Dawn Dickson
Keynote Speaker: Serial Entrepreneur, Expert in Web3 & Retail Tech, Equity Crowdfunding Pioneer
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Dawn Dickson Biography
Dawn Dickson-Akpoghene is a serial entrepreneur and inventor with over 20 years of experience in technology, marketing, and business development. She has founded six successful cash flow positive companies since 2001, including "Flat Out of Heels" (2011) and "PopCom" (2017). Dickson-Akpoghene is considered a pioneer in the equity crowdfunding space and has significantly contributed to the fields of Web3 and retail technology, including her inventions in AI, facial recognition, and blockchain technology. Her company, "PopCom," is known for creating revolutionary retail solutions, such as the PopShop Digital pop-up shop.
Dickson-Akpoghene has received numerous awards and accolades, including being recognized on the inaugural Forbes "Next 1000: Small-Scale Super Achievers" list and listed among INC Magazine’s "Top 100 Female Founders." She was also named the 2020 OBWS Black Entrepreneur of the Year presented by Snapchat and received the 2021 Black Women Talk Tech ‘Tech Trailblazer Award’ and the 2021 Culture Shifter Award. She became the first female founder globally to raise a secure token offering (STO) of over $1M using equity crowdfunding under the JOBS Act, with her total as of 2021 exceeding $5M from over 7000 investors globally.
A seasoned professional speaker, Dickson-Akpoghene often discusses topics related to African American & Black themes, Business & Entrepreneurship, and the impact of technology on creating generational wealth. She has shared stages with top national business leaders and hosts the BARS! Podcast on Apple Music and Spotify. Dickson-Akpoghene currently resides between Miami, FL, and Columbus, OH, with her husband Frederick and daughter, Nia. Additionally, she has made significant legislative contributions, including testifying before Congress in March 2020 to advocate for blockchain technology in small businesses.
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Dawn Dickson Speaking Topics
Dawn discusses her 20+-year journey as a woman in technology and ways for other women to leverage their unique skill sets to design the life and business they have always desired. Topics include lifestyle design, the importance of self-care, quieting the noise in your life, finding your ‘why’ and staying true to yourself.
Dawn was an early adopter and advocate for the use of blockchain technology in business. She started as a crypto investor which led her to learn how to leverage blockchain technology to raise capital. In 2019 Dawn became the first female founder to raise over $1M using a security token offering (STO); she discusses how PopCom leverages blockchain for identity management and the use case of selling regulated retail products; Dawn is also a pioneer in the NFT space, incorporating in real life experiences with digital NFTs. PopCom was the first company to sell physical art that can be minted on the blockchain as an NFT from a vending machine in 2022. Flat Out of Heels did a successful NFT drop for the 10-year anniversary. In 2020 Dawn was invited to testify before Congress about how Dawn discusses how you can find innovative ways to leverage Web3 technology for your business.
Dawn has won thousands of dollars and secured over $1.5 million in investments from pitch competitions, venture capitalists, and angel investors. In this workshop or keynote, Dawn takes you step-by-step with key tips, vocabulary, and techniques on how to create the perfect pitch to attract customers and investors. Takeaways will be an editable investor deck template and a vocabulary list.
In this keynote, Dawn discusses the automated retail technology industry and how vending and kiosks are the future of omnichannel retail. Topics include: how kiosks and vending machines are innovating retail, why omnichannel distribution is important, how small and medium-size companies can compete with Amazon through maximizing omnichannel distribution.
In this keynote or workshop, Dawn takes you through the various ways to secure capital for your business outside of the traditional venture capital or bank route. This talk focuses on the JOBS Act and SEC Title III Regulation CF and Regulation D rules around raising capital.
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How much does it cost to book Dawn Dickson for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dawn Dickson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dawn Dickson are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dawn Dickson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Dawn Dickson speak about?
Dawn Dickson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inventors, Entrepreneurship, Women in Business, Business Leadership, Leadership, Marketing, Technology, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Business and Thought Leadership.
Where does Dawn Dickson travel from?
Dawn Dickson generally travels from Columbus, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Dawn Dickson?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dawn Dickson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dawn Dickson for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dawn Dickson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Dawn Dickson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inventors, Entrepreneurship and Women in Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dawn Dickson for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Dawn Dickson generally travels from Columbus, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Xernona Clayton and Libby Gill. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dawn Dickson for an upcoming event.
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Dawn Dickson Speaking Topics
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Female Entrepreneur: When Being Underrepresented is an Advantage
Dawn discusses her 20+-year journey as a woman in technology and ways for other women to leverage their unique skill sets to design the life and business they have always desired. Topics include lifestyle design, the importance of self-care, quieting the noise in your life, finding your ‘why’ and staying true to yourself.
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Blockchain, Crypto, Web3 and NFTs...oh my!
Dawn was an early adopter and advocate for the use of blockchain technology in business. She started as a crypto investor which led her to learn how to leverage blockchain technology to raise capital. In 2019 Dawn became the first female founder to raise over $1M using a security token offering (STO); she discusses how PopCom leverages blockchain for identity management and the use case of selling regulated retail products; Dawn is also a pioneer in the NFT space, incorporating in real life experiences with digital NFTs. PopCom was the first company to sell physical art that can be minted on the blockchain as an NFT from a vending machine in 2022. Flat Out of Heels did a successful NFT drop for the 10-year anniversary. In 2020 Dawn was invited to testify before Congress about how Dawn discusses how you can find innovative ways to leverage Web3 technology for your business.
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Perfecting Your Pitch
Dawn has won thousands of dollars and secured over $1.5 million in investments from pitch competitions, venture capitalists, and angel investors. In this workshop or keynote, Dawn takes you step-by-step with key tips, vocabulary, and techniques on how to create the perfect pitch to attract customers and investors. Takeaways will be an editable investor deck template and a vocabulary list.
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The Future of Retail is Omnichannel
In this keynote, Dawn discusses the automated retail technology industry and how vending and kiosks are the future of omnichannel retail. Topics include: how kiosks and vending machines are innovating retail, why omnichannel distribution is important, how small and medium-size companies can compete with Amazon through maximizing omnichannel distribution.
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Non-Traditional Ways of Raising Capital
In this keynote or workshop, Dawn takes you through the various ways to secure capital for your business outside of the traditional venture capital or bank route. This talk focuses on the JOBS Act and SEC Title III Regulation CF and Regulation D rules around raising capital.
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Dawn Dickson Reviews
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It was a pleasure working with Dawn and the team, and all other speakers for the BIT Summit. We really enjoyed the content and how they presented themselves and their expertise!
Capital One Services, LLC - Jul 20 2022
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How do I book Dawn Dickson to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dawn Dickson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dawn Dickson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dawn Dickson or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Dawn Dickson for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dawn Dickson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dawn Dickson are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dawn Dickson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Dawn Dickson speak about?
Dawn Dickson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inventors, Entrepreneurship, Women in Business, Business Leadership, Leadership, Marketing, Technology, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Business and Thought Leadership. -
Where does Dawn Dickson travel from?
Dawn Dickson generally travels from Columbus, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Dawn Dickson?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dawn Dickson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dawn Dickson for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dawn Dickson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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