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TENWEST TalksGrit, Resilience, Vision, & Risk Taking: What it Takes to be a Successful EntrepreneurJoin one of Startup Tucson's shining entrepreneurs, Blake Martin, as he interviews TENWEST keynote speakers Justin Bayless and Mark Moeremans about what is takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Learn more about Justin & Mark's entrepreneurial journey and pick up some inspiring lessons and helpful tips!Justin, a native Phoenician and Phi Beta Kappa graduate from Morehouse College, began his career at Morgan Stanley in New York City before returning to Phoenix to join his family's mental health business. Driven to address healthcare disparities, he led Bayless Integrated Healthcare to pioneer the integration of primary care...2024-06-2531 min
TENWEST TalksThe Journey to Ten Figures (Keynote)As the driving force behind Bayless Integrated Healthcare, he championed an integrated approach to primary and behavioral health, ensuring no community was left behind. Under his leadership, Bayless not only became a URAC-accredited telehealth provider but also featured on the Inc. 5000 list for three consecutive years. Now, with his venture, Ten Figures, Justin is on a mission to redefine the venture capital landscape for BIPOC and women healthcare entrepreneurs. Join us for a reflection of an Arizona natives entrepreneurial journey to exiting his mental health company with a nine figure valuation and how he plans to change the venture...2024-06-1337 min
Equality Arizona Updates2022 Midterm RecommendationsWe’re highlighting key decision points on this year’s ballot to help you to make the most of your vote. To learn about more pro-LGBTQ+ candidates and the policies they support, explore the list of signatories to our open policy platform. The recommendations in this publication should not be considered endorsements of every action, belief, or affiliation of a political candidate. No person or politician is perfect, but the people on this list – if they win enough votes in November – will be positioned to make real change for the LGBTQ+ community here in Arizona and across the country. From...2022-09-2306 min
Equality Arizona UpdatesMeet The CandidatesCandidate Forums — Sign Up Today!* Wednesday, July 13 | Phoenix City Council District 6 and Legislative District 5* Friday, July 15 | Legislative District 11 and Legislative District 24In the coming weeks, Join Equality Arizona for town hall events around the valley featuring local candidates we’ve endorsed. After a moderated panel discussion, we’ll open the floor for questions from the community. This series of candidate forums will be your best chance to connect with pro-equality candidates and get plugged into electoral activism. For more information about our 2022 endorsements, keep reading!Election Dates and DeadlinesTomorr...2022-07-0404 min
Equality Arizona UpdatesEquality Arizona EndorsementsLGBTQ+ Pride = LGBTQ+ PowerJune 1 marks the start of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and for the LGBTQ+ community, it’s a time both to celebrate and to reflect. 2022 has seen more legislative attacks on LGBTQ+ rights than any year before, and in many states across the country this is an ongoing battle. In Arizona we’ve had some real victories to celebrate, but some real losses too, and it couldn’t be clearer just how pivotal this year’s midterm elections will be. We need leaders at every level of government who can steer us out of this destruct...2022-06-0104 min
What's Your Ask? with Stephanie SimsHow to Get an Offer You Can’t Refuse with Mark MoeremansMark Moeremans is the Senior Vice President for Entrepreneurship and Venture Development at the Arizona Commerce Authority, a public-private agency focused on economic development across Arizona. In this role, Mark runs the Arizona Innovation Challenge, one of the largest pitch competitions in the country, as well as the Venture Ready Accelerator Program. He has long been interested in the intersection of the private-public and social sectors, and throughout his career, he has looked at entrepreneurship, technology and business as a way to drive economic development. Mark has an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Bu...2020-06-2400 min