Project by: Phill Coleman (Entrepreneur in Residence)
One-liner: Exposing black and brown communities to the benefits of blockchain technology by helping organizations establish educational programs.
Project Summary: I aim to establish educational programming for BIPOC that introduces participants to the advantages of blockchain technology.
Progress Report for January
Restoring The Fundamentals (Grant Project)
- Secured NEAR education grant
- Secured partnerships w/ Jordan’s Beauty - Chicago staple in Hair Care - 44 years in operation.
- Filed for 501C3 status
-Hired Marketing Manager for upcoming program launch - Partnered w/ QSTN (NEAR ecosystem company) to create program dashboard
- Identified upcoming grant opportunity through Comcast Rise program
The Gray Matter Experience (Grant Project)
- Secured NEAR education grant
- Partnered w/ QSTN (NEAR ecosystem company) to create program dashboard
- Aligned w/ team on program curriculum and strategy
- Started hiring process for program instructor
- Identified potential sponsorship through Comcast
Entrepreneurial Activity
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Met with Jourdan Sorrell who leads Comcast’s giving foundation & broadband internet adoption program with school districts and other organizations sponsoring families in the Greater Chicago Region.
- Discussed Comcast sponsorship and investment opportunities for grantees.
- Discussed bringing blockchain education programs to Chicago to support the black and brown communities.
- Discussed upcoming Economic Development Symposium w/ SouthEast Chicago Commission
- Would like me to join as a panelist
- Would like me to suggest speakers where applicable. This is an opportunity to recommend NEAR ecosystem founders, EIRS, etc.
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Aligned w/ NEAR marketing team on strategy and deliverables. Conversations to be continued this month.