Saturday, March 28th 2026 at NewLab – Michigan Central
Celebrate Women's History Month with BTS at The Women's Founder Takeover
The BTS Women’s Founder Takeover is a high-energy gathering spotlighting women founders who are building boldly, navigating growth, and redefining what leadership looks like in tech, business, and innovation. This experience creates space for real conversations around ownership, resilience, strategy, and community—rooted in connection and shared learning. Expect honest insights, powerful storytelling, and meaningful relationships with women who are building now and building for what’s next.
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Event Schedule
Catalyst Stage
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Welcome With The Knight Foundation
Catalyst Stage
1:00PM
Opening Remarks & Welcome with the Knight Foundation
LaTrice McClendon, Geralyn Gaines & Alexa Turnage
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Career Mobility In A Changing Economy
Catalyst Stage
1:50PM
Skill Translation, Career Mobility, and Thriving in Corporate Spaces
Sarah Khan, Evette Hollins & Rola Emanuel
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The Community Connector
Catalyst Stage
2:30PM
How Shared Spaces Turn Relationships into Opportunity
Brandi Brown, Carrie Comensky, Tamela Todd & Ellen Gillchrist
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Scaling What Lasts
Catalyst Stage
3:10PM
The Leadership Journey Behind Durable Growth
Joni Thrower-Davis, Portia Powell & Carla Walker-Miller
Emerge Stage
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Welcome
Emerge Stage
1:00PM
Event introduction and announcements
Jennifer Onwenu
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The Moment I Said Yes
Emerge Stage
1:50PM
A Founder Story Powered by ORSA Credit Union
Tatiana Grant & Ashley Battocletti
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Girl Talk with Ask Jenn
Emerge Stage
2:30PM
Jennifer Onwenu
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Thinking in Tech
Emerge Stage
3:10PM
A Framework for Understanding What's Coming and Why It Matters
Dr. Jeree "The Cyberboss" Spicer, Justine Johnson & Bucky Willis
Meet The Speakers
