford Pitch Competition

Learn from Bunker member companies, veteran-owned businesses, and businesses as they share their opportunities, challenges, and how they’ve overcome them. This unique story-focused format highlights the human struggle of every entrepreneur.

Reception

Connect with members from across the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. Gather with military entrepreneurs from across the west to talk about the day’s events, what you learned, and what you’ll do with your Muster experience.

Food and drinks will be provided.

ENTREPRENEUR TRACKS for SMALL BUSINESS & STARTUPS

• Room 1 | Ideation to Activation
• Room 2 | Growth / Traction
• Room 3 | Small Business

10:00AM – 11:00AM

• Check-in
• Continental Breakfast and Networking
• Veteran Small Business Showcase

11:00AM – 11:45PM

• Opening Ceremony
• Remarks, NYSE (TBA)
• Remarks, NYC Commissioner Department of Veterans Services, Col. James Hendon, US Army, Ret.
• Guest Speaker, Ellyn Dunford

12:00PM – 12:45PM

Breakout Session #1

• Room 1, Freedom Hall | Startup Marketing: Creative Strategies for Brand Awareness, Client Acquisition, and more.
• Room 2, Seibert Hall | Legal 101: Five Issues Entrepreneurs Should Know (And Not Worry About)
• Room 3, Wall Street Room | Supplier Diversity with JPMorgan Chase

1:00PM – 2:00PM

• Networking lunch

2:00PM – 2:45PM

Breakout Session #2

• Room 1, Freedom Hall | Finance: Know Your Numbers
• Room 2, Seibert Hall | Leadership: Shifting from “I” to “Us.” How to Recruit and Inspire your Core Team to Expand Impact
• Room 3, Wall Street Room | Supplier Diversity with JPMorgan Chase

3:00PM – 3:45PM

Breakout Session #3

• Room 1, Freedom Hall | Fundraising: How to Find the Right Money and Get It
• Room 2, Seibert Hall | Strategy: Is Your Idea Valuable, Viable, and Investable
• Room 3, Wall Street Room | Supplier Diversity with JPMorgan Chase

3:45PM – 4:30PM

• Networking
• Veteran Small Business Showcase

4:30PM – 5:00PM

• Room 1, Freedom Hall | Veteran and Military Spouse Entrepreneur Pitch Competition

5:00PM – 5:30PM

• Room 1, Freedom Hall | Fireside Chat: Mark Delahanty, President & CEO, Bob Evans (USN Veteran)

5:30PM – 5:45PM

• Room 1, Freedom Hall | Pitch Competition Winner and Check Presentation
• Closing Remarks

5:45PM – 7:30PM

• Cocktail Reception | Freedom Hall

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